Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow confirmed that Go-Ahead Singapore’s proposal scored highest on quality, earning the Tampines bus contract despite bidding S$50 million more than the incumbent SBS Transit. Electric bus expertise swayed the decision.
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Tampines bus contract: why Go-Ahead won despite higher bid
Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow confirmed that Go-Ahead Singapore's proposal scored highest on quality, earning the [...]
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Sketching on the MRT: What If Someone Draws Your Child?
A mum spotted a stranger drawing her sleeping child on the MRT, and the stranger [...]
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Getting to Sentosa by public transport: MRT, cable car and monorail
Sentosa is easy to reach without a car. From HarbourFront MRT, you can board a [...]
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Vomit on MRT: What to Do When Your Cabin Is Soiled
Stomp reported on 8 October 2026 that peak-hour passengers avoided an MRT cabin after seeing [...]
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MRT shopping malls: Direct station connections in Singapore
Over 15 major shopping malls in Singapore connect directly to MRT stations, saving you the [...]
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A mum spotted a stranger drawing her sleeping child on the MRT, and the stranger was an established local artist. Here is what the story means for parents, artists and everyday riders.
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Sentosa is easy to reach without a car. From HarbourFront MRT, you can board a cable car, the Sentosa Express monorail, or a beach tram to reach the island’s beaches, attractions and resorts.
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Stomp reported on 8 October 2026 that peak-hour passengers avoided an MRT cabin after seeing vomit splatters on the floor. Here is what to do, who to tell and where to move.
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Over 15 major shopping malls in Singapore connect directly to MRT stations, saving you the walk and weather. Here’s where they are and how to find them.
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Dragging a suitcase or large backpack through the MRT doesn’t have to be a struggle. Here’s what you need to know about lifts, gates, quiet times and the smoothest routes for travelling with luggage.
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From 12 October 2026, public transport workers and delivery riders can collect free N95 masks as Singapore’s haze crisis continues. Four major bus operators and the National Transport Workers’ Union are distributing protection to staff working outdoors.
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Roads near AMK Hub will close to motor traffic from November 2026 to May 2028 as the Land Transport Authority investigates underground obstructions affecting the Cross Island Line tunnelling project.
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A commuter was spotted sleeping on an MRT floor with available seating nearby, sparking debate about commuter fatigue and train etiquette. We explore why this happens and what it means for Singapore’s rail network.
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The Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link is getting 5G coverage after a deal between DNB and MRT Corp. Here’s what improved connectivity means for your cross-border commute.