Singapore and Malaysia will increase the quota of certified cross-border taxis from 300 to 500 per nation from November 16, 2026.– Unsplash pic
SINGAPORE, Nov 6– Singapore and Malaysia will increase the quota of certified cross-border taxis from 300 to 500 per nation from November 16, 2026, while permitting 2 extra ride-hailing operators to offer services under the improved Cross-Border Taxi Scheme.
A joint declaration by the transportation ministries of both nations stated the 2 brand-new operators, CDG Zig Pte Ltd and Kumpool Sdn Bhd, would likewise be certified to run under the plan from the very same date.
“Commuters and chauffeurs can eagerly anticipate more choices for cross-border point-to-point journeys, higher benefit and a much better travelling experience,” stated the declaration on Friday.
According to the joint declaration, the advancements show the ongoing dedication of Singapore and Malaysia to enhancing cross-border connection and enhancing the travelling experience for tourists in between the 2 nations.
“The enhancements will even more reinforce the strong company linkages and people-to-people ties in between Singapore and Malaysia,” it stated.
Land Public Transport Agency of Malaysia (APAD) Director-General Ahmad Radhi Ma’arof stated Malaysia invited the growth of the taxi quota and the addition of 2 certified platform operators.
… this reveals a substantial turning point in boosting the cross-border guest motion to match the first-mile-last-mile connection in between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Singapore.
“It is our hope that this brand-new advancement will symbolize more improvement of connection in between the 2 fantastic countries,” he stated.
The 2 brand-new ride-hailing operators– CDG Zig and Kumpool– will sign up with GrabCar Pte Ltd as certified operators under the Cross-Border Taxi Scheme.
“The boost in quota is a crucial action towards reinforcing cross-border connection in between Singapore and Malaysia, and shows the strong and longstanding cooperation in between our 2 nations,” stated Singapore Land Transport Authority Chief Executive, Ng Lang.
“By broadening the schedule of certified cross-border services, we are offering tourists more choices and higher versatility for their journeys. We will continue to work carefully with our Malaysian equivalents to enhance cross-border travel and much better serve the requirements of tourists in both nations,” stated Ng.
On May 4, 2026, Singapore and Malaysia presented improvements to the Cross-Border Taxi Scheme to bring higher benefit to visitors while making sure reasonable operating conditions for transportation service providers and motorists in both nations.
The procedures consist of brand-new designated pick-up points for ride-hailing and e-hailing reservations, more versatile drop-off points, a boost in the quota of certified cross-border taxis and extra requirements to support enforcement versus prohibited domestic point-to-point journeys.– Bernama
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