An increasing number of taxi permit scams are now being reported by the public to the Land Transport Authority.
LTA Chief Executive Officer Carmine Piantedosi says there have been reports that some individuals who are impersonating LTA officers, and offering to give taxi permits in exchange for money.
He advises the public that these individuals unknown to the LTA do not represent the Authority.
Piantedosi says all LTA services and payment of fees are only done at LTA offices and not in any other location.
Should you be approached by such persons, the public is asked to immediately report the incident to Police and the Authority.
Meanwhile the LTA has received numerous enquiries and requests regarding taxi permit applications.
Piantedosi says LTA advises that until such time as the freeze on PSV permits is amended, the Authority is unable to accept or process these requests.
He says once the freeze is lifted, potential applicants will then be able to apply for such permits, on the proper form, and subject to meeting the relevant criteria.
