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Self-driving shuttles, new MRT stations, RTS Link: What's next for the transport sector in 2026?

The public can expect new travel options, greener fuels in the air and at sea, and infrastructural upgrades aimed at smoother and faster journeys in 2026.
The public can expect new travel options, greener fuels in the air and at sea, and infrastructural upgrades aimed at smoother and faster journeys in 2026.

Contract to run 26 bus services in Eunos and Serangoon up for bids

Generic photo of commuters at Serangoon Bus Interchange on Dec 23, 2025. 

The Land Transport Authority has called a new tender for the Serangoon-Eunos bus package.
Generic photo of commuters at Serangoon Bus Interchange on Dec 23, 2025. 

The Land Transport Authority has called a new tender for the Serangoon-Eunos bus package.

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.

SMRT deputy group chief executive to step down on Feb 1

Mr Lee Ling Wee has been in SMRT for 12 years, starting out his career there as president of SMRT Trains.
Mr Lee Ling Wee has been in SMRT for 12 years, starting out his career there as president of SMRT Trains.

Five bus services to relocate to Compassvale Bus Interchange as Sengkang interchange gets upgrade

The open-air Compassvale Bus Interchange, which has been defunct since Dec 1, 2024, will be active once again from Jan 31 as five bus services relocate there from Sengkang Bus Interchange.
The open-air Compassvale Bus Interchange, which has been defunct since Dec 1, 2024, will be active once again from Jan 31 as five bus services relocate there from Sengkang Bus Interchange.

92 SMRT trains to be upgraded by mid-2030s with new systems to reduce breakdowns, improve rides

The refurbished C151B train with new livery, as seen during a media preview at SMRT Bishan Depot on Dec 18, 2025. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM vctrain18
The refurbished C151B train with new livery, as seen during a media preview at SMRT Bishan Depot on Dec 18, 2025. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM vctrain18

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.

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)

Global airline body flags risks from 5G-related interference; no such cases in S’pore so far

Airline pilots operating in Singapore have not reported any interference issues.
Airline pilots operating in Singapore have not reported any interference issues.

Oman Air to start non-stop flights from S’pore to Muscat from July 2

The journey will take less than eight hours, with round-trip tickets for a one-week itinerary costing about $650 in the cheapest economy super saver tier.
The journey will take less than eight hours, with round-trip tickets for a one-week itinerary costing about $650 in the cheapest economy super saver tier.

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