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A NEW, 30-cent fuel charge levied by Singapore's biggest cab company does not seem to have turned commuters off taxis.
The surcharge, imposed on the back of rising diesel prices, came into effect yesterday on all of ComfortDelGro's cabs. Its drivers told The Straits Times that the increase has not hurt business.
Cabby Ken Chian, 39, said that while some passengers asked about the extra 30 cents, there were no complaints. 'A few sounded quite resigned and said they don't have a choice,' said Mr Chian.
Diesel prices have jumped by more than 50 per cent in the last six months, putting pressure on cabbies and bus operators.
Commuters said they understand the predicament taxi drivers are in, and most did not mind paying the extra 30 cents.
Mr Devdutt Sridharan, 23, an air force pilot, said: 'It's a reasonable increase, especially with the rise in oil prices these days.'
Some commuters, however, were concerned that they would have to pay more in the future.
Read the full story in Friday's edition of The Straits Times
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