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Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority & Singapore Land Authority - Thomson-East Coast Line: New MRT Links in the East

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is pleased to announce the rail alignment and station locations for the Eastern Region Line, which will run with the Thomson Line as a single line. When completed, this will be Singapore’s sixth rail line, to be known as the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL). Pls see the attached news release for more information.

2014-08-15 15 Aug 2014

October 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The October 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 19 October 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 21 October 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-10-16 16 Oct 2015

17 MRT Stations to be Upgraded

Commuters’ waiting experience will be improved with the creation of additional space at the platforms of 17 North-South and East-West Lines stations by 2018. This will be achieved through a range of upgrading works. For more information, please see the attached release.

2015-10-19 19 Oct 2015

Bidding of Car Registration Numbers for SKX Series

Bidding for the “SKX” motorcar registration number series will start from 8am on Friday, 16 October 2015 and end at 4.30pm on Wednesday, 21 October 2015. For more details, please refer to the press release attached.

2015-10-13 13 Oct 2015

Certificate Of Entitlement (COE) Quota for November 2015 to January 2016

The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for November 2015 to January 2016 will be 21,653. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in November 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-10-15 15 Oct 2015

Factsheet: Creating Better Public Transport Journeys for a People-Centred Transport System

Commuters on the North-South and East-West train lines, look out for The Purple Parade-themed train coming your way starting today! As part of The Purple Parade – a ground-up movement to support inclusion and celebrate the abilities of people with special needs – the Land Transport Authority (LTA), in collaboration with Central Singapore Community Development Council (CS CDC) and SMRT, has decked out an entire six-car train with The Purple Parade theme to create awareness for this cause. For more information, please refer to the attached News Release.

2015-10-23 23 Oct 2015

Factsheet: Four New Stations on Tuas West Extension on Track for Completion by 2016

The Tuas West Extension (TWE) will extend the East – West Line from Joo Koon stations. The MRT extension is expected to carry 100,000 commuters a day to Tuas, an area currently not well served by public transport. The 7.5km extension comprises four above ground stations and a twin tracked viaduct. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-10-29 29 Oct 2015

Factsheet: Singapore Tapestry

Singapore Tapestry – the 80 sqm (31 metres long and 2.6 metres tall) mural commissioned by LTA, is a gift to Singapore for the country's 50th anniversary. To be permanently displayed at Marina South Pier Station, the mural is a composite of the inspiration of its nearly 1,500 participants from different walks of life and stands as testament of the life of a nation and its people. For more information, please refer to the attached News Release.

2015-10-23 23 Oct 2015

Joint Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SLA - Circle Line 6 – Becoming A Full Circle

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is pleased to announce the alignment and station locations for Circle Line 6 (CCL6). The 4-kilometre CCL6 will have three stations, and will close the loop for the Circle Line (CCL) by connecting HarbourFront Station to Marina Bay Station. It will also expand the rail network to areas such as Spottiswoode and the southern edge of our existing CBD. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-10-29 29 Oct 2015

Joint Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SPAD - Positive Response to Joint Request For Information (RFI) Exercise for Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail Project

As of 6pm on Friday, 16 October 2015, around 150 companies and consortia have responded to the invitation by Malaysia’s Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) and Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) for the joint Request for Information (RFI) exercise on the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-10-19 19 Oct 2015

Joo Koon Integrated Transport Hub Opens on 21 November 2015

The new Joo Koon Integrated Transport Hub (ITH) will begin operations on Saturday, 21 November 2015. Commuters who live or work in the Jurong and Tuas areas can look forward to enhanced connectivity between the bus interchange and Joo Koon MRT Station and seamless transfers in air-conditioned comfort. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-10-21 21 Oct 2015

LTA and Public Transport Operators Test Enhanced Management and Readiness Plans for Handling of Major MRT Incidents

This morning, the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SMRT and SBS Transit conducted a ground deployment exercise to test their enhanced incident management plans for large-scale train service disruptions. The exercise simulated multiple power trips on the East-West Line (EWL) during the morning peak hours, which resulted in the suspension of train operations along the entire line. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-10-14 14 Oct 2015

LTA Media Statement: Free Island Wide Bus Service to Address NEL Disruption

Train services on the North East Line was disrupted this morning due to a power fault. Preliminary investigations indicate that a new train undergoing testing damaged the overhead catenary system (OCS) as it was withdrawing to the depot. The exact cause of the incident is under investigation. Please see attached for a complete LTA statement.

2015-10-26 26 Oct 2015

LTA Media Statement: Full NEL Train Services Resumed at 7.20am

Full train services on the North East Line resumed at 7.20am this morning in both directions. In total, 19 trains are running at headways of five minutes. SBST also deployed an additional 110 buses for free shuttle services along the affected NEL corridor. Please see attached for a complete LTA statement.

2015-10-26 26 Oct 2015

LTA Media Statement: NEL Train Services Resumed

The North East Line resumed normal services at 9.30am with 20 trains operating at 3-minute headway. The exact cause of today’s incident is being investigated. Please see attached for a complete LTA statement.

2015-10-26 26 Oct 2015

Make An App With Us

Imagine a mobile application that tells you the best sheltered route home when it rains, the smoothest route to take if you take the train with your foldable bicycle, or the easiest route to travel if you are pushing a pram. These innovative features could potentially be part of a journey planner app that the Land Transport Authority wants to develop in partnership with third party app developers through a Call-for-Collaboration. For more information, please refer to the attached News Release.

2015-10-22 22 Oct 2015

November 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The November 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 02 November 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 04 November 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-10-30 30 Oct 2015

Results of October 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The October 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-10-21 21 Oct 2015

Revised ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways from 2 November 2015

The Land Transport Authority has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)-priced roads and expressways, and will be revising the ERP rates. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-10-26 26 Oct 2015

Think Again before Illegally Modifying Your Vehicle

From 1 November 2015, vehicle owners caught with illegally modified engines or exhaust systems in their vehicles for a second or subsequent time will be subjected to more frequent mandatory vehicle inspections. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-10-28 28 Oct 2015

Close to 70% of Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP) Improvements Rolled Out

As of 30 September 2015, 690 Government-funded buses have been added via the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP). Together with the Bus Service Reliability Framework (BSRF), which aims to improve the regularity of buses at bus stops, commuters have experienced better connectivity, less crowded buses and more regular bus arrivals. Please refer to attached news release for more information.

2015-10-09 09 Oct 2015

Factsheet: More Performances to Accompany Your Journeys

Train commuters can now enjoy busking performances at more MRT stations as part of the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) efforts to create a more pleasant public transport experience. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2015-10-08 08 Oct 2015

Factsheet: “Those Who Move Us” Photo Exhibition

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes of our buses and trains every day? Head down to Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station now for a glimpse into the intricate world of our Land Transport professionals and appreciate the work that goes into building and maintaining Singapore’s land transport system, through the lens of 30 talented photographers. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2015-10-12 12 Oct 2015

Free WiFi for Major Transport Nodes by 2020

Following the trial of free WiFi connectivity at 33 MRT stations, LTA will now expand the free WiFi service progressively to other transport nodes. By 2020, commuters will be able to enjoy free WiFi service at all MRT and LRT station platforms, as well as at 30 bus interchanges and terminals. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-10-12 12 Oct 2015

Joint Release - SPAD and LTA Conduct Joint Market Sensing Exercise for Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail Project

Malaysia’s Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) and Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) have jointly launched a market sensing exercise via a Request for Information (RFI) on the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project today. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-10-07 07 Oct 2015

Joint Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & MOT - Self-Driving Vehicles will Transform Singapore’s Transport Landscape

Singapore is taking another step towards its long-term vision of deploying self-driving vehicles and mobility concepts to enhance and complement our multi-modal land transport system. Already, self-driving vehicle trials have commenced in one-north, and will take off soon in Gardens by the Bay this December. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-10-12 12 Oct 2015

October 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The October 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 05 October 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 07 October 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-10-02 02 Oct 2015

Results of October 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The October 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-10-07 07 Oct 2015

Vote for Names of the Thomson-East Coast Line (East Coast Stretch) and Downtown Line 3 Extension Stations

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) invites members of the public to vote for their preferred names for the 10 stations on the East Coast stretch of Thomson–East Coast Line (TEL) and Downtown Line 3 Extension (DTL3e). For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-10-01 01 Oct 2015

Only low-powered, LTA-approved e-bikes allowed on public roads

We refer to Mr Edwin Pang’s letter “Take firm action against modified e-bike users, shops” (ST, 12 October 2015). The Land Transport Authority (LTA) takes a serious view of the use of unapproved or illegally modified motorised bicycles on public roads. For safety reasons, only low-powered models of motorised bicycles approved by LTA and affixed with an LTA seal are allowed for use on public roads. Motorised bicycles must not be used on footpaths.

2015-10-26 26 Oct 2015

Regular checks on vehicles are mandatory

We thank Mr Soh Ah Yuen for his letter (“Ensure old cars are safe for use” ; last Monday). In Singapore, vehicle owners are required to send their vehicles for regular vehicle inspections to ensure that they maintain their vehicles in roadworthy conditions to minimise potential hazards to all road users.

2015-10-05 05 Oct 2015

Sharing public spaces safely

We thank readers for their views on improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists. With more people using bicycles and other personal mobility devices as a convenient and environmentally friendly mode of transport, there has been a growing discussion over how we can improve the safety of all road users.

2015-10-03 03 Oct 2015

Bidding of Car Registration Numbers for SKZ Series

Bidding for the “SKZ” motorcar registration number series will start at 8:00am on Friday, 20 November 2015 and end at 4.30pm on Wednesday, 25 November 2015. For more details, please refer to the press release attached. For more details, please refer to the press release attached.

2015-11-17 17 Nov 2015

Factsheet: Creating a Senior-Friendly Transport System

To create a seamless land transport system that is accessible for all users – including seniors and persons with disabilities – the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has implemented a series of senior-friendly initiatives, which is also part of the national Action Plan for Successful Ageing. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2015-11-13 13 Nov 2015

Factsheet: More Taxis Plying the Roads for Commuters in 2015

Since the introduction of the Taxi Availability (TA) framework on 1 January 2013, more taxis have been plying the roads and more have been hired by commuters. The percentage of taxis on the roads during peak hours increased from 82% in 2012 to 91% for the first nine months of 2015. This means that about 2,000 more taxis are available for hire by commuters during peak hours. Over the same period, the percentage of taxis plying at least 250km daily has also increased, from 75% to 81%. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-11-16 16 Nov 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), NTU, NUS & SIT - Paving the Way for Singapore’s Future Land Transport System

Imagine a future where our city roads are free of congestion and pollution from cars, and where trips can be made in self-driving buses or pods, as and when you need it. Or a smart mobile application that tells you exactly what transport options you have within a 200m radius. To bring Singapore closer to this future, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) is beefing up its research capabilities, and will intensify efforts to collaborate with universities, professional organisations and industry players to conduct research and technical trials on innovative policies, technological applications and sustainable practices in the transport industry. For more details, please refer to the press release attached.

2015-11-18 18 Nov 2015

LTA Seeks Information for Future “Hands Free” Automatic Fare Collection System

The Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) is seeking information from industry for the implementation of a ‘hands free’ Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system. Said LTA Chief Executive, Mr Chew Men Leong: “With the advancement of technology, it is timely for us to start exploring a ‘hands free’ AFC system in our public transport system. For more details, please refer to the press release attached.

2015-11-18 18 Nov 2015

Reduction in ERP Rates for the December 2015 School Holiday Period

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed the review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates for the December 2015 school holidays and will reduce ERP rates at selected roads and expressways. For more information, please refer to the attached news releases.

2015-11-16 16 Nov 2015

Results of November 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The November 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-11-18 18 Nov 2015

Shorter VEP Operating Hours for December School Holidays

In conjunction with the upcoming December school holidays, the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) operating hours will end earlier. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-11-16 16 Nov 2015

Factsheet: Public Helps to Shape New Norms for Safe and Harmonious Sharing of Spaces

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) launched a nation-wide public consultation exercise in July this year to gather views on rules and norms for safe and harmonious sharing of paths. LTA has since completed a nation-wide survey, and is garnering deeper insights through a series of focus group discussions. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2015-11-24 24 Nov 2015

Improving the Safety of Power-Assisted Bicycles

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will tighten the technical requirements for power-assisted bicycles (PABs) and impose stricter penalties for those who sell and use non-compliant PABs. These measures will help to improve safety for PAB users and for other road users, including pedestrians. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-11-19 19 Nov 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBST - Investigations into Causes of NEL Service Disruptions on 13 and 26 October 2015 Completed

LTA and SBST have completed investigations into the causes of the rail service disruptions on the North East Line (NEL) that occurred on 13 and 26 October 2015. For more details, please refer to the press release attached.

2015-11-27 27 Nov 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SPAD - Kuala Lumpur - Singapore High Speed Rail Project Request for Information Exercise Closed, 98 Submissions Received

Malaysia’s Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (SPAD) and Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) are pleased to announce that we have received 98 submissions in response to the joint Request for Information (RFI) exercise on the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project. For more information, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-11-25 25 Nov 2015

LTA Awards First Civil Contract for Thomson-East Coast Line (East Coast Stretch)

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the first civil contract for Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) (East Coast stretch) to Samsung C&T Corporation to construct Marine Parade station and its associated tunnels for a contract sum of approximately S$555 million. For more information, pls see the attached press release.

2015-11-20 20 Nov 2015

LTA Awards Second Bus Package to Go-Ahead Group Plc

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the contract for the second bus package to The Go-Ahead Group Plc. In addition, Go-Ahead will manage two bus interchanges - Pasir Ris Bus Interchange and Punggol Bus Interchange. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-11-23 23 Nov 2015

LTA Media Statement: Full Train Service Resumed on North-South Line at 8.10am

Train services on the North-South Line between Bishan and Yishun stations were disrupted this morning due to a traction power fault. Preliminary investigations indicate that a power breaker located at Ang Mo Kio MRT station was damaged. The exact cause of the incident is under investigation. Please see attached for a complete LTA statement.

2015-11-25 25 Nov 2015

New Road Connections to Yishun Town and Seletar Aerospace Park

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be opening the new flyovers connecting Yishun Town and Seletar Aerospace Park (SAP) to the Central Expressway at 5am on Saturday, 28 November 2015. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-11-24 24 Nov 2015

November 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The November 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 16 November 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 18 November 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-11-13 13 Nov 2015

The Rail Report: Expansion and Upgrading of Rail Network on Schedule

LTA’s plans to double Singapore’s rail network by 2030 are well on the way, with the construction of new lines progressing on schedule. The refreshing of key infrastructure components, a key plank of LTA’s medium-term strategy to improve the reliability of the NSEWL is also on track for completion. With the addition of new trains and upgrading of existing ones, commuters will be able to enjoy more comfortable and shorter journeys soon. For more information, pls see the attached press release.

2015-11-20 20 Nov 2015

Boosting Manpower Development in the Public Transport Industry

The Land Transport Authority (LTA), the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and the public transport operators (PTOs), have jointly developed a series of industry-wide manpower development initiatives to attract, develop and retain talent in the public transport industry. These include the development of more industry-relevant programmes, sponsorship of study awards and training grants, a skills-based progression framework, as well as an industry-wide branding of the sector. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-11-09 09 Nov 2015

Downtown Line 2 is Coming to Town….this December

Never been to a trick art museum, or craving to visit again? When was the last time you played a game of jengga, charades, or pinball – all widely popular before the smart phone era came about? Want to relive those good old memories? Now, you can enjoy all these and more, at the Downtown Line 2 (DTL2) Open House on Saturday 5 December 2015, from 10am to 6pm. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-11-04 04 Nov 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBST - New Service 258 and Route Extension of Service 49

As part of the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), new Service 258 will be introduced from Saturday, 21 November 2015, while Service 49 will be extended to Jurong East with effect from Sunday, 22 November 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-11-09 09 Nov 2015

Results of November 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The November 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-11-04 04 Nov 2015

More vehicle de-registrations may not result in immediate COE upswing

We refer to Mr John Francis Khng’s letter, “Why is car population declining” (ST, 21 October 2015). The supply of COEs is determined by two main factors – replacement COEs for vehicles that have been deregistered and the additional COE quota given by the prevailing annual vehicle growth rate.

2015-11-06 06 Nov 2015

December 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The December 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 21 December 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 23 December 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-12-18 18 Dec 2015

Bidding of Car Registration Numbers for SLA Series

Bidding for the “SLA” motorcar registration number series will start at 4:30pm on Thursday, 31 December 2015 and end at 4.30pm on Wednesday, 06 January 2016. For more details, please refer to the press release attached.

2015-12-22 22 Dec 2015

Independent Advisory Panel (IAP) to Assess Power Supply System for All Rail Lines

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has appointed an Independent Advisory Panel (IAP) to review the power supply system for all MRT and LRT lines. The IAP comprises international specialists in power supply systems, including representatives from an overseas operator and equipment design specialists. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-12-30 30 Dec 2015

January 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The January 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 4 January 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 6 January 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-12-31 31 Dec 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - New Service 382G/W from Sunday, 3 January 2016

A new service – Service 382G/W – will be implemented on Sunday, 3 January 2016. The service serves as a new direct link between Punggol and Sumang Walk via Punggol Field, Sumang Link, Sentul Crescent and Punggol Place. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-12-23 23 Dec 2015

More City Direct Services, Direct Connections to the City

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded contracts for another five City Direct Services to two private bus operators (PBOs) under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP) today. This is on top of 15 City Direct Services launched in the past three years, bringing the total number of City Direct Services to 20. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-12-14 14 Dec 2015

Results of December 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The December 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-12-23 23 Dec 2015

Ten-Minute Grace Period: Commuters Will Not be Charged Additional Fares for Entering the Wrong Platform at Downtown Line 2 Stevens Station

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has adjusted the fares system to allow commuters who enter the wrong platform at Stevens MRT station to exit and re-enter the correct platform within ten minutes without being charged. This grace period will take effect from 2 January 2016, when paid passenger service for the Downtown Line 2 commences. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-12-31 31 Dec 2015

December 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The December 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 7 December 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 9 December 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-12-04 04 Dec 2015

Downtown Line 2 Extravaganza Awaits You on 5 December!

The rail network is not all about moving people; it is also about connecting people to places, and discovering new insights into places served by new rail lines. This is what the upcoming Downtown Line 2 (DTL2) Open House on 5 December 2015 aims to do, and more. To make it even more interesting, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has lined up celebrities as hosts at six main DTL2 stations – to entertain, educate and inform you about the new stations. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-12-01 01 Dec 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SBST & SMRT - New and Extended Bus Services in December 2015

As part of the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), four new bus services – Services 47, 117, 118 and 979 – will be launched in December 2015. Service 983, currently serving Choa Chu Kang residents, will also be extended to Bukit Panjang from 27 December 2015. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2015-12-09 09 Dec 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & URA - Ang Mo Kio: Get Set for a Walking and Cycling Makeover!

Works to transform Ang Mo Kio into a model walking and cycling town have begun. Phase 1 of the works, which includes a 4km cycling path looping around Ang Mo Kio Avenues 1, 3, and 8, is expected to be completed by the first half of 2016. The remaining works, which feature a 16km-long cycling path network, are expected to be mostly completed by 2018. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-12-03 03 Dec 2015

Joint News Release: Land Transport Authority (LTA), PUB, SBS Transit & SMRT Strengthen Collaboration in Infrastructure Maintenance

The Land Transport Authority (LTA), PUB, Singapore’s national water agency, SBS Transit Ltd and SMRT Corporation Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in the area of infrastructure maintenance through knowledge sharing and staff development. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-12-04 04 Dec 2015

Loyang Bus Depot Handed Over to Go-Ahead Group

The Land Transport Authority has handed over the Loyang Bus Depot, located off Loyang Avenue, to the Go-Ahead Group today. The company was awarded the Loyang bus package last month and will begin operating services in the third quarter of 2016. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-12-11 11 Dec 2015

Results of December 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The December 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-12-09 09 Dec 2015

Two Third-Party Taxi Booking Mobile Applications Issued with Certificates of Registration

Grab Taxi Pte Ltd and Hailo Singapore Pte Ltd have been issued certificates of registration to operate their third-party taxi booking mobile applications in Singapore. The certificates are valid for three years starting from 1 December 2015. In addition, radiophone taxi-booking operators Taman Jurong Radiophone Taxi Services and Boon Lay Garden Radio Taxi Services have also been issued certificates of registration. These are similarly valid for three years starting from 1 December 2015. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-12-01 01 Dec 2015

Emergency exercises held regularly for transport

We refer to Mr Jason Ho Beng Lee’s letter, “MRT evacuation drills may improve response to train breakdowns” (TODAY, 5 December 2015). We agree with Mr Ho that drills can improve our preparedness for train breakdowns. LTA regularly conducts large-scale ground deployment exercises at MRT stations, as well as table-top exercises to test the readiness of our public transport operators and the LTA in various scenarios. These exercises help to enhance our response procedures and ensure that the operators and other stakeholders maintain a high level of operational readiness in managing train incidents.

2015-12-17 17 Dec 2015

Ridership projection for Hume station under review

We refer to Mr Paul Pang Kim Phong’s letter “Why leave Hume station closed?” and Mr Varun Naidu’s letter "Adequate demand to open Hume train station” (ST, 8 and 9 December). When constructing new rail lines, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) works closely with land use agencies to make provisions for future developments.

2015-12-18 18 Dec 2015

January 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The January 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 19 January 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 21 January 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-01-16 16 Jan 2015

Certificate of Entitlement (COE) Quota for February to April 2015

The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for February to April 2015 will be 14,114. Details of the quota for each vehicle category are in Annex A. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in February 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-01-14 14 Jan 2015

Factsheet on Completion of New Road Safety Measures at 10 Pilot Primary Schools

To enhance road safety, especially for vulnerable groups such as school children, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has implemented various road safety measures over the years. Some of the following road safety measures have been implemented at 10 pilot primary schools to further improve safety within school zones. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.

2015-01-28 28 Jan 2015

February 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The February 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 02 February 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 04 February 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-01-30 30 Jan 2015

Improving Rail Service with Tighter Operating Standards

Commuters can look forward to improved rail service with the tightening of the Operating Performance Standards (OPS) on the North-South and East-West Line (NSEWL), North East Line (NEL) and Circle Line (CCL). LTA intends to tighten the OPS so that operators achieve higher service standards as our MRT network is upgraded and its capacity increased through various enhancement projects. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-01-15 15 Jan 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority & JTC - Look, Hands Free! Driverless Vehicles to Ply Roads in one-north

The testing of driverless vehicles in one-north is set to begin, with applications now open for interested parties to test out their autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. Applicants are invited to propose their preferred test programmes and test routes within the demarcated test area in one-north. For more details, please refer to the attached joint news release and annex.

2015-01-13 13 Jan 2015

New Bus Depot at Sungei Seletar to Support Bus Fleet Expansion under BSEP

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be building a new bus depot to accommodate the growing bus fleet that will support higher service standards under both the expanded Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP) and the Government Contracting Model (GCM) for the public bus industry in Singapore. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2015-01-30 30 Jan 2015

Railway Noise Barrier Installation on Track

LTA has awarded CKT Thomas Pte Ltd a contract to install 3.5km of noise barriers at nine locations, including Clementi, Eunos and Lakeside. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-01-15 15 Jan 2015

Results of January 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The January 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-01-21 21 Jan 2015

Revised ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways from 2 February 2015

The Land Transport Authority has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)-priced roads and expressways. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.

2015-01-27 27 Jan 2015

Road Closure at Paterson Road Towards Paterson Hill

To facilitate road recovery works for an oil spillage, all five lanes at Paterson Road between the junction of Orchard Road and Orchard Boulevard, towards Paterson Hill are closed temporarily as this slippery stretch was not safe for use. Public are advised to avoid these roads. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-01-15 15 Jan 2015

Bidding of Car Registration Numbers for SKS Series

Bidding for the “SKS” motorcar registration number series will start on 8am, Friday, 16 January 2015 and end on 4.30pm, Wednesday, 21 January 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-01-06 06 Jan 2015

January 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The January 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 05 January 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 07 January 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-01-02 02 Jan 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority, SBS Transit & SMRT - Bus Service Enhancement Programme (Update for October-December 2014)

As of 31 December 2014, 550 Government-funded buses under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP) have been rolled out. First announced in 2012, the BSEP has helped reduce crowding, improve bus frequencies and provide better connectivity for commuters. For more information, please refer to attached release.

2015-01-05 05 Jan 2015

Results of January 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The January 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-01-07 07 Jan 2015

Replacement COEs main contributor to quota

We refer to Mr Ivan Goh’s letter (“Difference in COE quotas puzzling”; 26 Dec 2014), in which he enquired how the quota for Category A Certificates of Entitlement (COE) is derived. The quota for each COE category is determined by two main factors – replacement COEs for vehicles that have been deregistered, as well as the additional quota allowed for under the prevailing annual vehicle growth rate.

2015-01-16 16 Jan 2015

Checks in place to assess contractor's financial status

We refer to Dr V. Subramaniam’s letter “Any checks on bidders for construction projects” (Straits Times, 22 Jan). Dr Subramaniam had shared his views in reference to the article “Braddell Rd project hits bump as work comes to a halt” by Senior Correspondent Christopher Tan (20 Jan, Straits Times). We would like to point out several factual errors in the article.

2015-01-28 28 Jan 2015

Incident used as example to improve project coordination

With respect to Mr Edward Lim Yew Sih’s feedback “New bicycle path demolished before being open to public” (Straits Times Online, 31 Dec) we admit to an error in coordination on our part. LTA works to coordinate infrastructure works in an estate to minimise disruption to residents. This is very important as we are in the midst of a substantial expansion of many commuter, pedestrian and cycling initiatives.

2015-01-17 17 Jan 2015

No need for photo evidence

We refer to Dr Bala S. Rajaratnam’s letter, “Provide proof of road offences” (13 Jan 2015, Straits Times). When issuing Notices of Traffic Offence, photographic evidence is not required by law, even in places where CCTVs are in operation.

2015-01-22 22 Jan 2015

Public updated with timely info during Paterson Road closure

We refer to letters in the Straits Times on last week’s Paterson Road oil spill. We would like to clarify that the first tweet from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to alert motorists to the closure of the affected stretch of Paterson Road was at 3.48am, not 8.15am as reported by The Straits Times.

2015-01-27 27 Jan 2015

Safety framework for testing of driverless vehicles

We refer to Mr Ng Lee Meng’s letter “What if driverless cars got into accidents” (Straits Times, 20 January). The Land Transport Authority closely tracks the advancement of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology worldwide to see how AVs can meet our future transport needs.

2015-01-29 29 Jan 2015

Any form of illegal parking poses a threat

The recent ST editorial, “Tackling illegal parking holistically” (Straits Times, 29 Dec 2014), suggests that not all illegal parking offences should be subjected to a tiered system of penalties, as some offences are less severe than others. Illegal parking, in whichever form, poses a threat to the safety of other motorists and pedestrians.

2015-01-07 07 Jan 2015

CCTVs help enforce parking rules

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has introduced CCTV cameras at 30 locations as part of efforts to deter and reduce illegal parking ("Illegal parking: Enforcement vital" by Mr Benson Tan; Dec 24). These cameras operate 24 hours daily and help to enforce parking rules along roads that suffer from obstruction caused by indiscriminately parked vehicles.

2015-01-10 10 Jan 2015

New reflective paint to be used on roads

We refer to Mr Thomas Lee Chee Chee’s letter “Paint speed limits on roads” (Straits Times, 30 Dec 2014). Speed limit markings have been painted on some roads, such as Orchard Boulevard and Lornie Road, to remind motorists to observe the speed limit.

2015-01-09 09 Jan 2015

Factsheet : Gali Batu MRT Depot

Gali Batu MRT Depot is located along Woodlands Road, at the northern end of the Downtown Line. It is the first MRT depot in Singapore to achieve the certification of BCA Green Mark Gold. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheets.

2015-02-17 17 Feb 2015

Results of February 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The February 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-02-17 17 Feb 2015

Singapore’s Third Intra-town Dedicated Cycling Path Network Completed in Pasir Ris

Pasir Ris has joined Tampines and Sembawang as the first HDB towns with their very own network of intra-town dedicated cycling paths. This is part of the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) plans to build intra-town cycling path networks in all HDB towns by 2030, which will make cycling safer, more convenient and enjoyable. Please refer to the attached News Release for more information.

2015-02-15 15 Feb 2015

A More Comfortable Walk to Your Ride by 2018

Commuters who walk to their ride on the public transport network can look forward to a more pleasant experience when the Walk2Ride programme to add more than 200km of new sheltered walkways is completed by 2018. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-02-02 02 Feb 2015

Additional Blind-Spot Mirrors for Heavy Goods Vehicles and Buses to Enhance Road Safety

From the second quarter of this year, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will require heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) with maximum laden weight (MLW) exceeding 12 tonnes and buses with MLW exceeding 8 tonnes to install additional blind-spot mirrors. LTA has consulted the industry over the past year on the new requirements. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-02-28 28 Feb 2015

February 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The February 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 9am on Monday, 16 February 2015, and end at 4 pm on Tuesday, 17 February 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-02-13 13 Feb 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority & SBS Transit - Route of Service 386 will be extended from Saturday, 14 February 2015

As part of the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), SBS Transit Service 386, which plies Punggol, will be extended to service more residents. Please refer to the attached release for more details.

2015-02-02 02 Feb 2015

March 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The March 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 02 March 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 04 March 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-02-27 27 Feb 2015

New Silver Zone Completed at Jurong West Street 52

Seniors staying in the vicinity of Jurong West Street 52 will benefit from senior-friendly road safety features with the completion of the new Silver Zone in the estate. Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Health, and Chairman of the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Committee (PCSC), Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim as well as Minister of State for National Development, and Advisor to Jurong GRC Grassroots Organisations, Mr Desmond Lee launched the Silver Zone. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-02-28 28 Feb 2015

One-Year Road Tax Rebate for Petrol Vehicles

As announced by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Tharman Shanmugaratnam in the Budget Statement 2015, the Government will grant a one-year road tax rebate for petrol vehicles to ease the transition towards higher petrol duties. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-02-23 23 Feb 2015

Revised Carbon Emissions-Based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS) from 1 July 2015

As announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Tharman Shanmugaratnam in the 2015 Budget Statement, the Carbon Emissions-Based Vehicle Scheme(CEVS) will be revised for all new cars, taxis and newly imported used cars registered with effect from 1 July 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-02-23 23 Feb 2015

Yishun Integrated Transport Hub to Open by 2019

The new Yishun Integrated Transport Hub (ITH) will open by 2019. The ITH will comprise an air-conditioned bus interchange which will provide greater comfort to commuters, and an underpass linking the bus interchange to the nearby Yishun MRT station for more convenient and seamless transfers. The ITH will also be linked to a shopping mall, allowing commuters to have access to commercial and retail facilities. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2015-02-27 27 Feb 2015

Advisory: Postponed Implementation of Route Changes and New Services to Better Serve Residents and Commuters

To enhance the bus network in the Choa Chu Kang area, we are working on some changes to the routes of existing Bus Services 300 and 982E, as well as new Bus Services 301 and 983. Please see attached for a complete LTA's Advisory on the changes.

2015-02-10 10 Feb 2015

Engaging Youths to Realize the Vision of Smart Mobility 2030

As part of efforts to realise the vision of Smart Mobility 2030, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Intelligent Transportation Society Singapore (ITSS) have launched the ITS Student Chapter at the inaugural Intelligent Transport Systems Summit Singapore 2015. Please refer to the attached News Release for more information.

2015-02-12 12 Feb 2015

More City Direct Services to Improve Connectivity to the City

Commuters travelling to the city will benefit from improved connectivity with the introduction of more City Direct Services (CDS) under the Expanded Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP). Please refer to the attached release for more details.

2015-02-09 09 Feb 2015

Results of February 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The February 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-02-04 04 Feb 2015

Road tax surcharges, more inspections for older vehicles to ensure roadworthiness

We refer to Mr Dave Yap’s letter “Why does road tax for van rise upon renewal of COE” (TODAY, 24 Jan 2015). A road tax surcharge is payable for all vehicles older than 10 years. This is to encourage timely deregistration of the vehicle as older vehicles are likely to be more pollutive and prone to frequent breakdowns, thus causing inconvenience to other road users.

2015-02-13 13 Feb 2015

Lowest bid doesn't mean highest risk

SENIOR transport correspondent Christopher Tan asserted that “more than nine out of 10” major construction projects undertaken by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) were awarded to the lowest bidder and suggested that transport infrastructure project delays were caused by an “underlying problem” of the “Government’s penchant for awarding contracts to contractors with the lowest bid” (“Infrastructure projects: Lowest bid = Highest risk?”; last Thursday). These are sweeping and untrue.

2015-02-05 05 Feb 2015

Tolls use exchange rate at time of implementation

We refer to Mr Goh Kian Huat’s letter “Use exchange rate to adjust Causeway tolls” (TODAY, 30 Jan 2015). The toll rates at the Causeway and Second Link are based on the prevailing exchange rate between the Singapore Dollar and the Malaysian Ringgit at the time the tolls are implemented.

2015-02-06 06 Feb 2015

Results of March 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise For Certificates Of Entitlement

The March 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-03-18 18 Mar 2015

Bidding of Car Registration Numbers for SKT Series

Bidding for car registration numbers 1 to 9999 in the SKT series will start from 8.00am on 13 March 2015 (Friday) and end at 4.30pm on 18 March 2015 (Wednesday). For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-03-03 03 Mar 2015

Joint Media Statement by the Land Transport Authority, SBS Transit & SMRT - Extension of Public Transport Operating Hours

All train services, both MRT and LRT, will continue operating after normal hours tonight at frequencies of up to 20 minutes for members of the public who wish to pay their last respects to the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew at Parliament House. Please see attached for a complete Joint statement.

2015-03-25 25 Mar 2015

Joint Media Statement by the Land Transport Authority, SBS Transit & SMRT - Public Bus Service Diversions for Sunday, 29 March

The State Funeral Service for the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew will be held at the University Cultural Centre (UCC) located at the National University of Singapore (NUS) on Sunday, 29 March 2015. It will commence at 2 p.m. To facilitate the State Funeral Procession and State Funeral Service, there will be road closures and public bus services will be diverted. Please see attached for a complete Joint statement.

2015-03-27 27 Mar 2015

Joint Media Statement by the Land Transport Authority, SBS Transit & SMRT - Update on Public Transport Operating Hours (Saturday, 28 March)

MRT services will end later tonight to cater to members of the public who are paying their last respects to the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew at Parliament House. The last MRT trains will leave City Hall, Raffles Place and Clarke Quay stations at about 1.00am instead of the usual around 11.50pm. Please see attached for a complete Joint statement.

2015-03-28 28 Mar 2015

Joint Media Statement by the Land Transport Authority, SBS Transit & SMRT: Update on Public Transport Operating Hours (Friday, 27 March)

All train services, both MRT and LRT, will operate overnight on Friday, 27 March, at frequencies of up to 20 minutes, for members of the public who wish to pay their last respects to the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew at Parliament House. Please see attached for a complete Joint statement.

2015-03-27 27 Mar 2015

Joint Media Statement by the Land Transport Authority, SBS Transit & SMRT: Update on Public Transport Operating Hours

MRT and LRT train services will end later tonight for members of the public who wish to pay their last respects to the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew at Parliament House. The last MRT trains will leave City Hall, Raffles Place and Clarke Quay stations at about 12.45am instead of the usual around 11.50pm. Please see attached for a complete Joint statement.

2015-03-26 26 Mar 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority & SBS Transit - New Loop Service 122 from 15 March 2015

A new loop service - Service 122 - will be rolled out from Sunday, 15 March 2015, to provide better connectivity for commuters from the new housing areas at Margaret Drive, Dawson Road and Kay Siang Road to key transport nodes such as Outram Park, Tiong Bahru and Commonwealth MRT stations, as well as the New Bridge Road Bus Terminal. Please refer to the attached release for more details.

2015-03-03 03 Mar 2015

Joint Release by the Land Transport Authority & PTC - Some Parts of Taxi Fare Structure to be Standardised to Prevent Further Fare Complexity

As announced at the 2015 Committee of Supply Debate, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Public Transport Council (PTC), after having consulted commuters, taxi drivers and taxi companies, will standardise some parts of the taxi fare structure, to prevent taxi fares from becoming even more complex for commuters in the future. The proposed requirements are expected to be implemented in the second half of 2015 after the necessary legislative processes are completed. For details, please refer to the attached release.

2015-03-31 31 Mar 2015

LTA Media Statement: Train Service Disruption

Today's disruptions on the Circle and East-West Lines are the latest in a recent spate of incidents on the SMRT rail network. Commuters have been severely inconvenienced again. This is unacceptable. Please see attached for a complete LTA's statement.

2015-03-03 03 Mar 2015

March 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The March 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 16 March 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 18 March 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-03-13 13 Mar 2015

Category A Consists Largely of Less Expensive Cars One Year after Re-Categorisation

In the one year since the re-categorisation of Category (Cat) A and B cars in February 2014[1], there has been a decrease in the median Open Market Value (OMV) of cars registered in Cat A, and a greater proportion of cars with lower OMV in Cat A, as compared to before re-categorisation. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-03-06 06 Mar 2015

Factsheet: More Trains, More New Lines

The Minister for Transport announced rail improvement plans during the 2015 Committee of Supply debate. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2015-03-11 11 Mar 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority & NEA - Enhanced Incentives from August 2015 to Further Encourage Category C Diesel Vehicle Owners to Go Green

Category C (Cat C) diesel vehicle owners will soon receive greater impetus to go green, as the National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) expand the Early Turnover Scheme (ETS) to include owners of Cat C diesel vehicles with Euro II/III emissions standards. The enhanced scheme, which will run from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2017. Please refer to the attached release for more details.

2015-03-11 11 Mar 2015

LTA Media Statement: Bukit Panjang LRT System - First Update

Service on the Bukit Panjang LRT was disrupted this evening. Preliminary investigation indicate that two power tie-breakers at Senja LRT station were damaged. Please see attached for a complete LTA's statement.

2015-03-09 09 Mar 2015

LTA Media Statement: Bukit Panjang LRT System - Second Update

SMRT is currently working hard to recover Bukit Panjang LRT services for the start of revenue service tomorrow morning, Tuesday, 10 March 2015. However, based on the current assessment, there is a possibility that this might not be achieved. LTA will continue working with SMRT in the next few hours to try to restore the services as soon as possible. Please see attached for a complete LTA's statement.

2015-03-09 09 Mar 2015

LTA Media Statement: Bukit Panjang LRT System - Third Update

Despite best efforts by SMRT and LTA to restore LRT services throughout the night, services on both bounds of the Bukit Panjang LRT will be unavailable on Tuesday morning (10 March 2015). LTA will continue to work with SMRT to restore train service as soon as possible. Please see attached for a complete LTA's statement.

2015-03-10 10 Mar 2015

More Commuters Satisfied with Public Transport in 2014, but More Needs to be Done

As mentioned in Minister for Transport’s speech during the 2015 Committee of Supply debate, public satisfaction with public transport improved in 2014. The 2014 Public Transport Customer Satisfaction Survey (PTCSS) showed that satisfaction levels improved by close to three percentage points to 91.3%, from 88.5% in 2013. Please refer to the attached release for more details.

2015-03-11 11 Mar 2015

Results of March 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The March 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-03-04 04 Mar 2015

Second Bus Package under the Government Contracting Model to Be Put Up for Tender in Second Quarter of 2015

As announced by the Minister for Transport during the 2015 Committee of Supply debate, the second bus package under the Government Contracting Model, consisting of bus services operated out of the new Loyang bus depot, will be tendered out in the second quarter of 2015. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2015-03-11 11 Mar 2015

Taxi Customer Satisfaction Survey 2014

LTA conducted the Taxi Customer Satisfaction Survey (TCSS) in 2014 to gather commuters’ perception of taxi services. The TCSS includes commuters’ ranking of taxi service based on 8 service attributes and is based on the feedback provided by more than 1,200 respondents. Overall, 96.2% of respondents were satisfied with taxi services in 2014, compared to 95.6% in 2013. For details please refer to the release and annex attached below.

2015-03-11 11 Mar 2015

Efforts made to minimise inconvenience

We refer to Ms Chua Kim Choo’s letter “Yishun Temporary Bus Interchange – Make Transition Easier” (TNP, 11 Mar 2015). To facilitate the construction of the new Yishun Integrated Transport Hub (ITH), the existing Yishun Bus Interchange and bus operations will have to move to a temporary site.

2015-03-23 23 Mar 2015

April 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The April 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 20 April 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 22 April 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-04-17 17 Apr 2015

Certificate Of Entitlement (COE) Quota for May to July 2015

The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for May to July 2015 will be 19,912. Details of the quota for each vehicle category are in Annex A. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in May 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-04-16 16 Apr 2015

Bidding of Car Registration Numbers for SKU Series

Bidding for the “SKU” motorcar registration number series will start at 8 am on Friday, 8 May 2015 and end at 4.30pm on Wednesday, 13 May 2015. For more details, please refer to the press release attached.

