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by Sean Loo 19 October 2026
Featured, Local, News

Motor-East And Lion City Rentals Partner To Introduce 200 BYD Vehicles To Singapore’s Private-Hire Fleet

The partnership between Motor-East and Lion City Rentals will bring BYD electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to private-hire drivers, offering greater flexibility, efficiency and aftersales support. The agreement, signed on 16 October at Motor-East's headquarters in Toa Payoh, will introduce a combination of fully electric vehicles and BYD's DM-i plug-in hybrid models into Lion City Rentals' fleet. Among the vehicles included in the partnership are the BYD SEAL 6 DM-i sedan and ...

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by Sean Loo 19 February 2025
Featured, Local, News

Singapore Tightens Regulations On Private-Hire Car Sales

Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has recently announced new and tighter regulations on the sale of private-hire vehicles (PHVs). Effective from 19 February 2025, companies must retain ownership of their private-hire vehicles (PHVs) intended for ride-hailing services for a minimum of three years before selling them to individuals. This move aims to address concerns about the rapid turnover of PHVs into the private car market, which has implications for both vehicle oversupply ...

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