It was a long-standing wish of taxi drivers in Singapore and Johor Bahru, Malaysia<\/strong>: to be able to cross borders without restrictions on both side of the Causeway, which separates Singapore from Malaysia. While driving their passengers to their final destination.<\/p>\n Wish granted! Singapore and Malaysia are preparing to overhaul their cross-border taxi system, paving the way for door-to-door rides between the two countries<\/strong> for the first time.<\/p>\n The move\u2014announced on December 5 in a joint statement by both nations\u2019 transport ministries\u2014will allow licensed taxis from either side of the Causeway<\/a> to drop passengers anywhere across the border<\/strong>, a major shift from today\u2019s restrictive rules.<\/p>\n The announcement was made during the 12th Singapore\u2013Malaysia Leaders\u2019 Retreat by Singapore\u2019s Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow and Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke<\/strong>. Both officials acknowledged rising demand for more convenient cross-border travel and pledged to curb illegal operators<\/strong> by making formal services more accessible.<\/p>\n While details are still being worked out, the ministries said the reforms will include raising the quota of licensed cross-border taxis from 200 to 500<\/strong>. Regulators will also expand designated pick-up points for ride-hail and e-hailing bookings<\/strong>, improving last-mile options for travelers.<\/p>\n Under the new framework, foreign taxis may drop off passengers anywhere in the destination country but must pick up riders only at official zones<\/strong> to prevent them from functioning as local point-to-point services.<\/p>\n Currently, such taxis are restricted to fixed terminals: Singapore cabs may only drop passengers at Johor Bahru\u2019s Larkin Sentral, while Malaysian taxis are limited to Singapore\u2019s Ban San Street Terminal.<\/p>\n The updated scheme will prioritize adding 100 new licenses on each side, focusing on larger, more premium vehicles popular with groups and business visitors. All licensed cross-border taxis will be required to carry a distinct livery, tamper-proof plates, and, for Malaysian operators entering Singapore<\/a>, the city-state\u2019s ERP2 in-vehicle unit.<\/p>\n Both nations also plan to develop a regulatory framework for cross-border ride-hail services<\/strong>, strengthen insurance coverage, and streamline claims for accidents<\/strong>. On the bus front, the ministers agreed to pursue aligned regulations to boost tourism-oriented services.<\/p>\n \u201cThese enhancements reflect our continued commitment to improving cross-border connectivity,<\/em>\u201d the ministries said. The land transport links between Singapore and Malaysia<\/strong> are indeed among the busiest in the world<\/strong>, reflecting the strong business linkages and people-to-people ties. Both ministries added that officials will push ahead quickly with implementation. So far, no start date has effectively been provided<\/strong>\u00a0for the new system.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dam.mediacorp.sg\/image\/upload\/s--yPwu_lMo--\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1\/mediacorp\/cna\/image\/2025\/12\/05\/gfx-singaporesingapore-malaysia-cross-border-taxis-drop-passengers-anywhere-buses-transport.png?itok=gUBIE3zt\"\/)
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<\/p>\nMore pick-up points and more taxis<\/h2>\n
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