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Punggol self-driving shuttles open to public for free from April 1; flat $4 fee per ride from mid-2026
New Jurong Region Line station added in Tengah; opening of line delayed to mid-2028
COE prices up across all categories, Cat B up 8.6% to $114,002
1,300 Toyota Prius units recalled in S’pore over rear doors that could open while car is moving
Temasek Poly team develops speed tester to help LTA take action against illegally modified AMDs
LTA seizes 19 illegal mobility devices during two operations, aided by new speed-testing device
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Non-compliant active mobility devices confiscated by LTA enforcement officers during enforcement ops at a retailer in Woodlands on Feb 23, 2026.
Media Tag-Along to observe how LTA’s Enforcement Officers detect non-compliant active mobility devices (AMD), using the Speed Measurement Device (SMD). Developed with Temasek Polytechnic, the SMD can detect devices that have been modified to exceed the maximum speed limit of 25/km/h for both Power Assisted Bicycles (PABs) and Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs).
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/1a432561af49296624c6ad72316bfa203e37d51363396951d2b0ebdb4e65758e?w=480)
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Non-compliant active mobility devices confiscated by LTA enforcement officers during enforcement ops at a retailer in Woodlands on Feb 23, 2026.
Media Tag-Along to observe how LTA’s Enforcement Officers detect non-compliant active mobility devices (AMD), using the Speed Measurement Device (SMD). Developed with Temasek Polytechnic, the SMD can detect devices that have been modified to exceed the maximum speed limit of 25/km/h for both Power Assisted Bicycles (PABs) and Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs).
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/6e014486b1fa93f7ed95f27d0fe032b3416f34b34cf00bd098c412b99685d0ae?w=480)
Volvo EV recall due to battery fire risk widens, affecting 58 more owners in S’pore
Customised battery packs for Tesla OBUs meet international safety standards: LTA
Cat B COE price falls 5.3% to $105,001, below Cat A for the first time since 2020
