Will increasing surcharges kill off demand for metered taxis?

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04/07/2024 20 min Temporada 5 Episodio 13
Will increasing surcharges kill off demand for metered taxis?

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 The taxi industry in Singapore has undergone major shifts since the rise of ride-hailing apps, with passengers swapping standing in line for confirmed rides and flat fees. Are metered taxis still relevant? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert put the questions to transport economist Walter Theseira and the general secretary of the National Taxi Association, Ban Kum Cheong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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