Traffic Accidents Involving Drivers of Private Hire Vehicles in 2016

Mr Desmond Choo asked the Minister for Transport (a) over the last one year, what has been the number of traffic incidents involving drivers of private hire vehicles; and (b) how is the Ministry working with operators of private hire vehicles to help such drivers drive and operate safely.

From 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017, there were 1,139 accidents involving private hire cars.

Private hire car drivers are required to obtain a Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence (PDVL). To do so, applicants must attend and pass the PDVL course, which has modules on safe driving. PDVL holders will also be given demerit points for unsafe conduct. The Land Transport Authority will continue to work closely with the National Private Hire Vehicles' Association and private hire car service operators to promote safe driving.