Public transport
Operators of essential bus services to get temporary government support to cope with higher fuel costs
The three ministries - MOE, MSF, and MOH - say this support will be for services rendered from April to June 2026
Fuel supply stable, but government keeping watch on need to intervene amid price hikes: Jeffrey Siow
Rising fuel prices impact transport; airlines raise ticket prices, operators offer subsidies
Jurong Region Line’s first stage completion delayed by six months to mid-2028
More time is needed to complete works safely, says LTA; interim bus services will be introduced
Company-level gains aside, work-from-home options reduce strain on public infrastructure too
Drastic peak and troughs are a sign of inefficiency. Work-from-home options can smooth out commuter flow issues
BYD-linked consortium wins Singapore contract to trial autonomous buses in public
The vehicles will be piloted on services 400 and 191 for three years, starting in the second half of 2026
Being sustainable and Singaporean are equally important for ComfortDelGro
Group chairman Mark Greaves says the company wants to bring Singapore-style clean and efficient transport to other markets as it continues to expand abroad
ComfortDelGro, RATP consortium pre-qualifies for Copenhagen Metro bid
The bid will mark the third collaboration between CDG and RATP Dev
SMRT Trains net profit falls 8% to S$6.9 million despite rise in revenue
Top line increases 4% to S$918.2 million on higher riderships and fares, but affected by costs from September 2024 major MRT disruption
LTA reduces SMRT fine to S$2.4 million from S$3 million for major MRT disruption in 2024
Financial penalty will go to the Public Transport Fund to assist lower-income families; transport operator must also invest at least S$600,000 to strengthen its capabilities
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow expects autonomous vehicles on Singapore’s roads in the next five years
This is part of the political newcomer’s focus on bolstering public transport
