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Personal mobility devices

Singapore start-up Strutt unveils voice-controlled autonomous mobility device

Local startup Strutt's founder Tony Hong (left), demonstrating how the ev1 works at CES 2026 in Las Vegas on Jan 4, 2026.
Local startup Strutt's founder Tony Hong (left), demonstrating how the ev1 works at CES 2026 in Las Vegas on Jan 4, 2026.

Only 1 suspect found in 12 hit-and-run accident cases caused by cyclists, AMD users since 2023

AMDs include bicycles and personal mobility aids and are governed under the Active Mobility Act, which came into force in May 2018.
AMDs include bicycles and personal mobility aids and are governed under the Active Mobility Act, which came into force in May 2018.

Over 70% of residential AMD fires between 2022 and 2025 involved uncertified, modified devices

Aftermath of the interior of the 106 Jalan Bukit Merah unit damaged by the fire, taken on Aug 14, 2025.
Aftermath of the interior of the 106 Jalan Bukit Merah unit damaged by the fire, taken on Aug 14, 2025.

New Bill proposes stricter rules for mobility devices, tougher penalties for illegally altering vehicles

The Land Transport Authority plans to roll out the new rules from mid-2026 to give stakeholders time to comply.
The Land Transport Authority plans to roll out the new rules from mid-2026 to give stakeholders time to comply.

4 taken to hospital after fire likely caused by PMA in Tampines HDB flat

The fire, involving contents of a living room, was extinguished with one water jet.
The fire, involving contents of a living room, was extinguished with one water jet.

Forum: Enforcement is key to restoring civic grace on footpaths

Forum: When PMD rider, 94, is blocked by pedestrians

2 teens on PMD taken to hospital after collision with car in Yishun

The two 13-year-old boys on the PMD were taken conscious to the hospital following the accident in Yishun.
The two 13-year-old boys on the PMD were taken conscious to the hospital following the accident in Yishun.

Forum: Stronger stance against PMDs needed to protect pedestrians

‘No senior should go through this’: Woman, 71, has jaw reconstruction surgery after PMD-related accident

Mrs Malar Singam's jaw has been wired shut and she has been consuming a liquid diet through a straw since the surgery.
Mrs Malar Singam's jaw has been wired shut and she has been consuming a liquid diet through a straw since the surgery.

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