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SIA to start daily flights to new Western Sydney International Airport from November

In a statement on March 24, SIA said tickets for these new services will progressively go on sale from March 25.
In a statement on March 24, SIA said tickets for these new services will progressively go on sale from March 25.

Lower fuel prices at Cnergy petrol stations continue to draw long queues

Vehicles queueing for petrol at Cnergy station at Queensway at 10.27am on March 23.
Vehicles queueing for petrol at Cnergy station at Queensway at 10.27am on March 23.

LTA, SCDF to get feedback from car owners, dealers, workshops on proposed EV green licence plates

EVs will likely use green licence plates, which will help first responders identify them more easily during a fire.
EVs will likely use green licence plates, which will help first responders identify them more easily during a fire.

More expensive GrabCab, Strides Premier and Prime Taxi metered rides amid rising fuel costs

The increase will apply to all metered taxi rides on GrabCab, regardless of whether they are hailed on the street or booked through the app.
The increase will apply to all metered taxi rides on GrabCab, regardless of whether they are hailed on the street or booked through the app.

Caged lorry deck ban affects minority of firms, but raises costs; worker safety concerns persist

Workers aboard the lorry outside B4 Leakage Specialist in First Centre on March 20, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Workers aboard the lorry outside B4 Leakage Specialist in First Centre on March 20, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Singapore’s last 5 yellow-top taxi drivers nearing end of the road

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Photo of Mr Singh who drives one of the last yellow top taxis in Singapore, with his taxi at Ban San Street Taxi Terminal on Mar 16, 2026.
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Photo of Mr Singh who drives one of the last yellow top taxis in Singapore, with his taxi at Ban San Street Taxi Terminal on Mar 16, 2026.

Commuters face daily traffic jams in Loyang Avenue due to construction work, increased road use

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Traffic congestion along Loyang Avenue towards Pasir Ris Drive 3 on Mar 18, 2026.
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Traffic congestion along Loyang Avenue towards Pasir Ris Drive 3 on Mar 18, 2026.

Changi Airport retains world’s best airport title, its record 14th win since 2000

Changi Airport was also named best in Asia, and best in the world for airport dining and immigration service.
Changi Airport was also named best in Asia, and best in the world for airport dining and immigration service.

COE prices up across all categories; Cat A premium rises 3.4% to $111,890

The Category B premium went up by 1.4 per cent to $115,568, from $114,002 previously.
The Category B premium went up by 1.4 per cent to $115,568, from $114,002 previously.

Across land, sea and air, fuel price hikes drive up costs for passengers and operators in S’pore

As at 10am on March 17, prices at Cnergy were at $2.35 a litre for 95-octane petrol and $2.65 a litre for 98-octane petrol.
As at 10am on March 17, prices at Cnergy were at $2.35 a litre for 95-octane petrol and $2.65 a litre for 98-octane petrol.

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