LTA: 2 drivers booked for car-pooling services during circuit breaker period, vehicles seized

Those who come across individuals providing car-pooling services during the circuit breaker period are urged to notify LTA.

Melanie Lim | April 25, 2020, 03:33 PM

Two drivers have been booked for providing car-pooling services during the circuit breaker period.

Their vehicles have also been seized while investigations are being carried out.

This comes after the Land Transport Authority (LTA) carried out enforcement operations at several locations earlier in the week.

Enforcement operation on April 22 along Yio Chu Kang Road

Image via LTA

Enforcement operation on April 23 along Handy Road

Image via LTA

Car-pooling services are prohibited during circuit breaker period

LTA previously announced on their website that car-pooling services such as those provided through GrabHitch, Rydepool, or those arranged privately are prohibited during the circuit breaker period.

Drivers who do not comply can be prosecuted under the Road Traffic Act, Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation Act), and the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.

People who come across car-pooling services during this time should notify LTA

While commercial operators have suspended their car-pooling services, LTA is aware that some drivers continue to offer such services privately through messaging platforms.

According to LTA, such irresponsible behaviour endangers the health of drivers, passengers and their families, and undermines Singapore’s ongoing efforts to suppress the spread of Covid-19.

Members of the public who come across individuals providing car-pooling services during this circuit breaker period are urged to notify LTA via the "Report Vehicle-Related Offences" e-service on the OneMotoring portal.

Steps for commuters who undertake essential travel

Additionally, commuters who undertake essential travel during the circuit breaker period should use public transport or taxis and private hire car services booked through their respective ride-hail applications.

Those hailing taxis along the street should scan the QR code found in the taxi to provide their contact details or click here.

Taxi drivers have also been instructed to issue passengers with receipts for their taxi rides, which passengers should keep for at least 14 days.

These steps will facilitate contact tracing efforts, should the need arise.

Top image via LTA