Singapore cab, private-hire drivers to get higher payouts from next year under new scheme


The new scheme, called the Covid-19 Driver Relief Fund, will cost $133 million. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Drivers of taxis and private-hire cars will get a higher amount of grants to offset their vehicle rental fees from next year, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Wednesday (Dec 16).

This is meant to help cushion the impact of a relief scheme for self-employed workers coming to an end.

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