A ComfortDelGro cabby of 13 years, Mr Sng was initially sceptical of UberFLASH.  It took just a day to change that.

“The requests kept coming in back to back,” he said of his first day driving on the Uber network. “So the time I spent driving on the streets with an empty ride was reduced. I soon hit my target, and was able to call it a day earlier.”

By the end of Day One, he had completed 30 UberFLASH trips – double his daily average.

Mr Sng isn’t alone. One month into the partnership, thousands of ComfortDelGro cabbies have embraced UberFLASH, taking advantage of greater efficiency, increasing rider demand and the potential to unlock better earnings. With UberFLASH trips priced lower than uberX,  riders are getting accustomed to having more options for reliable and affordable rides.

Private hire driver-partners on Uber aren’t being left out. Jonathan, who had been partnering with Uber for eight months,  said he has been as busy as ever as UberFLASH trips gain popularity across the island, especially in heartland areas.  “It’s a win-win situation for all drivers”, he said.

Here are some facts about the partnership so far:

Riders are choosing UberFLASH as their preferred Uber product

  • Over 75% of Uber’s rider base choose UberFLASH as their preferred Uber product, resulting in 2.5x growth in UberFLASH trips since launch.
  • Heartland penetration: Ridership on UberFLASH from heartland areas has grown over 30% since launch.
  • Quality assured: 95% of ComfortDelGro drivers on UberFLASH are rated 4 and 5-stars by their riders.

Drivers are more efficient with UberFLASH, resulting in improved earnings

  • Average earnings have increased by 19% for ComfortDelGro drivers who are actively driving on UberFLASH
  • Increased efficiency: Drivers are spending less time idling and we see a 10% improvement where they are busy earning versus having an empty ride
  • Top ComfortDelGro driver has earned over $2,200 in take-home earnings per week on average through UberFLASH

Watch this space for more UberFLASH announcements in the coming months, as we improve Singapore’s transport landscape through technology and provide more choices to move around at the tap of a button.