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Petrol tax hike won't see quick switch to electric vehicles: car rental firms
Published Wed, Feb 17, 2021 · 05:50 AM
Singapore
RAISED petrol duties could end up hurting passengers of private-hire cars in Singapore, as car rental firms are unlikely to switch to electric vehicles immediately.
Rental firms The Business Times spoke to said they would look into eco-friendlier vehicles only further down the road, citing a lack of affordability and infrastructure.
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