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The story of ComfortDelGro is one of remarkable achievements.
The story of ComfortDelGro, one of the world’s largest land transport company with presence in seven countries, is one of remarkable achievements.
Milestones - Content

Post-Merger 2022

2022
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Dec
Dec
14 Dec
ComfortDelGro was named the third most transparent company in Singapore in the latest 2021 edition of the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard. The Group was once again included in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index.|
Nov
Nov
16 Nov
ComfortDelGro Bus and Nanyang Technological University launched Singapore’s first Smart Mobility Experience Centre.2 Nov
ComfortDelGro’s wholly-owned subsidiary, ComfortDelGro Engineering Pte Ltd and ENGIE South East Asia expand Electric Vehicle Charging Network covering nearly 2,000 Housing Development Board car parks with second major tender win.
2022
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July
July
13 July
ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiary ComfortDelGro Irish Citylink Limited, acquired Irish coach operator GoBus, making it the third largest inter-city coach operator in the country.|
June
June
13 June
ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability efforts by becoming the first Southeast Asian land transport operator to have its carbon emission reduction targets officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.2 June
ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia Pty Ltd, through its subsidiary CDC Darwin Pty Ltd, has won the Northern Territory Government tender for a six-year contract as the sole operator of public bus transport services in Darwin.1 June
ComfortDelGro Driving Centre added five electric vehicles (EVs) to its training fleet. Learners may opt for EVs for their Class 3A Licence Course.|
Apr
Apr
19 Apr
ComfortDelGro’s taxi booking app relaunched as CDG Zig as part of the Group’s plan to synergise and leverage its core strengths in land transport solutions.
2022
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Mar
Mar
30 Mar
ComfortDelGro Corporation established a S$30 million Autonomous Vehicle Centre of Excellence.1 Mar
ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia enters partnership with Viva Energy, to operate two hydrogen powered fuel cell electric buses in Geelong.|
Feb
Feb
14 Feb
ComfortDelGro is the largest private electric bus operator in Singapore with its second tender win, to operate its bus shuttle services at NTU.8 Feb
ComfortDelGro announced first taxi fares adjustment in a decade.|
Jan
Jan
17 Jan
ComfortDelGro commenced revenue rail service in New Zealand.
2021
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Nov
Nov
30 Nov
ComfortDelGro Engineering Pte Ltd and ENGIE South East Asia form ComfortDelGro ENGIE Solar Pte Ltd, a second joint venture to support the electrification of ComfortDelGro's fleet of vehicles with renewable power and offer fast charging solutions to drivers.29 Nov
ComfortDelGro expands into construction logistics business in China, enabling the Group to gain a foothold in the fast growing logistics industry in the world's largest economy.18 Nov
ComfortDelGro Bus Pte Ltd is set to operate Singapore’s largest electrified private bus fleet after winning a S$30 million contract to operate the shuttle service at the National University of Singapore.|
Sep
Sep
3 Sep
ComfortDelGro, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, ComfortDelGro Engineering Pte Ltd, and ENGIE South East Asia's newly formed Joint Venture, ComfortDelGro ENGIE Pte Ltd, wins the first URA and LTA tender to provide 479 electric vehicle chargers across public car parks in Singapore.|
Aug
Aug
27 Aug
ComfortDelGro and UGL Rail Services, an Australian rail operations and maintenance company under the CIMIC Group, are awarded a S$1.13 billion contract to operate rail services in Auckland, marking the Group’s first foray into the New Zealand land transport market.
2020
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Sep
Sep
15 Sep
ComfortDelGro Driving Centre launches the myCDC mobile app - the first of its kind here - for all motorcar and motorbike learners.|
Aug
Aug
5 Aug
For the first time, ComfortDelGro and its subsidiaries - SBS Transit and VICOM - have emerged tops in the latest Singapore Governance and Transparency Index.|
Jun
Jun
29 Jun
ComfortDelGro Engineering launches the Delta Ultra Fast Charger, Singapore's fastest public commercial Direct Current (DC) charger to-date.|
APR
APR
29 Apr
With the easing of regulations by the Government to allow cabbies to participate in delivery service trials, ComfortDelGro Taxi launched ComfortDelivery, a dedicated F&B delivery service that allows F&B outlets to tap on its taxis to deliver food.
2020
|
JAN
JAN
20 Jan
ComfortDelGro becomes the first land transport company in Singapore to adopt the green financing solution commonly known as a Green Loan.2019
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DEC
DEC
1 Dec
ComfortDelGro Bus rolls out Singapore's first fully predictive anti-collision buses which has a built-in Collision Warning & Emergency Brake (CWEB) feature.|
AUG
AUG
5 Aug
ComfortDelGro Rent-A-Car Moves Into The Prime Mover Market.|
JUL
JUL
29 Jul
ComfortDelGro's autonomous shuttle trial begins passenger service trial.
2019
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MAY
MAY
25 May
ComfortDelGro Taxi launched new booking service - ComfortRIDE - to cater to growing passenger demand.23 May
ComfortDelGro became first land transport operator in Singapore to trial autonomous shuttle in real mixed traffic conditions.|
JAN
JAN
11 Jan
ComfortDelGro Taxi expanded its electric vehicle trial with two latest fully-electric Hyundai Kona Electric taxis. 2018
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NOV
NOV
13 Nov
ComfortDelGro introduces first commercial Direct Current Fast Charging station for electric vehicles in Singapore.
