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201 private-hire News

Geolah and Trans-Cab receives ride-hail licences from LTA
Following a successful provisional period, both Geolah and Trans-Cab have received RSOLs that are valid from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027.
LTA News
Velocity Leasing appointed as fleet partner for Gojek
Beyond lowering day-to-day operating costs for drivers, this partnership also supports Singapore's green mobility agenda.
Other News
New 3-year lock-in period for business-owned PHCs
The new rules take immediate effect, and will apply for vehicles registered, converted, or transferred from individuals to businesses as private hire cars.
LTA News
BYD Singapore launches the updated 7-seater e6
BYD launched its updated e6 with more seats, along with versatility and performance upgrades, in Singapore.
BYD News
Volkswagen Multivan joins London's private-hire fleet
Addison Lee, London’s largest private hire and taxi firm, has added 600 new Volkswagen Multivan hybrid vehicles to its fleet.
Volkswagen News
Authorities plan to open TEL stage 4 by Q2 2024
Commuters can look forward to the opening of stage four of the TEL in the first half of this year, according to Acting Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.
Other News
Discussions on P2P transport framework review underway
Initial ideas are on track to meet review objectives on the front of inclusivity and disruption communications.
Other News
COE quota to rise as government adopts cut-and-fill approach
The authorities also addressed the possibility of a new category for private-hire cars, cautioning that doing so would not necessarily alleviate COE prices.
COE News
Lumens honours our drivers this National Day
Private-hire and taxi drivers that head down to LyloHaus from now till 18 August 2023 can net themselves a free goodie bag and win some fuel vouchers!
Other News
GrabShare expands to cover Changi Airport
Visitors arriving to Singapore at Changi Airport will now be able to utilise GrabShare and share a ride to get to their destinations.
Other News
COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund extended; to cost government $16 million dollars
Eligible drivers under the scheme can look forward to an additional $5 per vehicle per day in November and $5 per vehicle per day in December.
LTA News
Additional $23.5 million of support for point-to-point drivers announced as Singapore tightens restrictions (again)
The LTA is reviving the COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund (CDRF) again as Singapore tightens restrictions while battling its largest surge in cases yet.
LTA News
More taxpayer money to be spent on taxi and PHV drivers
The LTA has announced another round of payouts for taxi and PHV drivers, even though the last one was issued as social distancing measures were being lifted.
LTA News
More assistance in store for PHV and taxi drivers
The Government will set aside an additional $27 million to provide an additional $10 per vehicle per day top-up through the COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund.
LTA News
New measures for commuters during Heightened Alert Period
Taxis and private hire cars will not be able to carry more than two passengers, while commercial car-pooling services will be suspended.
LTA News
Big dogs allowed! Grab expands suite of premium transport offerings with GrabPet XL and GrabCar Exec
Grab has announced an expansion of its transport offerings with the introduction of two new on-demand premium ride options.
Other News
Over 70% of cabbies get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
More than seven in 10 cabbies and Private-Hire Car (PHC) drivers have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Other News
Additional petrol duty rebates for active taxi and PHC drivers to be disbursed
Additional support will be provided to active taxi and private hire car drivers and individual motorcycle owners in light of the recent petrol duty hike.
LTA News
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Active Taxi and Private Hire Car Drivers starts today
Starting today, active taxi and private hire car drivers will receive their COVID-19 vaccinations in order to protect frontline transport workers.
LTA News
Satisfaction with taxis and private-hire vehicles improved last year
According to a survey commissioned by the Public Transport Council, commuters have expressed greater satisfaction with taxis and private-hire vehicles in 2020.
Other News

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201 private-hire News

Geolah and Trans-Cab receives ride-hail licences from LTA
Following a successful provisional period, both Geolah and Trans-Cab have received RSOLs that are valid from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027.
LTA News
Velocity Leasing appointed as fleet partner for Gojek
Beyond lowering day-to-day operating costs for drivers, this partnership also supports Singapore's green mobility agenda.
Other News
New 3-year lock-in period for business-owned PHCs
The new rules take immediate effect, and will apply for vehicles registered, converted, or transferred from individuals to businesses as private hire cars.
LTA News
BYD Singapore launches the updated 7-seater e6
BYD launched its updated e6 with more seats, along with versatility and performance upgrades, in Singapore.
BYD News
Volkswagen Multivan joins London's private-hire fleet
Addison Lee, London’s largest private hire and taxi firm, has added 600 new Volkswagen Multivan hybrid vehicles to its fleet.
Volkswagen News
Authorities plan to open TEL stage 4 by Q2 2024
Commuters can look forward to the opening of stage four of the TEL in the first half of this year, according to Acting Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.
Other News
Discussions on P2P transport framework review underway
Initial ideas are on track to meet review objectives on the front of inclusivity and disruption communications.
Other News
COE quota to rise as government adopts cut-and-fill approach
The authorities also addressed the possibility of a new category for private-hire cars, cautioning that doing so would not necessarily alleviate COE prices.
COE News
Lumens honours our drivers this National Day
Private-hire and taxi drivers that head down to LyloHaus from now till 18 August 2023 can net themselves a free goodie bag and win some fuel vouchers!
Other News
GrabShare expands to cover Changi Airport
Visitors arriving to Singapore at Changi Airport will now be able to utilise GrabShare and share a ride to get to their destinations.
Other News
COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund extended; to cost government $16 million dollars
Eligible drivers under the scheme can look forward to an additional $5 per vehicle per day in November and $5 per vehicle per day in December.
LTA News
Additional $23.5 million of support for point-to-point drivers announced as Singapore tightens restrictions (again)
The LTA is reviving the COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund (CDRF) again as Singapore tightens restrictions while battling its largest surge in cases yet.
LTA News
More taxpayer money to be spent on taxi and PHV drivers
The LTA has announced another round of payouts for taxi and PHV drivers, even though the last one was issued as social distancing measures were being lifted.
LTA News
More assistance in store for PHV and taxi drivers
The Government will set aside an additional $27 million to provide an additional $10 per vehicle per day top-up through the COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund.
LTA News
New measures for commuters during Heightened Alert Period
Taxis and private hire cars will not be able to carry more than two passengers, while commercial car-pooling services will be suspended.
LTA News
Big dogs allowed! Grab expands suite of premium transport offerings with GrabPet XL and GrabCar Exec
Grab has announced an expansion of its transport offerings with the introduction of two new on-demand premium ride options.
Other News
Over 70% of cabbies get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
More than seven in 10 cabbies and Private-Hire Car (PHC) drivers have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Other News
Additional petrol duty rebates for active taxi and PHC drivers to be disbursed
Additional support will be provided to active taxi and private hire car drivers and individual motorcycle owners in light of the recent petrol duty hike.
LTA News
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Active Taxi and Private Hire Car Drivers starts today
Starting today, active taxi and private hire car drivers will receive their COVID-19 vaccinations in order to protect frontline transport workers.
LTA News
Satisfaction with taxis and private-hire vehicles improved last year
According to a survey commissioned by the Public Transport Council, commuters have expressed greater satisfaction with taxis and private-hire vehicles in 2020.
Other News

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