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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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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The Singapore Rail Academy will bring technicians and operations staff into its courses and introduce one standard curriculum from November 2026. Here is what that means for rail workers and for your daily commute.
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The Land Transport Authority has called off plans to deploy six driverless buses on two SBS Transit routes from mid-2026, shifting instead to smaller-scale autonomous bus trials focusing on employee shuttle services.
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Delays to the North-South Corridor have stretched a years-long adjustment for residents and commuters. Here is what the SUTD commentary argues, and how you can manage the strain on your own journey.
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The Jurong Region Line is Singapore’s first MRT line built entirely above ground, and its viaducts went up in four-hour night windows. Here is what that means for west-side riders as Stage 1 nears completion.
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Eight Yishun bus stops now carry photographs, posters and illustrations from residents and artists. Here is what is on show, how the pilot works and how to see it by MRT.
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Singapore’s MRT network has hit its highest-ever reliability figure in August 2026, extending a remarkable streak of 10 consecutive months without a major delay. Here’s what the record means for everyday commuters.
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Testing on a new backup train control system for the Singapore MRT network has been completed, with findings now being evaluated by authorities. Here’s what commuters need to know.
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A commuter shared on Stomp that he was told to approach MRT staff the moment he sees someone breaking the no-eating-and-drinking rule. His response? By the time you find staff, the person is long gone.
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