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ComfortDelGro serves over 1,500 riders in Punggol autonomous vehicle trial; system faring well on roads

CDG’s AVs, made by Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai, operates one of three AV routes in Punggol.
CDG’s AVs, made by Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai, operates one of three AV routes in Punggol.

Circle Line posts biggest improvement in May as MRT reliability stays above 2 million train-km mark

The Circle Line showed the biggest improvement in reliability, followed by the North-South Line and the North East Line. The other two lines held steady.
The Circle Line showed the biggest improvement in reliability, followed by the North-South Line and the North East Line. The other two lines held steady.

A first look inside Circle Line’s Keppel, Prince Edward Road and Cantonment MRT stations

(Clockwise from left) The Keppel, Prince Edward Road and Cantonment MRT stations, which open on July 12, will feature large-scale art installations.
(Clockwise from left) The Keppel, Prince Edward Road and Cantonment MRT stations, which open on July 12, will feature large-scale art installations.

SIA’s quick response to Mid-East flight disruptions temporarily boosted S’pore’s air hub status: IATA

IATA director-general Willie Walsh said the benefits are temporary and will not make a long-term difference because the Gulf hubs will recover once stability is restored in the region.
IATA director-general Willie Walsh said the benefits are temporary and will not make a long-term difference because the Gulf hubs will recover once stability is restored in the region.

‘Every second matters’: Don’t take cabin bags in flight evacuations, urges IATA

Industry safety standards mandate that a fully loaded plane must be fully evacuated in 90 seconds or less.
Industry safety standards mandate that a fully loaded plane must be fully evacuated in 90 seconds or less.

Airfares will take longer than expected to return to normal levels, says global airline body

According to IATA’s latest figures, jet fuel prices are forecast to reach US$152 (S$196.2) per barrel in 2026, up from less than US$100 per barrel in 2025.
According to IATA’s latest figures, jet fuel prices are forecast to reach US$152 (S$196.2) per barrel in 2026, up from less than US$100 per barrel in 2025.

Airline profits expected to halve in 2026 due to 70% increase in jet fuel prices: IATA

The combined net profit of airlines is expected to drop from the estimated US$45 billion (S$58.1 billion) recorded in 2025 to US$23 billion in 2026.
The combined net profit of airlines is expected to drop from the estimated US$45 billion (S$58.1 billion) recorded in 2025 to US$23 billion in 2026.

Longer parking grace period of 30 minutes for delivery riders at 12 CapitaLand malls from July

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Lots reserved for NDCA delivery riders at Tampines Mall on June 5, 2026.
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Lots reserved for NDCA delivery riders at Tampines Mall on June 5, 2026.

Higher bus driver pay will not lead to increased fares; experts say move should ‘help at the margins’

From January 2027, the starting monthly salaries of new local bus drivers will be increased by $450, funded by the Government.
From January 2027, the starting monthly salaries of new local bus drivers will be increased by $450, funded by the Government.

SIA restricts business class seat selection based on fare type, KrisFlyer membership status

The new policy took effect on June 2 and applies to all seat selections made from that date onwards, regardless of when the ticket was purchased.
The new policy took effect on June 2 and applies to all seat selections made from that date onwards, regardless of when the ticket was purchased.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.