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| 03-Nov-2025 22:45 |
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Your majesty, even if dead cows don't produce fresh milk, they do still produce prime beef cuts.
Bears sometimes go for dead cows if there is no honey...
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| 03-Nov-2025 22:36 |
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Why would anyone look at this stock in a hot market we are experiencing?
Its a dead cow.
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| 03-Nov-2025 20:22 |
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3rd quarter results should be out soon!
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| 03-Nov-2025 20:03 |
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On the week end 24 Oct short covering bought back close to 5 million shares.  This likely mean short selling has peaked and likely more short covering to follow soon,
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| 30-Oct-2025 11:49 |
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It is set to bounce back above $1.5
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| 28-Oct-2025 11:09 |
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Whats working in its favour for ComfortDelGro 
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| 23-Oct-2025 10:38 |
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Higher Public Transport Fares In Singapore Still BUY https://sginvestors.io/analysts/research/2025/10/comfortdelgro-rhb-securities-research-2025-10-16 |
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| 16-Oct-2025 15:56 |
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Everything pointing to positivity.    Yet share price very depressed.  Market infested with shortists ?
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| 15-Oct-2025 10:24 |
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accumulation b4 hitting 1.60...
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| 15-Oct-2025 09:45 |
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Structure bus fare prices increase this coming Dec but no impact on its share ??  
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| 15-Oct-2025 08:21 |
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Is ComfortDelGro Singapore' s Next Dividend-Growth Play? https://youtu.be/WaCji_bQx44?si=CWK0rkpwjLHRUpgn   |
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| 14-Oct-2025 23:17 |
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Comfort has lost its way years ago. Funds are no longer keen to invest in such company. |
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| 14-Oct-2025 23:12 |
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Both SBS Transit and ComfortDelGro may see price rising higher
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| 14-Oct-2025 21:40 |
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ComfortDelgo to benefit for the fares increase in SG Public transport fare hike: Adult card fares to increase by 9 to 10  cents per ride from Dec 27   |
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| 11-Oct-2025 10:34 |
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ComfortDelGro&rsquo s quiet tech play and why it&rsquo s not sweating GrabCab
Grab says it won&rsquo t poach rival drivers, but its entry may intensify Singapore&rsquo s tight market
 
[SINGAPORE] Within just a decade, Grab has gone full circle from an entrant challenging incumbent taxi companies to becoming one itself. In July, three months after getting a street-hail license in Singapore, it launched its own taxi service GrabCab. With 65 taxis signed up as of August, the company plans to hit 800 within three years.
 
The tech company says it doesn&rsquo t intend to attract drivers from rival car companies. But its entry &ndash which comes with generous driver incentives typical of the super app &ndash could stiffen competition in the city-state, where drivers are already in short supply.
 
Even so, ComfortDelGro, Singapore&rsquo s largest taxi company, is drawing on decades of experience to stay competitive. It also has a few plans up its sleeve.
 
The firm&rsquo s back-end booking system underwent a revamp last year, making way for new features and products. One of them will make the Zig app usable in markets outside of the city-state, Michael Huang, head of ComfortDelGro&rsquo s Singapore point-to-point mobility business, tells Tech in Asia.
 
This upgrade suggests that while the competition for both driver and passenger dollars in Singapore is heating up, the real competition lies beyond.
 
The city-state is the firm&rsquo s largest market, but its share of group operating profit &ndash which totaled S$322.9 million in 2024 &ndash is shrinking as overseas markets like the UK become more profitable.
 
Despite increasing to S$210.3 million in 2024, Singapore&rsquo s contribution to operating profit fell from 74 per cent in 2023 to 65 per cent by 2024.
 
Last year, the company recorded S$4.5 billion in revenue across its various businesses, which include public transport, taxi and private hire, and inspection and testing services.
 
The next big thing
After revamping its booking system and moving to a cloud-based architecture last year, ComfortDelGro is now working on several improvements to the Zig app, Huang says.
 
Cross-border functionality is one of them.
 
In the near future, a Zig user in Singapore will be able to book a cab in London via the Zig app, while the same would be possible for a UK user visiting Singapore.
 
Customers of taxi company A2B in Australia who are traveling to Singapore might be able to do the same. ComfortDelGro completed its acquisition of the firm last year.
 
Huang says ComfortDelGro is working on the feature&rsquo s &ldquo technical&rdquo components. However, he did not share a timeline for when it will go live.
 
