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In ride-hailing, having more options makes commuting harder

At peak hour tomorrow, many commuters will again scroll between multiple apps before confirming a ride.
At peak hour tomorrow, many commuters will again scroll between multiple apps before confirming a ride.

Ferrying workers in caged lorry decks to be banned from Jan 1, 2027

A worker sitting in a caged lorry on TPE on Feb 27, 2026.
A worker sitting in a caged lorry on TPE on Feb 27, 2026.

Global Design

A geek’s guide to transport museums that reveal each city’s invisible design and story

Glasgow's Riverside Museum and the Tall Ship Glenlee shed some light on the history of the Scottish city's transport.
Glasgow's Riverside Museum and the Tall Ship Glenlee shed some light on the history of the Scottish city's transport.

Budget 2026: What you need to know about the PARF rebate

Pixgeneric / Generic photograph of vehicles travelling on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) near Trellis Towers on April 12, 2025. Can be used for stories on budget, transport, car, fare, road, LTA, money, and oil. 
Pixgeneric / Generic photograph of vehicles travelling on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) near Trellis Towers on April 12, 2025. Can be used for stories on budget, transport, car, fare, road, LTA, money, and oil. 

Singapore to raise entry permit fees for foreign-registered vehicles from 2027

The annual 10 free VEP days and the free VEP hours on weekdays will also be removed.
The annual 10 free VEP days and the free VEP hours on weekdays will also be removed.

Changi’s new Terminal 5 will stress-test Singapore’s land transport

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Generic pix of travellers in the Arrival Hall at the Changi Airport Terminal 4, on Nov 14, 2025.
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Generic pix of travellers in the Arrival Hall at the Changi Airport Terminal 4, on Nov 14, 2025.

Commentary

Train to nowhere: Japan’s high-speed rail ambitions hit the skids

A shinkansen train travelling through Japan's Shin-Osaka station.
A shinkansen train travelling through Japan's Shin-Osaka station.

After power outage, San Francisco wonders: Can robot taxis handle a big earthquake?

Waymo’s self-driving cars came to a halt at intersections when an hours-long power outage in San Francisco knocked out traffic signals.
Waymo’s self-driving cars came to a halt at intersections when an hours-long power outage in San Francisco knocked out traffic signals.

Visitors to South Korea may be able to use public transit with credit cards issued abroad

The public transit system in South Korea is not currently part of the open-loop system for major credit card companies such as Visa and Mastercard.
The public transit system in South Korea is not currently part of the open-loop system for major credit card companies such as Visa and Mastercard.

Cross-border taxis more attractive with flexible drop-offs but concerns remain on scheme’s viability

Singapore and Malaysia agreed on Dec 5, 2025, to allow taxis from either side to drop off passengers anywhere in their destination country.
Singapore and Malaysia agreed on Dec 5, 2025, to allow taxis from either side to drop off passengers anywhere in their destination country.

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