Uber-ComfortDelGro service - UberFlash - starts today

Singapore

A MONTH after ride-hailing firm Uber and taxi operator ComfortDelgro announced their alliance, their new service UberFlash will be available from 6am on Friday.

The service, available on the Uber app, promises faster rides by matching commuters with the nearest UberX private-hire car or ComfortDelgro taxi.

ComfortDelgro, the largest taxi operator here, has 13,695 taxis under the Comfort and CityCab brands, while Uber has about 14,000 vehicles under its rental arm, Lion City Rentals.

Fares for the service will be based on dynamic pricing, where prices increase during periods of high demand. However, the two firms said fares will be an average of 5 to 10 per cent cheaper than an equivalent UberX…