A backbencher has called on the government to hold talks with Singapore on lifting the ban on e-hailing rides to the island state from Johor Bahru.
Jimmy Puah (PH-Tebrau) said the decision to ban such rides was unfortunate and hurt frequent commuters, adding that as Johoreans, many like him preferred to fly out from Changi Airport when travelling overseas.
Puah said a typical ride from Johor Bahru to Changi would take about an hour, provided the Causeway was clear.
Given the gravity of the situation, he said, the transport and foreign ministers must urgently meet with their Singapore counterparts to negotiate and allow commuters to take e-hailing rides into the republic.
Puah said recent incidents where Malaysians were stopped by Singapore authorities for dropping off passengers at Changi Airport had caused confusion and hardship.
He said some drivers also had their…