SINGAPORE: Four ride-hailing operators in Singapore will be raising their platform fees by up to S$ 0.50 ( US$ 0.37 ) from Jan 1, 2025, in a move they partly attribute to costs , arising from the upcoming Platform Workers Act.
Grab, the leading ride-hailing platform in Singapore, will increase its fees , from S$ 0.70 to S$ 0.90 for commuters, it said in a statement on Tuesday ( Dec 24 ).
The new “platform &, partner fee” will support Central Provident Fund ( CPF ) contributions, work injury compensation ( WIC ) coverage and other welfare initiatives for its platform workers, as well as platform , maintenance and service improvements, it added.
For its foods, shopping and shipment delivery service, its costs will go up from S$ 0.40 to S$ 0.60.
Gojek will even increase its app cost by S$ 30 to S$ 50 per journey, with the technician stating on Tuesday that these changes are intended to “protect drivers and their earnings in support of the Bill” in addition to improving and maintaining its services.
Also, ComfortDelGro, Singapore’s largest car operator, said on Tuesday it will increase its system fees. The actual cost will depend on factors like the distance traveled and the length of the trip, and it will be charged to commuters for S$ 1.20, which is higher than the current smooth rate of S$ 0.70.
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The increase will go toward “enhanced security and , welfare activities that are part of the new System Staff Bill, providing a more enjoyable and secure prospect for our drivers,” according to Mr. Tommy Tan, CEO of ComfortDelGro Taxi.
The company added that the adjustment will help pay operating costs for platform workers ‘ new initiatives under the Ministry of Manpower’s ( MOM), including enhanced insurance coverage and CPF contributions.
TADA also announced that it would increase its app cost by S$ 0.50 per journey, excluding GST.
An email sent to clients on Tuesday reads,” In addition to maintaining latest features and creating new ones to provide a better ride-hailing knowledge for you, this modification is also crucial to the application of the president’s Platform Workers Bill.”
Ryde has been contacted by CNA to inquire whether its app fees may be changed in the same way.