Gojek to reduce service fees for drivers by half; cut to 10% from Jun 21

The company announced on Monday it would reduce service fees for all drivers from 20 per cent to 10 per cent,"allowing them to take home more earnings immediately without having to rely on incentives".It will also implement a flat fee payout of S$3 for pickups of 3km or more, as well as new daily peak hour targets. Gojek said this would boost earnings by up to S$100 during peak hours.

READ: Additional S$27 million support for taxi, private-hire drivers amid heightened COVID-19 restrictions "These changes ... are designed to help take home more earnings per trip and build a sustainable livelihood on the Gojek platform," said Mr Lien Choong Luen, General Manager of Gojek Singapore. The press release added:"The changes announced today reflect a significant investment in Singapore - a strategic market for Gojek - and are aligned to the company’s goal to further strengthen its market share and maximise business potential in the country.". The increase took effect from Jun 1, with 100 per cent of the S$1 going to drivers for the month of June 2021.

The firm, which typically takes about 20 per cent of each fare, said it would not collect commissions from this S$1 during this period.

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