Mobility scooter prices may rise by up to 15% ahead of new registration rules, say retailers

“If the transfer ownership is not closed, what could happen is that you could have users – they let other people without a valid certificate use the device … (and the) distributor may get into trouble,” he pointed out.

Mr Chew gave an example of his company, as the importer, transferring ownership of a mobility scooter to a customer called Uncle Tan. If Uncle Tan does not acknowledge the transfer, the device will still be registered with Elfigo.

“If Uncle Tan does something illegal, for example, he resells the PMA to somebody doing food delivery, and then the food delivery rider gets caught, then Elfigo could possibly get in trouble for supplying a PMA to somebody that is not able-bodied,” Mr Chew said.

DNR Wheels’ Mr Singh also said the process could be cumbersome for elderly customers, many of whom may not have a Singpass account. 

“I believe LTA is looking into it as we gave them the feedback, I think, two weeks ago. This could be one of the main issues I foresee,” he added.