In Parliament
Written Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan to Parliamentary Question on Foreigner on Long Term Visit Pass Applying for Private Hire Car Vocational Licence
15 January 2019
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Mr Murali Pillai asked the Minister for Transport under what circumstances will a foreigner on a long term visit pass with a Letter of Consent issued by the Ministry of Manpower that allows him to be employed as a driver in a private company be permitted to apply for a Private Hire Car Vocational Licence despite the fact that he will not be able to fulfill LTA's requirement that he must have a work pass issued by the Ministry of Manpower with his vocation stated as "chauffeur".
Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan:
1. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) does not allow Letter of Consent (LOC) holders to obtain a Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence (PDVL).