Debated in Parliament on 14 Jan 2026.
Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Acting Minister for Transport (a) based on the new cross-border taxi rules, what enforcement measures will prevent foreign taxis from conducting local point-to-point trips; (b) how will fair competition be maintained when local taxis face higher operating costs; and (c) whether the Ministry will negotiate with Malaysia to allow Singaporean taxis offering taxi services in Malaysia access to subsidised fuel.
This question was addressed in the written reply issued for Question No 22 for Oral Answer for the 13 January 2026 Parliament Sitting. [Please refer to "Addressing Cost Concerns of Singapore Taxi and Private Hire Drivers Given New Cross-border Arrangements for Ride-hailing Services", Official Report, 13 January 2026, Vol 96, Issue 13, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]
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