AN EARLY morning dispute over the cab fare between a taxi driver and his passenger ended with the latter being arrested for drug consumption.

Police were alerted to the incident along Seah Im Road at about 6.50am on Tuesday.

The Straits Times understands that the passenger, a man in his 50s, refused to pay the fare, which sparked off a quarrel.

The quarrel escalated into a scuffle. The passenger, who suffered minor injuries, was sent to hospital.

The cabby in his mid-30s was unhurt.

The passenger was later found to have consumed drugs and was arrested.

Police are investigating the matter.