LTA catches 9 more drivers providing illegal cross-border ride-hailing services between S'pore and M'sia
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has caught even more drivers providing illegal ride-hailing services between Singapore and Malaysia in the past four weeks.
LTA officers conducted enforcement operations at the Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints on Nov 4 and impounded five vehicles, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling in a social media post on the same day.
She added: "Prior to today's ops, four vehicles were also impounded in the past three weeks, across various locations in Singapore."
The locations included areas such as North Bridge Road and Jalan Sultan, according to LTA.
"We continue to conduct enforcement operations with tip-offs from the National Private Hire Vehicles Association and National Taxi Association to protect passenger safety and the interests of licensed drivers," said LTA in its own social media post.
This followed an Oct 6 post where LTA said it caught 15 errant drivers that week.
Ms Sun said that since July, 126 vehicles have been impounded.
Drivers caught providing illegal ride-hailing services face up to $3,000 fines and/or six months' jail, and possible vehicle forfeiture.
She added in her post: "As unlicensed vehicles do not have the necessary insurance and pose safety risks, I urge commuters to use only legal and licensed vehicles for cross-border travel needs."
If you spot any illegal ride-hailing services, report them at go.gov.sg/report-illegal-rides.