2015-04-28 28 Apr 2015

Enhanced Real-Time Bus Information at Your Fingertips

Starting today, commuters can enjoy enhanced Bus Arrival Time features on the MyTransport.SG smartphone application (app), which provide better real-time information to improve commuters’ travelling experience. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2015-04-15 15 Apr 2015

Inspiring Innovation in You(th)

More than 180 youths registered for the Transport & You(th) Hackathon organised by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to compete for the highest honour and the opportunity to intern at LTA, EZLink Pte Ltd, and NCS Ltd. As part of the event, LTA launched additional datasets[1] on LTA’s DataMall portal, two of which are real-time public transport datasets. Members of the public can design apps by tapping on a suite of real-time transport information available on the DataMall. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-04-19 19 Apr 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority & SMRT - Completion of North-South Line Sleeper Replacement by End-April

The sleeper replacement programme on the North-South Line (NSL) will be completed by the end of this month. With all 96,000 timber sleepers replaced with concrete ones and speed restrictions lifted, commuters will enjoy faster and more comfortable train rides. For more details, pls see the attached release.

2015-04-25 25 Apr 2015

LTA Invites Public to Suggest MRT Station Names for the East Coast Stretch of Thomson-East Coast Line and Downtown Line 3 Extension

LTA invites all who are keen to send in their suggestions for official names of the 10 stations on the East Coast stretch of Thomson Line–East Coast Line (TEL) and Downtown Line 3 Extension (DTL3e) to submit their entries starting today. Contributors can send suggestions to LTA at http://www.lta.gov.sg or via mail/fax. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-04-30 30 Apr 2015

May 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The May 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 04 May 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 06 May 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-04-30 30 Apr 2015

Results of April 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The April 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-04-22 22 Apr 2015

Revised ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways from 4 May 2015

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)-priced roads and expressways and will be revising the ERP rates. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-04-27 27 Apr 2015

Second Bus Package under the Government Contracting Model up for Tender

The Land Transport Authority has put up the second bus package under the Government Contracting Model (GCM) for tender today For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2015-04-15 15 Apr 2015

Work Starts on Canberra MRT Station

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded to China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd (Singapore) the contract to construct Canberra station (NS12) on the North - South Line at a contract sum of $90 million. Canberra station will be the second MRT station in Singapore to be built on an existing rail line. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-04-27 27 Apr 2015

April 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The April 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 06 April 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 08 April 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-04-02 02 Apr 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority, SBS Transit & SMRT

Under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), 1,000 Government-funded buses will be injected into the public bus network by 2017 to expand the fleet by some 35%. In 1Q2015, 40 new buses were rolled out, bringing the total number of BSEP buses rolled out to 590. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2015-04-09 09 Apr 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority & SMRT - New and Improved Bus Services in April 2015

As part of the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), two new bus services operated by SMRT Buses - Services 301 and 983 - will be launched in Choa Chu Kang on Saturday, 25 April 2015. Services 300 and 982E which serve Choa Chu Kang residents will also be amended in April. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2015-04-10 10 Apr 2015

New Bus Depot at Ulu Pandan to Support Bus Fleet Expansion under BSEP

To accommodate the growing bus fleet that will support higher service standards under the expanded Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP) and the Government Contracting Model (GCM), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be building a new bus depot off Boon Lay Way along Business Park Drive. For details, kindly refer to the attached release.

2015-04-02 02 Apr 2015

Results of April 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The April 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-04-08 08 Apr 2015

Smoother, Unobstructed Traffic at Locations with CCTVs

With the implementation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at 30 locations beginning from April last year, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has observed improved traffic flow and fewer cases of obstruction on the roads at these locations. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-04-08 08 Apr 2015

LTA will review processes to avoid recurrence of accidental deluge

We thank Mr Francis Cheng for his letter “Review safeguards to prevent accidental deluge” (TODAY, 16 April). Currently, all contractors working within the tunnel are required to follow a set of standard operating procedures to ensure the safety of their workers and other road users in the MCE tunnel.

2015-04-22 22 Apr 2015

Objectivity in rail investigations

We refer to Mr Bruno Wildermuth’s letter, “Time for an independent rail inspectorate” (ST, 6 April 2015). In Singapore, while LTA is the owner of the rail infrastructure and some operating assets, the rail operators are responsible for maintaining these assets, as part of their operating licence.

2015-04-18 18 Apr 2015

To reduce noise caused by Thomson-East Coast line construction as much as possible

We thank Mr Chen Mu Quan for his letter (“24-hour construction works unbearable”, LHZB, 11 April 2015). Construction works for the Thomson-East Coast MRT Line have commenced. In the early stages of construction, diaphragm walls have to be installed to provide critical support to underground structures.

2015-04-24 24 Apr 2015

MRT Signage

We refer to Mr Lai Wai Mun’s letter “Shanghai's colour-coded system points the way’” (ST, 31 Mar 2015). Singapore’s MRT system has evolved rapidly, and with it, our signage systems.

2015-04-10 10 Apr 2015

Setting rules, norms on use of walkways

WE THANK Mr Cheang Peng Wah for his feedback ("Take firmer action against two-wheeled renegades"; Forum Online, May 7). Police officers will take enforcement action against errant cyclists and users of other personal mobility devices (PMDs) found using their devices in a dangerous manner.

2015-05-16 16 May 2015

Efforts to curb illegal parking

We thank Mr Chee Chi Weng for his letter “Illegal parking in CCTV blind spots” (Straits Times, 27 April). The CCTV cameras allow us to more effectively detect parking offences along roads that suffer from obstruction caused by indiscriminately parked vehicles.

2015-05-07 07 May 2015

Bidding of Light Goods Vehicle (GBE Series) and Engineering Plant (WD Series) Registration Numbers

Bidding for the “GBE” light goods vehicle and “WD” engineering plant registration number series will start at 8am on Friday, 5 June 2015 and end at 4.30pm on Wednesday, 10 June 2015. For more details, please refer to the press release attached.

2015-05-26 26 May 2015

EMAS Enhancement Completed on AYE and KJE

The Land Transport Authority has completed the installation of enhanced Expressway Monitoring Advisory System signboards on the Ayer Rajah Expressway and Kranji Expressway. The new electronic signboards, which can display both text and graphics in up to seven colours, will start from 17 May 2015. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-05-14 14 May 2015

Engineers in the Railway and Transportation Sector to be Accredited Under the IES Chartered Engineer Programme

The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES), the Land Transport Authority (LTA), Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), SBS Transit Ltd (SBST) and SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to establish the Chartered Engineer programme for Singapore’s railway professionals. The signatories will work together to provide a platform for the continual development of professional standards and accreditation in operations, maintenance and regulatory work. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-05-29 29 May 2015

Free Pre-Peak Travel Extended Until 30 June 2016

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is extending Free Pre-Peak Travel on the rail network by another year to 30 June 2016. Commuters who end their journey before 7.45am on weekdays at 18 designated MRT stations in the city area will continue to enjoy free travel on the rail network. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-05-26 26 May 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & NETS - More Ways for Cardless ERP Payments!

From 28 May, motorists can sign up for vCashCard, a new service that allows motorists to pay for their ERP charges using their credit/debit cards or via their bank account without the need for a physical stored-value card. This service is provided by NETS, in partnership with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and United Overseas Bank (UOB). For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-05-26 26 May 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & TransitLink

From 28 June 2015, the new Off-Peak Pass (OPP) for public transport will be available for purchase. Frequent commuters who are willing and able to travel during off peak periods can purchase the pass at a discounted rate and reduce their monthly travel expenditure. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-05-28 28 May 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority & SBS Transit - Bus service 103 to be Extended to Yishun Bus Interchange from June 2015

From 14 June 2015, SBS Transit bus service 103 will be extended to Yishun Bus Interchange as part of the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP). Service 103 currently operates from Serangoon Bus Interchange and loops at West Camp Road. Please refer to the attached release for more details.

2015-05-27 27 May 2015

June 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The June 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Tuesday, 2 June 2015, and end at 4 pm on Thursday, 4 June 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-05-29 29 May 2015

May 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The May 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 18 May 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 20 May 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-05-15 15 May 2015

Reduction in ERP Rates for the June 2015 School Holiday Period

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed the review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates for the June 2015 school holidays and will reduce ERP rates at selected roads and expressways. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-05-25 25 May 2015

Results of May 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The May 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-05-20 20 May 2015

Shorter VEP Operating Hours for June School Holidays

In conjunction with the upcoming June school holidays, the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) operating hours will end earlier at 12 noon on weekdays, from 30 May 2015 to 28 June 2015. For more information, please refer to the attached news releases.

2015-05-25 25 May 2015

Singapore Wins Bid to Host the 26th ITS World Congress in 2019

Singapore has won the rights to host the 26th Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress 2019. The ITS World Congress is an international event held annually since 1994. It is a platform for government transport agencies, industry players and academic/research institutions to exchange information, share views. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-05-15 15 May 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority, Singapore Land Authority & Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Singapore Government announced today that the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) terminus will be located at the current site of Jurong Country Club (JCC) in Jurong East. The site will also be comprehensively redeveloped for new mixed-use developments and community facilities to serve Jurong residents, HSR passengers and visitors. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-05-11 11 May 2015

LTA Awards First Tendered Bus Package to Tower Transit Group Limited

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the contract for the first bus package to Tower Transit Group Limited. Starting from the second quarter of 2016, Tower Transit, a bus operator from the UK, will operate the new Bulim Bus Depot and 26 bus services from the Jurong East, Bukit Batok and Clementi Bus Interchanges. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-05-08 08 May 2015

New Roads Serving Seletar Aerospace Park to Open 16 May 2015

The Land Transport Authority has completed the Seletar Aerospace Flyover and its surrounding road connections. The new roads will open at 5am on Saturday, 16 May 2015. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-05-04 04 May 2015

Results of May 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The May 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-05-06 06 May 2015

Results of June 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The June 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-06-17 17 Jun 2015

Adjustment to Method of Computing Taxi Availability

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will compute Taxi Availability (TA) based on taxi companies’ respective hired-out fleet, instead of their registered fleet. This adjustment takes into account feedback from the National Taxi Association and taxi companies, and will be applied retrospectively from 1 January 2015. The TA standards remain unchanged. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2015-06-30 30 Jun 2015

Downtown Line 2 Comes to Town this December

Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Defence Lui Tuck Yew announced during a Ministerial Community Visit to Zhenghua Division today that the 12 stations of Downtown Line 2 (DTL2) will open in December 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-06-28 28 Jun 2015

Factsheet: Better Bus Services in Bukit Panjang

Through the Bus Service Enhancement Programme , 68 buses were added to enhance 17 services that serve Bukit Panjang. One example is Service 972, which was introduced on 17 November 2013 with an initial fleet of 12 buses to connect Bukit Panjang residents to the city and key transport nodes such as Dhoby Ghaut, Somerset and Orchard MRT stations. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2015-06-27 27 Jun 2015

Factsheet: New Road Link to Kranji Expressway (KJE) in 2017

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will construct a new slip road that will allow motorists to drive directly to KJE (Westbound) from Senja Road. Currently, residents coming from Senja Road have to travel to Senja Way and turn into Woodlands Road before joining the KJE. With the new road, motorists can drive directly to KJE (Westbound) from Senja Road and make significant savings in travelling time. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2015-06-27 27 Jun 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Service Improvements for Bukit Panjang LRT

LTA and SMRT will be embarking on various efforts to make the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) system more robust with additional targeted measures. Capacity has also increased by 40% with more than half of the 13 new train-cars put into service since last November. The remaining trains will be put into service by the third quarter of this year. From September 2015, SMRT willl also be extending the BPS1 service to the evening peak. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-06-25 25 Jun 2015

More Measures for Better, More Comfortable Bus Rides

Under the ongoing Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP) where additional buses are added to existing popular services and new bus services introduced, commuters have been experiencing better and more comfortable journeys. A series of complementary bus priority schemes have also been implemented over the years, including bus lane and Mandatory Give-Way to Buses Schemes for buses, so that bus commuters can enjoy smoother rides. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-06-24 24 Jun 2015

Shorter Waits and More Capacity With Four New Trains for the Circle Line

Starting from today, commuters taking the Circle Line (CCL) can expect shorter waits and less crowded rides with the addition of four new trains, which will increase the capacity of the CCL by 10 per cent. These new trains are the first of the 24 new trains that will be added to the CCL from now until mid 2016. Seven trains are currently undergoing testing at the Kim Chuan Depot and will be deployed later this year. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-06-26 26 Jun 2015

“Travel Smart” Wins International Award at 61st UITP World Congress & Exhibition in Milan

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has won the UITP (International Association of Public Transport) “Mobility Demand Management” award. This was announced at the 61st UITP World Congress & Exhibition held in Milan from 8 June to 10 June 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-06-15 15 Jun 2015

Expanding the Bus Service Reliability Trial

23 bus services will be added to the Bus Service Reliability Framework (BSRF) trial by the end of this year, increasing the total number of services on trial to 45. In addition, a new indicator, On-Time Adherence (OTA), which measures the punctuality of bus services, will be trialed for two low frequency services. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-06-05 05 Jun 2015

Gearing Up for the Development of Shared Autonomous Vehicles in Singapore

The Land Transport Authority has issued a Request for Information (RFI) today to look into how AV technology can potentially meet our future transport needs. Through the RFI, we seek proposals on how AV technology can be harnessed as part of other land transport mobility concepts, which include mobility-on-demand and autonomous buses. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-06-05 05 Jun 2015

June 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The June 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 15 June 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 17 June 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-06-12 12 Jun 2015

Keeping Our Street Infrastructure Clean and Free From Illegal Advertisements

Have you noticed fewer notices pasted indiscriminately on lamp posts and the pillars of sheltered walkways and at bus stops? This positive outcome is the result of ongoing efforts by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to keep Singapore’s road infrastructure clean and free from illegal advertisements. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-06-10 10 Jun 2015

LTA Media Statement: Thomson-East Coast Line’s Great World Station Worksite Incident

2015-06-11 11 Jun 2015

Relocation of ERP Gantry Along Eu Tong Sen Street

To facilitate the construction of Thomson – East Coast Line’s Outram Park Station, the current Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantry at Eu Tong Sen Street will be relocated about 50 metres down the road on the northbound carriageway. Works to relocate the new gantry will begin from Wednesday, 10 June 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-06-03 03 Jun 2015

Results of June 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The June 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-06-04 04 Jun 2015

ERP needed for shopping belt

We thank Mr Leong Cheng Kong for his letter “Why charge ERP on Saturday evening?” (The Straits Times, 4 June). It is necessary to implement Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) in the Bugis-Marina Orchard cordon on Saturdays because traffic in the area is heavy.

2015-06-12 12 Jun 2015

Gradual, phased move to bus contracting

We refer to Mr Goh Kian Huat’s letter, “Open up all bus routes to competition” (TODAY, 27 May 2015). The ultimate goal for bus contracting is to subject all 12 packages of public bus services to competitive tendering.

2015-06-05 05 Jun 2015

Ways to better safeguard commuters under study

We refer to the letters on chauffeured vehicle services using private hire cars (The Straits Times, 4 June 2015). Chauffeured vehicle services have long been available in the market, and have been commonly used for corporate trips, airport transfers, and special occasions such as weddings.

2015-06-09 09 Jun 2015

Bus Arrival Information Achieves 95% Accuracy

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) launched the enhanced bus arrival timing on 15 April 2015 to provide commuters with a single common source of bus arrival timing information, regardless of the bus operators. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-07-16 16 Jul 2015

July 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise For Certificates Of Entitlement

The July 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 20 July 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 22 July 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-07-16 16 Jul 2015

August 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The August 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 03 August 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 05 August 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-07-31 31 Jul 2015

Bidding of Car (SKV Series) and Heavy Goods Vehicle (YP Series) Registration Numbers

Bidding for the “SKV” motorcar registration number series will start at 8 am on Friday, 24 July 2015 and end at 4.30pm on Wednesday, 29 July 2015. For more details, please refer to the press release attached.

2015-07-21 21 Jul 2015

Bulim Bus Depot Handed Over to Tower Transit Singapore

The Land Transport Authority has today handed over the Bulim Bus Depot to Tower Transit Singapore (“Tower Transit”). Tower Transit was awarded the Bulim Bus Package that was tendered out under the new bus contracting model, and will operate 26 bus services out of the depot from mid-2016. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-07-31 31 Jul 2015

Certificate of Entitlement (COE) Quota for August to October 2015

The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for August to October 2015 will be 21,845. Details of the quota for each vehicle category are in Annex A. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in August 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-07-13 13 Jul 2015

Consultants on Board to Assess Power System of North-South and East-West Lines; Work to Commence Immediately

A team comprising five experts from Sweden’s Parsons Brinkerhoff and Japan’s Meidensha Corporation is now on board to conduct an independent assessment of the overall condition of the power supply infrastructure and other railway trackside installations along the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL). For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-07-14 14 Jul 2015

Factsheet: Mitigating Road Noise

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will install noise barriers along the at-grade section of the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) next to Swiss View and Greenbank Park to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of implementing noise barriers along at-grade expressways. This is an extension of an ongoing trial for noise barriers. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2015-07-07 07 Jul 2015

Gracious Acts on Public Transport on the Rise!

For the third year running, commuters on public transport have become more gracious. According to the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) Commuter Graciousness Index, graciousness levels have risen from 38.6% in 2012 and 42% in 2013 to 61.3% last year, a year-on-year increase of almost 20 percentage points. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-07-15 15 Jul 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority & SMRT - Weak Electrical Resistance of Third Rail Insulator the Root Cause of the 7 July 2015 Rail Service Disruption

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT Corporation (SMRT) have ascertained the cause of the rail service disruption on the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL) that occurred in the evening of 7 July 2015. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-07-29 29 Jul 2015

LTA Media Statement: NSEWL Service Disruption

2015-07-07 07 Jul 2015

LTA Media Statement: NSEWL Service Disruption

2015-07-07 07 Jul 2015

LTA Media Statement: NSEWL Service Disruption

2015-07-07 07 Jul 2015

LTA Sets Up Active Mobility Advisory Panel

As announced in March 2015, LTA intends to develop a clear set of rules and norms to facilitate the use of footpaths and cycling paths safely and harmoniously. For this purpose, it has set up an advisory panel comprising 14 representatives from key stakeholder groups, such as seniors, youth, grassroots, cyclists, motorists, and users of personal mobility devices to propose a set of rules and norms for active mobility. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-07-30 30 Jul 2015

More City Direct Services, More Connections to the City

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded contracts for five more City Direct Services to two private bus operators (PBOs) under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP). This is on top of the ten City Direct Services already launched in the last two years. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2015-07-21 21 Jul 2015

No Change to ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways for 3rd Quarter 2015

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)-priced roads and expressways. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.

2015-07-27 27 Jul 2015

Results of July 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The July 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-07-22 22 Jul 2015

Travel Smart Network

More than 60 organisations with over 160,000 employees have joined the Travel Smart Network since its launch on 1 August 2014. Under the Travel Smart Network, the Government provides funding to organisations that help their employees travel during the off-peak periods as well as to use alternative modes of transport such as walking and cycling. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-07-14 14 Jul 2015

July 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The July 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 6 July 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 8 July 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-07-03 03 Jul 2015

Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT Joint Statement on NSEWL Service - Train Service will Resume today with Reduced Speeds

2015-07-08 08 Jul 2015

LTA Media Statement: NSEWL Service Disruption on 7 July 2015

2015-07-08 08 Jul 2015

LTA Media Statement: NSEWL Service Update

Train services on the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL) have been operating since 5.30am today. They are now operating at normal headways. As we focus on finding the root of the power trip, faults may still occur from time to time and we seek the patience and understanding of commuters. Please see attached for a complete LTA statement.

2015-07-08 08 Jul 2015

LTA Media Statement: NSEWL Service Update

Train services on the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL) continue to operate on schedule at normal headways on 9 July. Commuters are advised to check for travel updates before starting their trip. Please see attached for a complete LTA statement.

2015-07-09 09 Jul 2015

Results of July 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The July 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-07-08 08 Jul 2015

Measures to ensure pedestrian safety in Little India

We refer to Mr Krishnamani Kannan’s letter “Ensure walkways are clear for pedestrians to walk safely” (ST Online, 6 July 2015). Mr Kannan expressed his concern that pedestrians were not able to walk safely along the public walkways in Little India, particularly along Buffalo Road and Serangoon Road, as shops have been placing their merchandise along the walkways.

2015-07-15 15 Jul 2015

Temporary walkway safety

We refer to Mr Ronald Lee Yew Kee’s letter “Make temporary walkway safer’” (ST Online, 22 July 2015). For the safety of pedestrians using the temporary walkway, we have installed sufficient lighting to ensure that it is well-lit.

2015-07-31 31 Jul 2015

Tight corridor for King Albert Park station

We refer to Mr Pak Tien Sung’s letter “King Albert Park Station needs three entrances’” (TODAY, 15 July 2015). Several factors determine the location of station entrances. In planning them for the Downtown Line, apart from optimising the residential catchment, we considered the technical feasibility and site constraints as well as minimised land acquisition.

