More than 100 vehicles impounded since July for illegal ride-hailing services: Sun Xueling

Some 102 vehicles have been impounded since July 2025, as the authorities continue to clamp down on illegal ride-hailing activities.

The figure includes 10 vehicles impounded by the authorities on Oct 2, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling in a Facebook post on Oct 3.

The vehicles were used to provide illegal cross-border and illegal point-to-point ride-hailing services, Ms Sun said, adding that the motorists were caught in an island-wide enforcement operation.

These vehicles do not have the requisite licences and do not have insurance coverage for passengers, she added.

The Singapore authorities have been cracking down on illegal ride-hailing activities, including those who offer such services within the Republic and across the border with Malaysia.

Some 136 drivers have been caught for such activities since 2022, The Straits Times reported previously in August, citing the Land Transport Authority.

On Sept 30, the LTA posted on Facebook that eight drivers were caught in the past week for providing illegal cross-border ride-hailing services. Their vehicles were impounded as well.

To offer taxi or private-hire car services here, all motorists must hold a Public Service Vehicle Licence. Malaysia-registered taxis must also have an Asean Public Service Vehicle Permit. Both licences are issued by the LTA.

Ms Sun also noted, in her Oct 3 post, that ComfortDelGro and Strides Premier have both rolled out booking systems for doorstep pick-up transport service to Malaysia.

ComfortDelGro announced on Sept 18 that bookings for cross-border rides to Johor Bahru from anywhere in Singapore can be made via its hotline from Sept 25.

The transport giant said its 90 cabbies who have valid cross-border taxi licences will be available to provide the service.

Likewise, Strides Premier, which is owned by transport operator SMRT, said on Sept 19 it offers cross-border taxi service, with bookings to be made through an online form.