Many ride-hailing companies already let users use their apps in multiple countries. A Grab user in Singapore, for instance, can also use the app to book a ride in Indonesia, Thailand, or any other Southeast Asian markets, and vice versa.
 
With the Ride Abroad feature, Grab users can pre-book trips in over 140 cities. Trips are fulfilled by local taxi or ride-hailing companies in each location.
 
Huang says last year&rsquo s infrastructure investments have laid the groundwork for ComfortDelGro to roll out more features in the upcoming months.
 
Among them is a more responsive pricing mechanism and a feature that helps customers find matches at least 10 per cent faster. Rolling out a six-seater vehicle option is also in the works.
 
Later this year, the company will allow less tech-savvy seniors to book rides by scanning physical QR codes.
 
ComfortDelGro is also working to make pricing and dispatch more localized to a smaller area of a &ldquo couple of square meters&rdquo in the coming year. The goal is to contain surge pricing in areas of high demand.
 
Taking a leaf from China&rsquo s book
Huang, who was CEO of ComfortDelGro&rsquo s China business before taking on his current role in June 2025, says the country offers a blueprint that Singapore companies can follow.
 
In China, ComfortDelGro operates a commercial autonomous robotaxi fleet of about a dozen cars together with tech partner Pony.ai.
 
Users in Guangzhou can already hail a robotaxi via the PonyPilot or Amap app within a geofenced area of about 800 square kilometers &ndash bigger than Singapore&rsquo s land size.
 
Under these trials, autonomous vehicles make 20 per cent to 25 per cent more daily trips compared to those driven by humans, Huang shares.
 
Being in China gives ComfortDelGro exposure to nascent tech like autonomous and electric vehicles, he points out. Some insights from this immersion are being applied to pilots in other markets.
 
In Singapore, for example, the firm is set to launch a Pony.ai-operated autonomous shuttle service that runs on a fixed route by the second quarter of 2026.
 
Tackling the supply issue
Like all firms in Singapore&rsquo s mobility sector, ComfortDelGro is facing a persistent driver shortage in the city-state.
 
GrabCab&rsquo s July 2025 entry hasn&rsquo t affected driver numbers for the firm, according to Huang.
 
But even without the pressure of a new taxi entrant, the size of ComfortDelGro&rsquo s taxi fleet has been steadily declining, data from Singapore&rsquo s Land Transport Authority show.
 
&ldquo The unfortunate fact is that the whole industry is shrinking,&rdquo Huang says.
 
In Singapore, only citizens can apply for a taxi driver or private-hire car vocational license. This restriction further limits the number of drivers on the road.
 
To entice more drivers to join its fleet, ComfortDelGro has introduced flexible rental periods, including weekend-only options.
 
Last year, the firm launched a driver-employee scheme offering drivers a base salary of S$1,800, alongside benefits like annual and medical leave.
 
In the typical taxi model, drivers earn based on the number of trips they complete, minus fuel and other vehicle costs.
 
Huang says the monthly salary under the scheme has been increased to S$2,100. So far, roughly 100 people have signed up and progressed to other rental models, which is the intention rather than keeping large numbers of drivers on the scheme.
 
Still, it&rsquo s unclear if such arrangements can reverse a broader industry decline, as rising fuel costs, lower incentives, and other better-paying job alternatives continue to shrink the driver pool.
 
Entice, entice, entice
Ultimately, taxi drivers will choose the operator that offers the most competitive package.
 
In 2017, Grab onboarded some 3,000 ComfortDelGro taxi drivers within a month through aggressive rental discounts.
 
Analysts point out that, as a platform operator, Grab has a leg up on pure taxi fleet operators. For example, it could incentivize drivers by offering lower rental rates if they commit to providing &ldquo a certain amount of service on the platform.&rdquo
 
ComfortDelGro&rsquo s commission structure for drivers is straightforward: S$0.70 per trip for taxi drivers, S$0.80 for private-hire vehicle renters, and S$1 for drivers of non-ComfortDelGro vehicles.
 
Huang notes that because the firm offers a hybrid model, full-time drivers can enjoy the perks of working for a large fleet operator &ndash access to an ecosystem of ancillary services from vehicle servicing and repairs &ndash in addition to other incentives they can clock on Zig.
 