2015-07-22 22 Jul 2015

Uber pricing

We refer to the article on Uber’s surge pricing during last Tuesday’s disruption on the North-South and East-West MRT Lines (The Straits Times, 8 July 2015). The Land Transport Authority has followed up with Uber and confirmed that surge pricing was used only for its chauffeured vehicle booking services (i.e. Uber Executive and uberX), and not its taxi booking service (uberTAXI). Under the Third-Party Taxi Booking Service Providers Act, which is expected to come into effect soon after being passed in Parliament in May, taxi booking fees charged by service providers cannot exceed those charged by taxi companies.

2015-07-17 17 Jul 2015

Road Access and Public Transport Plans for the 2015 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix

The 2015 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix returns to Singapore from 18 to 20 September 2015. Race organisers have made arrangements to ensure minimal traffic disruptions and improve accessibility to allow members of the public to carry on their normal daily activities in the Marina Centre area while enjoying the race excitement. For more details, pls see the attached news release.

2015-08-18 18 Aug 2015

August 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The August 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 17 August 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 19 August 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-08-14 14 Aug 2015

Bringing Greater Commuting Convenience with Innovative Fare Payment Systems

The Land Transport Authority (LTA), in partnership with Singtel, Sony, EZ-Link, NETS and TransitLink have launched a trial that could see commuters using Sony SG50 SmartBands with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, and mobile payments for fare transactions in the near future. The trial marks LTA’s on-going efforts to leverage on technology to bring greater convenience to commuters through new, innovative and convenient ways to pay for travel. For more details, pls see see the attached news release.

2015-08-31 31 Aug 2015

Factsheet: Making Public Transport Journeys Easier for Seniors

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is seeking feedback on a series of proposed senior-friendly enhancements to the public transport system. About 30 seniors were invited to a focus group discussion session with Senior Minister of State for Finance and Transport, Mrs Josephine Teo. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2015-08-20 20 Aug 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SBST & SMRT - Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP) 3rd Year Report

Under the BSEP, 1,000 Government-funded buses will be added into the public bus network by 2017. As of end July 2015, about 660 of these buses have already been injected into the bus network. These have gone towards improving about three in five of the existing 282 bus services, or 168 services, and 41 new bus services have been introduced. Crowding has fallen by more than 90% as a result. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-08-14 14 Aug 2015

More MRT Stations to be Upgraded and Possible Extension of Jurong Region Line

LTA is embarking on a system-wide effort to improve commuter flow at our MRT stations and enhance the commute experience. Improvements that are being considered include making use of existing void space and adjusting the station furniture to create more platform space, as well as building new lifts and weatherproof facilities for enhanced accessibility. For more details, pls see see the attached news release.

2015-08-25 25 Aug 2015

Results of August 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The August 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-08-19 19 Aug 2015

Factsheet: Shorter Waits with 24 New Circle Line Trains by Mid-2016

Seven of 24 new trains have been progressively deployed for service on the Circle Line (CCL) from 24 June 2015. With the additional trains, commuters taking the CCL will enjoy shorter waits and less crowded rides. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2015-08-03 03 Aug 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & IDA - Beeline Experiment Goes Live with a Mobile App to Enable Smart, Pre-Booked Express Bus Rides

The Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) have launched Beeline, a mobile app that allows commuters to pre-book rides on express private bus routes. LTA and IDA have partnered private bus companies such as Bus-Plus to operate the initial set of buses routes listed on the app. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-08-05 05 Aug 2015

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBST - New Supplementary Service 53M from 16 August 2015

A new supplementary service - Service 53M - will be rolled out on Sunday, 16 August 2015. Service 53M supplements Service 53 between Hougang Avenue 1 and Serangoon Central. Service 53M will also enhance connectivity to Serangoon MRT/bus interchange and local amenities. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-08-06 06 Aug 2015

LTA to Build Ten New Silver Zones by Early 2017

Seniors can look forward to ten more Silver Zones with senior-friendly road safety features by the first quarter of 2017. During his visit to the Silver Zone site at Yishun Ring Road, Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Health), Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim said, “More than 90% of residents surveyed in the first two completed Silver Zones felt that the senior-friendly measures – particularly the lowered speed limit and two-stage crossings – have provided them with more convenience and also improved road safety. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-08-12 12 Aug 2015

Results of August 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The August 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-08-05 05 Aug 2015

The Rail Report: 12 Stations of Downtown Line 2 to Open on 27 December

Commuters will be able to ride the Downtown Line 2 (DTL2) starting from 27 December 2015 (Sunday) which runs from Bukit Panjang, along the school district and food enclaves of Bukit Timah Road, before connecting to the six Downtown Line 1 stations. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-08-06 06 Aug 2015

Initiatives in place for a senior-friendly transport system

We thank Ms Lim Lih Mei for her suggestions (“Make road access to clinics, hospitals safer”; Forum Online, Aug 9). The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has introduced several senior-friendly initiatives over the years. The Walk2Ride programme expands the sheltered-walkway network to connect transport nodes with residential developments and public amenities such as healthcare facilities.

2015-08-26 26 Aug 2015

Vehicle inspections necessary to ensure road safety

We refer to Mr Adam Chan Teck Guan’s letter “Review vehicle inspection period” (ST Online, 10 August 2015). A timely and regular vehicle inspection regime ensures that vehicle owners maintain their vehicles in roadworthy condition and this minimises the potential of their being a hazard and causing inconvenience to other road users.

2015-08-21 21 Aug 2015

More buses added to service 53

We appreciate Ms Tricia Kat Sze Yoong's feedback ("Bus service 53 not serving Pasir Ris residents well"; Forum Online, July 20). Service 53 departs from Bishan Interchange every six to 11 minutes during the morning peak period.

2015-08-03 03 Aug 2015

Five More City Direct Services Offer More Commute Options to the CBD

More commuters in the heartlands will enjoy direct journeys to the Central Business District (CBD) with the introduction of five more City Direct Services (CDS) from September 2015, operating on weekday morning and evening peak periods, excluding public holidays. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2015-09-15 15 Sep 2015

Joint Release by the Land Transport Authority & SBSTransit - New Service 102 from Sunday, 20 September 2015

From 15 September 2015 - A new bus service - Service 102 - will be rolled out starting from Sunday, 20 September 2015, to provide a new direct link between Hougang and Jalan Kayu via Buangkok Drive and Sengkang neighbourhoods. Please refer to the attached poster for more details.

2015-09-15 15 Sep 2015

New LTA Award Recognises Individuals’ Contributions to Enhancing Workplace Safety and Health

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) honoured 23 contractors who have demonstrated excellent workplace safety & health practices at the 17th Annual Safety Award Convention (ASAC) this morning. For the first time, two contractors – GS Engineering & Construction Corp (GS E&C) and KTC Civil Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd (KTCCE), were presented with the top award, the LTA Contractors Challenge Shield. GS E&C was recognised for its work on Contract 925 to construct the Tampines East Station while KTCCE was recognised for its work on Contract 925A to construct the Tampines Station. Both stations are part of the Downtown Line 3 (DTL3) project. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-09-15 15 Sep 2015

September 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The September 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 21 September 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 23 September 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-09-18 18 Sep 2015

Traffic Arrangements for the 2015 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX

A series of road closures affecting the Marina Centre area will take place from 16 September 2015 to 22 September 2015 to facilitate the setting up and dismantling of the race infrastructure. Affected roads will be closed from 0001hrs, 16 September (Wednesday) to facilitate the set up of race infrastructure. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2015-09-15 15 Sep 2015

12 More Trains to Boost Capacity of North-South and East-West Lines

The Land Transport Authority has awarded a contract worth approximately S$136.8 million to Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd/CSR Qingdao Sifang Co. Ltd/Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Consortium for the purchase of 12 six–car trains for the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL). For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-09-22 22 Sep 2015

LTA Media Statement: Haze Related Measures for Land Transport

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has been closely monitoring the haze situation. While the current public transport service levels have been maintained, Public Transport Operators will activate their haze management plans if the situation worsens. If visibility is poor, the speed of the above ground MRT trains may be reduced as a precaution. Please see attached for a complete LTA statement.

2015-09-24 24 Sep 2015

Results of September 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The September 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-09-09 09 Sep 2015

Results of September 2015 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The September 2015 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-09-23 23 Sep 2015

SMRT to be Penalised $5.4 million for 7 July Incident

The Land Transport Authority intends to impose a financial penalty of $5.4 million on SMRT for the system-wide disruption on the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL) on 7 July 2015. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2015-09-23 23 Sep 2015

Bidding of Car Registration Numbers for SKW Series

Bidding for the “SKW” motorcar registration number series will start at 4.30 pm on Thursday, 10 September 2015 and end at 4.30pm on Wednesday, 16 September 2015. For more details, please refer to the press release attached.

2015-09-01 01 Sep 2015

Commissioning of signalised traffic lights at junction of Pasir Ris Drive 2/Loyang Way and Loyang Drive/Loyang Way

The Land Transport Authority will be commissioning two new signalised traffic lights at the junction of Pasir Ris Drive 2/Loyang Way and Loyang Drive/Loyang Way on Saturday, 05 September 2015 at 6.30 a.m.

2015-09-02 02 Sep 2015

September 2015 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The September 2015 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 07 September 2015, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 09 September 2015. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2015-09-04 04 Sep 2015

Cross Island Line will connect Pasir Ris and Punggol

We thank Mr Osman V.P. Mohamed for his letter “Link up Pasir Ris and Punggol by train” (ST Online, 30 August 2015). The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will enhance Singapore’s rail connectivity as outlined in our Land Transport Master Plan 2013. By 2030, we will double the length of our network from the existing 183km to about 360km, with eight in 10 homes located within a 10-minute walk from a train station.

2015-09-03 03 Sep 2015

Efforts to reduce MRT construction noise

We thank Ms Tan Sock Hua for her letter (“Silence noisy MRT construction sites”, 29 August 2015). We apologise for the inconvenience and discomfort caused by the construction of the Thomson-East Coast Line’s (TEL) Havelock Station. We are doing everything we can to mitigate the noise levels.

2015-09-05 05 Sep 2015

Factsheet: Facilitating the one-north AV Test-Bed

Since January 2015, the Land Transport Authority (LTA), in partnership with JTC, has designated one-north as the first Autonomous Vehicle (AV) test-bed in Singapore, where interested applicants can test out their vehicles’ navigation control on public roads. Currently, there are four distinct local and international parties carrying out regular autonomous vehicle on-road testing at one-north. Please refer to the attached Fact Sheet for more information.

2016-10-18 18 Oct 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - LTA and SBS Transit to Enhance Platform Screen Door Design at All Downtown Line Stations

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SBS Transit (SBST) have completed investigations into the cause of the faulty platform screen door at Sixth Avenue Station along the Downtown Line (DTL) on 4 Oct 2016. Investigations found that the bolt on the fastener which secures the affected platform screen door to the guide rail had loosened over time, causing the door to be misaligned and coming into contact with the side of an approaching train. Following the incident, LTA and SBST has worked with the original equipment contractors to enhance the design of the platform screen door fasteners at all DTL stations. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2016-10-18 18 Oct 2016

Official Opening of the Singapore Bus Academy

Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Transport, Mrs Josephine Teo officially opened the Singapore Bus Academy today at an event held at the Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability. Developed by the Public Transport Sectoral Tripartite Committee to support the SkillsFuture movement, the Academy is part of the Industry Manpower Plan for the public bus industry. For more information please refer to attached news release.

2016-10-17 17 Oct 2016

Award of Contracts for Site Investigation Works for the Stretch of Cross Island Line within the Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Following the tenders called on 8 June 2016, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has appointed Tritech Engineering & Testing (TET) (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Ryobi Geotechnique (Ryobi G) International Pte Ltd to carry out Site Investigation (SI) works for the direct alignment option of the Cross Island Line (CRL) under the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR). This is the second set of SI works in addition to the skirting option which started in May 2016 that the Government is carrying out to analyse and determine soil conditions and engineering feasibility, so that an assessment on the alignment of the CRL can be determined. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2016-10-25 25 Oct 2016

Deepening Engineering Capability to Enhance Rail Reliability

Today, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and German railway engineering company, Deutsche Bahn Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the closing ceremony of the Singapore International Transport Congress & Exhibition (SITCE) to exchange railway engineering knowledge, and deepen capabilities across the rail industries in both countries. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2016-10-21 21 Oct 2016

Factsheet: Enhancing Cycling Experience at Punggol Eco-Town

Punggol, Singapore’s first eco-town, joins the ranks of cycling towns with the completion of an 8.8km-long dedicated cycling path network. This is part of efforts by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to promote Walk Cycle Ride SG by making it safer and more seamless to walk and cycle to public transport nodes. Please refer to the attached Fact Sheet for more information.

2016-10-30 30 Oct 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & NTU - On the Road to a More Sustainable and Reliable Transport System

To realise this vision of smart urban mobility, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) signed agreements with the Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) today to enhance existing rail networks through real-time condition monitoring and also conduct trials for two fully-autonomous 12-metre buses. The signing of the agreements was witnessed by Senior Minister of State for Transport Mr Ng Chee Meng at the opening ceremony of the Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) 2016 on 19 October 2016. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-10-19 19 Oct 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SBS Transit & SMRT - Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP) 4th Year Report

As of end September 2016, about 820 of the 1,000 buses under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP) have been deployed into service. This has helped enhance about 60% of the existing 296 bus services. As a result, the number of crowded services has fallen by 85%. In addition, 65 new routes have also been introduced to enhance connectivity. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2016-10-14 14 Oct 2016

LTA Awards Civil Contract to Build A New Platform at Tanah Merah Station

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the civil contract to Lum Chang Building Contractors Pte. Ltd. to build a new platform at Tanah Merah Station and viaducts for a contract sum of approximately S$325 million. Together with the construction of a new platform, existing East-West Line MRT tracks will also be extended to connect to the new four-in-one East Coast Integrated Depot at Changi. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2016-10-26 26 Oct 2016

No Change to ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways for 4th Quarter 2016

The Land Transport Authority has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)-priced roads and expressways. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-10-31 31 Oct 2016

October 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The October 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Monday, 17 October 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 19 October 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-10-14 14 Oct 2016

Park & Ride Scheme to Cease from 1 December 2016

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will cease the Park & Ride Scheme with effect from 1 December 2016. The Park & Ride scheme was first introduced in 1975 to reduce congestion in the Central Business District (CBD), by encouraging motorists to switch to bus services before entering the CBD. In 1993, the scheme was expanded to include MRT services. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-10-14 14 Oct 2016

Results of October 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The October 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-10-19 19 Oct 2016

The Rail Report: New Signalling System, Rail Line and Extension and Trains Next Year

From the first quarter of 2017, commuters travelling on the North-South Line (NSL) will enjoy shorter waits during peak hours with an upgraded signalling system that allows trains to run at shorter intervals. This means more frequent train arrivals, faster journeys and less crowding . The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT have commenced tests on the new signalling system, by running trains fitted with the new system on the NSL during engineering hours. As the move to an entirely new signalling system is a complex project, more time will be devoted to do more extensive tests to ensure the reliability of the system before launching it. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-10-26 26 Oct 2016

Bidding of Car Registration Numbers for SLJ Series

Bidding for the “SLJ” motorcar registration number series will start on 6.00am, Friday, 14 October 2016 and end on 4.30pm, Wednesday, 19 October 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-10-11 11 Oct 2016

Certificate of Entitlement (COE) Quota for November 2016 to January 2017

The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for November 2016 to January 2017 will be 24,234. Details of the quota for each vehicle category are in Annex A. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in November 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-10-12 12 Oct 2016

Factsheet: LTA Steps Up Enforcement to Deter Reckless Use of Bicycles and Personal Mobility Devices

Since May this year, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has carried out more than 400 enforcement deployments across Singapore, with emphasis on HDB towns and industrial estates. More than 700 advisories have been issued to cyclists and personal mobility device users caught riding in an unsafe manner. Instances of reckless behaviour include riding power-assisted bicycles (PABs) on footpaths, cycling at night without bike lights which poses a danger to other users, and failing to give way to pedestrians. Please refer to the attached Fact Sheet for more information.

2016-10-05 05 Oct 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) - Innovating Transport for More Liveable Cities

The Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) will once again host prominent urban land transport professionals and international experts from 19 to 21 October this year, after a successful inaugural edition in 2013. Themed ‘Innovating Transport for Liveable Cities’, SITCE 2016 will cover various important issues related to urban transportation through plenary discussion sessions and exhibitions featuring technologies, solutions and services for the urban transport community. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-10-12 12 Oct 2016

More travel options with two new City Direct Services

More commuters in the heartlands will enjoy direct journeys to / from the Central Business District (CBD) with the implementation of two new City Direct Services (CDS) from October and November 2016, respectively. This will bring the total number of CDS to 22. These services will operate on weekday morning and evening peak periods, excluding public holidays. Both services will be operated by Rui Feng Chartered Pte Ltd. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-10-03 03 Oct 2016

Results of October 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The October 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-10-05 05 Oct 2016

Three Retailers Charged for Selling Non-Compliant Power-Assisted Bicycles

Three retailers have been charged under the Road Traffic Act, for selling and supplying non-compliant power-assisted bicycles (PABs) that had been modified illegally. These cases came to light following regular checks on retailers selling PABs by the Land Transport Authority (LTA). For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-10-07 07 Oct 2016

Park & Ride Scheme less relevant with more travel options into CBD

We thank readers for their views on the cessation of Park & Ride. Park & Ride was implemented in 1975 to reduce congestion in the Central Business District (CBD). Subsidised parking was provided at selected carparks on the fringes of the CBD to encourage motorists to switch to public transport before entering the CBD. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2016-10-28 28 Oct 2016

Pedestrians are encouraged to use existing crossings

We refer to Mr David Kwok’s letter “MRT construction creates danger for pedestrians” (ST Online, 14 Oct). Road safety for all road users, especially pedestrians, is our key priority even as we work to deliver our MRT lines. When planning a work site, we will review different options to ensure that our works can be carried out without affecting the safety of other road users. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2016-10-27 27 Oct 2016

Private-hire cars passengers are covered by required insurance

We refer to Mr Benny Tan Cheng Kiat’s letter “Still hazy over insurance for private-hire cars” (Straits Times, 29 Sept). We wish to clarify that under the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act, all motor vehicles, including private-hire cars, are required to be insured against third-party liability risks, which include death and bodily injury to passengers. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2016-10-04 04 Oct 2016

November 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The November 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Monday, 21 November 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 23 November 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-11-18 18 Nov 2016

Bidding of Car Registration Numbers for SLK Series

Bidding for the “SLK” motorcar registration number series will start on 6.00am, Friday, 25 November 2016 and end on 4.30pm, Wednesday, 30 November 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-11-22 22 Nov 2016

Foldable Bicycles and Personal Mobility Devices to be Allowed on Public Transport All Day

From 1 December 2016, the Land Transport Authority (LTA), together with bus and rail operators, will embark on a six-month trial to allow commuters to carry personal mobility devices and foldable bicycles on board trains and buses at all hours of the day. This is another step taken by LTA to encourage more people to use public transport, and to adopt active mobility for the first and last mile of their daily public transport commutes. For more information, please refer to the attached materials.

2016-11-24 24 Nov 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - New Services 127 & 129 and Route Extensions for Services 18 & 39

As part of the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), new Services 127 and 129 will be implemented on Sunday, 18 December 2016. On the same day, the routes of Services 18 and 39 will be extended to operate from the new Tampines Concourse Bus Interchange. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2016-11-28 28 Nov 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Circle Line Signalling Problems Caused by Intermittent Failure of Signalling Hardware on Train

After several weeks of investigations, a joint team comprising the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SMRT, the signalling system manufacturer Alstom, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the Defence Science & Technology Agency (DSTA), DSO National Laboratories, the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) and electro-magnetic interference specialist Rohde & Schwarz, has traced the source of the signalling problems on the Circle Line (CCL) to an intermittent failure of the signalling hardware on one train, Passenger Vehicle 46 (PV46). For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-11-11 11 Nov 2016

LTA Celebrates the Best in Singapore’s Land Transport Industry

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) celebrated the brightest stars in Singapore’s land transport industry at the fifth biennial Land Transport Excellence Awards (LTEA) held this evening at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Some 26 individuals and organisations edged out stiff competition to receive the coveted awards from Mr Khaw Boon Wan, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport. In all, the LTEA attracted more than 100 entries from corporations and individuals across various segments of the land transport industry. For more information, please refer to the materials attached.

2016-11-25 25 Nov 2016

Measures to Improve Safety of Over-Height Vehicles

To reduce the risk of collision with overhead road structures, the Land Transport Authority will implement measures to improve the safety of over-height vehicles. This includes requiring all lorries with cranes will have to be fitted with an audio warning system from 2017. For more information, please refer to the attached news release. Thank you.

