The average cost of point-to-point trips declined in the first half of 2023 after peaking at the start of the year.
P2P fares are subject to “seasonal fluctuations”, Dr Khor said, and tend to rise during festive seasons and in months when there are major events, such as Taylor Swift’s concerts in March and Coldplay’s concerts in January. Conversely, demand dips during school holidays, when many Singaporeans are abroad. These peaks and troughs in demand affect drivers’ income, she noted.
“The appropriate level of supply for the sector depends on the level of commuter demand and the fares they are willing to pay,” she said. High demand – and the resulting fare increases – tends to incentivise drivers to enter the market. When there is an oversupply of drivers, fares drop and some drivers may decide to exit the market, Dr Khor noted.up from eight years – a move that was announced in March. “The operators should pass these cost savings to drivers via lower rentals,” Dr Khor said.
She also said that drivers can “make informed decisions, such as when to drive and which rides to take”, and use multiple ride-hailing platforms to “maximise their earnings based on their driving preferences”, referring to the P2P sector’s transparency regulations and multi-homing rules.
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