Starting January 1, 2025, Singapore will no longer register new diesel cars and taxis, marking a significant step towards the government’s vision of a fully environmentally-friendly vehicle fleet by 2040. This initiative aligns with the increased availability of greener energy alternatives.
As part of its ambitious environmental policy, Singapore, through its Land Transport Authority (LTA), has announced that the registration of new diesel cars and taxis will end by 2025, accelerating the transition towards a sustainable transport network.
First revealed during the Ministry of Transport’s 2021 Supply Committee debate, this policy underlines Singapore’s commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and promoting clean energy.
Since 2021, new diesel car and taxi registrations have constituted less than one percent of total registrations, a trend that supports the shift towards alternative energy vehicles.
To discourage the use of older diesel vehicles, the government will impose higher road taxes, potentially increasing by 10 to 50 percent for vehicles over ten years old.
The policy exempts vehicles registered under the Classic Vehicle Scheme and the Vintage Vehicle Scheme, highlighting the government’s approach to preserving automotive heritage while advancing environmental goals.
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By 2030, all new car and taxi registrations in Singapore will be required to be models that utilize cleaner energy, underscoring the city-state’s leadership in urban environmental management.
The cessation of diesel car and taxi registrations underscores Singapore’s leadership in environmental stewardship and clean energy adoption. This policy not only aims to enhance the quality of urban living but also sets a benchmark for other nations in sustainable urban transport solutions.
In a major environmental policy shift, Singapore will stop the registration of new diesel cars and taxis from 2025 as part of its broader strategy to have all vehicles run on cleaner energy by 2040. This move is complemented by higher road taxes for older diesel vehicles to expedite their phase-out, fostering a greener and more sustainable urban environment.
Source: Kompas (2024)