2016-11-30 30 Nov 2016

Reduction in ERP Rates for the December 2016 School Holiday Period

In conjunction with the upcoming December school holidays, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates and will reduce ERP rates at selected gantries and timeslots. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-11-14 14 Nov 2016

Results Of November 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise For Certificates Of Entitlement

The November 2016 2nd open tender bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-11-23 23 Nov 2016

Tampines Concourse Bus Interchange to Open on 18 December 2016

Residents in Tampines can look forward to more bus services and improved connectivity with the opening of the new Tampines Concourse Bus Interchange to increase the capacity of the bus interchanges. This bus interchange will begin operations on Sunday, 18 December 2016 and will complement the operations at the current Tampines Bus Interchange. The two bus interchanges will be connected via a 250-metre barrier-free sheltered walkway. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2016-11-28 28 Nov 2016

Bencoolen Street Gets a Car-lite Makeover

Bencoolen Street will get a new lease of life when it reopens in the first quarter of 2017 following the completion of Downtown Line 3 works for Bencoolen Station. The redesigned Bencoolen Street will feature wider footpaths lined with trees and benches, dedicated cycling paths, and additional bike parking facilities to make walking and cycling more convenient. A dedicated bus lane will also be introduced for faster and smoother bus journeys. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-11-10 10 Nov 2016

Joint Statement by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Temporary Suspension of Mobile Communication Services on Circle Line

The Circle Line (CCL) experienced intermittent loss of signalling-related communications this morning that led to multiple delays of train services at various locations within the network. Preliminary investigations by LTA and SMRT indicate that the nature of the faults could be similar to that of the incidents that occurred on the CCL in September this year. Investigation into those incidents assessed that an interfering signal could have disrupted the communications. The source of the interfering signals could not be conclusively established as the incidents subsequently stopped. LTA and SMRT have arranged with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and mobile network operators to suspend telecommunication signals along stretches of CCL for short periods of time to assist in investigations, should similar signalling faults recur. If temporary telecommunication signal suspensions have to be carried out, there will be in-train and station announcements along the affected stretches. For more information, please refer to the attached joint news release.

2016-11-02 02 Nov 2016

Limited Tender for Thomson-East Coast Line Operator Licence in 1Q2017, with a Pilot Framework to Encourage Outperformance in Key Areas

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will conduct a limited tender for the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) Operator Licence in 1Q2017. As the TEL is a complex rail project, for the initial period of the TEL operations, the Government will bear fare revenue risk and operate a model where we simply pay the successful tenderer a service fee to run the line. The first TEL licence will be awarded for nine years, with a possible extension of two years. We expect the TEL ridership to have stabilised by then. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.

2016-11-04 04 Nov 2016

LTA Wins Top Accolade at International Tunnelling Awards

The Land Transport Authority (LTA)’s Fort Canning Station and tunnels project has won the “Tunnelling Project of The Year between €50M and €500M” award at the 2nd International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) awards held on 11th November, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. The Ion Orchard Link project was also one of the three finalists for the “Renovation-Upgrading Project of the Year”. The ITA awards recognises the most ground-breaking achievements and young personalities in underground infrastructures worldwide. This year, there were 98 entries from 25 countries which competed for awards in nine categories. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-11-12 12 Nov 2016

More Than 560 Enforcement Operations Conducted to Deter Reckless Use of Bicycles and Personal Mobility Devices

Since May this year, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has been stepping up enforcement efforts to deter unsafe and reckless riding behaviour by cyclists and personal mobility device users. With the set-up of a dedicated active mobility enforcement team, LTA has carried out more than 560 enforcement deployments across Singapore. More than 860 advisories were issued to cyclists, power-assisted bicycles (PABs) users and personal mobility device (PMD) users caught riding in an unsafe manner on footpaths and cycling paths. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-11-07 07 Nov 2016

November 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The November 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Monday, 7 November 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 9 November 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-11-04 04 Nov 2016

Results of November 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The November 2016 1st open tender bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-11-09 09 Nov 2016

New signalling system extensively tested before implementation

We thank Mr Wong Shao Voon for his suggestions (“Replicate signal interference during tests of new system on N-S Line”, 17 November 2016). The Land Transport Authority would like to assure Mr Wong that the safety and reliability of the train system is our absolute top priority. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2016-11-26 26 Nov 2016

Why experienced local operator is preferred for TEL

We refer to Mr Gabriel Cheng’s letter “Familiarity with rail operations doesn't mean ability to cope” (The Straits Times, 9 November). Our local rail operators have been working closely with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to improve rail reliability. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2016-11-21 21 Nov 2016

December 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The 2016 December 2nd open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Monday, 19 December 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 21 December 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-12-16 16 Dec 2016

Taxi Availability Framework Simplified in Response to Changing Taxi Operating Environment

Following the review of the Taxi Availability (TA) framework and in consultation with key stakeholders such as the National Taxi Association (NTA), taxi drivers and taxi companies, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be simplifying the TA framework. From 1 January 2017, the “Percentage of Taxis with Minimum Daily Mileage of 250km” requirement, and the shoulder peak periods requirement in the “Percentage of Taxis on the Roads during Peak Periods” indicator, will be removed. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-12-17 17 Dec 2016

January 2017 First Open Bidding Exercise For Certificates Of Entitlement

The 2017 January first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Tuesday, 3 January 2017, and end at 4 pm on Thursday, 5 January 2017. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-12-30 30 Dec 2016

Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SPAD: Highlights of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail Bilateral Agreement

Malaysia’s Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) and Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) welcome today's signing of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail Bilateral Agreement. Please refer to the factsheet attached for highlights of the Bilateral Agreement.

2016-12-13 13 Dec 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - Commencement of Two-Car Operations on Punggol LRT East Loop & Opening of Punggol Point LRT Station on 29 December 2016

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SBS Transit (SBST) have completed the upgrading of the Punggol LRT to allow two-car operations. Starting 29 December 2016, two-car trains will operate in both directions on the Punggol East Loop during the morning and evening peak. Punggol Point (PW3) Station on the Punggol LRT West Loop will also begin serving commuters from today. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2016-12-29 29 Dec 2016

LTA Wins Prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has won the prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in recognition of the Silver Zone programme. The internationally renowned Award recognises the most outstanding achievements and innovations from all over the world in enhancing road safety for different road users. Selected from a pool of more than 60 nominations globally, LTA received the award from His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent at the annual Gala Presentation held in London on 13 December 2016. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-12-14 14 Dec 2016

Results of December 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The December 2016 2nd open tender bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-12-21 21 Dec 2016

Two New Platforms at Choa Chu Kang LRT Station Completed

Commuters travelling on the Bukit Panjang LRT system can look forward to faster boarding, alighting and transfers to the MRT, as two newly constructed platforms at Choa Chu Kang LRT Station will begin operations from 27 December 2016. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-12-23 23 Dec 2016

December 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The 2016 December first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Monday, 5 December 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 7 December 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-12-02 02 Dec 2016

Factsheet: Celebrating Christmas with Winter Wonderland-themed MRT Station & Train

In the spirit of Yuletide, the Land Transport Authority in collaboration with public transport operator SBS Transit has launched a Christmas-themed train on the North East Line. For the first time, the concourse area at Dhoby Ghaut Station has also been decorated in the similar theme. Please refer to the factsheet attached, for more information and photos.

2016-12-08 08 Dec 2016

Factsheet: Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) Trial to Offer Real-time Travel Information to Commuters on Buses

For commuters to better plan and coordinate their journeys and travel options, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will carry out a two month-long trial for the Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) starting from 08 December 2016. The trial kicks off on one MAN A22 bus deployed on Service 106. Please refer to the factsheet attached, for more information and photos.

2016-12-08 08 Dec 2016

LTA Stepping Up Enforcement Against Unlicensed Private Cars and Private Hire Cars Plying Illegally for Fares

To safeguard passenger safety and interest, the Land Transport Authority (LTA), is stepping up enforcement against unlicensed private cars and private hire cars found plying illegally for fares. More frequent checks will be conducted at high traffic areas, and at areas with high volume of feedback received. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-12-01 01 Dec 2016

Results of December 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The December 2016 1st open tender bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-12-07 07 Dec 2016

ERP keeps traffic speeds within Orchard shopping belt optimal

We thank Madam Loretta Lee Mui Joo for her feedback to ‘Review ERP hours in shopping belt’ (The Straits Times, 29 November). Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) is implemented to reduce traffic congestion. As Orchard Road is primarily a commercial district, traffic demand is high even after office hours. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2016-12-07 07 Dec 2016

Priority queues for the elderly at MRT station passenger lifts

We thank Mr Fernando for his letter (“Give the elderly priority use of lifts”, 21 Nov) and agree that greater priority for use of lifts should be given to elderly and other commuters with mobility needs. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has worked with the rail operators to implement a series of initiatives in this regard. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2016-12-07 07 Dec 2016

Certificate of Entitlement (COE) Quota for February 2016 to April 2016

The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for February 2016 to April 2016 will be 25,210. Details of the quota for each vehicle category are in Annex A. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in February 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-01-14 14 Jan 2016

Factsheet: Innovative Trial of E-Paper Passenger Information Displays for Bus Stops

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is working with LECIP (Singapore) Pte Ltd to install the Smart Bus Stop Passenger Information Display at 11 bus stops island-wide. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2016-01-19 19 Jan 2016

Factsheet: “Walk Cycle Ride SG”

As announced in the Ministry of Transport’s Addendum to the President’s Address, our aspiration is for walking, cycling, and riding public transport to be the way of life for Singaporeans. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2016-01-21 21 Jan 2016

January 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The January 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 18 January 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 20 January 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-01-15 15 Jan 2016

LTA Awards Three Contracts for Thomson-East Coast Line’s Tanjong Rhu, Katong Park and Marine Terrace Stations

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded three civil contracts for the construction of Tanjong Rhu, Katong Park and Marine Terrace stations along Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) with a total value of around S$948 million. Please refer to the attached release for more information.

2016-01-25 25 Jan 2016

Results of January 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The January 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-01-20 20 Jan 2016

Revised ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways from 1 Feb 2016

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)-priced roads and expressways and will be revising the ERP rates at selected locations Monday, 1 Feb 2016. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-01-25 25 Jan 2016

Safer Streets for Seniors

As the Land Transport Authority (LTA) works towards making Singapore more conducive for walking, cycling, and riding public transport, we need to look at different ways to make it easier for seniors to get to nearby amenities or transport nodes. Under the Silver Zone programme, LTA is making it safer for seniors by providing road safety features, such as two-stage crossings and extended green man timings, to help our pedestrians cross the roads more safely and conveniently. Please refer to the attached release for more information.

2016-01-24 24 Jan 2016

Tighter Requirements to Improve Safety of Power-Assisted Bicycles

As announced last year, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will tighten the technical requirements for power-assisted bicycles (PABs) and impose stricter penalties for those who sell and use non-compliant PABs. These measures are intended to improve safety for PAB users and for other road users, including pedestrians. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-01-27 27 Jan 2016

February 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The February 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 01 February 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 03 February 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-01-29 29 Jan 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - Two-Car Operations for Sengkang LRT to Commence on 5 January 2016

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SBS Transit (SBST) have completed the upgrading of the Sengkang loop of the Sengkang-Punggol LRT (SPLRT) system to allow two-car operations. These eight two-car trains will have their capacity doubled to 204 passengers each. This will increase the overall capacity of the system and provide a higher level of service for commuters. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-01-05 05 Jan 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SBS Transit & SMRT - Better Connectivity, Less Crowding, Shorter Waiting Times With the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP)

As of 31 December 2015, about 760 Government-funded buses have been added to the public bus network as part of the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP). This has provided better connectivity, reduced crowding and shortened waiting times for commuters. Commuters can expect a total of 1,000 buses to be added by 2017. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2016-01-07 07 Jan 2016

Results of January 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The January 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-01-06 06 Jan 2016

The Singapore Bus

With the transition to bus contracting model, the Government will gradually own all public buses. A common livery will create a unified and distinctive identity for our Singapore Bus. We invite members of the public to select from two colours for the new livery that public buses will don in the future. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-01-08 08 Jan 2016

Signs at DTL2 stations to be enhanced

We refer to the letter by Mr Lee Tuck Seng (“DTL2 station signs need better display”, ST Online, 17 Jan). For King Albert Park station, an additional exterior station sign at Exit A, near Methodist Girls’ School, will be installed. For Sixth Avenue station, the existing sign at Exit B, along Dunearn Road, will be adjusted. Both enhancement works will be completed by March 2016.

2016-01-26 26 Jan 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & NETS - NETS Launches New Top-Up Service on FlashPay Reader App for Local and Foreign Motorists

Motorists can now top up their NETS FlashPay and Autopass Cards on their Android smartphones. With the new top-up service provided on the NETS FlashPay Reader app, motorists will no longer need to worry about looking for a top-up terminal for their NETS FlashPay cards to pay for their ERP and parking charges. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2016-02-18 18 Feb 2016

Results of February 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The February 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-02-17 17 Feb 2016

More Travel Options with Five New City Direct Services

More commuters in the heartlands will enjoy direct journeys to the Central Business District (CBD) with the implementation of five new City Direct Services (CDS) from February and March 2016. This brings the total number of CDS to 20. These services will operate on weekday morning and evening peak periods, excluding public holidays. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-02-22 22 Feb 2016

Tender Awarded to Develop Next-Generation Electronic Road Pricing System

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the tender to develop the next-generation Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system to the consortium of NCS Pte Ltd and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine System Asia Pte Ltd. Next Generation Electronic Road Pricing System. The consortium will develop the next-generation ERP system based on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Technology, at a cost of $556 million. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-02-25 25 Feb 2016

Bidding of Car (SLB Series) and Motorcycle (FBL Series) Registration Numbers

Bidding for the “SLB” motorcar registration number series and “FBL” for the motorcycle registration number series will start at 8:00am on Friday, 12 February 2016 and end at 4.30pm on Wednesday, 17 February 2016. For more details, please refer to the press release attached.

2016-02-02 02 Feb 2016

Civic District to Go Car-Free Once a Month

Singapore, 16 February 2016 – The Civic District and parts of the CBD will be transformed into a walkable, cyclist-friendly, and activity-filled precinct for families and friends at Car-Free Sunday SG on 28 February 2016. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2016-02-16 16 Feb 2016

February 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The February 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 15 February 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 17 February 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-02-12 12 Feb 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - New Bus Service 805 Launched from Sunday, 14 February

01 February 2016 - A new feeder Service 805 will be launched from Sunday, 14 February, to ply between Yishun Bus Interchange and Yishun Avenue 1 (loop service). For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-02-01 01 Feb 2016

LTA Gazettes Environmental Impact Assessment (Phase 1) Report for Cross Island Line

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) gazetted the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Phase 1) report for the stretch of the Cross Island Line (CRL) around the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR) today. For more information, please refer to attached news release and factsheet on CRL.

2016-02-05 05 Feb 2016

Results Of February 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise For Certificates Of Entitlement

The February 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-02-03 03 Feb 2016

The Bus Carnival Rolls into Town

Fancy a trip down memory lane, a chance to drive a bus simulator and experience the future of the Singapore Public Bus Industry? The Past, Present and Future of the Singapore Public Bus industry will come together at the inaugural Bus Carnival. This year is the beginning of a brand new chapter for the Singapore public bus industry, as we will be transiting to a new contracting model. With bus contracting, the Government will be able to respond more expeditiously to commuters’ needs and changes in ridership. Commuters can expect more reliable services, shorter waiting times and more comfortable rides. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-02-11 11 Feb 2016

Woodlands Regional Bus Interchange to be Upgraded Temporary Relocation from 12 March 2016

LTA will refurbish the Woodlands Regional Bus Interchange and build an underpass. To make way for the construction, the existing Woodlands Regional Bus Interchange will be temporarily relocated from 12 March 2016, to an adjacent site along Woodlands Square. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2016-02-04 04 Feb 2016

Government has a responsibility to study both possible CRL alignments

We thank all writers who have shared their views on the two possible alignments of the Cross Island Line (CRL). The Government is studying both the underground alignments and no decision has been taken yet. For the 4km direct alignment, 2km of the tunnel will be below the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR) while the other 2km is located outside it. The section of the tunnel beneath the CCNR will be about 40m deep, depending on findings from ground investigations. There will not be any construction of infrastructure on the surface. The skirting alignment, about 9km long, will require longer tunnels and extra ventilation facilities. Besides land and home acquisitions that could affect families, the extra works could incur $2 billion more in expenditure.

2016-02-22 22 Feb 2016

More measures to enhance traffic safety at Hillview

We refer to Mr Zhou Rong’s letter, ‘Improve road safety at Hillview’ (Lianhe Zaobao, 18 February 2016). The roundabout serves as a traffic calming measure to slow down motorists travelling along Hillview Avenue.

2016-02-26 26 Feb 2016

Bicycle licensing not practical

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has studied the licensing of bicycles and cyclists very carefully (“Bicycle licensing allows for better rule enforcement” by Mr Jeremy Aw Chon Wai; yesterday, “Bicycle licensing necessary to curb errant riding” by Ms Amy Loh Chee Seen; Feb 3, “Let cycling culture develop naturally” by Mr Lim Choong Pin and “Bike licensing would be ineffective” by Mr David Knapp; both published last Saturday). The main benefit of licensing is to aid identification and tracking of errant cyclists.

2016-02-12 12 Feb 2016

Mountable kerbs keep traffic flowing during a breakdown

Lengkok Bahru is one of the seven Silver Zones that the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has implemented for estates with a high number of elderly residents. This traffic scheme includes a series of senior-friendly road safety features.

2016-02-07 07 Feb 2016

Western S'pore will see better rail connectivity

We thank Mr Aloysius Teo Xian Yao for his letter (“Discrepancy in number of MRT lines to west puzzling”, TODAY, 29 Jan). The Jurong East region is being planned as the biggest commercial hub outside of the current CBD. To support this and other developments in the west, LTA has been working closely with other Government agencies such as URA, HDB and JTC to ensure that new rail lines are rolled out in tandem.

2016-02-10 10 Feb 2016

Active Mobility Advisory Panel Recommends Rules and Code of Conduct for Safe Sharing of Paths

The Active Mobility Advisory Panel (AMAP) submitted its recommendations for the proposed rules and code of conduct to facilitate the safe and harmonious use of footpaths, cycling paths and shared paths to the Ministry of Transport today. It conducted a nation-wide public consultation exercise to gather feedback and suggestions. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-03-17 17 Mar 2016

March 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The March 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 21 March 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 23 March 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-03-18 18 Mar 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), IDA & EZ-Link - Near Field Communication-Enabled Mobile Phones Now Usable for Public Transport Payments

The Land Transport Authority (LTA), Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA), and EZ-Link have concluded a joint trial with the mobile network operators and public transport operators on the use of compatible mobile phones with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to make public transport payments. With the new NFC Subscriber Identity Module (SIM), compatible NFC-enabled mobile phones can now be used for payments on MRT, LRT and public buses[1], as well as at more than 30,000 ez-link acceptance points island-wide, including retail, food and beverage outlets, and on taxis. For more details, please refer to the media release attached.

2016-03-29 29 Mar 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & MOM - Interim Safety Instructions to SMRT for Working on Tracks

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), in consultation with the Land Transport Authority (LTA), has issued interim safety instructions to SMRT, following the track incident near Pasir Ris MRT station on 22 March 2016 that led to the demise of two maintenance staff. For more details, please refer to the media release attached.

2016-03-30 30 Mar 2016

LTA Awards Contract to Build World’s First Four-In-One Depot

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the civil contract for the construction of East Coast Integrated Depot – the world’s first four-in-one rail and bus depot – and its reception tunnels at the value of around S$1.99 billion. In addition, three other civil contracts for the construction of Siglap and Bayshore stations along Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) and Xilin station along Downtown Line 3 Extension (DTL3e) were awarded with a total value of around S$1.31 billion. For more information, please refer to the attached news release. Thank you.

2016-03-21 21 Mar 2016

LTA Media Statement: SMRT Incident

The Land Transport Authority is deeply saddened by the death of two SMRT staff who were involved in an accident near Pasir Ris station. Please see attached for a complete LTA statement.

2016-03-22 22 Mar 2016

LTA to Implement Priority Queue Programme at MRT Stations

In a move towards a more gracious society, LTA will implement Priority Queues at platform screen doors and passenger lifts of all MRT stations. The Priority Queue will cater to needy commuters such as the elderly, pregnant and parents travelling with strollers; and allow them to enter the trains and lifts first. For more details, please refer to the media release attached.

