LTA seizes another 10 vehicles in past 2 weeks for providing illegal cross-border rides

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) caught 10 drivers in Singapore providing illegal cross-border ride-hailing services in the past two weeks.

They were caught at land checkpoints as well as along the Pan Island Expressway (PIE), LTA said in a Jan. 30, 2026 Facebook post.

All their vehicles were seized.

This comes amid regular monitoring and tip-offs from the National Private Hire Vehicles Association and the National Taxi Association, LTA added.

172 vehicles impounded since July 2025

Since July 2025, checks on more than 3,100 vehicles have led to 172 vehicles being impounded, with an additional 10 vehicles impounded, Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling wrote in a Jan. 30 Facebook post.

She said: "With the upcoming festive season, there may be higher demand for cross-border travel. We would like to remind commuters to only engage legal cross-border transport services to meet their travel needs."

"Our top priority continues to be the safety of our commuters, and protecting the livelihoods of our local drivers," she added.

Those caught providing illegal ride-hailing services face up to S$3,000 fines and/or 6 months' jail, and possible vehicle forfeiture.

Members of the public who spot illegal ride-hailing services can report them online.

Top photos via Sun Xueling/Facebook, LTA/Facebook