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Taxis

Taxi catches fire in Ang Mo Kio accident; driver, passenger hurt

A taxi crashed into a tree during the accident.
A taxi crashed into a tree during the accident.

Grab extends 90-cent fuel surcharge, higher GrabCab metered fares till July 31

Grab said it is extending its temporary fare changes to provide “continued relief” for its drivers who are dealing with higher fuel prices.
Grab said it is extending its temporary fare changes to provide “continued relief” for its drivers who are dealing with higher fuel prices.

‘A burden for many locals’: Commuters cry foul over hike in cross-border taxi fares

Many travellers were still unaware of the revised fares, with some expressing disbelief over the increase.
Many travellers were still unaware of the revised fares, with some expressing disbelief over the increase.

Man arrested for public drunkenness after kicking taxi’s side-view mirror in Chinatown

At one point in the video, the man in blue kicks the left rearview mirror of the taxi, breaking it and leaving it dangling from the side of the vehicle.
At one point in the video, the man in blue kicks the left rearview mirror of the taxi, breaking it and leaving it dangling from the side of the vehicle.

We booked a taxi from Singapore to JB via Grab. Here’s what happened

A cross-border taxi ride from a pick-up point near Century Square to The Mall at Mid Valley Southkey cost $111.20.
A cross-border taxi ride from a pick-up point near Century Square to The Mall at Mid Valley Southkey cost $111.20.

JB drivers kept their cabs running for years. Now they must let old ones go to cross the Causeway

Around 30 taxis based at Larkin Sentral in Johor Bahru are nearing their age limit.
Around 30 taxis based at Larkin Sentral in Johor Bahru are nearing their age limit.

ComfortDelGro launches QR codes to make ride bookings easier for seniors, caregivers, tourists

The customised QR code pre-fills the pick-up location when the user scans it with the Zig app.
The customised QR code pre-fills the pick-up location when the user scans it with the Zig app.

askST: What are my options when taking a taxi to and from Johor under the new scheme?

Cross-border taxi services now cost more but are more convenient to use.
Cross-border taxi services now cost more but are more convenient to use.

Cross-border taxi bookings start on Grab app; fares vary based on time of day, distance

Through a Grab app feature, travellers can book cross-border rides to any destination in Johor Bahru, Iskandar Puteri, Forest City, Kulai and Senai at least 12 hours in advance.
Through a Grab app feature, travellers can book cross-border rides to any destination in Johor Bahru, Iskandar Puteri, Forest City, Kulai and Senai at least 12 hours in advance.

Taxi drivers, operators welcome enhanced cross-border taxi scheme but some still cautious

From May 4, licenced cross-border service taxis will be able to drop off passengers anywhere in Johor Bahru and Singapore.
From May 4, licenced cross-border service taxis will be able to drop off passengers anywhere in Johor Bahru and Singapore.

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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.