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Ministry of Transport
In Parliament

Measures to Protect Point-to-Point Drivers from Excessive Ride-Hailing Platform Commissions

Sectors

Taxi and private hire cars

7 July 2026

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question 

Ms Yeo Wan Ling asked the Acting Minister for Transport in light of Indonesia’s recent move to cap ride-hailing platform commissions at 8%

a.          whether the Ministry will study the feasibility of a similar cap in Singapore; and

b.          what measures exist to protect point-to-point drivers from excessive ride-hailing platform commissions and to ensure sustainable livelihoods for these drivers in a market with a dominant player.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow: 

1.          The point-to-point transport sector in Singapore is marketbased, which allows the needs of both commuters and drivers to be met. We have no plans to regulate ride-hail platform commission rates or passenger fares. The best way to improve the livelihood of point-to-point drivers is to help them ensure that the market is open and contestable.

2.          The NTUC, its affiliated associations, and platform operators jointly developed a set of principles on fair earnings and safe incentive schemes for platform work in September 2025. These principles guide platform operators in setting fares and incentives, including ensuring fair earnings for driver.

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