Follow us on Whatsapp for the latest updates Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates Number Of Unhired Taxis Drops As Commuters And Drivers Make The Switch For the past 2 years, Madam Reena (not her real name) has automatically opened the Grab app whenever she needed to get somewhere fast. But nowadays, the 45-year-old educator has returned to the familiar blue of the Comfort DelGro app. What led to the switch? Higher fares, explains Mdm Reena. And that’s a growing gripe with Grab among its large customer base. Mdm Reena recalls that the base fare for JustGrab – the app’s basic service – climbed from $5 to $6 earlier this year. “Plus, there were promo codes back then. But without those codes now and higher fares, I much rather take a traditional taxi,” Mdm Reena tells MustShareNews. Mdm Reena is one of the commuters who is reviving the taxi industry. Facing major disruption from Grab and Uber a few years ago, the industry is set for brighter days in the coming years. But it’s not just higher fares on Grab that are pushing this revival. Logistical issues also plague Grab’s pool of drivers. A dwindling pool TODAY reports that … Continue reading Return Of The Taxi? Licence Applications Surge As Tide Turns In Favour Of Taxis