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Taxis, private-hire cars can take more than two passengers only if from same household starting May 16

SINGAPORE – Commercial car-pooling services will cease, and taxis and private-hire cars can take more than two passengers only if they are all from the same household. These are some of the measures that have been implemented for this period of heightened alert from Sunday (May 16) to June 13, said the Land Transport Authority... » read more

S’pore cabbies, private-hire drivers find the going tough even with easing of Covid-19 restrictions

SINGAPORE – Five months after Singapore moved into phase two of reopening its economy in June, taxi and private-hire drivers continue to spend more time roaming the streets without passengers, with some earning just enough to cover costs. Demand for rides remains more lacklustre than last year due to the lack of tourists, shut entertainment... » read more