Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

Ride-hailing apps

Loan curbs extended to individuals buying private-hire cars from Oct 30

The move stops individuals from registering private-hire cars to circumvent loan restrictions.
The move stops individuals from registering private-hire cars to circumvent loan restrictions.

Visitors can try on-demand self-driving shuttles on Sentosa from early 2027

A preview of Sentosa’ss on-demand autonomous robobus service, developed with TADA Mobility (Singapore) Pte Ltd, along Siloso Beach Walk on Oct 29.
A preview of Sentosa’ss on-demand autonomous robobus service, developed with TADA Mobility (Singapore) Pte Ltd, along Siloso Beach Walk on Oct 29.

Will driverless cars make ride-hailing cheaper in Singapore?

Public expectations of the rollout of autonomous vehicles may be getting ahead of reality: the technology could disrupt jobs and transform transport, yet take years to become commonplace, says the writer.
Public expectations of the rollout of autonomous vehicles may be getting ahead of reality: the technology could disrupt jobs and transform transport, yet take years to become commonplace, says the writer.

S’pore ride-hailing platform Ryde faces legal trouble in the US and Cayman Islands

Ryde is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly making false or misleading statements about its business.
Ryde is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly making false or misleading statements about its business.

Cabbies, PHV drivers can take up bus driver jobs by signing up for new training programme from Oct 1

Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling at the Singapore Bus Academy at Ulu Pandan Bus Depot on Sept 28.
Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling at the Singapore Bus Academy at Ulu Pandan Bus Depot on Sept 28.

Waymo to start offering driverless ride-share car services in Singapore in 2028

Waymo’s initial fleet will be made up of Jaguar I-PACE sports utility vehicles.
Waymo’s initial fleet will be made up of Jaguar I-PACE sports utility vehicles.

Malaysia’s KLIA ride-hailing pickup surcharge slashed to flat 63 cent fee

The fee, inclusive of tax, is standardised across KLIA Terminal 1 and 2.
The fee, inclusive of tax, is standardised across KLIA Terminal 1 and 2.

Grab to buy majority stake in Singapore firm Atome for $1.9b in fintech bid

Shares of Grab have declined almost 40 per cent in 2026.
Shares of Grab have declined almost 40 per cent in 2026.

Vietnam’s Grab drivers call for two-day app boycott over falling earnings

About 400,000 ride-hailing and delivery motorbike riders in Ho Chi Minh City have to choose between switching to e-bikes and quitting their jobs amid policy shifts.
About 400,000 ride-hailing and delivery motorbike riders in Ho Chi Minh City have to choose between switching to e-bikes and quitting their jobs amid policy shifts.

Grab launches car marketplace with new and pre-owned vehicles for sale

Grab launches new online car marketplace.
Grab launches new online car marketplace.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

中文版 (beta)

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom

News titles published by SPH Media

The Straits Times|The Business Times|Lianhe Zaobao|Berita Harian|Tamil Murasu|Stomp
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.