15 Drivers Arrested at Checkpoints and City Areas for Unlicensed Cross-Border Services

The Land Transport Authority (LTA), supported by tip-offs from the National Private Hire Vehicles Association and National Taxi Association, recently arrested 15 drivers for providing illegal cross-border ride-hailing services. The drivers were apprehended at key locations, including the land checkpoints, Changi Airport, Arab Street, and Ban San Street, and all their vehicles were impounded.

Drivers caught providing these illegal services face strict penalties, including fines of up to S$3,000, imprisonment for up to six months, and possible vehicle forfeiture. The LTA continues its enforcement efforts and urges the public to report any illegal ride-hailing services they spot via the government portal at go.gov.sg/report-illegal-rides.

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