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Taxis

8 S’pore cabbies arrested for allegedly offering bribes to avoid punishment along Causeway

They are being investigated for alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
They are being investigated for alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

More expensive GrabCab, Strides Premier and Prime Taxi metered rides amid rising fuel costs

The increase will apply to all metered taxi rides on GrabCab, regardless of whether they are hailed on the street or booked through the app.
The increase will apply to all metered taxi rides on GrabCab, regardless of whether they are hailed on the street or booked through the app.

Singapore’s last 5 yellow-top taxi drivers nearing end of the road

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Photo of Mr Singh who drives one of the last yellow top taxis in Singapore, with his taxi at Ban San Street Taxi Terminal on Mar 16, 2026.
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Photo of Mr Singh who drives one of the last yellow top taxis in Singapore, with his taxi at Ban San Street Taxi Terminal on Mar 16, 2026.

Fuel shortage hits taxi service at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport

Taxis that are still operating may have to reduce or adjust their service hours, such as working only in the mornings.
Taxis that are still operating may have to reduce or adjust their service hours, such as working only in the mornings.

Across land, sea and air, fuel price hikes drive up costs for passengers and operators in S’pore

As at 10am on March 17, prices at Cnergy were at $2.35 a litre for 95-octane petrol and $2.65 a litre for 98-octane petrol.
As at 10am on March 17, prices at Cnergy were at $2.35 a litre for 95-octane petrol and $2.65 a litre for 98-octane petrol.

ComfortDelGro to raise taxi fares, add app fee as Iran war drives up fuel costs

The higher charges will be in place from March 24 to May 31.
The higher charges will be in place from March 24 to May 31.

Driver in Malaysia detained after charging passenger $26 for trip from KL airport’s Terminal 1 to 2

If found guilty, the driver could be fined up to RM50,000 (S$16,200) or jailed up to five years or both.
If found guilty, the driver could be fined up to RM50,000 (S$16,200) or jailed up to five years or both.

Taxi operators absorb costs at their pumps as petrol prices rise again amid Middle East war

Petrol station operators Shell, Caltex and Esso continued to raise fuel prices on March 5.
Petrol station operators Shell, Caltex and Esso continued to raise fuel prices on March 5.

Taxi driver dismissed after two separate incidents of cab moving with door open

A yellow cab was seen moving with an open door in a video recording posted on Feb 24.
A yellow cab was seen moving with an open door in a video recording posted on Feb 24.

Lorries, cars, taxis involved in 6-vehicle accident on TPE; no one hurt

A long stretch of the expressway was cordoned off with traffic cones on the afternoon of Feb 23.
A long stretch of the expressway was cordoned off with traffic cones on the afternoon of Feb 23.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.