2016-03-31 31 Mar 2016

New Temporary Road Connection from Punggol East to KPE

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed a new temporary road connecting Punggol East to the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE), and will open the new link on 26 March 2016 at 3pm. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-03-23 23 Mar 2016

Results of March 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The March 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-03-23 23 Mar 2016

Satisfaction with Taxi Services Remains High in 2015

The Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) third annual Taxi Customer Satisfaction Survey (TCSS) found that 97.3% of respondents were satisfied with taxi services in 2015. This is a slight dip of 0.8 percentage points from 98.1%[1] in 2014, but is higher than 2013. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-03-14 14 Mar 2016

Work Starts for Canberra MRT Station on North-South Line

The Land Transport Authority has commenced works to construct the Canberra MRT station along the North-South Line. Located between Sembawang and Yishun stations and along Canberra Link, Canberra station will serve commuters living in nearby estates such as Sembawang Springs, as well as upcoming residential developments in the neighbourhood. For more details, please refer to the media release attached.

2016-03-26 26 Mar 2016

Bidding of Car Registration Numbers for SLC Series

Bidding for the “SLC” motorcar registration number series will start at 8:00am on Friday, 18 March 2016 and end at 4.30pm on Wednesday, 23 March 2016. For more details, please refer to the press release attached.

2016-03-08 08 Mar 2016

Bus Commuters to Benefit from More Bus Priority Measures

With effect from 21 March 2016, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will extend the operating hours of full-day bus lanes. Separately, LTA will also implement the Bus Priority Box, also known as the Mandatory Give Way to Buses scheme, at two bus stops along Orchard Road, as part of a six-month trial to evaluate its usefulness at bus stops without bus bays. For more details, please refer to the press release attached.

2016-03-08 08 Mar 2016

Factsheet: Make Your Next Stop: Knackstop

Want to take home a miniature train that doubles up as a thumbdrive or a keychain resembling the bus bell, actual sound included? These items, celebrating the Singapore Public Transport system, can be yours soon at ‘Knackstop’ – your one-stop shop for all things Public Transport! For more information, please refer to the attached news release and factsheet.

2016-03-11 11 Mar 2016

Factsheet: Travel Smart Network

The Travel Smart Network is an initiative by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to encourage employers to reduce the demand for peak hour travel in their organisations, and the use of more sustainable modes of travel. Travel Smart Network started in July 2012 with a two-year pilot that involved 12 organisations. Following the successful conclusion of the pilot, Travel Smart Network was launched in July 2014. Today, Travel Smart Network organisations are able to tap on three new initiatives. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-03-07 07 Mar 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - New Services - 134 and 150 - and Route Amendment for Service 76

As part of the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), two new bus services - Services 134 and 150 - will be launched from Sunday, 20 March 2016. Concurrently, Service 76 will also see its route amended. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2016-03-04 04 Mar 2016

LTA to Pilot Account-Based Ticketing System

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be conducting a pilot for an Account-Based Ticketing System in the fourth quarter of this year to study the feasibility of implementing such a system in future. A tender has been called to appoint a consultancy to study the feasibility of implementing Account-based Ticketing in future, while another tender will be called to appoint an acquiring bank for the pilot. For more details, please refer to the media release attached.

2016-03-01 01 Mar 2016

Lush Green Beats Bright Red to be New Bus Livery Colour

The votes are in! Singapore has chosen Lush Green for the new unified livery for the Singapore Bus. It was a close call with Lush Green edging out Bright Red by just 144 votes in the public voting exercise which ended on 5 February 2016. In total, 57,505 valid votes were cast in the one-month voting period. The new bus livery colour was unveiled at the inaugural Singapore Bus Carnival today, along with a range of public transport-inspired merchandise. For more information, please refer to the attached news release and factsheet.

2016-03-11 11 Mar 2016

March 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The March 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 07 March 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 09 March 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-03-04 04 Mar 2016

Results of March 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The March 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-03-09 09 Mar 2016

Sustained Improvement in Commuter Satisfaction with Public Transport

There was sustained improvement in commuter satisfaction with public transport in 2015, according to the annual Public Transport Customer Satisfaction Survey (PTCSS). Satisfaction levels continued to inch up and recorded a slight 0.5% improvement to 91.8% from 91.3% in 2014. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-03-09 09 Mar 2016

Ensuring smooth traffic flow in Orchard Road

We thank Mr Colin Tan Weijian for his feedback (“Unique problems causing congestion along Orchard Road”; March 11). Bus stops along Orchard Road are intentionally staggered to avoid creating congestion brought about by too many bus services calling at a bus stop.

2016-03-23 23 Mar 2016

LTA Introduces New Award Category at the Land Transport Excellence Awards 2016

The Land Transport Excellence Awards (LTEA) 2016 is now open for nominations. As part of the push for a Walk Cycle Ride Singapore, this year’s awards will feature a new award category – the Car-Lite Champion – to recognise organisations that implement initiatives to make walking, cycling, and riding the public transport more attractive to their employees. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-04-18 18 Apr 2016

April 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The April 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 18 April 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 20 April 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-04-15 15 Apr 2016

Certificate Of Entitlement (COE) Quota for May 2016 to July 2016

The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for May 2016 to July 2016 will be 28,908. Details of the quota for each vehicle category are in Annex A. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in May 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-04-15 15 Apr 2016

Factsheet: Active Mobility Patrol Scheme

As announced at COS 2016, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) is partnering the community to roll out the Active Mobility Patrol (AMP) scheme as part of efforts to encourage safe and harmonious sharing of paths. The first AMP, which consists of 16 volunteers, was launched today by the Toa Payoh East-Novena Grassroots Organisations (GROs). For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2016-04-30 30 Apr 2016

Independent Advisory Panel Completes Review of Rail Power Supply System

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) appointed an Independent Advisory Panel (IAP) in December 2015 to review the power supply system for all MRT and LRT lines. The IAP comprised international specialists in power supply systems, including representatives from an overseas operator and equipment design specialists. For more details, please refer to the release attached. The executive summary of the IAP’s report is also attached for your easy reference.

2016-04-19 19 Apr 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & NEA - Extension of Early Turnover Scheme for Pre-Euro and Euro I Vehicles

The Early Turnover Scheme (ETS) for eligible Pre-Euro/Euro I Category C diesel vehicles, i.e. those registered before 1 January 2001 (“existing vehicles”), will be extended a final time from 30 April 2016 to 31 July 2017 to give vehicle owners more time to replace their old diesel vehicles with newer and less pollutive ones. For more information, please refer to the attached joint news release.

2016-04-29 29 Apr 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & Tower Transit - First Tranche of Bus Services in Bulim Package to Roll Out on 29 May

To ensure a smooth transition with minimal inconvenience to commuters, the Bulim bus package under the bus contracting model will be implemented in three tranches from end May 2016. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.

2016-04-29 29 Apr 2016

LTA Awards Two Contracts for Thomson-East Coast Line’s Amber and Bedok South Stations

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded two civil contracts for the construction of Amber and Bedok South stations along Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) with a total value of around S$334 million. For more details, please refer to the release attached.

2016-04-28 28 Apr 2016

LTA to Call Tenders for the North-South Corridor

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be calling tenders for the construction of the 21.5km North-South Corridor (NSC), to connect towns in the northern region to the city centre. The NSC will be Singapore’s first integrated transport corridor featuring continuous bus lanes and cycling trunk routes. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-04-28 28 Apr 2016

May 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The May 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Tuesday, 03 May 2016, and end at 4 pm on Thursday, 05 May 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-04-29 29 Apr 2016

Pledge to be a Safe Rider Today

Do you give way to pedestrians? Slow down or push your bicycles or personal mobility devices (PMDs) when approaching crowded areas? Or stop to look out for vehicles at a traffic crossing? These are part of a series of safe riding behaviours which the Land Transport Authority (LTA) aims to inculcate in cyclists and PMD users. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2016-04-24 24 Apr 2016

Results of April 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The April 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-04-20 20 Apr 2016

Revised ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways from 2 May 2016

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)-priced roads and expressways and will be revising the ERP rates at selected locations from Monday, 2 May 2016. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-04-25 25 Apr 2016

Two More City Direct Services to Improve Connectivity to the City

Commuters travelling to the city will benefit from improved connectivity with the introduction of two more City Direct Services (CDS) under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP). The Land Transport Authority has called a tender today to invite private bus operators to submit their cost proposals to operate these two new CDS. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-04-15 15 Apr 2016

April 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The April 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 04 April 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 06 April 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-04-01 01 Apr 2016

Bidding of Car (SLD Series) and Light Goods Vehicle (GBF Series) Registration Numbers

Bidding for the “SLD” motorcar registration number series and “GBF” for the light goods vehicles registration number series will start at 8:00am on Friday, 15 April 2016 and end at 4.30pm on Wednesday, 20 April 2016. For more details, please refer to the press release attached.

2016-04-12 12 Apr 2016

Factsheet: New Policies, Rules and Code of Conduct, And Enhanced Education and Enforcement Efforts, to Promote Safe Sharing of Paths

As announced at the 2016 Committee of Supply Debate, the Government has accepted in full the Recommendations on the Rules and Code of Conduct for Cycling and the Use of Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) by the Active Mobility Advisory Panel (AMAP). Please refer to the attached Fact Sheet for more information.

2016-04-12 12 Apr 2016

Factsheet on Professionalising the Rail Industry: Singapore Rail Academy

To meet the long term manpower requirements of the rail industry, LTA will establish the Singapore Rail Academy (SGRA) to build up and deepen local engineering and research capabilities. Professor Cham Tao Soon will lead the setting up of the SGRA. For more details, please see the attached factsheet.

2016-04-12 12 Apr 2016

New Regulations for Private Hire Car Drivers and Vehicles to Better Protect Commuter Interests

LTA will introduce regulations for private hire car drivers and vehicles to better protect commuter interests, in particular safety. This comes after a review of the chauffeured services industry and engagement with stakeholders. All drivers who wish to provide chauffeured services will be required to apply for and obtain a Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence (PDVL). For more information, please refer to the attached news releases.

2016-04-12 12 Apr 2016

Results of April 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The April 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-04-06 06 Apr 2016

Taxi Driver’s Training Updated to Better Reflect Changing Industry Practices

The Taxi Driver Vocational Licence (TDVL) course and refresher course will be updated and streamlined to take into account changing industry practices and new technology. Applicants for a TDVL will henceforth undergo a shorter 25-hour TDVL course, instead of the current 60-hour course. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-04-12 12 Apr 2016

Passengers of private-hire cars are covered by required insurance

The report on April 16 (“Am I covered by insurance if I'm a Grab or Uber car passenger?”) said that private-hire cars are “not required by law” to buy insurance that covers passengers. The Land Transport Authority wishes to clarify that under the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act (“MV Act”), all motor vehicles, including private-hire cars, are required to be insured against third-party liability risks, which include death and bodily injury to passengers.

2016-04-26 26 Apr 2016

Several public transport options from Jurong West into the City

We refer to Mr Wu Wu Sheng’s letter “I hope SBS Transit can give a quick reply” (Lianhe Zaobao, 29 March). When considering new bus services or amendments to existing routes, LTA has to assess and balance competing needs from various stakeholders, including whether there are sufficient existing travel options and prioritise resources accordingly.

2016-04-05 05 Apr 2016

Bidding of Car Registration Numbers for SLE Series

Bidding for the “SLE” motorcar registration number series will start at 8:00am on Friday, 27 May 2016 and end at 4.30pm on Wednesday, 01 June 2016. For more details, please refer to the press release attached.

2016-05-17 17 May 2016

Results of May 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The May 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-05-18 18 May 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit Ltd - New Service 46 and Amended Route for Service 26

26 May 2016 – As part of the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), new Service 46 will be implemented on Sunday, 12 June 2016. On the same day, the route of Service 26 will be amended. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-05-26 26 May 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), URA & SLA - Train Platform Canopy Structures of Former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station to Be Fully Reinstated After Completion of New MRT Station

Following the Land Transport Authority’s announcement in October 2015 that the future Circle Line 6 (CCL6) Cantonment station will be integrated with the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station building. For more information, please refer to the joint news release attached.

2016-05-27 27 May 2016

Learning the Safe Way to Ride

The Land Transport Authority (LTA), together with the Singapore Road Safety Council (SRSC), jointly conducted the first Safe Cycling Programme earlier today at the launch of the Singapore Road Safety Month 2016. Please refer to the attached materials for more information.

2016-05-25 25 May 2016

May 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The May 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 16 May 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 18 May 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-05-13 13 May 2016

Reduction in ERP Rates for the June 2016 School Holiday Period

In conjunction with the upcoming June school holidays, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates and will be reducing ERP rates at selected gantries and timeslots. For more information, please refer to the attached news releases.

2016-05-23 23 May 2016

Results of May 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The May 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-05-05 05 May 2016

Shorter VEP Operating Hours for June School Holidays

In conjunction with the upcoming June school holidays, the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) operating hours will end earlier at 12noon on weekdays during this period. For more information, please refer to the attached news releases.

2016-05-23 23 May 2016

80% of Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP) Improvements Rolled Out

As of 31 March 2016, 800 Government-funded buses have been added. This is 80% of the 1,000 buses that will be added to the public bus network by 2017 under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP). Together with the Bus Service Reliability Framework (BSRF), which aims to improve the regularity of bus arrivals, commuters have experienced better connectivity, less crowded buses, more frequent and more regular bus arrivals. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-05-09 09 May 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - New Bus Service 308 from Sunday, 15 May 2016

A new Service 308 will be introduced from Sunday, 15 May 2016, to serve new and upcoming residential developments along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 7, Choa Chu Kang Grove and Keat Hong Link. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.

2016-05-03 03 May 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & URA - Building a Better Environment for Cycling and Walking

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) are introducing a new requirement for developers to submit a Walking and Cycling Plan (WCP) so that the needs of pedestrians and cyclists are considered upfront in their development plans. This is part of the government’s efforts to realise the Walk Cycle Ride SG vision, to make walking, cycling and riding public transport a way of life for Singaporeans. Please refer to the attached release for more information.

2016-05-03 03 May 2016

Launch of the Sectoral Manpower Plan for the Public Bus Industry

Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Transport, Mrs Josephine Teo unveiled the Sectoral Manpower Plan for the public bus industry today. Developed by the Public Transport Sectoral Tripartite Committee, the Sectoral Manpower Plan supports the SkillsFuture movement to establish effective manpower strategies for the bus industry. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-05-06 06 May 2016

LTA Launches Dedicated Active Mobility Enforcement Team

From today, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will roll out a dedicated team of Active Mobility Enforcement Officers (AMEOs) to encourage safe sharing of paths as well as deter reckless behaviour on bicycles and personal mobility devices (PMDs). This is part of efforts to encourage safe and gracious sharing of paths as more people take up active modes of commuting such as walking, cycling and using PMDs. Please refer to the attached News Release for more information.

2016-05-11 11 May 2016

Bus Service Reliability

We refer to the recent letters ‘Do more to improve bus reliability’ (ST Online, 16 May) and ‘Bus service reliability shouldn't come from rewards’ (ST, 17 May). The Bus Service Reliability Framework (BSRF) is an incentive-penalty framework designed to incentivise bus operators to ensure that buses arrive at regular intervals at bus stops. The main objective is to reduce bus bunching and prolonged wait times for commuters at bus stops. Between June to November 2015, 27 of the 34 services on the trial saw improvements in commuter wait times.

2016-05-28 28 May 2016

June 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The June 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 20 June 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 22 June 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-06-17 17 Jun 2016

Thomson–East Coast Line in Full Swing

LTA has awarded the civil contract for Sungei Bedok station and its associated tunnels. This contract is the last of nine major civil contracts for the East Coast stretch of the Thomson–East Coast Line. For more details, please refer to the release attached.

2016-06-17 17 Jun 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & EDB - Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Every HDB Town by 2020

Singapore will launch an electric vehicle (EV) car-sharing programme in collaboration with BlueSG Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Bolloré Group by mid-2017. EVs will be deployed in every single Housing & Development Board (HDB) town by 2020, to allow as many residents as possible to enjoy car-sharing facilities. Please refer to the attached news release and annex for more information.

2016-06-30 30 Jun 2016

LTA Honoured for Outstanding Use of Cloud-based Solutions to Spur Innovation

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) was presented with the City on a Cloud Innovation Leadership Award from the Amazon Web Services (AWS) in recognition of its innovative and outstanding use of cloud-based solutions and tools. The Award was presented at the AWS Public Sector Summit held on 21 June 2016 in Washington, DC. Singapore edged out stiff competition from all around the world to clinch the Award for the first time. It is also the first time a city outside the United States has been honoured with this Award. Please refer to the attached news release and photo for more information.

2016-06-22 22 Jun 2016

More Ways to Travel Smart - Over 100 Organisations on Board Travel Smart Network

At Travel Smart Day 2016, LTA announced that more than 100 organisations have joined the Travel Smart Network since its launch on 1 August 2014. LTA also announced that it will also be extending the Free Pre-Peak Travel by another year to 30 June 2017. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-06-23 23 Jun 2016

Results of June 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The June 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-06-22 22 Jun 2016

Ang Mo Kio Model Walking and Cycling Town Takes Shape

Ang Mo Kio residents will be the first to make use of dedicated cycling paths that are marked in distinct red as works progress to turn Ang Mo Kio into a model walking and cycling town. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-06-11 11 Jun 2016

Calling of Tender for Third Bus Package under the Bus Contracting Model

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has put up the third bus package in Seletar for tender today. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-06-07 07 Jun 2016

Enhanced Apps, Smarter Choices, Better Commute

Starting from end-2016, commuters can look forward to a slew of new and enhanced journey planners to help them plan the best multi-modal public transport routes, using all available mobility options, from riding the trains and buses to walking, cycling and using personal mobility devices. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-06-02 02 Jun 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & Singapore Customs - Car Import Firm Manager Sentenced to Four Weeks’ Imprisonment and Fined $594,399 for Under-Declaring Values of 47 Imported Cars

A manager of a car import company was sentenced by the State Courts on 27 May 2016 to four weeks’ imprisonment and a fine of $594,399.60 for fraudulently under-declaring the values of 47 imported cars. Ang Wee Tat Vida (洪卫达), 35, pleaded guilty to 28 charges of incorrect declarations of the values of imported cars under the Customs Act. Another 52 similar charges were taken into consideration in the sentencing. For more information, please refer to the joint news release attached.

2016-06-02 02 Jun 2016

June 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The June 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-06-03 03 Jun 2016

Results of June 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The June 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-06-08 08 Jun 2016

Site Investigations to Study Two Alignment Options for the CRL

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will put out a tender today to appoint a specialist for site investigation works for the direct alignment option of the Cross Island Line (CRL). This is in addition to the SI works for the skirting alignment option which started last month. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-06-08 08 Jun 2016

Results of August 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The August second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-08-17 17 Aug 2016

Road Access and Public Transport Plans for the 2016 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix

The 2016 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX returns to Singapore from 16 to 18 September 2016. Race organisers have made arrangements to ensure minimal traffic disruptions and improve accessibility to allow members of the public to carry on their normal daily activities in the Marina Centre area while enjoying the race excitement. For more information on the road access and public transport plans, please refer to the attached news release and annexes.

2016-08-16 16 Aug 2016

Be Part of the Thoughtful Movement!

To kickstart the Graciousness campaign this year, an exciting line-up of activities awaits the entire family at Marina Square on the first weekend of September. Join the Thoughtful Bunch at Marina Square on 3rd and 4th September 2016! For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-08-29 29 Aug 2016

Bidding of Car Registration Numbers for SLG Series

Bidding for the “SLG” motorcar registration number series will start on 6.00am, Friday, 12 August 2016 and end on 4.30pm, Wednesday, 17 August 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-08-08 08 Aug 2016

Joint News Release by MyHSR & the Land Transport Authority (LTA) - MyHSR and LTA to Issue Joint Tender on 22nd August 2016 to Appoint Joint Development Partner (‘JDP’)

MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd (‘MyHSR’) of Malaysia and Land Transport Authority (‘LTA’) of Singapore will be calling a joint tender on 22nd August 2016 (Monday) to appoint a Joint Development Partner (‘JDP’) to assist in the development of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project. For more information, please refer to the news release attached.

2016-08-19 19 Aug 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Buses with USB Charging Ports to hit the road on 1 September

Commuters will soon be able to charge their mobile devices on the go. Ten new MAN A95 double-decker buses, featuring USB charging ports will hit our roads on 1 September 2016. These ten new double-decker buses are the first in Singapore to offer commuter the convenience of being able to charge their phones and other mobile devices during their bus journeys. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-08-31 31 Aug 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SPF - Traffic Arrangements for Lying In State of The Late Mr S R Nathan

The body of the late Mr S R Nathan will lie in state at Parliament House on Thursday, 25 August 2016, from 10.00am to 8.00pm for members of public to pay their last respects. For more information on the traffic arrangements and affected bus services, please refer to the joint news release attached.

2016-08-23 23 Aug 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SPF - Traffic Arrangements for the State Funeral for the Late Mr SR Nathan

The State Funeral Service for the late Mr SR Nathan will be held at the University Cultural Centre (UCC), National University of Singapore (NUS) on Friday, 26 August 2016 from 3p.m. to 5p.m. For more information, please refer to the news release attached.

