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Taxis

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.

QR-code bookings, new cab models: ComfortDelGro moves to revitalise its taxi business

ComfortDelGro's head of point-to-point mobility business in Singapore Michael Huang with the company’s redesigned logo on the side of a taxi at Comfort Transportation at Sin Ming Drive on Sep 22, 2025.
ComfortDelGro's head of point-to-point mobility business in Singapore Michael Huang with the company’s redesigned logo on the side of a taxi at Comfort Transportation at Sin Ming Drive on Sep 22, 2025.

8 drivers caught providing illegal cross-border ride-hailing services; vehicles impounded: LTA

Drivers caught providing illegal ride-hailing services may face up to $3,000 in fines, a 6 month jail term, or both.
Drivers caught providing illegal ride-hailing services may face up to $3,000 in fines, a 6 month jail term, or both.

Jail for cabby who fractured TP officer's arm after pinning it in window and driving forward

Jeremiah Ong Seng Hwee was also disqualified from driving for eight months after pleading guilty to causing grievous hurt to the Traffic Police officer.
Jeremiah Ong Seng Hwee was also disqualified from driving for eight months after pleading guilty to causing grievous hurt to the Traffic Police officer.

$8 taxi surcharge at Marina Bay, City Hall pick-up points during F1 period

During the three-day period, 19 selected SBS Transit bus services will also run later from their respective bus interchanges.
During the three-day period, 19 selected SBS Transit bus services will also run later from their respective bus interchanges.

$5 surcharge hours for taxi rides from Marina Bay Cruise Centre to be extended from Oct 1

The move aims to increase the supply of taxis at underserved areas by incentivising drivers.
The move aims to increase the supply of taxis at underserved areas by incentivising drivers.

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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.