Singapore moves to crack down on illegal ride-hailing, non-compliant mobility devices新加坡将严厉打击非法网约车和不合规的出行工具
Unlicensed drivers offering illegal point-to-point transport could face a stiffer fine of up to $10,000, up from the current $3,000, under enhancements to Singapore's transport legislation.Publishing, forwarding and sharing advertisements promoting such illegal services will also become an offence under the tightened law. Advertisers and messaging platforms must comply with directions from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to take down...
Unlicensed drivers offering illegal point-to-point transport could face a stiffer fine of up to $10,000, up from the current $3,000, under enhancements to Singapore's transport legislation.
Publishing, forwarding and sharing advertisements promoting such illegal services will also become an offence under the tightened law. Advertisers and messaging platforms must comply with directions from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to take down such content.
In the future, commuters who take unlicensed ride-hailing or taxi services may also face penalties, warned Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng during the Second Reading of the Land Transport and Related Matters Bill in Parliament on Wednesday (Oct 7).
Since July 2025, LTA has impounded around 240 vehicles used for such illegal point-to-point services as part of its enforcement efforts.
Baey said the amendments would also extend the mandatory release period for seized vehicles from one month to three months, giving LTA sufficient time to investigate and build a complete case for prosecution.
Offence to sell, advertise non-compliant AMDs online
The Bill also strengthens regulation of non-compliant active mobility devices (AMDs).
Penalties for the illegal import of power-assisted bicycles (PABs) and motorised personal mobility devices (PMDs) will also be increased later this year.
Individuals will face doubled punishment: a maximum fine of $10,000, up from $5,000; imprisonment of up to 12 months, or both.
A corporation or any other type of entity convicted of illegal imports may be fined up to $40,000, from $10,000 now. This aligns with penalties for serious offences involving the sale and illegal modification of non-compliant devices, said Baey.
Additionally, retailer rules in the Active Mobility Act will be expanded to cover online listings, making it an offence to sell or advertise non-compliant AMDs online.
Sellers will be required to display warning notices on listings to inform buyers of device and usage rules, and advertisements for illegal modification services will be prohibited.
This will apply to online listings and advertisements posted in Singapore or made by a Singapore-connected person and accessible here.
It will also be an offence to make false or misleading representations about an AMD or battery.
Fire risks of incompatible AMD batteries
Singapore will also make the sale and use of incompatible AMD batteries an offence.
Under the enhanced Active Mobility Act, it will be an offence for sellers to advertise or sell a non-compatible battery for use in a PMD, PAB, or mobility vehicle.
It will also be an offence to fit or use an incompatible battery in such devices.
These new safety rules aim to reduce fire risks associated with AMD batteries, Baey told Parliament.
According to annual data from the Singapore Civil Defence Force, 49 fires in 2025 involved AMDs. There were 67 such fires in 2024, and 55 cases in 2023.
To help AMD users identify suitable batteries, sellers will be required to display specification notices with details including compatible device models, battery voltage and capacity.
These rules will take effect in the second quarter of 2027, Baey added.
Lastly, remaining Blue Seal PABs, which are now at least 10 years old, will be phased out.
Baey noted that ageing electrical components may increase fire risk, and suitable original replacement parts for older models may be harder to obtain.
Blue Seal PABs can no longer be kept or used legally from January 2028. Existing users must transition to compliant devices.
"Land transport touches the daily lives of every Singaporean," Baey said in closing.
"The Government will continue to act decisively where safety is at stake, streamline where we can, and work closely with industry and the community. Let us all do our part for safe and forward-looking land transport ecosystem."
The Bill was unanimously passed in Parliament on Wednesday evening.
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根据新加坡交通法规的修订，无证驾驶提供非法点对点运输的司机可能面临更严厉的罚款，最高可达 10,000 美元，高于目前的 3,000 美元。
根据这项加强后的法律，发布、转发和分享宣传此类非法服务的广告也将构成违法行为。广告商和即时通讯平台必须遵守陆路交通管理局（LTA）的指示，删除此类内容。
交通部政务部长白炎庆周三（10月7日）在国会二读《陆路交通及相关事项法案》时警告说，未来乘坐无牌网约车或出租车的通勤者也可能面临处罚。
自 2025 年 7 月以来，陆路交通管理局 (LTA) 已扣押了约 240 辆用于此类非法点对点服务的车辆，作为其执法行动的一部分。
贝伊表示，这些修正案还将把扣押车辆的强制释放期限从一个月延长至三个月，使陆路交通管理局有足够的时间进行调查并建立完整的起诉案件。
在线销售、宣传不合规的AMD产品属于违法行为。
该法案还加强了对不合规主动移动设备（AMD）的监管。
今年晚些时候，非法进口电动辅助自行车（PAB）和机动个人代步工具（PMD）的处罚力度也将加大。
个人将面临双倍处罚：最高罚款从 5,000 美元提高到 10,000 美元；最高监禁 12 个月，或两者并罚。
贝伊表示，任何被判非法进口罪的公司或其他类型的实体，最高可被处以4万美元的罚款，而目前的罚款金额为1万美元。这与销售和非法改装不合规设备的严重违法行为的处罚力度一致。
此外，《主动移动法案》中的零售商规则将扩大到涵盖在线列表，在线销售或宣传不合规的主动移动设备属于违法行为。
卖家必须在商品信息中显示警告通知，告知买家设备和使用规则，并禁止发布非法改装服务的广告。
本规定适用于在新加坡发布或由与新加坡有关联的人士制作并可在此处访问的在线列表和广告。
对AMD或电池作出虚假或误导性陈述也是违法行为。
不兼容的AMD电池存在火灾风险
新加坡还将把销售和使用不兼容的AMD电池定为违法行为。
根据加强版《主动出行法》，销售商宣传或销售不兼容的电池用于个人代步工具 (PMD)、个人辅助出行工具 (PAB) 或出行车辆将构成违法行为。
在此类设备中安装或使用不兼容的电池也属于违法行为。
贝伊告诉议会，这些新的安全规则旨在降低与AMD电池相关的火灾风险。
根据新加坡民防部队的年度数据，2025年共有49起火灾涉及自动煤气化装置（AMD）。2024年有67起此类火灾，2023年有55起。
为了帮助 AMD 用户识别合适的电池，销售商将被要求展示规格说明，其中包含兼容设备型号、电池电压和容量等详细信息。
贝伊补充说，这些规则将于 2027 年第二季度生效。
最后，剩余的蓝印章PAB（现已至少使用10年）将被逐步淘汰。
贝伊指出，老化的电子元件可能会增加火灾风险，而且老款机型的合适原装替换零件可能更难获得。
自 2028 年 1 月起，Blue Seal PAB 将不再合法持有或使用。现有用户必须过渡到符合规定的设备。
“陆路交通与每个新加坡人的日常生活息息相关，”贝伊在总结发言中说道。
“政府将继续在安全受到威胁时采取果断行动，尽可能简化流程，并与业界和社区密切合作。让我们共同努力，构建安全且面向未来的陆路交通生态系统。”
该法案于周三晚间在议会获得一致通过。
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