Fares up but waiting time still a bother

Blame it on the rain or the festive rush. But even as new taxi charges by market-leader ComfortDelGro kicked in yesterday, aimed in part at driving up the supply of cabs during peak hours in the city area, some commuters found themselves having to pay 10 to 49 percent more-but still having to wait in frustration for an elusive ride. at about 10.30 am, ques of at least 20 people formed a taxi stands in front of Centre point.Vacant taxis were spotted cruising the streets without stopping for passengers.