2018
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JUL
JUL
19 Jul
ComfortDelGro Taxi first to trial two fast-charging fully-electric Hyundai Ioniq taxis in Singapore.|
JUN
JUN
29 Jun
Jilin ComfortDelGro Taxi became the first in Jilin City to commence its online private car hailing service.|
APR
APR
26 Apr
Mr Jaspal Singh, Chief Executive Officer of United Kingdom/Ireland Business Unit, ComfortDelGro named Outstanding Overseas Executive of the Year 2017 at the Singapore Business Awards.9 Apr
ComfortDelGro expands into non-emergency patient transportation business in Australia through the acquisition of National Patient Transport Pty Ltd.
2018
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MAR
MAR
23 Mar
ComfortDelGro celebrated its 15th Anniversary and published its third coffee table book - "A Global Group".16 Mar
ComfortDelGro was recertified "Eco Office Label" for the third time by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) from 2018 to 2021.|
FEB
FEB
7 Feb
ComfortDelGro announced the first expansion of its bus and coach operations outside of London through the acquisition of New Adventure Travel Limited (NAT Group), one of the leading bus and coach operators in South Wales.|
JAN
JAN
18 Jan
ComfortDelGro and Uber launch UberFlash - the first in the series of collaborative efforts between ComfortDelGro and Uber - that matches passengers with the nearest ComfortDelGro taxi or an uberX vehicle.
2017
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DEC
DEC
18 Dec
ComfortDelGro and Uber announce their alliance.|
AUG
AUG
18 Aug
ComfortDelGro accepts Alipay on board its taxis|
JUL
JUL
23 Jul
ComfortDelGro Taxi the first in Asia to extend Masterpass payments for street hail.|
FEB
FEB
15 Feb
ComfortDelGro Cabcharge Pty Ltd becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited following the completion of the Share Sale Agreement with Cabcharge Australia Limited. The subsidiary is renamed ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia Pty Ltd.
2016
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DEC
DEC
25 Dec
ComfortDelGro Taxi launched first-ever Cabby Hardship Fund to assist its taxi drivers who are facing financial difficulties.|
SEP
SEP
29 Sep
Metroline Limited awarded "Rail Passport".|
AUG
AUG
Aug
VICOM Celebrates 10 Millionth Vehicle Inspection9 Aug
Mr Kua Hong Pak, ComfortDelGro MD/GCEO, was conferred the Public Service Star (Bar) during the 2016 National Day Awards in recognition of his distinguished work as Chairman of PA Investment Advisory Committee, People's Association.
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JUL
JUL
27 Jul
Mr Sze Thiam Siong, SETSCO’s General Manager received the SPRING Singapore Distinguished Partner award at the Quality and Standards Conference.|
MAR
MAR
15 Mar
Metroline Limited unveils world’s first fully electric BYD K9 double deck bus .3 Mar
Metroline Limited won the "Bus Operator of the Year" Award at the 2016 London Transport Awards .
2015
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OCT
OCT
23 Oct
ComfortDelGro was re-awarded the "Eco Office Label" by the Singapore Environmental Council (SEC) from 2015 to 2017.16 Oct
ComfortDelGro received the Most Transparent Company Award in the Travel, Leisure & Automobile & Parts Category at the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) (SIAS) Investors' Choice Award 2015.|
AUG
AUG
9 Aug
Mr Lim Jit Poh, Chairman of ComfortDelGro, was conferred the Public Service Star (BBM) as part of National Day Awards in recognition of his distinguised work in the albour movment as Chairman of SLF Leisure Enterprise and Pasir Ris Resort.5 Aug
TripAdvisor named ComfortDelGro Taxis and its taxi booking app as favourites at its Travellers' Choice Awards for the second year running.
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JUL
JUL
25 Jul
Vietnam Taxi retained a spot in Vietnam's list of 'Top 50 Well-Known Trademarks' in 2015.10 Jul
ComfortDelGro Taxis awarded the Singapore HR Award 2015 for the “Quality Work-life, Physical & Mental Well-being” category.ComfortDelGro Taxis won the NS Advocate Award for SMEs and large companies respectively at the Total Defence Award 2015.
8 Jul
Metroline driver Prashentysen Deuchande earned the Environmental Campaign Champion title at the 2015 London Bus Awards.|
May
May
12 May
Nanning Comfort Transportation clinched “Outstanding Model” Award in Guangxi.6 May
ComfortDelGro Taxis rolled out first-ever Euro 6 Mercedes Benz E220 BlueTec limousines, Southeast Asia's most environmentally friendly vehicles.
2014
|
Nov
Nov
10 Nov
ComfortDelGro's 2013 Annual Report won Gold in the 2014 MarCom Awards.|
OCT
OCT
31 Oct
ComfortDelGro named runner-up in the Most Transparent Company award in the Travel, Leisure & Automobile & Parts Category at the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) (SIAS) Investors' Choice Award 2014.|
AUG
AUG
6 Aug
ComfortDelGro Cabcharge acquired the assets of Blue Mountains Bus Company for about A$26.5 million.
3 Aug
Vietnam Taxi earned a spot in Vietnam's list of 'Top 50 Well-Known Trademarks' in 2014.|
MAY
MAY
19 May
ComfortDelGro, SBS Transit and VICOM's Annual Reports 2013 won silver in the Print Category at the International Creativity Awards 2014.|
JAN
JAN
13 Jan
ComfortDelGro Bus rolled out second City Direct service from Hillview/Bukit Batok areas into the City.6 Jan
Nanning Comfort Transportation won 30 new licences and rolled out its first-ever Volkswagen Santana Vista Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) taxis.
