12 M'sia cars impounded in S'pore for providing illegal cross-border chauffeured services

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) caught 12 drivers providing illegal cross-border chauffeured services between Singapore and Malaysia.

In a Facebook post on Dec. 19, some of the vehicles, which appeared to be Malaysia-registered, were seen being impounded.

Such boxy multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) can ferry up to seven passengers or more each.

LTA advised the public to avoid using such services as they are illegal and may also lack adequate insurance coverage, which poses a serious risk for passengers if an accident occurred.

Drivers caught providing illegal hire-and-reward services, including cross-border trips, without a valid Public Service Vehicle Licence (PSVL), could be fined up to S$3,000 or jailed for up to six months, or both.

Vehicles seized may also be forfeited.

In February and August 2024, LTA caught numerous drivers providing illegal cross-border chauffeured services between Singapore and Malaysia.

From 2018 to the end of 2023, 44 drivers were caught using foreign-registered vehicles to provide cross-border passenger services.

A total of 13 were charged in court, while another 27 were given stern warnings.

The remaining four cases were being investigated.

Of those charged, 11 were fined S$1,400 to S$2,000.

Eight others had their vehicles confiscated.

Top photos via LTA/Facebook