Amidst rising global concern against drivers operating under third party ride-booking apps, Singapore has taken a step towards regulating them here.
"With the growth of apps like Uber and Grab, some basic regulations are needed to ensure that the commuters' interests, particularly safety, are taken care of," said Senior Minister of State for Transport Ng Chee Meng in Parliament today.
As such, a new regulatory framework for private hire car drivers will be implemented come 2017 — ensuring that these drivers undergo sufficient training on safety and regulations for providing chauffeuring services.
The rules of regulations to earn that coveted Private Hire Car Driver Vocational Licence (PDVL) is pretty hefty (and might turn off some potential Uber and Grab drivers). Applicants must: