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News Releases
More Improvements Under the Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme in 2025
Since the launch of the Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme (BCEP) in July 2024, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has introduced 11 bus services to improve connectivity to estates across the island such as Woodlands, Punggol and Tengah. 43 existing services have also been enhanced with additional capacity or expanded coverage. Please refer to the news release for more information.
07 Apr 2025
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News Releases
Two New Bus Interchanges to Open in April 2025
Commuters can look forward to the opening of the new Woodleigh and Pasir Ris Bus Interchanges on 20 and 27 April 2025 respectively. Please refer to the news release for more information.
03 Apr 2025
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News Releases
GrabCab Pte Ltd Awarded Street-Hail Service Operator Licence, More Choices for Drivers and Commuters
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a Street-hail Service Operator Licence (SSOL) to GrabCab Pte Ltd (“GrabCab”), a subsidiary of Grab Rentals Pte Ltd, and sister company of GrabCar Pte Ltd, which holds a Ride-hail Service Operator Licence (RSOL) and a Car-pool Service Operator Licence (CSOL). Please refer to the news release for more information.
02 Apr 2025
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News Releases
Singapore Rail Test Centre Opens for Operations
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) today announced the completion of the Singapore Rail Test Centre (SRTC) in Tuas, which occupies a site of approximately 50 hectares. Fully equipped to conduct rigorous testing and commissioning of trains and core railways systems, the SRTC will support testing requirements for both new and existing rail lines. Please refer to the news release for more information.
28 Mar 2025
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Media Replies
On track for cleaner-energy transport
We refer to Ms Ng Cheng Hoon’s letter “Speed up conversion to electric public transport” (March 19). The electrification of our public bus and taxi fleet is a key part of the Government’s efforts to significantly reduce land transport emissions and support Singapore’s net-zero ambitions. The MRT, which runs on electricity, is the most carbon-efficient way of travelling, and our rail expansion efforts continue to make travel by MRT more convenient for more commuters. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
27 Mar 2025
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Noise mitigation measures in place at CRL construction site
We understand the concerns raised by Mr Liu Ying Ming in his letters on construction noise (Zaobao, 13 March and 14 February). The current works involve the installation of Earth Retaining Stabilising Structures (ERSS) before the station can be built underground. Once started, these structures have to be constructed continuously until they are completed to prevent the ground from collapsing. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
27 Mar 2025
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Financial sustainability, commuter demand among considerations
We refer to Mr David Wong Yeng Kin’s letter “How is public transport access determined for older estates?” (March 13). When planning for public transport, including new rail lines and bus services, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) considers various factors such as commuter demand and demographics, land use plans, and the need to spend prudently to ensure financial sustainability for commuters and taxpayers. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
26 Mar 2025
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