Talking about cabs, there will be an increase in fares again. Comfort has already increased their fares on Monday this week. The other companies will be implementing the new fare system next week.

Rate and charges guide for comfort

Meter Fare
a. Point of boarding $2.80/ $3.00/ $3.20 (depending on make of car)
b. Every 385 metres thereafter or less up to 10 km $0.20,
Every 330 metres thereafter or less after 10 km $0.20
c. Every 45 seconds of waiting or less $0.20

City Area Surcharge increased from $1.00 to $3.00
Applicable Monday - Saturday : 5.00pm to Midnight

Peak Period Premium increased from $2.00 to 35% of metered fare
Applicable Monday - Friday : 7.00am to 9.30am,
Monday - Saturday : 5.00pm to 8.00pm

Late Night Surcharge increased to 50% of metered fare
Applicable from Midnight - 5.59am

It is becoming more and more costly to take a cab. Maybe getting a car will be cheaper after all? I think Singaporeans should do a boycotting of taxis. Give them a taste of their own medicine and see if they still want to increase cab fares every now and then like nobody's business.