2016-08-25 25 Aug 2016

Road Tax Discs to be Phased Out from 15 February 2017

From 15 February 2017, motorists will no longer be required to display road tax discs on the windscreens of their vehicles. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will stop issuing physical road tax discs as part of its efforts to streamline its processes. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-08-29 29 Aug 2016

August 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The August 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 15 August 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 17 August 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-08-12 12 Aug 2016

Bus Industry to Complete Transition to Bus Contracting Model on 1 September 2016

The Land Transport Authority has reached agreements with SBS Transit and SMRT Buses for 11 bus packages under the bus contracting model, which will come into effect on 1 September 2016. This will complete the transition of the public bus industry to the bus contracting model. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-08-11 11 Aug 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & Go-Ahead Singapore - Loyang Bus Package to Roll Out on 4 and 18 September in Two Tranches

To ensure a smooth transition with minimal inconvenience to commuters, the Loyang bus package will be implemented in two tranches in September 2016. The Loyang bus package, which will be run by Go-Ahead Singapore, consists of 25 bus services. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-08-04 04 Aug 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), JTC & NTU - Paving the Way for the Safe and Effective Deployment of Self-driving Vehicles in Singapore

The Land Transport Authority (LTA), together with the Nanyang Technological University and JTC, launched the Centre of Excellence for Testing and Research of AVs (CETRAN) and its test circuit today. For more information, please refer to the attached news releases.

2016-08-01 01 Aug 2016

LTA Media Statement: Update on Vehicle Recalls Involving Takata Airbags in Singapore

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has been working closely with motor dealers and vehicle manufacturers to facilitate the recall of vehicles affected by defective Takata airbags. Vehicles that are most at risk are prioritised for recall. For more information, please refer to the attached media statement.

2016-08-04 04 Aug 2016

LTA to Launch Autonomous Mobility-on-Demand Trials

What if you could summon a self-driving shuttle that sends you right to your doorstep after you exit from an MRT station? Or a self-driving pod that brings you to nearby amenities? To achieve this vision, LTA signed separate partnership agreements with Delphi Automotive Systems and nuTonomy today to test their shared, on-demand, door-to-door, first-and-last-mile and intra-town self-driving transportation concepts in the one-north test-bed. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-08-01 01 Aug 2016

More City Direct Services to Enhance Direct Connections to the City

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the contract for two new City Direct Services (CDS) and the existing CDS 651 to Rui Feng Chartered Pte Ltd for about $2.87 million in total, as the current contract for CDS 651 will expire in August 2016. The two new CDS are on top of the 20 CDS launched in the past three years, bringing the total number of CDS to 22. With fewer stops and the use of expressways, journey time for City Direct Services will be comparable to that of taking a bus or LRT and transferring to the MRT into the city. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-08-01 01 Aug 2016

Results of August 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The August first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-08-03 03 Aug 2016

Negotiated contract sums based on performance standards and operational requirements

We refer to Mr Goh Kian Huat’s letter “How did LTA determine sum for bus routes not put up for tender?” (TODAY, 20 Aug). Bus contracting brings significant benefits to commuters and bus captains. With the Government owning the buses, we would be able to respond more quickly to changes in ridership and commuter needs. Shorter contract periods means bus operators have to operate bus services even more efficiently and effectively in order to secure contract renewal. Furthermore, with the bus contracting model, bus captains’ wages have risen in addition to better welfare and training. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2016-08-31 31 Aug 2016

September 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The September 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Monday, 19 September 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 21 September 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-09-16 16 Sep 2016

18 Contractors Honoured for their Commitment to Safety

A total of 18 contractors were honoured for their excellent Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) practices in the past year at the 18th Annual Safety Award Convention (ASAC) today. Samsung C & T Corporation was presented with the top award, and the LTA Contractors Challenge Shield, for its work on Contract T213/ Thomson - East Coast Line Caldecott station. For information, please refer to attached news release.

2016-09-21 21 Sep 2016

Bidding of Car Registration Numbers for SLH Series

Bidding for the “SLH” motorcar registration number series will start on 6.00am, Friday, 16 September 2016 and end on 4.30pm, Wednesday, 21 September 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-09-13 13 Sep 2016

CCTVs to be Deployed at 60 More Locations to Deter Illegal Parking

From 6 October 2016, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras will be gradually deployed at 60 more locations to deter illegal parking, and improve traffic conditions and road safety. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.

2016-09-29 29 Sep 2016

Enhancing Cycling Infrastructure

Cyclists can look forward to safer and smoother journeys, as the Land Transport Authority (LTA) continues to ramp up cycling facilities in various towns island-wide. This is part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to promote Active Mobility, a vision of the Walk Cycle Ride Singapore movement. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-09-23 23 Sep 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - Hairline Cracks on 11 First-Generation Sengkang-Punggol LRT Vehicles

As part of SBS Transit’s fleet-wide inspection in July 2016, hairline cracks were discovered on 11 of the first-generation Sengkang-Punggol LRT (SPLRT) trains, or Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs). The hairline cracks which were found on the bogie frames do not compromise its weight bearing property. As a precautionary measure, these 11 LRVs were immediately withdrawn from passenger service for replacement of the bogie frames. Six of the 11 LRVs have been restored and returned to service, and the remaining five LRVs are expected to be reinstated by mid-October 2016. For more information, please refer to the joint LTA-SBST release attached. Thank you.

2016-09-09 09 Sep 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - LTA and SMRT to Improve Resilience of Circle Line Signalling System

LTA and SMRT have been undertaking investigations into the cause of the intermittent loss of signalling communications between the trains and tracks on the Circle Line (CCL). Following a series of tests, LTA, SMRT and train manufacturer Alstom have assessed that an interfering signal could have disrupted the trains’ signalling systems and led to the loss of communications. Over the past two weeks, engineers have tried to establish the source of the interfering signals. However, as the incidents had ceased by the afternoon of 2 September 2016, they were unable to determine the source. For more details, pls see the attached joint news release.

2016-09-21 21 Sep 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - New Bus Service 883 from Sunday, 23 October 2016

A new Service 883 will be introduced from Sunday, 23 October 2016, to serve new and upcoming residential developments along Canberra Street and Canberra Way. The service, which is under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme, will enhance connection to key transport nodes such as Sembawang and Yishun MRT and key amenities such as Sun Plaza, Northpoint Shopping Centre, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Yishun Community Hospital. Please refer to the attached service announcement for more information.

2016-09-30 30 Sep 2016

Managing Traffic Congestion along the KPE

To mitigate the persistent traffic congestion along the KPE, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) is evaluating whether to introduce Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) by activating the existing ERP gantry situated just before the KPE tunnel entrance. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-09-30 30 Sep 2016

New Features for a More Inclusive, User-friendly Public Transport System

LTA has studied the recommendations in the Public Transport Council’s (PTC) Advisory Report released on 1 August 2016. LTA, working together with the public transport operators (PTOs), will be rolling out several initiatives to enhance the commuting experience for all, including families and those with special needs. For more details, please see the attached news release.

2016-09-26 26 Sep 2016

October 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The October 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Monday, 3 October 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 5 October 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-09-30 30 Sep 2016

Results of September 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The September 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-09-21 21 Sep 2016

Traffic Arrangements for 2016 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix from 14 September 2016 to 20 September 2016

A series of road closures affecting the Marina Centre area will take place from 14 September 2016 to 20 September 2016 to facilitate the setting up and dismantling of the race infrastructure. Affected roads will be closed from 12.01am, 14 September (Wednesday) to facilitate the set-up of race infrastructure. When the race is completed, affected roads will reopen progressively and all roads will be fully accessible by 5.30am, 20 September (Tuesday). For more information, please refer to the attached media advisory and maps.

2016-09-13 13 Sep 2016

Factsheet: Singapore’s First Fully Automated Underground Bicycle Parking System at Kampung Admiralty

From early 2017, Kampung Admiralty residents will be able to try out Singapore’s first fully automated underground bicycle parking system. Cyclists will be able to store their bicycles and cycling gear securely, and protect their bicycles from theft, vandalism, and the weather. Catering to the growing cycling population at Admiralty, the underground system can store around 500 bicycles, hence saving land that would otherwise be used for at-grade bicycle parking. For more information, please refer to the attached Fact Sheet.

2016-09-03 03 Sep 2016

Joint Statement by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT - Update on Signalling Issues on Circle Line

SMRT and LTA are working with a team of experts from train manufacturer Alstom on the recent spate of signalling problems experienced on the Circle Line (CCL). We are working round the clock to restore service levels. However, as the CCL runs underground, trackside checks and physical interventions can only take place after operating hours although backend system checks are being conducted throughout daylight hours. Commuters may potentially experience delays along the Circle Line today and are advised to factor in extra travel time to get to appointments on time. For more information, please refer to the attached joint media statement.

2016-09-01 01 Sep 2016

Joint Statement by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Investigations Continue on Circle Line Signalling Issue

SMRT and LTA have established the presence of an interfering signal in the Circle Line (CCL) tunnel within the operating frequency band of the signalling system. This interfering signal could be a possible cause of the intermittent loss of train-to-track communications. However, experts have not yet been able to verify the source. For a more detailed update of the investigations so far, please refer to the joint media statement attached.

2016-09-03 03 Sep 2016

Joint Statement by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Temporary Suspension of Mobile Communication Services

As part of investigations into the Circle Line signalling, we will be switching off mobile signals at four CCL stations, ie. Kent Ridge, Haw Par Villa, Pasir Panjang and Labrador Park between 7pm to 9pm this evening. This temporary suspension of mobile communication services will affect commuters only while they are travelling in the underground tunnels along these four stations and on the stations’ underground platforms while waiting for train arrivals. They will not be able to make mobile phone calls, SMS or access the Internet during the suspension. For more information, please refer to the attached joint statement.

2016-09-02 02 Sep 2016

Results of September 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The September 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-09-07 07 Sep 2016

September 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The September 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Monday, 5 September 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 7 September 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-09-02 02 Sep 2016

August 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The August 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Monday, 1 August 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 3 August 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-07-29 29 Jul 2016

Commuters’ Travel Patterns Shift After Opening of Downtown Line 2

The opening of Downtown Line 2 (DTL2) has changed the travel patterns of residents along the northwestern corridor. The average daily weekday ridership of the Downtown Line (DTL) has increased by three times, from 83,000 in October 2015 to more than 250,000 in mid-July 2016. For more information on the shift in commuters’ travel patterns since the opening of DTL2, please refer to the attached release.

2016-07-27 27 Jul 2016

Finalised Station Names for Thomson-East Coast Line (East Coast Stretch) and Downtown Line 3 Extension

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is pleased to announce the finalised names for stations on the East Coast stretch of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) and Downtown Line 3 Extension (DTL3e). For more information, please refer to the news release attached.

2016-07-21 21 Jul 2016

Joint News Release by SPAD & the Land Transport Authority (LTA) - Memorandum of Understanding is a Major Milestone for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail Project

Malaysia’s Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) and Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) welcome today's signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of the Republic of Singapore on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) Project, by YB Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan, Malaysia’s Minister in the Prime Minister's Department and H.E. Minister Khaw Boon Wan, Singapore’s Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport. The signing ceremony, which was witnessed by Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, signifies Malaysia and Singapore’s firmest commitment yet to this iconic project. For more information, please refer to the news release.

2016-07-19 19 Jul 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & Mastercard - LTA and Mastercard Collaborate to Pilot Account-Based Ticketing System in Singapore’s Transit System

LTA and Mastercard have signed a partnership agreement to launch the Account-Based Ticketing system pilot by the end of the year. The pilot will give registered Mastercard cardholders the convenience of tapping their existing contactless credit and debit cards to pay for train and bus journeys, eliminating the need for a separate transit card and fare top-ups. For more information, pls see the attached news release.

2016-07-25 25 Jul 2016

July 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The July 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 18 July 2016, and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 20 July 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-07-15 15 Jul 2016

Jurong Lake District to Have Bicycle-Sharing Scheme by End-2017

As announced by Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minster for Transport, Mr Khaw Boon Wan at the Walk Cycle Ride SG Symposium, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will pilot the self-service bicycle-sharing scheme in Singapore from end 2017. Please refer to the attached release for more information.

2016-07-28 28 Jul 2016

LTA Media Statement: Advance Engineering Study (AES) for the Singapore stretch of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR)

LTA will be calling an Advance Engineering Study (AES) tender to invite bids from consultants to carry out engineering studies for the Singapore stretch of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) within the next month. For more information, please refer to the media statement attached.

2016-07-19 19 Jul 2016

Results of July 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The July 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-07-07 07 Jul 2016

Results Of July 2016 Second Open Bidding Exercise For Certificates Of Entitlement

The July 2016 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-07-20 20 Jul 2016

Revised ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways from 1 August 2016

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)-priced roads and expressways and will be revising the ERP rates at selected locations from Monday, 1 August 2016. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-07-25 25 Jul 2016

SMRT Trains and SMRT Light Rail to Transit to New Rail Financing Framework

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT Trains Limited (SMRT Trains) have concluded discussions on the transition of the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL), the Circle Line (CCL) and the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) to the New Rail Financing Framework (NRFF), which had been announced by the Government in 2008 and implemented for the Downtown Line (DTL) in 2011. The transition will benefit commuters by bringing about five changes. For more information, please refer to the news release and factsheet attached.

2016-07-15 15 Jul 2016

Stepped Up Measures Against Cases of Toll and Fees Evasion at Checkpoints

Over the last few months, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has stepped up measures at Tuas and Woodlands Checkpoints against evasion of payment of Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fees, fixed Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) fees and toll charges. In the three months from March to May this year, LTA estimates that revenue loss is about eight per cent of total tolls and fees revenue. For more information, pls see the attached news release.

2016-07-25 25 Jul 2016

Thomson-East Coast Line (East Coast Stretch) Breaks Ground Today

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) marked the start of construction of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) East Coast stretch, Downtown Line 3 Extension (DTL3e) and the East Coast Integrated Depot today. When completed, the 13-kilometre East Coast stretch of the TEL will connect commuters living in the eastern parts of Singapore to the heart of the city. For more information, please refer to the news release attached.

2016-07-21 21 Jul 2016

Bidding of Car Registration Numbers for SLF Series

Bidding for the “SLF” motorcar registration number series will start on 6.00am, Friday, 8 July 2016 and end on 4.30pm, Wednesday, 13 July 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-07-05 05 Jul 2016

Certificate of Entitlement (COE) Quota For August 2016 to October 2016

The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for August 2016 to October 2016 will be 25,843. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in August 2016. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2016-07-12 12 Jul 2016

Engineering Singapore’s Success

LTA is pleased to receive the Top 50 Engineering Feats @ IES-SG50 Award for 11 key land transport projects. This award will be presented by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Top 50 Engineering Feats @ IES-SG50 Award later today. The award recognises the top 50 engineering achievements across the various fields of engineering that have made the greatest economic, infrastructural or societal impact to Singapore since 1965. For more information, pls see the attached news release.

2016-07-01 01 Jul 2016

Factsheet: National Day Parade 2016 Themed Trains

To celebrate the nation’s 51st birthday, the Land Transport Authority (LTA), in collaboration with operators SBS Transit and SMRT, launched the National Day Parade (NDP) 2016 themed trains today. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2016-07-11 11 Jul 2016

Heavier Penalties Against Evasion of Tolls and Fees at Checkpoints

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has stepped up enforcement and will impose heavier penalties against motorists who evade payment of toll charges, Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fees and fixed Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) fees when entering or leaving Singapore through both the Tuas and Woodlands Checkpoints. For more information, please refer to the news release attached.

2016-07-09 09 Jul 2016

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), NParks & URA - More Walking and Cycling Connections for a Car-lite Singapore

It will be more convenient, comfortable and safer to walk, cycle, and use public transport, as the Government expands walking and cycling infrastructure for a Car-lite Singapore. At the same time, the National Parks Board (NParks) will be starting development works for the 150km Park Connector Network Round Island Route to link up parks, park connectors and communities by the end of the year. For more information, please refer to the joint news release attached.

2016-07-09 09 Jul 2016

July 2016 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The July 2016 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement will start at 12 noon on Monday, 4 July 2016, and end at 4 pm on Thursday, 7 July 2016. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-07-01 01 Jul 2016

Safer Streets for Seniors at 50 Locations Island-Wide by End-2023

Residents living near Marine Crescent and Marine Terrace can now enjoy safer roads, as the estate becomes the eighth completed Silver Zone in Singapore. The completed Silver Zone was unveiled by Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Senior Minister of State for Transport Josephine Teo at a launch ceremony this morning. Building on the positive feedback and success of existing Silver Zones, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will expand the programme from an initial 35 to a total of 50 locations island-wide by 2023. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2016-07-02 02 Jul 2016

Trains on the North-South and East-West Lines Safe for Service

LTA would like to address some of the issues related to the 26 North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL) trains that have been the subject of recent media and online discussion. For more information, please see the attached release.

2016-07-06 06 Jul 2016

LTA will require registration of e-bikes for more effective enforcement

We refer to Ms Zhuo De Hui’s forum letter, ‘E-bikes should have licence plates’ (ZB, 22 Jul 2016). As announced at the 2016 Committee of Supply Debate, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will require the registration of power-assisted bicycles, or e-bikes, for more effective enforcement, in particular, against illegal modification on them. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2016-07-27 27 Jul 2016

LTA will require registration of e-bikes for more effective enforcement

We refer to Mr Anthony Dass’ forum letter, ‘Time to consider licensing motorised bikes’ (ST, 15 Jul 2016). As announced at the 2016 Committee of Supply Debate, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will require the registration of power-assisted bicycles, or e-bikes, for more effective enforcement, in particular, against illegal modification on them. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2016-07-25 25 Jul 2016

Commuters travelling outside city area enjoy travel perks too

We refer to Mr Goh Kian Huat’s letter, “To be fair, offer early-bird free rides at all MRT stations” (TODAY, 1 July 2016). The Free Pre-Peak Travel scheme mentioned in Mr Goh’s letter, which applies for exits at 18 city-centre MRT stations, aims to ease crowding for the most crowded stretches of the MRT network during the morning peak hour (8am-9am). For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2016-07-11 11 Jul 2016

Update on LTA Investigations into the North-South Line Service Disruption on 7 and 8 October 2017

Investigations by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) have revealed that a combination of factors caused the flooding in the tunnels between Bishan and Braddell MRT stations on 7 October 2017. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-10-16 16 Oct 2017

Certificate of Entitlement Quota for November 2017 to January 2018 and Vehicle Growth Rate from February 2018

The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for November 2017 to January 2018 will be 25,913. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in November 2017. For more information, please refer to the attached News Release.

2017-10-23 23 Oct 2017

Cessation of Free Pre-Peak Travel and Off-Peak Pass Trials

In line with the Public Transport Council’s recommendation to streamline existing schemes that encourage off-peak travel, the Free Pre-Peak Travel (FPPT) and Off-Peak Pass (OPP) trials will cease after 28 December 2017 (Thursday). For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-10-30 30 Oct 2017

Factsheet: Celebrating Downtown Line 3 with You!

To celebrate the latest addition to Singapore’s rail network, the Land Transport Authority is holding the Downtown Line 3 (DTL3) Open House today to give commuters and their families a free preview of the DTL3’s 16 new stations. Themed “Rail of Fun”, everyone can enjoy the fun-filled activities at the stations stretching from Fort Canning Station to Expo Station, from 10am to 6pm. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2017-10-15 15 Oct 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & BCA - Downtown Line Achieves BCA Green Mark Gold PLUS Certification

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has awarded the Downtown Line (DTL) the BCA Green Mark GoldPLUS certification, the highest tier achieved for a rail line to date, for its environmentally-friendly features. The DTL is the second rail line to achieve the BCA Green Mark certification, after the Circle Line (CCL) was presented with the BCA Green Mark Gold award in 2010. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2017-10-20 20 Oct 2017

Revised ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways from 6 November 2017

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on roads and expressways, and will be revising ERP rates at selected locations from 6 November 2017. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-10-30 30 Oct 2017

LTA Awards Construction Contract for Circle Line 6 Prince Edward Station and Tunnels

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the civil contract for Circle Line 6 (CCL6) Prince Edward Station and its associated tunnels to China Railway Tunnel Group Co., Ltd (Singapore Branch). For more information, please see the attached release.

2017-10-09 09 Oct 2017

LTA Awards Contract for 50 Diesel Hybrid Buses to Volvo East Asia (Pte) Ltd

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the tender to procure 50 diesel hybrid buses at about S$30 million to Volvo East Asia (Pte) Ltd. This is part of LTA’s efforts to build a more environmentally friendly public bus fleet. Not only can commuters expect quieter and smoother rides, bus captains can also enjoy a more comfortable working environment. For more information, please see the attached release.

