ComfortDelGro pumps $10m into electric, hybrid vehicles for its private-hire fleet
The refresh comes amid an expansion of Zig’s private-hire business.
ComfortDelGro, a major transport company in Singapore, is investing over $10 million to upgrade its private-hire vehicle fleet with electric and hybrid vehicles from Chinese manufacturer BYD. This move aims to expand and freshen up the ride-hailing platform Zig, which saw a 28% growth in its private-hire driver base in 2025, with more than 4,000 drivers using the app.
The new fleet will include the hybrid BYD Seal 6 DM-i and the fully electric BYD M6, supplied by Vantage Automotive, the authorized distributor of BYD vehicles in Singapore. The $10 million funding will purchase roughly 50 vehicles, though the exact split between EVs and hybrids remains undisclosed. Drivers who sign up for the new vehicles will benefit from preferential charging rates through ComfortDelGro's sister firm, CDG Energy, and maintenance support from ComfortDelGro Engineering's network of automotive workshops.
This investment is part of Zig's shift from a taxi-dominated model to a combination of taxis, private-hire vehicles, and the ride-hailing platform. Drivers are increasingly opting to lease private-hire vehicles instead of taxis. The company also plans to increase the number of drivers on its platform, especially during peak periods.
ComfortDelGro's taxi fleet in Singapore has decreased from approximately 8,000 vehicles in the first half of 2025 to 7,600 in the same period in 2026, a 5% drop. However, its network of private-hire drivers has grown 28% in 2025, with over 4,000 drivers on the Zig app today.
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