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COE quota to increase by 2.7% in May-July quarter: SINGAPORE: There will be a 2.7 per cent increase in the overall supply of Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-quota-may-july-quarter-increase-lta-4288611
Tampines accident: Parliamentary questions filed on road safety, penalties following public concern
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tampines-accident-multi-vehicle-pie-road-safety-penalties-enforcement-parliament-questions-4289016
COE prices close mostly higher; premiums for smaller cars rise above S$90,000: Category A premiums closed above S$90,000 for the first time in more than five ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-premiums-prices-bidding-exercise-apr-17-4271706
Singapore's ComfortDelGro investigating case of passenger getting into boot of taxi
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/13/singapore039s-comfortdelgro-investigating-case-of-passenger-getting-into-boot-of-taxi
Circle Line rail expansion works completed ahead of schedule; normal operations to resume from Apr 6
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/circle-line-rail-expansion-works-complete-early-normal-train-operations-resume-4238866
Hari Raya-themed trains and buses spread festive cheer: There are decorated buses on services 7, 12, 70, 99 and 960.
straitstimes.com/singapore/hari-raya-themed-trains-and-buses-spread-festive-cheer-2
Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng with Iswaran and LTA
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/goh-meng-seng-issued-pofma-order-over-claims-lum-kok-seng-iswaran-lta-links-4226101
Essential air, sea and land transport operators could be subject to more controls under new draft law
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/air-sea-land-transport-operators-more-controls-new-law-4239206
Former transport minister S. Iswaran pleaded not guilty to 8 new charges in court on March 25. He allegedly obtained items worth almost $19,000 ... Show more www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/iswaran-returns-to-state-courts-on-march-25-about-10-weeks-after-he-was-first-charged #Singapore #StraitsTimes
Quick Glance: Iswaran Faces 8 New Charges for Receiving S$19,000 Worth of Valuables from Construction Firm Boss
- Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran appeared in court to face eight fresh charges, following his initial corruption charge two months earlier.
- The new charges allege that Iswaran received valuable items from an individual connected to him in an official capacity.
- Items received included whisky bottles, golf clubs, and a Brompton bicycle from Lum Kok Seng, the managing director of Lum Chang Holdings.
- The charges pertain to a period between November 2021 and November 2022, with Iswaran being aware of Mr. Lum's business ties to his ministerial role during this time.
Here's what Singapore's rail network will look like after the latest stretch of the Thomson-East Coast Line opens on Jun 23.
Read more: cna.asia/49DtFGP
Singapore to spend extra S$1 billion on safer streets and improving first- and last-mile connectivity
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-spend-extra-s1-billion-safer-streets-and-improving-first-and-last-mile-connectivity-4171891
Take note of these dates if you’re eligible to collect an EZ-Link card for free. This applies to commuters who had switched to SimplyGo between Jan 9 and Jan ... Show more cna.asia/49x9OsM
Section of Nicoll Highway closed after tree falls across three lanes: Footage posted on social media showed traffic was backed up along Nicoll Highway towards ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/nicoll-highway-closed-after-tree-falls-across-road-lta-4178321
Heavy traffic expected at Singapore-Malaysia land border crossings during March holidays: ICA
straitstimes.com/singapore/heavy-traffic-expected-at-singapore-malaysia-land-borders-during-march-holidays-ica
Fallen tree on Nicoll Highway blocks all 3 lanes towards National Stadium: The Land Transport Authority said the highway was closed after Java Road.
