The surges in fares, as well as booking difficulties for taxis and private-hire vehicles, are due to fewer drivers and a larger demand for rides, said Transport Minister S Iswaran in Parliament on Aug 1. The number of active taxi and private-hire car drivers decreased by 18 per cent to about 57,000 drivers from January … Continue reading S Iswaran: Higher demand for taxis & private-hire cars but fewer drivers caused fare surge & booking difficulties, netizens draw attention to drivers’ hardships