2013
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OCT
OCT
8 Oct
ComfortDelGro was named winner for the Most Transparent Company Award in the Travel, Leisure & Automobiles & Parts category while its subsidiary, SBS Transit, was named runner up for the Singapore Corporate Award in the Mid Cap category at the Securities Investors Association (Singapore)'s 14th Investors' Choice Awards 2013.|
SEP
SEP
19 Sep
ComfortDelGro, has through its subsidiary, Jilin ComfortDelGro Taxi Co., Ltd, incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary Jilin ComfortDelGro Driver Training in Jilin City, China.2 Sep
ComfortDelGro Bus launched Singapore's first City Direct service from Jurong West into the City.|
JUN
JUN
17 Jun
ComfortDelGro's subsidiary in Sydney, ComfortDelGro Cabcharge, rolled out five double decks under its Hillsbus brand.
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MAY
MAY
20 May
ComfortDelGro expanded its operations in Australia through the acquisition of Driver Group Pty Ltd in Melbourne, Victoria for approximately A$22.0 million (S$27.0 million). Established in 1931, the Driver Group is a family-owned transport and tourism company that operates metropolitan bus routes under a long-term contract with the Victorian Government in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.28 Jan
Metroline, which runs 80 routes through an area that extends from North to West London, including Central London and the City, became the first bus operator to to be chosen by the Mayor to run Route 24 comprising only of the New Bus for London by mid-year.|
MAR
MAR
29 Mar
ComfortDelGro celebrated its 10th Anniversary and produced its 10th Anniversary Coffee Table Book, "Up Close With ComfortDelGro: The Untold Stories".|
APR
APR
9 Apr
ComfortDelGro, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Metroline, acquired part of FirstGroup plcs London bus business, comprising 494 buses operating from five West London garages - Alperton, Greenford, Hayes, Uxbridge and Willesden Junction - for £57.5 million (S$111.1 million).
2012
|
DEC
DEC
27 Dec
ComfortDelGro was re-awarded the "Eco Office Label" by the Singapore Environmental Council (SEC) from 2012 to 2014.|
OCT
OCT
3 Oct
ComfortDelGro was runner up in the Travel, Leisure & Automobiles & Parts category for the Most Transparent Company Award at the SIAS Investors’ Choice Award 2012.|
AUG
AUG
2 Aug
ComfortDelGro expanded its Australian operations through an A$53 Million acquisition of Deane’s Bus Lines Pty Ltd and Transborder Express – both of which are part of Deane’s Transit Group (DTG).|
JUL
JUL
30 Jul
ComfortDelGro’s series of Annual Reports clinched Gold in the “Non-Traditional Annual Report: Transportation and Transport Leasing” category at the 2011 ARC Annual Report Awards.17 Jul
ComfortDelGro clinched the Bronze Award in the Best Investor Relations category for companies with $1 billion and above in market capitalisation at the Singapore Corporate Awards 2012.
2011
|
SEP
SEP
26 Sep
ComfortDelGro became the first Singapore company to clinch the Grand Prize at the Prestigious ARC Annual Report Awards in New York.|
APR
APR
25 Apr
ComfortDelGro broadened its footprint in China with a third driving school located in the Liangjiang New Business District – a new economic development hub for the manufacturing, information technology, automotive and power equipment industries called Chongqing Liangjiang ComfortDelGro Driver Training Co., Ltd.|
MAR
MAR
31 Mar
Moove Media Pte Ltd (Moove Media), ComfortDelGro Group’s Outdoor Advertising arm and Singapore’s leading Out-Of-Home Advertising media owner, made its maiden foray into Sydney, Australia’s largest and most populous city, through its newly formed subsidiary, Moove Media Australia Pty Ltd.|
JAN
JAN
24 Jan
ComfortDelGro Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Chengdu ComfortDelGro Taxi Co., Ltd, was awarded 800 new taxi licences by the Chengdu Municipal Government, making it the second largest taxi operator in the City with 1,050 taxis.
2010
|
SEP
SEP
13 Sep
ComfortDelGro declares unconditional takeover offer of Swan Taxis Limited.|
JUL
JUL
16 Jul
ComfortDelGro makes A$38.8 million bid for Perth's largest taxi operator, Swan Taxis Limited.|
JUN
JUN
10 Jun
ComfortDelGro launches the world's first taxi-hotel charge card with The Regent Singapore.
2009
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NOV
NOV
2 Nov
ComfortDelGro Engineering makes its first foray into motorsports. Sparks Motorsports, a partnership between ComfortDelGro Engineering and LTM Performance Limited, caters to the motorsports market.|
OCT
OCT
8 Oct
VICOM Emission Test Laboratory, Singapore's first state-of-the-art vehicle emission and fuel efficiency test laboratory opens.2 Oct
ComfortDelGro wins the British Business Award for outstanding contribution to the UK economy by the British Chamber of Commerce.|
JUL
JUL
27 Jul
ComfortDelGro becomes the first land transport company in Singapore to be awarded the Green Office Label accreditation by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC).
2008
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DEC
DEC
26 Dec
ComfortDelGro expands its presence in China through the purchase of 100 Jia Run Taxi Co., Ltd in Beijing, thus bringing the Group's total fleet in China to about 13,000 vehicles. It also increases its stake in Chongqing ComfortDelGro Driver Training Co., Ltd.|
NOV
NOV
20 Nov
ComfortDelGro makes its foray into Victoria, Australia by acquiring Kefford Group, the fourth largest bus operator in the state.|
OCT
OCT
2 Oct
ComfortDelGro acquires Liverpool's largest taxi circuit operator, Merseyside Radio Meter Cabs, and increases its taxi fleet in UK to 4,500 vehicles.