straitstimes.com/singapore/fallen-tree-on-nicoll-highway-blocks-all-3-lanes-towards-national-stadium
ComfortDelGro posts $180.5m net profit; takings from taxis, private-hire vehicles up 59.5%
straitstimes.com/business/comfortdelgro-posts-1805m-net-profit-takings-from-taxis-private-hire-vehicles-up-595
Govt open to idea of one-off increase in vehicle population with higher usage-based charges: Chee
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/govt-open-to-idea-of-one-off-increase-in-vehicle-population-with-higher-usage-based-charges-chee
COE premiums for cars down again; Open Category under S$100,000 for first time since May 2022
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-premiums-prices-bidding-exercise-feb-21-4138516
Refunds made for two out of every 100,000 trips on SimplyGo: Passengers were charged $2.70 on average for using different cards when entering and exiting the bus ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/refunds-made-for-two-out-of-every-100000-trips-on-simplygo
'More than Eras Tour': Swifties visiting Singapore praise public transport and crowd control
asiaone.com/singapore/more-eras-tour-swifties-visiting-singapore-praise-transport-system-and-crowd-control-taylor-swift
Commuter travel patterns, connectivity among factors when planning bus services: Chee Hong Tat
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/commuter-travel-patterns-connectivity-among-factors-when-planning-bus-services-chee-hong-tat
Four drivers caught for providing illegal cross-border rides between Singapore and Malaysia
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/four-drivers-caught-providing-cross-border-rides-singapore-malaysia-lta-4139091
TEL Stage 4 stations handed over to SMRT for final tests: Integration tests to ensure 7 new stations operate seamlessly with existing line: LTA
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/tel-stage-4-stations-handed-over-to-smrt-for-final-tests
COE prices close mostly lower; Category B down by nearly S$10,000: SINGAPORE: Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums closed mostly lower in the latest bidding ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-prices-feb-7-category-b-fall-motorcycle-4106636
New bus depot to be built in Yishun by 2029: Occupying a 5.6ha site opposite Yishun Industrial Park, the depot will be able to house 500 buses.
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/new-bus-depot-to-be-built-in-yishun-by-2029
New rules for bicycles, other novel mobility devices to kick in from March 1: These include restrictions on the size and weight of novel cycling devices.
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/new-rules-for-bicycles-other-novel-mobility-devices-to-kick-in-from-march-1
Taxi drivers will be compensated for time spent installing new ERP 2.0 units: Taxi operators have agreed to give rental rebates to their drivers for the downtime ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/erp-20-installation-taxi-drivers-compensation-4105681
New bus depot to be built in Yishun Avenue 8, Singapore by 2029, with capacity for 500 buses and solar panels on the roof.
This botched migration shows why you need to deal with legacy tech: Organizations that find it hard to let go of older systems can create big problems for ...
zdnet.com/article/this-botched-migration-shows-why-you-need-to-deal-with-legacy-tech/
5 things you need to know about the SimplyGo saga so far: The existing payment system for adult and concession fares will continue until at least 2030.
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-simplygo-saga-so-far
SimplyGo timeline: How it came about and why the U-turn on EZ-Link, NETS FlashPay card replacement
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/simplygo-upgrade-u-turn-timeline-ez-link-card-lta-public-transport-4064831
Heavy traffic expected at land checkpoints during Chinese New Year: ICA: Those travelling by car may have to wait up to three hours to clear immigration.
straitstimes.com/singapore/heavy-traffic-expected-at-land-checkpoints-during-chinese-new-year-ica
COE quota to increase in February-April quarter, but at much slower rate: SINGAPORE: The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for the February to April quarter ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-quota-february-april-2024-quarter-increase-category-b-c-4082371
Commentary: EZ-Link, SimplyGo - it’s not too much to ask for user-friendly tech in a Smart Nation
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/simplygo-ezlink-nets-lta-uturn-smart-nation-4073586
Work on Cross Island Line’s Maju station to start in Q2 2024; passenger service to begin in 2032
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/construction-for-cross-island-line-s-maju-station-to-start-in-q2-2024-passenger-service-to-begin-in-2032
Phasing out older payment cards in SimplyGo switch a ‘judgment error’, says Transport Minister
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/phasing-out-older-payment-cards-in-simplygo-switch-a-judgment-error-chee-hong-tat
You'll no longer need to switch to SimplyGo for public transport, as the Land Transport Authority has reversed its decision to phase out the older ticketing ... Show more
Commentary: The politics of reversal, does it signal a new approach for the 4G leadership?
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/simplygo-ez-link-bus-167-decisions-reverse-4g-leadership-4077266
Public transport ridership hit 93.5% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023: On average, there were 7.19 million bus and train rides each day in 2023.
