Six drivers have been caught providing illegal cross-border ride-hailing services in Singapore during recent enforcement operations by the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
The drivers were caught at Singapore’s land checkpoints, Changi Airport and Yew Tee following enforcement efforts and tip-offs from the National Private Hire Vehicles Association and National Taxi Association.
All six vehicles were impounded by the authorities.
The latest operations bring the total number of vehicles impounded for illegal cross-border services to 247 since July 2025, according to Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling. More than 5,400 vehicles have been checked during the enforcement campaign.
LTA reminded commuters to use only licensed services when travelling between Singapore and Malaysia.
Passengers can book licensed cross-border ride-hailing services through Grab, while Singapore-registered cross-border taxis can pick up passengers from locations in Singapore for drop-offs in Johor Bahru, Iskandar Puteri, Forest City, Kulai and Senai.
The crackdown comes amid growing demand for more convenient travel between Singapore and Johor. Authorities have been reviewing the existing cross-border transport arrangements as commuters increasingly seek services that offer more flexible pick-up and drop-off locations.
Singapore and Malaysia currently have a reciprocal licensing system for cross-border taxis, while licensed cross-border ride-hailing services have also been introduced.
LTA has warned that drivers who provide illegal ride-hailing services without the required licences can face fines of up to S$3,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both. Their vehicles may also be forfeited.
Authorities have repeatedly urged passengers to use licensed operators because illegal services may not provide the required insurance and regulatory safeguards.
The latest enforcement action reflects Singapore’s continued efforts to crack down on unlicensed point-to-point transport services while authorities work on expanding legal options for people travelling between Singapore and Malaysia.
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