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JUN
JUN
19 Jun
ComfortDelGro increases its stake in Cabcharge Australia Limited, which is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, and which is a global leader in electronic payment systems for the transport sector, through a share swap agreement.|
MAY
MAY
14 May
Computer Cab, ComfortDelGro's taxi subsidiary in London, is ranked among the top 50 Green companies in the country according to a survey conducted by The Sunday Times.|
MAR
MAR
28 Mar
ComfortDelGro celebrates its fifth anniversary and announces its new target of achieving 70% of its annual turnover from overseas operations within the next five to seven years.
2007
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NOV
NOV
26 Nov
ComfortDelGro issues its Green Statement and pledges to cut emissions and increase its recycling efforts.ComfortDelGro wins the 2007 Business Alliance Award by the Australian Chamber of Commerce. Awarded the 2006 International Business Award by UK Trade & Investment.
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JUL
JUL
10 Jul
ComfortDelGro acquired the business and assets of Toronto Bus Services in the Newcastle region of New South Wales, Australia.2 Jul
Nanjing ComfortDelGro Dajian Taxi, ComfortDelGro's first investment in Jiangsu Province, was formed.|
MAR
MAR
5 Mar
ComfortDelGro acquired a 70% stake in Your Taxi Ltd, a licensed taxi and private hire company in Birmingham.|
JAN
JAN
3 Jan
ComfortDelGro introduced its second inter-city coach service in Cork, Ireland.
2006
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NOV
NOV
14 Nov
ComfortDelGro was awarded the 2006 International Business Award by UK Trade & Investment, a British government organization that supports both companies seeking to invest in the UK, as well as UK companies trading internationally.|
OCT
OCT
16 Oct
ComfortDelGro broadened its China footprint with a new driving school investment in Chongqing.|
JUL
JUL
26 Jul
ComfortDelGro acquired the bus routes and assets of Holroyd Bus Lines in New South Wales, Australia.|
MAY
MAY
10 May
ComfortDelGro acquired Onward Travel, a private hire company in Edinburgh.
2005
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OCT
OCT
28 Oct
Shenyang ComfortDelGro Bus, ComfortDelGro's second bus company in Shenyang, was formed.|
SEP
SEP
26 Sep
ComfortDelGro set up Chengdu ComfortDelGro Qing Yang Driving School, its first driving school overseas.13 Sep
ComfortDelGro's Scottish coach operation and Stagecoach Bus Holdings entered into a joint venture.|
AUG
AUG
22 Aug
ComfortDelGro acquired Westbus Group in Western Sydney, Australia.|
FEB
FEB
15 Feb
ComfortDelGro Savico Taxi, the Group's second taxi joint venture company in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, was formed.
2004
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NOV
NOV
24 Nov
Computer Cab expanded its taxi fleet in London through a licensing agreement with Manganese Bronze Holdings.19 Nov
Metroline acquired the E.H. Mundy Holdings, a bus and coach operator in London.|
SEP
SEP
27 Sep
Formation of a bus joint venture company, Shenyang ComfortDelGro Anyun Bus in Shenyang, North East China.
9 Sep
ComfortDelGro adopted the Home Nursing Foundation as its charity organisation and carries out the Paint-A-Cab Charity Drive, which raises S$40,000 for the elderly sick.|
AUG
AUG
1 Aug
ComfortDelGro acquired F.E.Thorpe & Sons, a bus operator in London.|
MAR
MAR
31 Mar
ComfortDelGro acquired 80% stake in Beijing Tian Long Da Tian Vehicle Inspection, a vehicle inspection company in Beijing.|
FEB
FEB
13 Feb
Formation of four joint venture companies in Chengdu, China – Chengdu ComfortDelGro DelGro Yiyou Taxi, Sichuan ComfortDelGro Car Servicing, Chengdu Jitong Integrated Vehicle Inspection and Chengdu CityLimo Auto Services to operate taxi services, an automotive repair and maintenance workshop, a vehicle inspection centre and a vehicle rental and leasing services respectively.
2003
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DEC
DEC
9 Dec
Official opening of Toyota car distribution business in Suzhou, China.|
SEP
SEP
9 Sep
ComfortDelGro and Global East Investment form a joint venture company, ComfortDelGro Insurance Brokers.|
MAY
MAY
30 May
ComfortDelGro unveiled its new corporate identity.1 May
ComfortDelGro was included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Singapore Free Index.
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APR
APR
1 Apr
First day of trading of ComfortDelGro shares on the Singapore Exchange. A total volume of 10,552,000 shares were traded with the share price closing at 79 cents.|
MAR
MAR
29 Mar
The merger exercise was completed.21 Mar
The High Court of the Republic of Singapore sanctioned both schemes of arrangement.19 Mar
Shareholders of Comfort and DelGro attend separately the Court Meetings followed by the EGMs at the Meritus Mandarin Hotel. 99.54% and 99.99% of Comfort and DelGro shareholders respectively voted on the merger.
3 Mar
The Singapore Labour Foundation gave its backing to the proposed merger and announces that it will support and vote in favour of the proposed merger.|
FEB
FEB
28 Feb
Roadshows were organised to explain the rationale and benefits of the merger to fund managers and institutional investors in Singapore, London, Edinburgh, Hong Kong, New York, Tokyo and Luxembourg.22 Feb
Launch of Scheme Document to provide shareholders the necessary information to decide whether to vote for or against the proposed merger.|
JAN
JAN
1 Jan
Incorporation of ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited.