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/public-transport-ridership-hit-935-of-pre-pandemic-levels-in-2023
Free NETS FlashPay card exchange at SimplyGo ticket offices 'temporarily unavailable' until further notice
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/simplygo-exchange-nets-flashpay-card-free-postponed-temporarily-unavailable-4059506
SimplyGo: An upgrade but for whom?: The complaints about the shift to a single platform underline the need to fully grasp the various needs of all commuters.
straitstimes.com/opinion/simplygo-an-upgrade-but-for-whom
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askST: Why can’t I see fares charged on card readers with SimplyGo?: LTA said it's "technically possible" for fares to be shown ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/askst-why-can-t-i-see-fares-charged-on-card-readers-with-simplygo
From June, you won't be able to use Nets FlashPay and older EZ-Link adult cards on public transport. str.sg/5gcM 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱
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Heart of the Matter - Why are commuters unhappy over the SimplyGo switch?: Commuters have expressed frustration since the Land Transport Authority announced that ...
channelnewsasia.com/listen/heart-matter/commuters-unhappy-simplygo-switch-ez-link-nets-flashpay-land-transport-authority-4059036
'Takes courage to reverse the decision': Ho Ching salutes the authorities for 'having guts' to shelve SimplyGo
asiaone.com/singapore/takes-courage-reverse-decision-ho-ching-salutes-authorities-having-guts-shelve-simplygo
Man gets fine, driving ban for using motorcycle as private-hire vehicle in first such case
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/motorcycle-private-hire-vehicle-phv-driving-ban-fine-lta-4027291
Public transport ridership, traffic volumes edge closer to 2019 levels: Land Transport Authority statistics also indicate a sustained shift in work commuting ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/public-transport-ridership-traffic-volumes-edge-closer-to-2019-levels
What’s next for Singapore in 2024?: Key events and changes include PM Lee Hsien Loong passing the baton and new train stations to be opened.
straitstimes.com/singapore/what-s-next-for-singapore-in-2024
Have COE prices peaked? Here’s what analysts say: Premiums for Certificates of Entitlement have fallen after peaking in October. Analysts tell CNA why prices ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-prices-falling-trend-time-buy-car-4004151
Very heavy traffic expected at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints for Christmas, New Year's Day long weekends
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/very-heavy-traffic-expected-woodlands-tuas-checkpoints-christmas-new-years-day-long-weekends-3998381
Turf City: A sports playground that will be missed by all, but tenants trudge on: Tenants must vacate by Dec 31 as the 140ha site has been marked for residential ...
straitstimes.com/sport/turf-city-a-sports-playground-that-will-be-missed-by-all-but-tenants-trudge-on
Cabby who waited for passenger to complete mother’s burial among winners of Transport Gold Award
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/cabby-who-waited-for-passenger-to-complete-mother-s-burial-among-winners-of-transport-gold-award
Panel recommends cutting speed limit of personal mobility aids: The recommendations by the Active Mobility Advisory Panel come amid concerns over the misuse of ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/personal-mobility-device-pma-pmd-panel-recommendations-3988476
Personal mobility aid sellers could take months to adjust speed limits, sell off old stock
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/retailers-personal-mobility-aids-challenges-clear-existing-stock-change-speed-limit-motorised-scooters-3996576
Easy financing and private-hire fleet expansion driving up COE demand: More buyers are going down the private-hire vehicle or corporate routes so they can afford ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/easy-financing-and-private-hire-fleet-expansion-driving-up-coe-demand
Will we ever master a proper plan for Bengaluru? : Bengaluru does have a history of Master Plans. But did they really help the city grow in an organised manner? ...
thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/will-we-ever-master-a-proper-plan-for-bengaluru/article67765148.ece
LTA reverses cancellation of service 167; buses will run at 30-minute intervals: The Land Transport Authority's decision to retain the route comes less than two ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/bus-service-167-retained-30-minute-intervals-lta-3950486
A deep dive into COE prices in Singapore: Does the system need an update?: Should certificates of entitlement (COE) for cars be longer than 10 years? Why can’t ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-prices-premiums-deep-dive-does-system-need-update-3936056
Transit-oriented development is the way forward for Bengaluru
deccanherald.com/opinion/transit-oriented-development-is-the-way-forward-for-bengaluru-2847692
Reducing land transport’s carbon footprint with improved MRT station designs and planting trees
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/reducing-land-transport-s-carbon-footprint-with-improved-mrt-station-designs-and-replanting-trees
360 more electric buses to hit the roads from Dec 2024 in biggest purchase by LTA
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/360-more-electric-buses-to-hit-the-roads-from-dec-2024-in-biggest-purchase-by-lta
Construction of West Coast station on Cross Island Line to start in first quarter of 2024
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lta-cross-island-line-west-coast-station-construction-3969701
Changes to bus services like 167 'inevitable' for cost efficiency, say transport experts
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/bus-service-167-lta-commuters-inevitable-changes-transport-experts-3953416
Security screening of commuters at Woodlands MRT on Nov 30 as part of exercise: Exercise Station Guard is part of the national SGSecure movement to build ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/security-screening-of-commuters-at-woodlands-mrt-on-nov-30-as-part-of-exercise
Updated LTA transit app prioritises public transport users; no plans to integrate ERP2.0 for motorists
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/updated-lta-transit-app-prioritises-public-transport-users-no-plans-to-integrate-erp20-for-motorists
Advertising spaces at overhead bridges, underpasses and covered linkways sold by LTA
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/advertising-spaces-overhead-bridges-underpasses-covered-linkways-land-transport-authority-3924611
30% fall in demand led to adjustment of bus services like 167; some commuters slam 'ridiculous' LTA decision
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/30-percent-fall-demand-bus-service-167-lta-tel-commuters-unhappy-3928596
Travellers should not wear items related to Israel-Hamas conflict, says ICA in traffic advisory for land checkpoints
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/woodlands-tuas-checkpoints-year-end-holiday-heavy-traffic-security-ica-3922501
Initiative to create pedestrian-friendly streets to cover all 24 Singapore towns by 2030
straitstimes.com/singapore/initiative-to-create-pedestrian-friendly-streets-to-cover-all-24-singapore-towns-by-2030
New Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange set to open, revolutionising connectivity in Singapore
asiaone.com/lifestyle/new-jurong-town-hall-bus-interchange-set-open-revolutionising-connectivity-singapore
ERP 2.0: Signages to indicate ERP points; on-board unit will alert drivers nearing location, show charges
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/erp-20-signages-points-board-unit-alert-drivers-location-charges-3900106
Cities need unified public transport networks: Cities need unified public transport networks
deccanherald.com/opinion/cities-need-unified-public-transport-networks-2819818
More COE quota will be brought forward from peak years in 'cut-and-fill' move to tackle supply trough
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-quota-supply-deregistered-vehicles-cut-and-fill-peak-years-troughs-3899786
SBS Transit marks 50 years, will open new bus driver training centre, collaboration hub
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/sbs-transit-marks-50-years-will-open-new-bus-driver-training-centre-collaboration-hub
LTA unveils high-speed test site for MRT trains, on track to complete Southeast Asia’s first rail testing facility
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lta-smrt-trains-rail-test-centre-operational-high-speed-track-3894861
COE quota upped again for quarter starting in November: SINGAPORE: The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for the November 2023 to January 2024 quarter will ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-quota-november-2023-january-2024-quarter-increased-further-3895011
Very heavy traffic expected at land checkpoints for Deepavali long weekend amid tightened security: ICA
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/deepavali-long-weekend-woodlands-tuas-very-heavy-traffic-ica-security-checks-3899756
People blasting videos, boarding before others alight are among commuters’ top pet peeves
straitstimes.com/singapore/people-blasting-videos-boarding-before-others-alight-are-among-commuters-top-pet-peeves
Israel-Gaza war: Singapore says travellers using land checkpoints should not wear items linked to conflict
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3241707/israel-gaza-war-singapore-says-travellers-using-land-checkpoints-should-not-wear-items-linked
Tengah public transport woes: New bus service serving residents to start on Nov 26
asiaone.com/singapore/tengah-public-transport-woes-new-bus-service-serving-residents-start-nov-26
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