{
  "id": 9153375,
  "title": "ComfortDelGro, Strides Premier extend temporary fare increases to end-November",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/comfortdelgro-strides-premier-extend-temporary-fare-increases-to-end",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T15:07:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/comfortdelgro-strides-premier-extend-temporary-fare-increases-to-end-november"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ComfortDelGro and Strides Premier have extended their temporary fare surcharges in Singapore until the end of November to help drivers cope with rising fuel costs due to the ongoing tensions in Iran. The surcharges, which increased metered fares by one cent for distances and waiting times, were first introduced in March to support drivers through higher operating expenses. ComfortDelGro, Singapore's largest taxi operator, will extend the surcharge through Nov 30, while Strides Premier's surcharge, originally planned from March 30 to Sept 30, will also be extended to Nov 30. Additionally, a driver fee, introduced in March for flat-fare trips, will remain in effect until Nov 30, with a rate of 50 cents for fares below $15 and 80 cents for fares of $15 and above. Strides Premier mentioned that the full amount collected from this adjustment will directly benefit its drivers to offset higher fuel expenses. The extension of these temporary surcharges comes as pump prices in Singapore have gradually increased following the escalation of the Iran war.",
  "summary": "This comes amid rising fuel costs triggered by escalating tensions in Iran.",
  "key_points": [
    "ComfortDelGro extends temporary fare surcharge to Nov 30",
    "Strides Premier extends surcharge to Nov 30, originally until Sept 30",
    "Driver fee remains until Nov 30, benefiting drivers with higher fuel costs"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}