2002
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NOV
NOV
27 Nov
Press conferences were held with the media and analysts at the Sheraton Towers on the merger proposal.22 Nov
Comfort's and DelGro's shares soared 5.8% and 8.4% respectively.21 Nov
Comfort Group and DelGro Corporation both requested for a suspension in the trading of their shares. The announcement of the merger proposal was made after the close of business.

Post-Merger 2022

2022
Dec
14 Dec
ComfortDelGro was named the third most transparent company in Singapore in the latest 2021 edition of the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard. The Group was once again included in the prestigious Dow Jones
Sustainability Asia Pacific Index.
Nov
16 Nov
ComfortDelGro Bus and Nanyang Technological University launched Singapore’s first Smart Mobility Experience Centre.
2 Nov
ComfortDelGro’s wholly-owned subsidiary, ComfortDelGro Engineering Pte Ltd and ENGIE South East Asia expand Electric Vehicle Charging Network covering nearly 2,000 Housing Development Board car parks with second major tender win.
2022
July
13 July
ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiary ComfortDelGro Irish Citylink Limited, acquired Irish coach operator GoBus, making it the third largest inter-city coach operator in the country.
June
13 June
ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability efforts by becoming the first Southeast Asian land transport operator to have its carbon emission reduction targets officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
2 June
ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia Pty Ltd, through its subsidiary CDC Darwin Pty Ltd, has won the Northern Territory Government tender for a six-year contract as the sole operator of public bus transport services in Darwin.
1 June
ComfortDelGro Driving Centre added five electric vehicles (EVs) to its training fleet. Learners may opt for EVs for their Class 3A Licence Course.
Apr
19 Apr
ComfortDelGro’s taxi booking app relaunched as CDG Zig as part of the Group’s plan to synergise and leverage its core strengths in land transport solutions.
2022
Mar
30 Mar
ComfortDelGro Corporation is future-proofing itself through the establishment of a S$30 million Autonomous Vehicle Centre of Excellence aimed at building up its capabilities in the operation and maintenance of such vehicles.
1 Mar
ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia enters partnership with Viva Energy, Australian sustainable energy and vehicle supplier that will see it operating two hydrogen powered fuel cell electric buses in Geelong.
Feb
14 Feb
ComfortDelGro solidified its position as the largest private electric bus operator in Singapore with its second tender win, this time with the Nanyang Technological University Singapore, to operate its bus shuttle services.
8 Feb
ComfortDelGro announced first taxi fares adjustment in a decade.
Jan
17 Jan
ComfortDelGro scores a Singapore first by commencing revenue rail service in New Zealand.
10 Jan
ComfortDelGro makes further inroads in medical transport sector with S$8.5 million acquisition.
2021
Nov
30 Nov
ComfortDelGro Engineering Pte Ltd and ENGIE South East Asia form ComfortDelGro ENGIE Solar Pte Ltd, a second joint venture to support the electrification of ComfortDelGro's fleet of vehicles with renewable power and offer fast charging solutions to drivers.
29 Nov
ComfortDelGro expands into construction logistics business in China, enabling the Group to gain a foothold in the fast growing logistics industry in the world's largest economy.
18 Nov
ComfortDelGro Bus Pte Ltd is set to operate Singapore’s largest electrified private bus fleet after winning a S$30 million contract to operate the shuttle service at the National University of Singapore.
Sep
3 Sep
ComfortDelGro, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, ComfortDelGro Engineering Pte Ltd, and ENGIE South East Asia's newly formed Joint Venture, ComfortDelGro ENGIE Pte Ltd, wins the first URA and LTA tender to provide 479 electric vehicle chargers across public car parks in Singapore.
Aug
27 Aug
ComfortDelGro and UGL Rail Services, an Australian rail operations and maintenance company under the CIMIC Group, are awarded a S$1.13 billion contract to operate rail services in Auckland, marking the Group’s first foray into the New Zealand land transport market.
2020
SEP
15 Sep
ComfortDelGro Driving Centre launches the myCDC mobile app - the first of its kind here - for all motorcar and motorbike learners.
AUG
5 Aug
For the first time, ComfortDelGro and its subsidiaries - SBS Transit and VICOM - have emerged tops in the latest Singapore Governance and Transparency Index.
JUN
29 Jun
ComfortDelGro Engineering launches the Delta Ultra Fast Charger, Singapore's fastest public commercial Direct Current (DC) charger to-date.
APR
29 Apr
With the easing of regulations by the Government to allow cabbies to participate in delivery service trials, ComfortDelGro Taxi launched ComfortDelivery, a dedicated F&B delivery service that allows F&B outlets to tap on its taxis to deliver food.
JAN
20 Jan
ComfortDelGro becomes the first land transport company in Singapore to adopt the green financing solution commonly known as a Green Loan.
2019
DEC
1 Dec
ComfortDelGro Bus rolls out Singapore's first fully predictive anti-collision buses which has a built-in Collision Warning & Emergency Brake (CWEB) feature.
AUG
5 Aug
ComfortDelGro Rent-A-Car Moves Into The Prime Mover Market.
JUL
29 Jul
ComfortDelGro's autonomous shuttle trial begins passenger service trial.
MAY
25 May
ComfortDelGro Taxi launched new booking service - ComfortRide - to cater to growing passenger demand.
23 May
ComfortDelGro became first land transport operator in Singapore to trial autonomous shuttle in real mixed traffic conditions.
JAN
11 Jan
ComfortDelGro Taxi expanded its electric vehicle trial with two latest fully-electric Hyundai Kona Electric taxis.
2018
Nov
13 Nov
ComfortDelGro introduces first commercial Direct Current Fast Charging station for electric vehicles in Singapore.
