LTA confiscates another 10 vehicles in a week for providing illegal cross-border rides

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) recently caught a total of 15 drivers in Singapore providing illegal cross-border rides.

They were caught at the land checkpoints, airport, and in areas, such as Arab Street and Ban San Street.

All their vehicles were impounded.

The tip-offs amid the ongoing enforcement efforts were from the National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA) and National Taxi Association (NTA), LTA said in a social media update on Nov. 28.

Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling also provided an update in a social media post on the same day.

She wrote that LTA officers carried out enforcement operations at the checkpoints and various locations islandwide in Singapore.

This led to 10 vehicles offering illegal cross-border services being impounded in the past week.

Since July 2025, 141 vehicles have been impounded, she added.

"Unlicensed vehicles do not carry proper insurance and can compromise your safety. I urge commuters to use only legal, licensed options for cross-border travel," she wrote.

Drivers caught providing illegal ride-hailing services face up to S$3,000 fines, or up to six months’ jail, or both, and possible vehicle forfeiture.

Those who spot illegal ride-hailing services can report them online.

Top photos via Sun Xueling & LTA Facebook