Unlike &ldquo small&rdquo rental companies, ComfortDelGro also offers support for vehicle breakdowns 24/7. Huang assures that &ldquo it&rsquo s not some machine talking to you,&rdquo but a human.
 
Moreover, drivers don&rsquo t need to jump through hoops or fulfill a minimum number of trips to qualify for these benefits.
 
&ldquo We give it to you from day one,&rdquo Huang says.
 
In comparison, Grab charges its drivers a service fee, which can vary between -10 to 25 per cent for every completed trip on its platform.
 
These fees &ndash the difference between what a passenger pays and what drivers earn on the same trip &ndash vary depending on pick-up distance and duration, as well as demand and supply.
 
Metered taxi rides are subject to a S$0.60 flat fee per booking, according to Grab.
 
On GrabCab, drivers can toggle between ride-hail and street-hail jobs by scanning a QR code displayed on the meter with the Grab driver app. Similarly, ComfortDelGro cabs can accept both street hail and app bookings via the CDG app.
 
ComfortDelGro&rsquo s experience in managing a fleet means it has deep knowledge of vehicle maintenance and optimization, from selecting the right cars to maximizing their lifespan, according to Huang.
 
In the past five years, the firm has spent an average of S$5.5 million per annum on driver benefits and welfare, which includes education grants for their children, from primary school to tertiary education.
 
ComfortDelGro is, indeed, doing a lot to hold off the competition. But will it be enough?
 
&ldquo We&rsquo ve seen people come in,&rdquo Huang says. &ldquo This is not the first entrant&hellip We have to just focus on what we&rsquo re really good at &ndash providing a reliable, trusted service, taking care of [drivers], not just on day one, but all the way through.&rdquo
 
&ldquo The key thing about this whole business is that it&rsquo s not static, right?&rdquo he adds. &ldquo It is highly disruptive, but highly innovative&hellip which is the fun part.&rdquo
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| 09-Oct-2025 08:01 |
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AI Overview
 
ComfortDelGro' s average analyst price target is approximately 
SGD 1.74 to SGD 1.77, with a consensus recommendation of  BUY  from multiple research institutions as of October 2025. Individual targets range from a low of SGD 1.68 to a high of SGD 1.84, indicating a positive outlook for the company' s stock in the next 12 months.    Key Figures
Analyst Coverage Highlights
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| 07-Oct-2025 10:31 |
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It already is a giant.
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| 07-Oct-2025 10:21 |
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Why ComfortDelGro May Be the Next Big Global Transport Gianthttp://Why ComfortDelGro May Be the Next Big Global Transport Giant |
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| 04-Oct-2025 13:43 |
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QR-code bookings, new cab models: ComfortDelGro moves to revitalise its taxi business
SINGAPORE &ndash To help less tech-savvy passengers get a ride more easily, ComfortDelGro plans to roll out a new service at the end of 2025 that will allow bookings by scanning a QR code.
 
The aim is to free customers such as elderly folk from having to navigate an app or digital interface. Instead, each code will contain a preset pickup location, which is automatically filled in when scanned.
 
This move is part of a wider effort by ComfortDelGro to rejuvenate its taxi business amid a persistent industry-wide decline with the rise of private-hire cars.
 
Other plans in the pipeline include the introduction of six-seater cabs to the company&rsquo s taxi fleet to cater for larger families, as well as a greater focus on meeting the demand for premium and corporate bookings.
 
Mr Michael Huang, who heads ComfortDelGro&rsquo s point-to-point mobility business in Singapore, told The Straits Times in late September that the company is developing other enhancements to its Zig app.
 
For instance, passengers will soon be able to book licensed cross-border taxi rides from anywhere in Singapore to Johor Bahru. Such bookings can also be made through the company&rsquo s hotline.
 
Another change is the introduction of new cancellation and waiting fees, which has helped to match passengers with drivers more quickly, Mr Huang said.
 
Other adjustments to the app&rsquo s algorithm have resulted in a 30 per cent to 40 per cent reduction in time needed to match a passenger with an available driver.
 
&ldquo I really feel that taxis are viable in Singapore,&rdquo Mr Huang told ST in his first interview since taking on his current role at ComfortDelGro in July. &ldquo They still serve the needs of the commuters, and they will co-exist with private-hire cars. That&rsquo s how I see it,&rdquo he said.
 