5 Nov
With the acquisition of Buslink, the Group expanded its Australian footprint further into Northern Territory and Queensland, while growing its existing bus operations in New South Wales and Victoria.
JUL
19 Jul
ComfortDelGro Taxi first to trial two fast-charging fully-electric Hyundai Ioniq taxis in Singapore.
JUN
29 Jun
Jilin ComfortDelGro Taxi became the first in Jilin City to commence its online private car hailing service.
APR
26 Apr
Mr Jaspal Singh, Chief Executive Officer of United Kingdom/Ireland Business Unit, ComfortDelGro named Outstanding Overseas Executive of the Year 2017 at the Singapore Business Awards.
9 Apr
ComfortDelGro expands into non-emergency patient transportation business in Australia through the acquisition of National Patient Transport Pty Ltd.
MAR
23 Mar
ComfortDelGro celebrated its 15th Anniversary and published its third coffee table book - "A Global Group".
16 Mar
ComfortDelGro was recertified "Eco Office Label" for the third time by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) from 2018 to 2021.
FEB
7 Feb
ComfortDelGro announced the first expansion of its bus and coach operations outside of London through the acquisition of New Adventure Travel Limited (NAT Group), one of the leading bus and coach operators in South Wales.
JAN
18 Jan
ComfortDelGro and Uber launch UberFlash - the first in the series of collaborative efforts between ComfortDelGro and Uber - that matches passengers with the nearest ComfortDelGro taxi or an uberX vehicle.
2017
DEC
18 Dec
ComfortDelGro and Uber announce their alliance.
AUG
18 Aug
ComfortDelGro accepts Alipay on board its taxis
JUL
23 Jul
ComfortDelGro Taxi the first in Asia to extend Masterpass payments for street hail.
FEB
15 Feb
ComfortDelGro Cabcharge Pty Ltd becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited following the completion of the Share Sale Agreement with Cabcharge Australia Limited. The subsidiary is renamed ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia Pty Ltd.
2016
DEC
25 Dec
ComfortDelGro Taxi launched first-ever Cabby Hardship Fund to assist its taxi drivers who are facing financial difficulties.
SEP
29 Sep
Metroline Limited awarded "Rail Passport".
AUG
9 Aug
Mr Kua Hong Pak, ComfortDelGro MD/GCEO, was conferred the Public Service Star (Bar) during the 2016 National Day Awards in recognition of his distinguished work as Chairman of PA Investment Advisory Committee, People's Association.
Aug
VICOM Celebrates 10 Millionth Vehicle Inspection.
JUL
27 Jul
Mr Sze Thiam Siong, SETSCO’s General Manager received the SPRING Singapore Distinguished Partner award at the Quality and Standards Conference.
MAR
15 Mar
Metroline Limited unveils world’s first fully electric BYD K9 double deck bus .
3 Mar
Metroline Limited won the "Bus Operator of the Year" Award at the 2016 London Transport Awards .
2015
OCT
23 Oct
ComfortDelGro was re-awarded the "Eco Office Label" by the Singapore Environmental Council (SEC) from 2015 to 2017.
16 Oct
ComfortDelGro received the Most Transparent Company Award in the Travel, Leisure & Automobile & Parts Category at the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) (SIAS) Investors' Choice Award 2015.
AUG
9 Aug
Mr Lim Jit Poh, Chairman of ComfortDelGro, was conferred the Public Service Star (BBM) as part of National Day Awards in recognition of his distinguised work in the albour movment as Chairman of SLF Leisure Enterprise and Pasir Ris Resort.
5 Aug
TripAdvisor named ComfortDelGro Taxis and its taxi booking app as favourites at its Travellers' Choice Awards for the second year running.
JUL
25 Jul
Vietnam Taxi retained a spot in Vietnam's list of 'Top 50 Well-Known Trademarks' in 2015.
10 Jul
ComfortDelGro Taxis awarded the Singapore HR Award 2015 for the “Quality Work-life, Physical & Mental Well-being” category.
ComfortDelGro Taxis won the NS Advocate Award for SMEs and large companies respectively at the Total Defence Award 2015.
ComfortDelGro Taxis won the NS Advocate Award for SMEs and large companies respectively at the Total Defence Award 2015.
8 Jul
Metroline driver Prashentysen Deuchande earned the Environmental Campaign Champion title at the 2015 London Bus Awards.
MAY
12 May
Nanning Comfort Transportation clinched “Outstanding Model” Award in Guangxi.
6 May
ComfortDelGro Taxis rolled out first-ever Euro 6 Mercedes Benz E220 BlueTec limousines, Southeast Asia's most environmentally friendly vehicles.
2014
NOV
10 Nov
ComfortDelGro's 2013 Annual Report won Gold in the 2014 MarCom Awards.
OCT
31 Oct
ComfortDelGro named runner-up in the Most Transparent Company award in the Travel, Leisure & Automobile & Parts Category at the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) (SIAS) Investors' Choice Award 2014.
AUG
6 Aug
ComfortDelGro Cabcharge acquired the assets of Blue Mountains Bus Company for about A$26.5 million.
3 Aug
Vietnam Taxi earned a spot in Vietnam's list of 'Top 50 Well-Known Trademarks' in 2014.
MAY
19 May
ComfortDelGro, SBS Transit and VICOM's Annual Reports 2013 won silver in the Print Category at the International Creativity Awards 2014.
JAN
13 Jan
ComfortDelGro Bus rolled out second City Direct service from Hillview/Bukit Batok areas into the City.
6 Jan
Nanning Comfort Transportation won 30 new licences and rolled out its first-ever Volkswagen Santana Vista Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) taxis.
