Singapore nabs six drivers at Woodlands and Tuas for illegal rides to Johor

A Singapore Land Transport Authority contractor tows away a foreign-registered vehicle used for illegal cross-border rides to Malaysia. — Singapore Land Transport Authority pic via AsiaOne

First Published: Saturday, 24 Oct 2026 11:14 AM MYT

SINGAPORE, Oct 24 — Six drivers were caught over a two-week operation at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints for providing illegal cross-border ride-hailing services.

The operation was the result of regular tip-offs from the National Private Hire Vehicle Association and the National Taxi Association, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in a Facebook post on Thursday (October 22).

Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling revealed that a total of 260 vehicles have been impounded since July last year.

She added that the authorities will continue with such efforts to enhance commuter safety for cross-border travels and to protect the livelihoods of Singapore’s point-to-point transport drivers.

LTA officers questioning a driver who is suspected of providing illegal cross-border ride-hailing services. PHOTO: Land Transport Authority

Meanwhile, LTA reminded providers of such illegal services that those caught could face fines of up to S$3,000 (RM9,585.60), jail of up to six months, or both.

Vehicles used could also be forfeited, the authority added.

“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,” the authority said.

Those who come across illegal ride-hailing services can report such activities on the LTA’s online form. — AsiaOne