Why Do Yellow-Top Taxis Still Exist in Singapore? (opens in new tab)

The Blue Cats’ website: The Blue Cats' Instagram: -------- Yellow-top taxis are still on Singapore roads, though barely\. Back in January 2017, there were 114 of them, dropping to 32 by 2023, and as of January 2026, only 5 remain out of more than 12,000 taxis in Singapore\. The five remaining drivers have an average age of 72\. Unlike regular taxi drivers who rent their vehicles from companies like ComfortDelGro, Trans-Cab, or Strides Premier, yellow-top taxi drivers actually own their cars...