2013
NOV
27 Nov
ComfortDelGro was named winner for the Most Transparent Company Award in the Travel, Leisure & Automobiles & Parts category while its subsidiary, SBS Transit, was named runner up for the Singapore Corporate Award in the Mid Cap category at the Securities Investors Association (Singapore)'s 14th Investors' Choice Awards 2013.
SEP
19 Sep
ComfortDelGro, has through its subsidiary, Jilin ComfortDelGro Taxi Co., Ltd, incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary Jilin ComfortDelGro Driver Training in Jilin City, China.
2 Sep
ComfortDelGro Bus launched Singapore's first City Direct service from Jurong West into the City.
JUN
17 Jun
ComfortDelGro's subsidiary in Sydney, ComfortDelGro Cabcharge, rolled out five double decks under its Hillsbus brand.
MAY
20 May
ComfortDelGro expanded its operations in Australia through the acquisition of Driver Group Pty Ltd in Melbourne, Victoria for approximately A$22.0 million (S$27.0 million). Established in 1931, the Driver Group is a family-owned transport and tourism company that operates metropolitan bus routes under a long-term contract with the Victorian Government in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
APR
9 Apr
ComfortDelGro, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Metroline, acquired part of FirstGroup plcs London bus business, comprising 494 buses operating from five West London garages - Alperton, Greenford, Hayes, Uxbridge and Willesden Junction - for £57.5 million (S$111.1 million).
MAR
29 Mar
ComfortDelGro celebrated its 10th Anniversary and produced its 10th Anniversary Coffee Table Book, "Up Close With ComfortDelGro: The Untold Stories".
JAN
28 Jan
Metroline, which runs 80 routes through an area that extends from North to West London, including Central London and the City, became the first bus operator to to be chosen by the Mayor to run Route 24 comprising only of the New Bus for London by mid-year.
2012
DEC
27 Dec
ComfortDelGro was re-awarded the "Eco Office Label" by the Singapore Environmental Council (SEC) from 2012 to 2014.
OCT
3 Oct
ComfortDelGro was runner up in the Travel, Leisure & Automobiles & Parts category for the Most Transparent Company Award at the SIAS Investors’ Choice Award 2012.
AUG
2 Aug
ComfortDelGro expanded its Australian operations through an A$53 Million acquisition of Deane’s Bus Lines Pty Ltd and Transborder Express – both of which are part of Deane’s Transit Group (DTG).
Jul
30 Jul
ComfortDelGro’s series of Annual Reports clinched Gold in the “Non-Traditional Annual Report: Transportation and Transport Leasing” category at the 2011 ARC Annual Report Awards.
17 Jul
ComfortDelGro clinched the Bronze Award in the Best Investor Relations category for companies with $1 billion and above in market capitalisation at the Singapore Corporate Awards 2012.
2011
SEP
26 Sep
ComfortDelGro became the first Singapore company to clinch the Grand Prize at the Prestigious ARC Annual Report Awards in New York.
APR
24 Apr
ComfortDelGro broadened its footprint in China with a third driving school located in the Liangjiang New Business District – a new economic development hub for the manufacturing, information technology, automotive and power equipment industries called Chongqing Liangjiang ComfortDelGro Driver Training Co., Ltd.
MAR
31 Mar
Moove Media Pte Ltd (Moove Media), ComfortDelGro Group’s Outdoor Advertising arm and Singapore’s leading Out-Of-Home Advertising media owner, made its maiden foray into Sydney, Australia’s largest and most populous city, through its newly formed subsidiary, Moove Media Australia Pty Ltd.
JAN
24 Jan
ComfortDelGro Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Chengdu ComfortDelGro Taxi Co., Ltd, was awarded 800 new taxi licences by the Chengdu Municipal Government, making it the second largest taxi operator in the City with 1,050 taxis.
2010
SEP
13 Sep
ComfortDelGro declares unconditional takeover offer of Swan Taxis Limited.
JUL
16 Jul
ComfortDelGro makes A$38.8 million bid for Perth's largest taxi operator, Swan Taxis Limited.
JUN
10 Jun
ComfortDelGro launches the world's first taxi-hotel charge card with The Regent Singapore.
2009
NOV
2 Nov
ComfortDelGro Engineering makes its first foray into motorsports. Sparks Motorsports, a partnership between ComfortDelGro Engineering and LTM Performance Limited, caters to the motorsports market.
OCT
8 Oct
VICOM Emission Test Laboratory, Singapore's first state-of-the-art vehicle emission and fuel efficiency test laboratory opens.
2 Oct
ComfortDelGro wins the British Business Award for outstanding contribution to the UK economy by the British Chamber of Commerce.
JUL
27 Jul
ComfortDelGro becomes the first land transport company in Singapore to be awarded the Green Office Label accreditation by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC).
2008
DEC
26 Dec
ComfortDelGro expands its presence in China through the purchase of 100 Jia Run Taxi Co., Ltd in Beijing, thus bringing the Group's total fleet in China to about 13,000 vehicles. It also increases its stake in Chongqing ComfortDelGro Driver Training Co., Ltd.
NOV
20 Nov
ComfortDelGro makes its foray into Victoria, Australia by acquiring Kefford Group, the fourth largest bus operator in the state.
OCT
2 Oct
ComfortDelGro acquires Liverpool's largest taxi circuit operator, Merseyside Radio Meter Cabs, and increases its taxi fleet in UK to 4,500 vehicles.
