This page provides information on taxes for buses.
Registration Fee (RF) |
S$220 |
|---|---|
Additional Registration Fee (ARF) |
|
- Omnibus |
5% of OMV, unless otherwise approved by LTA |
- Excursion Bus - Private Bus - Private Hire Bus - School Bus |
5% of OMV |
Certificate of Entitlement (COE) |
|
- Omnibus - School Bus |
Exempted |
- Excursion Bus - Private Bus - Private Hire Bus |
Bid in Category C or E |
Excise Duty |
Exempted |
Life Span for: |
|
- Omnibus |
17 years |
- Excursion Bus - Private Bus - Private Hire Bus - School Bus |
20 years |
AWC Permit Fee |
|
Preferential Additional |
No PARF Rebate |
Calculating Your Road Tax
Special tax is not applicable to buses.
All Singapore-registered vehicles must have a valid road tax at all times. Here's how you can calculate the Road Tax for your bus.
Type of Buses |
Maximum Laden Weight |
6-Monthly Road Tax |
|
|---|---|---|---|
Diesel |
Green and Petrol |
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30 seats or less |
mlw < 3.5 |
S$319 |
S$255 |
3.5 < mlw < 7 |
S$328 |
S$262 |
|
7 < mlw < 11 |
S$362 |
S$289 |
|
11 < mlw < 16 |
S$489 |
S$391 |
|
16 < mlw < 20 (3 axles) |
S$553 |
S$442 |
|
16 < mlw < 20 (2 axles) |
S$850 |
S$680 |
|
20 < mlw < 26 (3 axles) |
S$765 |
S$612 |
|
31 seats or more |
3.5 < mlw < 7 |
S$434 |
S$347 |
7 < mlw < 11 |
S$468 |
S$374 |
|
11 < mlw < 16 |
S$595 |
S$476 |
|
16 < mlw < 20 (3 axles) |
S$553 |
S$442 |
|
16 < mlw < 20 (2 axles) |
S$850 |
S$680 |
|
20 < mlw < 26 (3 axles) |
S$765 |
S$612 |
|
* For the same maximum laden weight (mlw), a 2-axle vehicle will cause more road damage than a 3-axle vehicle because of the higher loading per axle.
Owners of diesel buses (except omni-buses under LTA’s contracts for public bus services) will be granted road tax rebates for a three-year period from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2020. A 100 per cent road tax rebate will be granted in the first year, followed by 75 per cent in the second year and 25 per cent in the third year. Please refer to Press Release for more information.
Road Tax Rates for Diesel and Diesel Hybrid (e.g. Diesel-Electric) Buses (from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2020)
Type of Buses |
Maximum Laden Weight |
6-Monthly Road Tax Payable for Diesel and Diesel Hybrid Buses |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
From 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2018 |
From 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019 |
From 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2020 |
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30 seats or less |
mlw < 3.5 |
S$0 |
S$80 |
S$240 |
3.5 < mlw < 7 |
S$0 |
S$82 |
S$246 |
|
7 < mlw < 11 |
S$0 |
S$91 |
S$272 |
|
11 < mlw < 16 |
S$0 |
S$123 |
S$367 |
|
16 < mlw < 20 (3 axles) |
S$0 |
S$139 |
S$415 |
|
16 < mlw < 20 (2 axles) |
S$0 |
S$213 |
S$638 |
|
20 < mlw < 26 (3 axles) |
S$0 |
S$192 |
S$574 |
|
31 seats or more |
3.5 < mlm < 7 |
S$0 |
S$109 |
S$326 |
7 < mlw < 11 |
S$0 |
S$117 |
S$351 |
|
11 < mlw < 16 |
S$0 |
S$149 |
S$447 |
|
16 < mlw < 20 (3 axles) |
S$0 |
S$139 |
S$415 |
|
16 < mlw < 20 (2 axles) |
S$0 |
S$213 |
S$638 |
|
20 < mlw < 26 (3 axles) |
S$0 |
S$192 |
S$574 |
|
Read more about Road Tax at ONE.MOTORING
Additional Cash Rebates for Diesel School Buses and Private Hire/Excursion Buses used for Ferrying School Children
Diesel school buses and private hire/excursion buses which are used to ferry school children between 1 August 2017 and 31 July 2020 will receive an additional cash rebate. Please refer to Press Release for more information.
Road Tax Surcharge (For Vehicles Over 10 Years)
For vehicles more than 10 years old, a Road Tax Surcharge is payable in addition to the Road Tax.
| Age of Vehicle | Annual Road Tax Surcharge |
|---|---|
More than 10 years old |
10% of Road Tax |
More than 11 years old |
20% of Road Tax |
More than 12 years old |
30% of Road Tax |
More than 13 years old |
40% of Road Tax |
More than 14 years old |
50% of Road Tax |
Road Tax Late Renewal Fee Structure
If your Road Tax is renewed after its expiry date, a late fee will be charged. The amount of late fee payable is as follows:
| Late Payment Fee (1st Month) | Offer of Composition (>1 Month) |
Warrant Fee (>2.5 Months) |
Additional Offer of Composition |
|---|---|---|---|
S$50 |
S$50 |
S$20 |
S$150 |
It is an offence for anyone to keep or use a vehicle without a valid Road Tax. In addition, a Road Tax late renewal fee will be imposed once the Road Tax of a vehicle expires. Escalation of additional penalty fees and fines will be further imposed if the Road Tax remains unpaid.
A warrant to seize the vehicle will be issued once the Road Tax is not paid 2.5 months from its expiry date.
If the Road Tax remains unpaid, LTA will take legal action against the vehicle owner. A vehicle that is seized by LTA will be auctioned off to recover the tax and fees due.
Learn more about Timely Renewal of Road Tax and Vehicle Insurance at ONE.MOTORING