Singapore and Malaysia will increase the number of taxis eligible for cross-border service to 500 per country from Nov. 16, while licensing two more operators to expand choices for travelers.
The new ceiling is 200 above the current limit of 300 in each country, Singapore's Ministry of Transport and Malaysia's Ministry of Transport said in a joint statement. They named Singapore's CDG Zig Pte Ltd and Malaysia's Kumpool Sdn. Bhd. as new operators joining Grab in the Cross-Border Taxi Scheme.
The increase follows a May expansion, when the two governments raised the quota from 200 to 300 taxis per country. They also broadened the places where cross-border taxis could pick up passengers, allowed more flexible drop-offs within approved operating areas and tightened rules aimed at preventing domestic-only trips.
The ministries said the latest changes are intended to improve connectivity and make cross-border journeys more convenient. They said the May measures also sought fairer operating conditions for transport providers and drivers. The new quotas and operator licenses take effect Nov. 16.