Mr Huang&rsquo s optimism stands in contrast to the plummeting taxi population in Singapore, which has fallen from a peak of nearly 29,000 cabs in 2014 to just over 12,000 today with the advent of ride-hailing apps like Grab and Gojek.
 
In comparison, there are more than 61,000 private-hire cars that can provide ride-hailing services as at June.
 
Over the past year, ComfortDelGro&rsquo s taxi fleet has tumbled from 8,669 in August 2024 to 7,816 in August 2025.
 
Asked about this decline, Mr Huang said there is a driver shortage in Singapore, and it is an issue afflicting taxi companies across the board. &ldquo Every player in the market is fighting for the same pool of drivers,&rdquo he said.
 
However, despite the fleet reduction, Mr Huang said ComfortDelGro has continued to maintain its market share of close to 65 per cent in the taxi industry. The utilisation of its cabs is also in the &ldquo very high 90s&rdquo percentage-wise, he added.
 
Another key issue, he said, is the decline in drivers&rsquo earnings, especially for the full-time drivers who feel the pinch more acutely, though he did not give specific figures.
 
&ldquo We want to give a fairer fare to both the passengers and the drivers... That also means that our system has to work even smarter (to find the right balance),&rdquo he added.
 
Asked how else the company is making the cabby job more attractive, Mr Huang pointed to the benefits that ComfortDelGro provides.
 
Beyond support in areas like vehicle maintenance, the company spends $5.5 million a year on cabby welfare, and plans to spend another million on a new educational grant for its drivers.
 
&ldquo That&rsquo s where we feel that we can provide more value to drivers,&rdquo Mr Huang said.
 
&ldquo It&rsquo s tough times for them... So we have got to make sure that they have the means to earn, whether that means having the right vehicle, having the right fares, or having a Zig platform that offers them enough bookings.&rdquo
 
At the same time, he said, ComfortDelGro wants to continue to grow its pool of private-hire vehicles, which has increased from about 600 in 2022 to about 1,000 today. This is separate from its taxi fleet.
 
Mr Huang also highlighted the demand for the company&rsquo s limousine taxis, which are fully rented out. These are luxury vehicles like the Toyota Alphard and Lexus ES300, which provide transfer services that can cost up to $75 and command higher flag-down fares and higher distance and waiting fares.
 
&ldquo We think there are more products we can launch in this category,&rdquo he said, adding that the company will be rebranding its Cabcharge corporate service as ZigBiz.
 
One area where progress has stalled is the electrification of Singapore&rsquo s taxi fleet.
 
There are 500 electric taxis on the road here today, of which about 100 are owned by ComfortDelGro. This is largely unchanged from 2023 when there were 471 registered electric cabs here. In contrast, more than 40 per cent of new cars sold today are battery-powered.
 
Mr Huang said ComfortDelGro will completely phase out its diesel-powered Hyundai i40 taxis by the end of 2025, leaving only petrol-electric hybrids and fully electric cabs in the fleet, apart from a handful of MaxiCabs.
 
However, infrastructural constraints and a lack of fast chargers remain a major hurdle to electric cab adoption, he noted. There are also concerns about the lifespan of the battery, and the cost of replacing it.
 
Another development that has kept Mr Huang busy is the roll-out of autonomous vehicles.
 
In 2026, ComfortDelGro will operate an autonomous shuttle service called Zig Driverless in Punggol, using five-seater vehicles from Chinese self-driving technology firm Pony.ai.
 
Asked how he views driverless cars fitting in with ComfortDelGro&rsquo s taxi and private-hire vehicle business, Mr Huang emphasised that self-driving technology is being used only for fixed-route shuttles at the moment.
 
But he also noted that autonomous vehicles will help for underserved times of the day and underserved locations.
 
ComfortDelGro also believes that adding driverless vehicles to the mix will breathe new life into the taxi industry, as it will create more white-collar jobs and attract younger employees.
 
Still, Mr Huang said taxi drivers will be needed, even as Singapore moves into an autonomous future.
 
&ldquo There will still be a need for people to open doors, take care of luggage and help the elderly,&rdquo he said. &ldquo We will also still need a fair number of human drivers.&rdquo
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| 01-Oct-2025 13:51 |
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MAS to unveil next batch of asset managers for equity market schemehttps://sbr.com.sg/economy/news/mas-unveil-next-batch-asset-managers-equity-market-scheme |
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