Singapore nabs six drivers at Woodlands and Tuas for illegal rides to Johor
SINGAPORE, Oct 24 — Six drivers were caught over a two-week operation at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints for provid...
Singapore has apprehended six drivers over a fortnight-spanning operation at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints for offering unlawful cross-border ride-hailing services. This initiative stemmed from regular alerts from the National Private Hire Vehicle Association and the National Taxi Association, disclosed the Land Transport Authority (LTA) via a Facebook post on October 22.
Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling disclosed that a total of 260 vehicles have been seized since July of the previous year. She further emphasized that authorities will persist in such endeavors to bolster commuter safety for cross-border travels and safeguard the livelihoods of Singapore's point-to-point transport drivers.
LTA officials were seen questioning a driver suspected of providing illegal cross-border ride-hailing services. (Photo: Land Transport Authority) The LTA has cautioned providers of such illegal services that those caught could face penalties up to S$3,000 (RM9,585.60), imprisonment for up to six months, or both. Vehicles utilized could also be forfeited, the authority added.
The authority advised, "For your safety, only book a Singapore-registered cross-border taxi or a licensed cross-border ride-hailing service on Grab for your trips to Johor Bahru, Iskandar Puteri, Forest City, Kulai and Senai." Individuals who encounter illegal ride-hailing services are urged to report such activities through the LTA's online form.
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