Transport policy

MPs propose seamless air-sea transfers, training workers for future jobs during Parliament debate

Twenty-four MPs spoke during a six-hour debate on a motion on the Future of Transport, which focused on ways to improve Singapore’s role as a global transport hub.

Private-hire, taxi drivers to get more help to take up new jobs involving driverless vehicles

The driver support package will focus on three key areas: long-term career conversion programmes, a new training scheme featuring short courses, and career guidance initiatives.

Familiar voice of Seoul subway lives on after actor’s death

Kang Hee-sun, whose voice has guided passengers on Seoul Subway Lines 1 to 8 since 1996, died in Seoul on July 4.

Shenzhen’s shift into robotaxis leaves drivers by the wayside

Shenzhen’s taxi and ride-hailing drivers face more competition with the rollout of robotaxis, such as Baidu’s driverless vehicles, seen here in Wuhan.

Malaysian cross-border taxi drivers to pay $15 per Singapore trip from 2027, up from $2 a month

From Jan 1, 2027, licensed Malaysian-registered taxis have to pay $15 each time they enter Singapore, up from paying $2 a month.

How Johor’s political stand-off could leave RTS Link passengers stranded

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke (front row, centre, right) and Johor caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi (front row, centre, left) at the launch of Johor’s first commuter shuttle train service on June 16.

What JB can learn from Penang and Kuching before the RTS arrives

Construction of the Hikmah Exhance Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) station in Kuching. Sarawak is betting heavily on ART to solve its traffic woes.

PMA retailers face teething issues while adapting to new mobility scooter regulations from June 1

Since new rules kicked in on June 1, PMA sellers have had to deal with more paperwork and a heavier administrative burden.

Grab rides to JB can now be booked 6 hours ahead; 30% discount during school holidays

Cross-border taxis have clearly identifiable livery on both sides of the vehicle identifying them as such.

We booked a taxi from Singapore to JB via Grab. Here’s what happened

A cross-border taxi ride from a pick-up point near Century Square to The Mall at Mid Valley Southkey cost $111.20.

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