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Stronger regulation, appropriate pricing model needed to ensure right balance of PHVs

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Raphael Lim

Raphael Lim

Published Thu, Jun 15, 2023 · 05:50 AM
    • Between May 2022 and 2023, an average of 653 PHVs have been added to the roads each month. The overall population is now 76,231 – close to 2019’s peak.
    • Between May 2022 and 2023, an average of 653 PHVs have been added to the roads each month. The overall population is now 76,231 – close to 2019’s peak. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: SIMON ANG

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