Two drivers booked for carpooling, vehicles seized

[RickyWee]

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/coronavirus-two-drivers-booked-for-carpooling-vehicles-seized

Two drivers who allegedly provided carpooling services during the circuit breaker period have had their vehicles seized, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Saturday (April 25).

Both were driving sedans, with one stopped in Yio Chu Kang Road and the other in Handy Road.

Carpooling was outlawed last week when the Transport Ministry revoked a law that allowed it to be carried out under some conditions, including through services provided by GrabHitch, Rydepool or those arranged privately.

People now offering such services face fines of up to $10,000 and/or jail of up to six months.

While commercial firms have suspended operations, some drivers continue to offer rides privately through messaging platforms.

The LTA said on Saturday that such "irresponsible behaviour" endangers the health of drivers, passengers and their families, and undermines efforts to suppress the spread of Covid-19.

Drivers are deemed to be carpooling if they use private cars and charge for ferrying passengers.

Anyone offering such services can be reported to the LTA through the OneMotoring portal.

Mr Chandrasekar Palanisamy, LTA group director (traffic and road operations), said: "We urge both drivers and commuters to be socially responsible and comply with the Covid-19 circuit breaker measures."

People who need to travel can use public transport, taxis or private hire car services.

Those hailing taxis in the street should scan the QR code in the car to provide their contact details or visit this website so contact tracing will be easier if needed.

Taxi drivers have also been told to issue receipts for rides, which passengers should keep for at least 14 days.

[1fast1]

Orbigoot.

[Silver_blade]

Well done to seize their cars since they do not know how to use it wisely. 👏

Edited April 27, 2020 by Silver_blade

[Apple-Tree]

I think LTA will return the car eventually ba ...... Not confiscated hor??

[Yewheng]

2 hours ago, Apple-Tree said:

I think LTA will return the car eventually ba ...... Not confiscated hor??

Depends on whether is it Malaysia car or Singapore car.. If Malaysia car doing illigal hitch.. Car confirmed gg.. 

[Achtung]

9 hours ago, Apple-Tree said:

I think LTA will return the car eventually ba ...... Not confiscated hor??

Hard to say.. especially if the first few are gonna be guinea pigs..... if they are slayed, then the rest will not dare anymore

[Sdf4786k]

3 minutes ago, Achtung said:

Hard to say.. especially if the first few are gonna be guinea pigs..... if they are slayed, then the rest will not dare anymore

wont lah ... just appease those Grab driver who KPKB only...

[Meanmachine]

Likely fined and give warning, repeat offenders face grave consequences.

[Windwaver]

16 hours ago, Apple-Tree said:

I think LTA will return the car eventually ba ...... Not confiscated hor??

That's what I was wondering, seized means what? 

[Voodooman]

17 minutes ago, Windwaver said:

That's what I was wondering, seized means what? 

Impounded can get back car but seize is a bit gray.