Drivers say S$1 fare hike by Grab not helpful, commission taken from earnings should be reduced instead

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SINGAPORE — Private-hire car drivers whose earnings have been hit by stricter movement curbs said that a S$1 increase to base fares next month by ride-hailing firm Grab does not go far enough to support them.

 

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Assuming commission is fixed. The dollar is still transfer to company and not driver. Not sure how the earnings are calculated.

The taxi queues are long everywhere. The taxis in the queue I mean.

Drive comfort taxi better

One driver said that Grab should not charge commission for the S$1 fare increase permanently. “Eventually (the base fare increase) will benefit Grab, right? The more we earn the more they make.”

fiooora time to download other apps :)

Agree

Dun b surprised lor. GrabSG is simply following PAPSingapore method. Raise n raise everything. Lanjiao ah helping the drivers! Who u wanna kid sia?!

An increase in $1 may prevent consumers from engaging Grab. There's always Gojek & ComfortDelGro as an alternative. Instead of helping their drivers, this exercise will only reduce their income

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