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SINGAPORE: Premier Taxis said it is revising its
fare structure from the stroke of midnight on December 30.
The changes are largely aligned with what industry leader
ComfortDelGro had announced earlier.
Premier said with inflation, higher operating costs have affected
its drivers' income levels.
And it is important to ensure that its group of drivers remain
encouraged to continue operating in the taxi industry.
It added that even during peak hours, there is a limit to the
number of fares a driver can pick over a specific period of
time.
Premier believes that with the changes in the fare structure, its
drivers "will experience more productive hours on the road and this
in turn will lead to improved service levels to the discerning
commuters."
Managing director of Premier Taxis Lim Chong Boo said the company
strives to keep taxi rides affordable for its commuters.
But it has to look after its drivers to ensure that they are paid a
fair wage for a fair day's work.
Before finalising the fare changes, Premier had consulted its group
of hirers including members of Premier Taxi Operators'
Association.
Together with them, Premier had reviewed the emerging changes in
the demand for taxi services and the cost components on making its
taxis available to commuters.