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 The taxi industry in Singapore has undergone major shifts since the rise of ride-hailing apps, with passengers swapping standing in line for confirmed rides and flat fees. Are metered taxis still relevant? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert put the questions to transport economist Walter Theseira and the general secretary of the National Taxi Association, Ban Kum Cheong.

The taxi industry in Singapore has undergone major shifts since the rise of ride-hailing apps, with passengers swapping standing in line for confirmed rides and flat fees. Are metered taxis still relevant? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert put the questions to transport economist Walter Theseira and the general secretary of the National Taxi Association, Ban Kum Cheong.

CNA's weekly news podcast takes a deep dive into issues that people talk about at dining tables and in office corridors. Previously called Heart of the Matter, Deep Dive is now hosted by Steven Chia and Crispina Robert.

CNA's weekly news podcast takes a deep dive into issues that people talk about at dining tables and in office corridors. Previously called Heart of the Matter, Deep Dive is now hosted by Steven Chia and Crispina Robert.

Take a deep dive into issues that people talk about at dining tables and in office corridors. Previously called Heart of the Matter, Deep Dive is now hosted by Steven Chia and Crispina Robert.

Deep Dive

CNA's weekly news podcast takes a deep dive into issues that people talk about at dining tables and in office corridors.

Previously called Heart of the Matter, Deep Dive is now hosted by Steven Chia and Crispina Robert.

Prefer watching? Videos here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PGT9unbWXcICrfmX1wmVs?si=fab1a3af47734792

CNA's weekly news podcast takes a deep dive into issues that people talk about at dining tables and in office corridors.
Previously called Heart of the Matter, Deep Dive is now hosted by Steven Chia and Crispina Robert.
Prefer watching? Videos here: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5PGT9unbWXcICrfmX1wmVs?si=fab1a3af47734792">https://open.spotify.com/show/5PGT9unbWXcICrfmX1wmVs?si=fab1a3af47734792</a>

Will increasing surcharges kill off demand for metered taxis?

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