No offence committed in cabbies' airport gathering over minibus trial

The police's assessment of a gathering of unhappy premium taxi drivers at Changi Airport on Feb 13 found that there was "no offence disclosed", said Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam on March 4.

- Kok Yufeng

Meanwhile, a ground manager from private transport operator Woodlands Transport Service whose actions led to some cabbies' perception of unfair treatment has been removed from his role, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.

Describing the Feb 13 gathering as a "pre-planned dialogue" to discuss concerns over a new minibus service at the airport, Mr Shanmugam said police inquiries found that there was no strike or protest involved.

In a written parliamentary reply to Mr Xie Yao Quan (Jurong GRC), who asked if the police were probing the incident, Mr Shanmugam said no law-and-order issues arose from the meeting and the police will not be investigating further.