Cross-border taxi quota raised to 500 for Singapore, Malaysia
Singapore and Malaysia have increased their cross-border taxi quota to 500 vehicles to improve connectivity and business ties. Two additional operators, CDG Zig and Kumpool, have been granted licenses to join Grab in providing these services.
Why it matters
This expansion reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen economic and social integration between the two neighboring nations.
The increased quota from Nov 16 means that the target goal of 500 cross-border taxis in Singapore and Malaysia has been achieved.
Listen 中文 SINGAPORE – More cross-border taxis will be available for travellers heading into Malaysia or vice-versa from Nov 16, when the quota for such vehicles from each country will go up from 300 to 500.
Two other operators – CDG Zig and Malaysian ride-hailing operator Kumpool – will also be granted licences to ferry passengers across the Causeway. They will join Grab, which is currently the only ride-hailing operator allowed to do so.
In a joint statement on Nov 6, the transport ministries of Singapore and Malaysia said these developments mark the commitment of both countries to strengthen cross-border connectivity and enhance the commuting experience.
They added that the move will continue to enhance business, as well as people-to-people ties in the two countries.
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