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Car-lite initiatives

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.

Waterloo Street to get facelift with wider pavements, new public spaces by 2027

An artist’s illustration of public events and activities taking place in Waterloo Street.
An artist’s illustration of public events and activities taking place in Waterloo Street.

Forum: Bus lanes give cyclists a safe space to travel

What’s really driving COE premiums and the price of cars in Singapore

For people with young children in school or elderly parents in need of regular medical checkups, a car offers convenience.
For people with young children in school or elderly parents in need of regular medical checkups, a car offers convenience.

Building bridges: Improving connectivity in Jurong West with new overhead bridge

Road closures on March 17 for Car-free Sunday and Metasprint duathlon

People cycling near National Gallery Singapore during the last Car-Free Sunday event in 2019.
People cycling near National Gallery Singapore during the last Car-Free Sunday event in 2019.

Car-free Eiffel Tower zone? Paris mayor faces pushback from police, residents

(FILES) French police officers patrol in front of the Eiffel tower in Paris on September 13, 2023. Security, transport, summer bonuses: organizers and the state still have their work cut out to ensure that the Paris Olympics run smoothly in summer 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA / AFP)
(FILES) French police officers patrol in front of the Eiffel tower in Paris on September 13, 2023. Security, transport, summer bonuses: organizers and the state still have their work cut out to ensure that the Paris Olympics run smoothly in summer 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA / AFP)

Car-free and carefree: Climbing COE and climate crisis make top executives ditch car ownership

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Profile of Mr Harry Yew, Senior General Manager at Shimadzu.

(ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI)
ST20230922_202319352696 vlcar Azmi//

Profile of Mr Harry Yew, Senior General Manager at Shimadzu.

(ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI)

Forum: Time to bring back car-free Sundays

Car review: Opel Corsa-e gives smiles by the minute

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Review of two electric cars used by car-sharing services in Singapore (GetGo v BlueSG).
ntcarshare/ST20230517_202372834998/Ng Sor Luan/BlueSG.
Review of two electric cars used by car-sharing services in Singapore (GetGo v BlueSG).

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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.