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Lee Nian Tjoe

Senior Transport Correspondent

Nian Tjoe’s first article was published in 1999. He was with SPH Magazines for eight years, before working for 11 years in communications. He joined The Straits Times in 2022 as a senior transport correspondent. When he is not pounding the streets – walking, cycling or riding, aboard a bus or train, or behind the wheel – Nian Tjoe puts together the Motoring section of the newspaper and hosts a podcast on transport issues.

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Trans-Cab and Geolah receive full ride-hailing licences

With the addition of Trans-Cab and Geolah, there are now seven full licensed ride-hailing service operators in Singapore.
With the addition of Trans-Cab and Geolah, there are now seven full licensed ride-hailing service operators in Singapore.

IM 5 is the first Chinese car to win ST Car of the Year

The IM Motors IM5 photographed on Dec 13, 2025.
The IM Motors IM5 photographed on Dec 13, 2025.

Geely Safety Centre, Wheel Insights on sustainable travel, Dongfeng Vigo, Mazda CX-5, VW’s autonomous vehicle

Geely's new vehicle testing centre in Ningbo, China, is the largest of its kind in the world.
Geely's new vehicle testing centre in Ningbo, China, is the largest of its kind in the world.

BlueSG disposes of old EVs ahead of relaunch in 2026

The ubiquitous three-door Bluecar electric vehicle (EV) has been scrapped, while its larger five-door models have been sold to used car dealerships.
The ubiquitous three-door Bluecar electric vehicle (EV) has been scrapped, while its larger five-door models have been sold to used car dealerships.

Paying more for green travel: Are levies and carbon taxes enough?

Cat A COE price climbs 3.9% to $109,501 after falls in last four rounds; Cat B rate dips 7.1%

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Vehicles travelling on Pan-island expressway (PIE) as viewed from Block 195 Kim Keat Avenue on Nov 11, 2025. 

Can be used for stories on greenery, nature, road, transport, oil, petrol, diesel, COE, LTA, Land Transport Authority, vehicle, taxi, car and traffic. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Vehicles travelling on Pan-island expressway (PIE) as viewed from Block 195 Kim Keat Avenue on Nov 11, 2025. 

Can be used for stories on greenery, nature, road, transport, oil, petrol, diesel, COE, LTA, Land Transport Authority, vehicle, taxi, car and traffic. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

660 new electric public buses to be rolled out progressively from end-2026: LTA

As at the end of 2024, there were 5,841 public buses in Singapore. LTA said that by 2030, electric buses will make up half of Singapore’s public bus fleet.
As at the end of 2024, there were 5,841 public buses in Singapore. LTA said that by 2030, electric buses will make up half of Singapore’s public bus fleet.

MRT reliability edges up in Oct; LTA starts publishing punctuality, passenger impact data for TEL

Overall rail reliability in Singapore posted a slight improvement in October after dipping over the previous two months.
Overall rail reliability in Singapore posted a slight improvement in October after dipping over the previous two months.

ST Car of the Year 2025: 8 Chinese cars in Top 10 list

(Clockwise from top left) Aion Hyptec HT, BYD Atto 2, BYD M6, BYD SEALION 7.
(Clockwise from top left) Aion Hyptec HT, BYD Atto 2, BYD M6, BYD SEALION 7.

Mercedes-Benz GLB unveiled, Lexus revives LFA supercar, second-generation Kia Seltos in production

Second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLB is a bit bigger than before and features the brand's latest technology.
Second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLB is a bit bigger than before and features the brand's latest technology.

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