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Taxis

Cross-border taxis more attractive with flexible drop-offs but concerns remain on scheme’s viability

Singapore and Malaysia agreed on Dec 5, 2025, to allow taxis from either side to drop off passengers anywhere in their destination country.
Singapore and Malaysia agreed on Dec 5, 2025, to allow taxis from either side to drop off passengers anywhere in their destination country.

The self-driving taxi revolution begins at last

Alphabet-owned Waymo is expanding its fleet and presence in the US. Here is one of its robotaxi on the streets of Manhattan.
Alphabet-owned Waymo is expanding its fleet and presence in the US. Here is one of its robotaxi on the streets of Manhattan.

Cabby, 73, taken to hospital after accident involving two taxis near Sengkang

A 73-year-old taxi driver was taken conscious to Sengkang General Hospital.
A 73-year-old taxi driver was taken conscious to Sengkang General Hospital.

Community hospital uses old MRT train carriage, public bus and taxi for patients’ rehabilitation

Galvin Tan, senior occupational therapist (left) and  Keen Austria, senior physiotherapist with the decommissioned taxi and bus that are used to train caregivers and patients at St. Andrew's Community Hospital (Bedok) on Nov 17, 2025.
Galvin Tan, senior occupational therapist (left) and  Keen Austria, senior physiotherapist with the decommissioned taxi and bus that are used to train caregivers and patients at St. Andrew's Community Hospital (Bedok) on Nov 17, 2025.

Jail for South Korea cabby who extorted drunk passengers with fake vomit scam

The driver reportedly mixed rice porridge, soda and coffee to create "fake vomit", which he used to trick drunk passengers.
The driver reportedly mixed rice porridge, soda and coffee to create "fake vomit", which he used to trick drunk passengers.

Eligibility of Trans-Cab, Geolah for full ride-hailing licences being reviewed: LTA

Trans-Cab's provisional ride-hailing service operator licence is due to expire on Dec 31, 2025.
Trans-Cab's provisional ride-hailing service operator licence is due to expire on Dec 31, 2025.

JB-Singapore driving touts are back at Larkin Sentral

Currently, Malaysian taxis are only allowed to send passengers from Larkin Terminal to Ban San Street taxi stand across the border.
Currently, Malaysian taxis are only allowed to send passengers from Larkin Terminal to Ban San Street taxi stand across the border.

Hong Kong passes law to regulate online ride-hailing platforms

The legislation introduces a formal framework for ride-hailing operators in the financial hub, including United States-based Uber.
The legislation introduces a formal framework for ride-hailing operators in the financial hub, including United States-based Uber.

Singapore, Malaysia in talks to let cross-border taxis drop off passengers anywhere in S’pore, JB

Relaxing the restriction would provide greater convenience to commuters from both countries, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling.
Relaxing the restriction would provide greater convenience to commuters from both countries, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling.

Malaysian app Kummute launches e-bookings for licensed JB-S’pore cabs; LTA clarifying business model

Malaysian ride-hailing firm Kummute launched a cross-border service - known as CB Taxi - as an option on its app on Sept 30.
Malaysian ride-hailing firm Kummute launched a cross-border service - known as CB Taxi - as an option on its app on Sept 30.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.