SMRT identifies unique vulnerabilities at Bishan Depot
SINGAPORE ��� Transport operator SMRT has identified some vulnerabilities at the Bishan depot due to the original design of the depot as well as where it is situated, and is currently working with authorities to address them, the company said in a.
One in three cabbies report driver fatigue
A recent study among 231 cabbies here also found that one in three of them experience driver fatigue, with those who work longer hours ��� more than 10 hours a day ��� reporting a higher chance of dozing off inadvertently. More than half, or 55 per cent.
More standardisation of taxi fares needed, say commuters
SINGAPORE ��� Changes are afoot for taxi operators set fares within mandated parameters, but commuters are still calling for greater standardisation across an industry laced with differing fares. Yesterday (March 31), the Land Transport Authority (LTA.
Yishun to get transport hub upgrade, temporary interchange to operate from.
To make way for the construction of the new ITH, the existing Yishun bus interchange will be temporarily relocated to an adjacent site at the junction of Yishun Central and Yishun Central 1 from March 14, and it will service all 19 bus services.
Stricter taxi availability standards next year
SINGAPORE ��� Commuters can look forward to more taxis plying the roads during peak periods, with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) going ahead with plans to raise its taxi availability standards next year ��� the third year that the requirements would.
New train cars to ease congestion for Bukit Panjang LRT
The two carriages are among the first of 13 to be put into service for the BPLRT. They will offer commuters greater comfort with additional handrails, better air-conditioning through an air-conditioning compressor with higher cooling capacity and.
Singapores largest transport hub opens in Bedok
Another is expanding the bus fleet to provide more services, shorten the waiting times and reduce crowding levels, Mr Lui said. This is done through the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), which aims to add 1,000 buses to expand Singapores .
New concession pass for off-peak travel
���I still have to pay the regular fare when I end work. Its just not worth it,��� said the 52-year-old. Administrative worker Joyce Ong, 25, said she would not consider purchasing the pass, although she spends S$80 a month on transport and commutes.
Train fault disrupts Bukit Panjang LRT
The LRT service disruption had irate commuters posting complaints on social media, including on SMRTs official Facebook page. Some questioned SMRTs capabilities, as it was the second disruption in two days following the long Chinese New Year break.
Customers less satisfied with transport, logistics
SINGAPORE ��� Despite recent efforts by the authorities to improve the quality of public transport services here, customer satisfaction levels still fell from last year in the transport and logistics sector, the latest Customer Satisfaction Index of.
SLE partially closed for hours after accident involving 4 vehicles
SINGAPORE ��� An accident this morning (Nov 9) that left five people with minor injuries resulted in the closure of a portion of the Seletar Expressway (SLE) for more than 10 hours, frustrating commuters. The accident involved a truck, a private bus, a.
LTA begins trial test to better match taxi supply and demand
For now, the system is configured to alert the taxi companies call centres automatically when there are 15 or more people in the queue, and when the average waiting time for a taxi is more than 15 minutes. The algorithm can be adjusted accordingly. To.
Running public bus service would fulfil Woodlands Transport boss dream
In 1974, the trio set up the business officially after buying two more buses. At that time, the Government had introduced the ���Scheme B bus services��� to supplement then-Singapore Bus Service routes, and offered private buses a licence to run them. Mr.
Public transport vouchers and S$13.5 million contribution to public transport.
SINGAPORE ��� To help lower-income households cope with the fare increases, the Government said it will draw down S$7.5 million from the Public Transport Fund to fund 250,000 public transport vouchers. SBS Transit yesterday also announced a S$5.5 .
Mixed reviews for Taxi Information System trial
Commuters Channel NewsAsia spoke with said more taxis arrive now compared to a few months ago, while the taxi queue moves ���very fast��� with lots of taxis available. But some commuters say the situation varies depending on the time of the day.
Sengkang and Tampines bus interchanges to be expanded
SINGAPORE ��� Sengkang and Tampines bus interchanges will be expanded to include parking bays for 12 more buses each as well as other features for passengers and staff, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) today (Nov 25). Passenger boarding and .