The Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) and the Land Public Transport Agency of Malaysia have introduced enhanced cross-border taxi services to improve travel convenience and strengthen connectivity between the two countries.
Under the revised framework, licensed taxis can now drop off passengers at any location within Singapore and at designated zones in Malaysia, including Johor Bahru, Iskandar Puteri, Forest City, Kulai and Senai. However, cross-border pick-ups remain restricted to specific points and must be arranged through ride-hailing platforms, while traditional services continue at key terminals such as Ban San Street Terminal and Larkin Sentral.
Fare caps have been introduced to ensure pricing transparency and fairness. For example, trips from Singapore to Malaysia are capped depending on vehicle type, with similar regulated fares for journeys originating in Malaysia. To meet growing demand, both countries will increase the number of cross-border taxis, initially reaching 300 vehicles each, with plans to expand to 500.
Additional regulations require taxis operating across borders to be clearly identifiable and equipped with tracking systems, while vehicle age limits and operational rules have been standardised. The enhanced scheme is expected to improve cross-border mobility, support tourism and business travel, and reduce reliance on informal or unregulated transport services.