Taxi drivers must now issue printed receipts for all street-hail passengers, as well as those who book their ride by phone.

This is a mandatory rule by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) even if the passenger does not ask for the receipt, The Straits Times reported.

For contact tracing purposes

The rule was first implemented on Thursday (June 11).

However, it is not something new as the LTA has been working with taxi operators to instruct drivers to issue receipts since April.

LTA added that the purpose of this rule is to support contact tracing efforts, if the need arises.

The rule also complements the current installation of the SafeEntry system in taxis, especially for passengers who cannot scan the QR codes.

Fined S$50 for breaching the rule

Taxi drivers who do not abide by the new rule will face a S$50 fine, reported CNA.

An LTA spokesman told ST: "If there is feedback on drivers who do not comply, LTA will investigate based on the circumstances of each case."

Passengers are strongly encouraged by LTA to keep their receipts for at least 14 days

Those who book their taxis through mobile applications will continue to be issued electronic receipts instead of a physical one.

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