Causeway taxi quota to rise to 500 from Nov 16; CDG Zig, Malaysian firm to get ride-hail licences

The Star Malaysia · Aqil Hamzah · 2026-11-06 13:59 UTC

More cross-border taxis will be available for travellers heading into Malaysia or vice-versa from Nov 16, when the quota for such vehicles from each country will go up from 300 to 500.

The increased quota from Nov 16 means that the target goal of 500 cross-border taxis in Singapore and Malaysia has been achieved. -- PHOTO: ST FILE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): More cross-border taxis will be available for travellers heading into Malaysia or vice-versa from Nov 16, when the quota for such vehicles from each country will go up from 300 to 500.

Two other operators – CDG Zig and Malaysian ride-hailing operator Kumpool – will also be granted licences to ferry passengers across the Causeway. They will join Grab, which is currently the only ride-hailing operator allowed to do so.

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