JUN
19 Jun
ComfortDelGro increases its stake in Cabcharge Australia Limited, which is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, and which is a global leader in electronic payment systems for the transport sector, through a share swap agreement.
MAY
14 May
Computer Cab, ComfortDelGro's taxi subsidiary in London, is ranked among the top 50 Green companies in the country according to a survey conducted by The Sunday Times.
MAR
28 Mar
ComfortDelGro celebrates its fifth anniversary and announces its new target of achieving 70% of its annual turnover from overseas operations within the next five to seven years.
2007
NOV
26 Nov
ComfortDelGro issues its Green Statement and pledges to cut emissions and increase its recycling efforts.
ComfortDelGro wins the 2007 Business Alliance Award by the Australian Chamber of Commerce. Awarded the 2006 International Business Award by UK Trade & Investment.
ComfortDelGro wins the 2007 Business Alliance Award by the Australian Chamber of Commerce. Awarded the 2006 International Business Award by UK Trade & Investment.
JUL
10 Jul
ComfortDelGro acquired the business and assets of Toronto Bus Services in the Newcastle region of New South Wales, Australia.
2 Jul
Nanjing ComfortDelGro Dajian Taxi, ComfortDelGro's first investment in Jiangsu Province, was formed.
MAR
5 Mar
ComfortDelGro acquired a 70% stake in Your Taxi Ltd, a licensed taxi and private hire company in Birmingham.
JAN
3 Mar
ComfortDelGro introduced its second inter-city coach service in Cork, Ireland.
2006
NOV
14 Nov
ComfortDelGro was awarded the 2006 International Business Award by UK Trade & Investment, a British government organization that supports both companies seeking to invest in the UK, as well as UK companies trading internationally.
OCT
16 Oct
ComfortDelGro broadened its China footprint with a new driving school investment in Chongqing.
JUL
26 Jul
ComfortDelGro acquired the bus routes and assets of Holroyd Bus Lines in New South Wales, Australia.
MAY
10 May
ComfortDelGro acquired Onward Travel, a private hire company in Edinburgh.
2005
OCT
28 Oct
Shenyang ComfortDelGro Bus, ComfortDelGro's second bus company in Shenyang, was formed.
SEP
26 Sep
ComfortDelGro set up Chengdu ComfortDelGro Qing Yang Driving School, its first driving school overseas.
13 Sep
ComfortDelGro's Scottish coach operation and Stagecoach Bus Holdings entered into a joint venture.
AUG
22 Aug
ComfortDelGro acquired Westbus Group in Western Sydney, Australia.
FEB
15 Feb
ComfortDelGro Savico Taxi, the Group's second taxi joint venture company in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, was formed.
2004
NOV
19 Nov
Metroline acquired the E.H. Mundy Holdings, a bus and coach operator in London.
24 Nov
Computer Cab expanded its taxi fleet in London through a licensing agreement with Manganese Bronze Holdings.
SEP
27 Sep
Formation of a bus joint venture company, Shenyang ComfortDelGro Anyun Bus in Shenyang, North East China.
9 Sep
ComfortDelGro adopted the Home Nursing Foundation as its charity organisation and carries out the Paint-A-Cab Charity Drive, which raises S$40,000 for the elderly sick.
AUG
1 Aug
ComfortDelGro acquired F.E.Thorpe & Sons, a bus operator in London.
MAR
31 Mar
ComfortDelGro acquired 80% stake in Beijing Tian Long Da Tian Vehicle Inspection, a vehicle inspection company in Beijing.
FEB
13 Feb
Formation of four joint venture companies in Chengdu, China – Chengdu ComfortDelGro DelGro Yiyou Taxi, Sichuan ComfortDelGro Car Servicing, Chengdu Jitong Integrated Vehicle Inspection and Chengdu CityLimo Auto Services to operate taxi services, an automotive repair and maintenance workshop, a vehicle inspection centre and a vehicle rental and leasing services respectively.
2003
DEC
9 Dec
Official opening of Toyota car distribution business in Suzhou, China.
SEP
9 Sep
ComfortDelGro and Global East Investment form a joint venture company, ComfortDelGro Insurance Brokers.
MAY
30 May
ComfortDelGro unveiled its new corporate identity.
1 May
ComfortDelGro was included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Singapore Free Index.
APR
1 Apr
First day of trading of ComfortDelGro shares on the Singapore Exchange. A total volume of 10,552,000 shares were traded with the share price closing at 79 cents.
MAR
29 Mar
The merger exercise was completed.
21 Mar
The High Court of the Republic of Singapore sanctioned both schemes of arrangement.
19 Mar
Shareholders of Comfort and DelGro attend separately the Court Meetings followed by the EGMs at the Meritus Mandarin Hotel. 99.54% and 99.99% of Comfort and DelGro shareholders respectively voted on the merger.
3 Mar
The Singapore Labour Foundation gave its backing to the proposed merger and announces that it will support and vote in favour of the proposed merger.
FEB
28 Feb
Roadshows were organised to explain the rationale and benefits of the merger to fund managers and institutional investors in Singapore, London, Edinburgh, Hong Kong, New York, Tokyo and Luxembourg.
22 Feb
Launch of Scheme Document to provide shareholders the necessary information to decide whether to vote for or against the proposed merger.
JAN
1 Jan
Incorporation of ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited.
2002
NOV
27 Nov
Press conferences were held with the media and analysts at the Sheraton Towers on the merger proposal.
22 Nov
Comfort's and DelGro's shares soared 5.8% and 8.4% respectively.
21 Nov
Comfort Group and DelGro Corporation both requested for a suspension in the trading of their shares. The announcement of the merger proposal was made after the close of business.