Transport policy

North-South Corridor: Concern, resignation among residents and businesses as works stretch to 2031

The North-South Corridor (NSC) construction site in Thomson Road. The NSC will be progressively opened from 2029, instead of 2027.

North-South Corridor opening delayed two years amid construction challenges

The North-South Corridor will be progressively opened from 2029, instead of 2027.

Hard rocks, water seepage: LTA flags unexpected construction challenges along North-South Corridor

Construction of the North-South Corridor viaduct has been affected by unexpected ground conditions and complex utilities diversions.

Candidates to succeed Japan’s Suica smartcard penguin mascot unveiled

The penguin has served as the face of Suica since its launch in 2001.

Forum: Transform Pasir Ris into a seamless all-weather walking town

Japan regional train line becomes reservation-only tourist train service

The Ikawa Line in Shizuoka Prefecture is believed to be the first in Japan that was previously a local commuter line before switching to a reservation-only system.

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.

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