Singapore’s largest taxi operator ComfortDelGro Corp Ltd is offering one-way rides into Malaysia starting next Thursday, boosting travel options for one of the world’s busiest land crossings.
Passengers picked up from most locations in Singapore will be charged a fixed rate of S$80 (US$62) and dropped off at Larkin Terminal in Johor Bahru, according to its Facebook post.
The launch comes after Singapore authorities met with taxi and private hire associations in August.
The groups flagged that current cross-border taxi services could not meet demand from Singaporeans traveling to Malaysia, according to a Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) Facebook post.
Travelers include large families with young children, elderly Singaporeans visiting relatives and businessmen.
They also discussed allowing higher quotas and larger…