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Singapore transport

Cat A COE climbs to $126,009, narrowing gap with Cat B to $980

There is only a $980 difference between the premiums for categories A and B.
There is only a $980 difference between the premiums for categories A and B.

ERP charges may resume in Orchard Road if congestion in the area worsens: LTA

LTA is also closely monitoring traffic in the Orchard area, which has seen speeds persistently lower than optimal. It is considering reinstating ERP operations there.
LTA is also closely monitoring traffic in the Orchard area, which has seen speeds persistently lower than optimal. It is considering reinstating ERP operations there.

Grab extends 90-cent fuel surcharge, higher GrabCab metered fares till July 31

Grab said it is extending its temporary fare changes to provide “continued relief” for its drivers who are dealing with higher fuel prices.
Grab said it is extending its temporary fare changes to provide “continued relief” for its drivers who are dealing with higher fuel prices.

Solar-powered, colour e-paper bus information display under testing by LTA

A solar-powered bus display that is up for testing and feedback, near Little India MRT station on May 11.
A solar-powered bus display that is up for testing and feedback, near Little India MRT station on May 11.

New bus service 684 to ply between Brickland, Bukit Batok West and CBD from June 15

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A route 969 bus with three doors at Woodlands Bus Interchange on April 30, 2026.
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A route 969 bus with three doors at Woodlands Bus Interchange on April 30, 2026.

New car-sharing service Flexar rolls out with 200 cars, 100 pickup and drop-off points

Flexar launched with more than 200 vehicles and about 100 pick-up and drop-off points across Singapore, from HDB blocks to hotels, hospitals and shopping centres.
Flexar launched with more than 200 vehicles and about 100 pick-up and drop-off points across Singapore, from HDB blocks to hotels, hospitals and shopping centres.

Global drive: Chinese tech firm behind Singapore autonomous public bus trial eyes further fields

MOGOX buses serving an autonomous driving route between Hengqin island in Zhuhai, in China's Guangdong province, and Macau in 2026.
MOGOX buses serving an autonomous driving route between Hengqin island in Zhuhai, in China's Guangdong province, and Macau in 2026.

2 women who helped nab alleged ‘upskirter’ in MRT get public spiritedness award from police

ST20260430-202615300442-Lim Yaohui-Justine Ong Min Si-joaward30/ Ms Tan Li Nian, (third from left) 32, KYC analyst and Ms Yasodhaa Balakrishnan, (second from left) 39, Assistant Manager with their SaferSG Public Spiritedness Awards together with SBS Transit Rail staff, Mr Jansen Heng, (extreme left) 51, Customer Service Officer and Mr Desmond Dexter John, (extreme right) 64, Assistant Station Manager, with their SaferSG Partner (Individual) Awards, during the award ceremony for the Public Spiritedness Award (PSA) and Community Partnership Award (CPA) by Public Transport Security Command  (TransCom) at Transcom HQ on April 30, 2026.   During the ceremony, two members of the public will receive the PSA and six public transport staff from SMRT Corporation and Tower Transit Singapore will receive the CPA. In addition, one member of the public will be receiving a letter of appreciation. The recipients had assisted in separate cases relating to molestation, voyeurism, and public nuisance. The award recipients demonstrated bravery and civic mindedness, their public spiritedness, and their strong community partnership with the Police. Their actions played a crucial role in detecting and preventing crimes. (ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
ST20260430-202615300442-Lim Yaohui-Justine Ong Min Si-joaward30/ Ms Tan Li Nian, (third from left) 32, KYC analyst and Ms Yasodhaa Balakrishnan, (second from left) 39, Assistant Manager with their SaferSG Public Spiritedness Awards together with SBS Transit Rail staff, Mr Jansen Heng, (extreme left) 51, Customer Service Officer and Mr Desmond Dexter John, (extreme right) 64, Assistant Station Manager, with their SaferSG Partner (Individual) Awards, during the award ceremony for the Public Spiritedness Award (PSA) and Community Partnership Award (CPA) by Public Transport Security Command  (TransCom) at Transcom HQ on April 30, 2026.   During the ceremony, two members of the public will receive the PSA and six public transport staff from SMRT Corporation and Tower Transit Singapore will receive the CPA. In addition, one member of the public will be receiving a letter of appreciation. The recipients had assisted in separate cases relating to molestation, voyeurism, and public nuisance. The award recipients demonstrated bravery and civic mindedness, their public spiritedness, and their strong community partnership with the Police. Their actions played a crucial role in detecting and preventing crimes. (ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Cross-border taxis can drop off passengers anywhere in Singapore, parts of Johor from May 4

The new rules are meant to give travellers greater convenience.
The new rules are meant to give travellers greater convenience.

Another 8 EV fast-charging hubs to be installed in HDB towns from early 2027

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Generic pix of a taxi driver using the Terra 54 direct current fast-charger, supplied by Swiss tech company ABB and set up with EV charging specialist Greenlots, to charge his electric taxi at the ComfortDelGro headquarters at Braddell Road, on June 18, 2025.
Transport giant ComfortDelGro has set up an electric vehicle fast-charger at its premises for public use will be open round the clock.
The charger will power up an electric car in as little as 30 minutes, compared with four hours or more for a regular alternate current charger.
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Generic pix of a taxi driver using the Terra 54 direct current fast-charger, supplied by Swiss tech company ABB and set up with EV charging specialist Greenlots, to charge his electric taxi at the ComfortDelGro headquarters at Braddell Road, on June 18, 2025.
Transport giant ComfortDelGro has set up an electric vehicle fast-charger at its premises for public use will be open round the clock.
The charger will power up an electric car in as little as 30 minutes, compared with four hours or more for a regular alternate current charger.

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