ComfortDelGro Zig platform fee to increase between S$0.30 and S$0.50 from Jan 1

FROM Jan 1, 2025, the platform fee on ComfortDelGro’s app Zig will be adjusted by S$0.30 to S$0.50, the land transport giant announced on Tuesday (Dec 24).

Therefore, the platform fee for rides booked through the Zig, DBS PayLah! and Kris+ apps will be adjusted to a range of S$1 to S$1.20, depending on the distance travelled and waiting time.

Tommy Tan, chief executive of ComfortDelGro Taxi, said the adjustment of the platform fee will go towards the enhanced protection and welfare initiatives as part of the new Platform Workers Bill. 

“This is in addition to our continuing annual investment of S$5.5 million in driver welfare and incentive schemes to build a more supportive ecosystem for our drivers. 

“As the largest taxi operator in Singapore, we are committed to setting high standards for driver welfare and benefits,” he added.

As at 11.29 am, shares of ComfortDelGro were trading S$0.01 or 0.7 per cent lower at S$1.44.