PDVL Vehicle Regulations 2

Question 1

What is the significance of the PHC (Private Hire Car) decal on Singapore private hire vehicles?

Accepted Answer

It identifies the vehicle as a registered private hire car, must be displayed prominently, and helps LTA and passengers verify the vehicle's legitimacy

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It is optional decoration

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It is an advertising space

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It shows the vehicle's engine size

Question 2

What are the vehicle specifications that LTA requires for private hire cars?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles must meet LTA's specifications including engine capacity, emission standards, passenger capacity, and safety features

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Any vehicle is acceptable

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Only Japanese cars are accepted

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Only vehicles less than 1 year old

Question 3

What should a PDVL driver do if they notice a vehicle defect during their shift?

Accepted Answer

If the defect affects safety, stop operating immediately, inform the vehicle owner/rental company, and arrange repairs before resuming service

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Continue driving until the shift ends

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Only report it at the next inspection

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Ask passengers to ignore it

Question 4

What are the rules regarding in-vehicle cameras (dashcams) in private hire cars in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

In-vehicle cameras are allowed and increasingly required by ride-hailing platforms for safety, evidence in disputes, and insurance purposes

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Cameras are banned in private hire cars

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Only rear-facing cameras are allowed

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Cameras require passenger consent each trip

Question 5

How does the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system affect PDVL drivers in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

PDVL drivers must pay ERP charges like all other vehicles; these costs are typically factored into the fare or absorbed by the driver

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PDVL drivers are exempt from ERP charges

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ERP charges are paid by passengers separately

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ERP does not apply to private hire cars

Question 6

What fuel efficiency considerations should PDVL drivers in Singapore be aware of?

Accepted Answer

Fuel is a major operating cost; drivers should maintain proper tyre pressure, avoid excessive idling, drive smoothly, and plan efficient routes to minimise fuel consumption

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Fuel costs do not matter

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Only premium fuel should be used

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The ride-hailing company pays for fuel