In view of rising fuel costs, Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh asked Manpower Minister Tan See Leng if a support package can be put together for private-hire and taxi drivers to alleviate cost pressures caused by rising petrol and diesel prices.
He wrote in his post that many delivery drivers are affected by the rise in fuel costs as it eats into their narrow margins, leading many to stay on the roads longer. “The Minister opined that the current slew of measures appeared to have an impact in supporting the drivers. However, he said the Government was watching the situation carefully and would not hesitate to roll out more support”, he shared.
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