Cross-border taxis can drop off passengers anywhere in S'pore & JB from May 4, 2026

Cross-border taxis are allowed to drop off passengers anywhere in Singapore and across several parts of Johor, including Johor Bahru from May 4, 2026.

The transport ministries of both countries jointly announced the Cross-Border Taxi Scheme on Apr. 30.

Licensed taxis can drop off passengers anywhere in Johor Bahru, Iskandar Puteri, Forest City, Kulai and Senai under the new rules.

In a separate news release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the first cross-border ride-hail service operator licence in Singapore was awarded to GrabCar.

LTA said the licence will be valid for three years commencing from Apr. 30, 2026.

More pickup points

Cross-border taxis were previously only allowed to use one designated pickup and drop-off point on each side of the border at Ban San Street in Singapore and Johor Larkin Sentral in Malaysia.

Taxis are able to pick up passengers in their home country without restrictions, which will remain unchanged.

From May 4, taxis in the foreign country will have three new designated pick-up points via ride-hail or e-hailing bookings.

For Malaysia taxis in Singapore, these are near VivoCity (HarbourFront MRT), near Century Square Shopping Mall (Tampines MRT) and Joo Koon (Joo Koon MRT).

For Singapore taxis in Malaysia, these are Toppen Shopping Centre, Mid Valley Southkey Mall and Angsana Mall.

Street-hail and ride-hail will continue to be allowed at Ban San Street Terminal and Larkin Terminal.

Fares

The revised fares can be seen in the table below.

The fares for street-hail rides from Ban San Street Terminal will be S$80 for a standard four-seater, S$120 for a standard six-seater and S$180 for a premium six-seater.

The fares for street-hail rides from Larkin Terminal will be RM240 for a standard four-seater, RM360 for a standard six-seater, and RM540 for a premium six-seater.

According to the joint press release, each country will also provide an additional quota of 100 taxis, bringing the total to 300 taxis per side.

The goal is to gradually increase the quota to 500 taxis.

Both transport ministries said: "The additional quota will be used for larger and more premium vehicles that address the needs of larger families/ groups and business travellers."

The increase will be allocated for the standard four-seater, standard six-seater, and premium six-seater vehicles.

Other regulations

According to the joint press release, licensed taxis must be clearly identifiable by livery, a predefined prefix for vehicle plate and taxi topper signage when operating in the foreign country.

Vehicles must also not be more than 10 years old.

To enter the foreign country, the taxi must carry at least one passenger except during exemption periods for vacant carriage entry: Fridays, 12pm to 12am for Malaysia taxis into Singapore, and Sundays, 12pm to 12am for Singapore taxis into Malaysia.