2017-10-11 11 Oct 2017

MOU with Bicycle Sharing Operators to Reduce Public Disamenities and Improve Safety

The Land Transport Authority (LTA), National Parks Board (NParks) and 16 Town Councils (TCs) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the five bicycle-sharing operators in Singapore to encourage responsible operation of bicycle-sharing services in public spaces. The MoU lays out a set of mutually agreed guidelines to reduce disamenities arising from bicycle-sharing services and improve public safety. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-10-05 05 Oct 2017

Preliminary Investigations into Train Service Disruption on North – South Line

Full train services on the North-South Line resumed at 1.50pm today, following overnight recovery works to clear water accumulated in the tunnels after a torrential downpour. Preliminary investigations indicate that water had entered the tunnels through the portal opening near Bishan MRT station, where aboveground rail tracks transit underground. For more information, please see the attached release.

2017-10-08 08 Oct 2017

Rail operators’ duty to maintain rail assets

We refer to Mr Shawn Lee Chieh Long’s letter (“What’s LTA’s role in equipment maintenance?”) on 18 October, and Mr Chin Neep Hing’s letter (“Maintenance won’t help if design is flawed”) on 21 October. Under the October 2016 New Rail Financing Framework (NRFF) arrangement, SMRT remains responsible for providing reliable and well-maintained rail services, which includes ensuring that rail operating assets are in good working condition, replacing faulty components and establishing a comprehensive maintenance regime. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-10-26 26 Oct 2017

Joint Statement by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Update on Train Incident at Joo Koon Station

As at 1800 hours today, there was a new walk-in case at the National University Hospital (NUH) who has since returned home. Over at the Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH), there were five new walk-in cases. Three have been discharged, while two are still being treated. NTFGH also received another new case conveyed by ambulance who is also being treated. For more information, please refer to the attached joint statement.

2017-11-16 16 Nov 2017

Update on Train Services on Tuas West Extension

The whole-day suspension of the Tuas West Extension service on 16 November 2017 has been very useful for the Thales engineers to carry out detailed assurance checks on the new signalling system. Based on these checks, Thales has confirmed that the old and new signalling systems are respectively safe for operation. For more information, please see the attached release.

2017-11-16 16 Nov 2017

ERP Rates for the December 2017 School Holiday Period

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed the review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates for the December 2017 school holidays and will reduce ERP rates at selected roads and expressways. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-11-13 13 Nov 2017

Factsheet: Technology for Depots and Trains to Improve Rail Reliability

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport Mr Khaw Boon Wan visited the Tuas West Depot this morning, where the Land Transport Authority (LTA) – with the support of ST Engineering and public transport operators, SMRT Trains and SBS Transit – demonstrated how nine technological innovations can help value-add and enhance the efficiency of different work processes within and beyond the train depots. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2017-11-13 13 Nov 2017

Inaugural Public Transport Workers’ Appreciation Day

The inaugural Public Transport Workers’ Appreciation Day, jointly organised by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the National Transport Workers’ Union (NTWU) and the four public transport operators, was held today to recognise and celebrate our 22,000 public transport workers, who play an important part in commuters’ travel experience. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2017-11-14 14 Nov 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & MOT - Autonomous Vehicles to Transform Intra-Town Travel by 2022

Autonomous scheduled buses and autonomous on-demand shuttles will serve commuters in Punggol, Tengah and the Jurong Innovation District (JID) from 2022. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be piloting the deployment of autonomous vehicles in these districts to provide convenient first-last mile connectivity for residents, workers and students. This is part of continued Smart Nation efforts to develop Smart Urban Mobility solutions that leverage data and digital technologies to enhance the public transport commute. For more information, please refer to the news release attached.

2017-11-22 22 Nov 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), NTU & JTC - NTU, LTA and JTC Unveil Singapore’s First Autonomous Vehicle Test Centre

The Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and JTC have opened Singapore’s first autonomous vehicle (AV) test centre located in Jurong Innovation District. The new 2-hectare test facility will support the Centre of Excellence for Testing & Research of AVs – NTU (CETRAN) to spearhead the development of testing requirements for AVs. For more information, please refer to the news release attached.

2017-11-22 22 Nov 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Investigation Findings on Train Collision at Joo Koon MRT Station & Shorter Operating Hours along NSEWL in December

The Land Transport Authority (LTA), operator SMRT and signalling system provider Thales have ascertained that the train collision on 15 November 2017 was caused by an unexpected disabling of a protective feature on the train that was hit, when it earlier passed by a trackside device at Clementi, which had yet to be modified for compatibility with the Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. For more information, please see the attached release.

2017-11-21 21 Nov 2017

Joint Statement by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Joo Koon train incident

This morning at 8.18am, a train heading in the direction of Tuas Link Station stalled at Joo Koon Station. At 8.19am, a second train stopped behind the first faulty train. At 8.20am, the second train moved forward unexpectedly, and came into contact with the first train. For more information, please refer to the attached joint statement.

2017-11-15 15 Nov 2017

Joint Statement by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Update on Joo Koon train incident

There were 28 injuries in total, including three walk-ins at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital later in the afternoon. The Ministry of Transport, Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT are in touch with these injured passengers to offer the necessary assistance. For more information, please refer to the attached joint statement.

2017-11-15 15 Nov 2017

Joint Statement by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Update on Train Incident at Joo Koon Station

The last patient who was warded at the National University Hospital for observation has been discharged earlier today. SMRT continues to be in touch with all the injured passengers. For more information, please refer to the attached joint statement.

2017-11-24 24 Nov 2017

LTA Awards First Contract for North-South Corridor

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the first civil contract to design and construct a stretch of the North-South Corridor (NSC) to Samsung C&T Corporation at a contract sum of S$809 million. For more information, please refer to the news release attached.

2017-11-24 24 Nov 2017

New Training Provider and Test Centre for Taxi and Private Hire Car Drivers

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will appoint ComfortDelGro (CDG) Taxi as a new training provider, and the Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) as a new test centre for the Taxi Driver’s Vocational Licence (TDVL) and Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence (PDVL) applicants. CDG and e2i will start providing these services from 29 November 2017 and 4 December 2017 respectively. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.

2017-11-15 15 Nov 2017

Update on Train Incident at Joo Koon Station

This morning at about 8.18am, a train heading in the direction of Tuas Link Station stopped at Joo Koon Station to detrain passengers due to an anomaly in the train signalling system. At 8.19am, a second train stopped 10.7 metres behind the first stationary train. This is in accordance with the safety protocol of the signalling system protection that ensures safe stopping distance between two trains. At 8.20am, after detrainment, the first train’s doors closed and before this train could move off, the second train, activated by the signalling system, moved towards the first train and hit it. Thales, LTA and SMRT are investigating the incident. For more information, please refer to the attached joint statement.

2017-11-15 15 Nov 2017

Updates on the Construction of Lornie Highway

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will progressively open Lornie Highway – the new dual four-lane road connecting MacRitchie Viaduct to Adam Flyover – from the third quarter of 2018. The southbound highway towards Adam Flyover is expected to open in the third-quarter of 2018, while the northbound highway, towards MacRitchie Viaduct, will open in the first-quarter of 2019. Please refer to the attached news release for more information on the road project.

2017-11-14 14 Nov 2017

Factsheet: Rectangular Tunnel Boring Machine (RTBM)

As part of the works for Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), LTA embarked on a pilot project to construct pedestrian underpasses with a Rectangular Tunnel Boring Machine (RTBM) at two sites at Havelock and Stevens stations to leverage on this method to increase productivity. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2017-11-10 10 Nov 2017

Factsheet: Status of Construction of the Thomson-East Coast Line

The 43km Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) will add 31 new stations to the existing rail network, with seven interchange stations linking the TEL to all five existing MRT lines. Besides enhancing connectivity between the north, central and eastern parts of Singapore, the TEL will strengthen the resilience of our rail network by providing alternative travel routes for commuters on other lines. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2017-11-10 10 Nov 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - New Bus Service 71 to Serve Yio Chu Kang, Ang Mo Kio and Bishan

As part of the five-year $1.1 billion Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP) introduced in 2012, a new Service 71 will begin operations on Saturday, 9 December 2017. With this, all 80 new bus services under the BSEP would have been launched. Please refer to the joint release attached for more information.

2017-11-06 06 Nov 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SUTD - Enhancing R&D Capabilities to Build a Future-Ready Transport System

To leverage advances in technology and innovation, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will set up a new Transport Research Centre with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) to address current and future challenges in the land transport sector. The collaboration was announced by LTA Chairman Mr Alan Chan at the second edition of LTA’s Future Mobility Symposium held this morning. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-11-07 07 Nov 2017

LTA Awards Final Construction Contract for Circle Line 6

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the final civil contract for Circle Line 6 (CCL6) for the construction of Cantonment Station to China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited (Singapore Branch) at a contract sum of S$205 million. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-11-10 10 Nov 2017

Vote for Names of Circle Line 6 Stations

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) invites members of the public to vote for their preferred names for the three stations of Circle Line 6 (CCL6). The station names were shortlisted from almost 2,000 suggestions received for the earlier station naming exercise conducted between 15 May and 18 June this year. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-11-10 10 Nov 2017

Completion of Detailed Investigation into the Train Collision at Joo Koon MRT Station

LTA has completed detailed investigations into the cause of the train collision at Joo Koon MRT station. LTA’s findings from its detailed investigations are consistent with its initial findings presented at the media briefing on 21 November 2017. The investigations confirm that the root cause of the collision was a software logic issue with the Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system which was not configured to cater for the failure conditions that occurred on 15 November 2017. For more information, please refer to the attached news release and executive summary.

2017-12-18 18 Dec 2017

Improvement Works to Enhance Reliability of LRT Systems

To enhance the reliability of our Light Rail Transit (LRT) systems, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the public transport operators have embarked on a series of renewal and improvement works for both the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) and the Sengkang-Punggol LRT (SPLRT) systems. These works will take place over the next few years. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-12-15 15 Dec 2017

Joint Media Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & NEA - New Vehicular Emissions Label from 1 January 2018

The Land Transport Authority and National Environment Agency will be introducing a new Vehicular Emission Label to replace the current Fuel Economy Label for cars from 1 January 2018. The new Vehicular Emissions Label will display the emissions bands of the five pollutants, the resultant Vehicular Emissions Scheme’s rebate or surcharge, and the fuel economy of the car. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-12-21 21 Dec 2017

Joint News Release - Launch of Assets Company Tender for The Kuala Lumpur–Singapore High Speed Rail Project

MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd (‘MyHSR Corp’) of Malaysia and SG HSR PTE LTD (‘SG HSR’) of Singapore have called a joint tender for an Assets Company (‘AssetsCo’) for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (‘HSR’) project. The AssetsCo will be responsible for designing, building, financing and maintaining all rolling stock, as well as designing, building, financing, operating and maintaining all rail assets (e.g. trackwork, power, signalling and telecommunications) for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR. The AssetsCo will also coordinate the system’s network capacity for operations and maintenance needs. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-12-20 20 Dec 2017

Completion of the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP)

Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore and Adviser to Ang Mo Kio GRC GROs together with Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport and Adviser to Sengkang West GROs, officially launched Service 71 on Saturday, 9 December 2017, to commemorate the completion of the five-year $1.1 billion Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP). For more information, please refer to the news release attached.

2017-12-09 09 Dec 2017

Factsheet: Enabling a More Inclusive Land Transport System

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is collaborating with SG Enable to co-create solutions that can make public transport more accessible for persons with special needs. Through this project, SG Enable has “adopted” the Redhill MRT station, the nearest transport node to the Enabling Village, and is working with LTA to improve the commute for those who frequently travel between Redhill station and the Enabling Village. For more information on the infrastructure enhancements made under this pilot, please refer to the attached media factsheet.

2017-12-11 11 Dec 2017

Factsheet: Have a “Tropical” Christmas, Buy a Knackstop Gift that Keeps on Giving!

In celebration of the Christmas ‘sea-sun’, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in collaboration with SBS Transit (SBST), have decked out trains, buses and an MRT station in a ‘Tropical Christmas’ theme. Together with beneficiaries from the Viriya Family Services Centre, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan took a ride on one of the Tropical Christmas-themed trains on the North East Line today. For more information and photos of the event, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2017-12-04 04 Dec 2017

Investigation Findings on Flooding of MRT Tunnels Between Bishan and Braddell Stations from 7 – 8 October 2017

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its investigations into the flooding incident that occurred in the tunnels between Bishan and Braddell MRT stations on 7 October 2017, which affected about 231,000 commuters due to the stoppage of train services on 7 and 8 October 2017. Please see attached release and investigation report for more information.

2017-12-05 05 Dec 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), IRSE & IES - Strengthening Signalling Capability to Enhance Rail Reliability

For the first time ever, the biannual signalling conference, Automation, Signalling, Performance, Equipment, Control, Communications, or ASPECT, is being held outside of the United Kingdom. The ASPECT Singapore 2017, which takes place from 27 November to 1 December 2017, is jointly organised by the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE), the Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES), and supported by event partners the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Singapore Rail Academy (SGRA). For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-12-01 01 Dec 2017

LTA Awards Contract for the Construction of Tunnels for North East Line Extension

The Land Transport Authority has awarded the civil contract for the construction of tunnels between Punggol station and the future Punggol Coast station on North East Line Extension. The contract was awarded to China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited (Singapore Branch) at a contract sum of approximately S$79 million. For more information, please refer to the news release attached.

2017-12-08 08 Dec 2017

Reciprocal Road Charge on Foreign-Registered Vehicles from 15 February 2017

From 15 February 2017, all foreign-registered cars will have to pay a Reciprocal Road Charge (RRC) of S$6.40 per-entry when they enter Singapore via the Tuas or Woodlands Checkpoint. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-01-16 16 Jan 2017

Results of January 2017 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The January 2017 2nd open tender bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-01-18 18 Jan 2017

Certificate of Entitlement (COE) Quota for February 2017 to April 2017

The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for February 2017 to April 2017 will be 26,391. Details of the quota for each vehicle category are in Annex A. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in February 2017. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-01-19 19 Jan 2017

Completion of Sleeper Replacement Programme on the North-South and East-West Lines

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport, Mr Khaw Boon Wan, officiated the completion of the sleeper replacement programme on the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL) today. This marks a significant milestone of a four-year effort to improve commuter experience on the 29-year-old NSEWL, Singapore’s oldest and most heavily-utilised rail lines. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-01-20 20 Jan 2017

January 2017 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The January 2017 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Monday, 16 January 2017, and end at 4pm on Wednesday, 18 January 2017. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-01-13 13 Jan 2017

The Rail Report: Higher Reliability and Expanded Network in 2017

The reliability of the MRT network improved last year. Trains clocked 30% longer distances before experiencing a service delay of more than five minutes, with the Mean Kilometre Between Failure improving from 133,000 train-km in 2015 to 174,000 train-km in 2016. There was, however, a slight uptick in service delays exceeding thirty minutes, from 15 incidents in 2015 to 16 incidents in 2016. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-01-20 20 Jan 2017

Tuas Viaduct to Open on 18 February 2017

LTA will open the Tuas Viaduct from 6am on Saturday, 18 February 2017, to enhance transport connectivity to businesses in Tuas. The 4.8km long viaduct is the first integrated road – rail viaduct and part of the Tuas West Extension project. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-01-19 19 Jan 2017

Bidding of Car Registration Numbers for SLL Series

Bidding for the “SLL” motorcar registration number series will start on 1.00am, Friday, 6 January 2017 and end on 4.30pm, Wednesday, 11 January 2017. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-01-03 03 Jan 2017

Factsheet: Active Mobility Bill

The Active Mobility Bill was read for the second time in Parliament today. As announced at the Ministry of Transport’s 2016 Committee of Supply Debate, the Government has accepted in full the Active Mobility Advisory Panel’s recommendations on cycling and the use of personal mobility devices (PMDs). The Active Mobility Bill puts these recommendations into effect. Please refer to the factsheet attached, for more information and photos.

2017-01-10 10 Jan 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & Go-Ahead - Amended Route for Service 382

The route of existing Service 382 will be extended to Sumang Lane and Sumang Crescent on Sunday, 22 January 2017. The route extension is to better serve the residents in the area with greater accessibility to Punggol Bus Interchange and MRT Station. It will also enhance local links to amenities such as Punggol Waterway, Punggol Cove Primary School, SAFRA clubhouse and Waterway Point. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2017-01-11 11 Jan 2017

Raffles Country Club Site Identified for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail, Cross Island MRT Line’s Western Depot and other Transport Related Needs

The Singapore Government announced today that facilities for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR), the Cross Island Line (CRL)’s western depot and other transport related needs, will be located at the current site of Raffles Country Club (RCC). The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) has gazetted the acquisition of the land occupied by RCC today. For more details, please refer to the joint press release attached.

2017-01-04 04 Jan 2017

Results of January 2017 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The January 2017 1st open tender bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-01-05 05 Jan 2017

Smarter and More Energy-Efficient Street Lighting System by 2022

Expect a more energy-efficient lighting system on our roads by 2022, as the Land Transport Authority (LTA) steps up efforts to harness technology for a more sustainable land transport system. LTA will also replace the existing timer-based street lighting system with a Remote Control and Monitoring System (RCMS) to allow the system to be more responsive to weather changes. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-01-03 03 Jan 2017

LED street lights safe for everyday use

We thank Mr Sharne Sulaiman for his views ‘Beware the effects of LED street lamps’ (The Straits Times, 5 January 2017), and assure Mr Sulaiman that our light-emitting diodes (LED) street lights are safe for road users. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-01-14 14 Jan 2017

New operator running the premium bus route

We refer to Mr Vincent Ong Kok Lam’s letter ‘Why change an efficient bus service?’ on ST Online, on 10 Jan. Premium Bus Services (PBS) are niche services which are run by private bus operators. They, not LTA, plan the services’ route and decide on the fares to be charged. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-01-17 17 Jan 2017

Increase in COEs due to higher number of de-registrations

We refer to Mr Neo Poh Goon’s letter “Having more COEs goes against car-lite push” (23 Jan 2017). The supply of Certificates of Entitlement (COEs) available for bidding in each quarter is largely determined by the number of vehicles de-registered in the previous quarter. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-01-30 30 Jan 2017

LTA’s position on COEs should be reviewed further

We refer to Mr Lin Pai Tong’s letter “Why can’t a five-year COE be renewed further?” (Lianhe Zaobao, 16 Jan 2017). The validity period of Certificates of Entitlement (COEs), whether first-time COEs or renewal COEs, was originally set at 10 years. However, as a special concession to car and motorcycle owners who feel that their vehicles might not last another 10 years, the five-year COE renewal option was offered. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-01-21 21 Jan 2017

February 2017 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The February 2017 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Wednesday, 22 February 2017, and end at 4pm on Friday, 24 February 2017. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-02-17 17 Feb 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & MyHSR - Joint Development Partner Contract Awarded for Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail Project

MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd of Malaysia and Land Transport Authority of Singapore have awarded the Joint Development Partner contract for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail project to the consortium comprising WSP Engineering Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Mott MacDonald Malaysia Sdn Bhd, and Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd. The JDP will have offices in both Malaysia and Singapore. All three companies in the consortium have their regional headquarters in Singapore and have established impressive track records here. For more details, please refer to the release attached.

2017-02-16 16 Feb 2017

Additional Registration Fee for Motorcycles to be Tiered to Improve Progressivity of Vehicle Tax System

As announced by Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat in the Budget Statement 2017, the existing flat Additional Registration Fee (ARF) rate of 15 per cent for motorcycles will be replaced with a tiered structure. This will improve the progressivity of the vehicle tax system, following the tiering of the ARF for cars, taxis and goods-cum-passenger vehicles in 2013. For more details, please refer to the attached news releases.

2017-02-20 20 Feb 2017

Category D Contribution to Category E Quota to Cease from May 2017

As announced by Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat in the Budget Statement 2017, with effect from the first Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bidding exercise in May 2017, Category D (Motorcycles) will no longer contribute COEs to Category E (Open Category). This will stabilise the motorcycle population. For more details, please refer to the attached news releases.

2017-02-20 20 Feb 2017

Compassvale Bus Interchange to Open on 12 March 2017

Sengkang residents can look forward to more bus services and improved connectivity with the opening of the new Compassvale Bus Interchange on Sunday, 12 March 2017, which will complement the existing Sengkang Integrated Transport Hub. A sheltered pedestrian overhead bridge and an at-grade crossing will connect the new Compassvale Bus Interchange with the Sengkang Integrated Transport Hub and the Compass One shopping mall. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2017-02-23 23 Feb 2017

Improved Safe Riding Programme for All Active Mobility Users

Participants of February’s edition of Car-Free Sunday were given a preview of the upcoming Safe Riding Programme (SRP), which will be implemented by July 2017. The programme will educate participants on safe riding practices, and includes a practical component to teach participants how to manoeuvre their bicycles, personal mobility devices (PMDs) or power-assisted bicycles (PABs) safely and react to various situations when riding on public paths. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2017-02-26 26 Feb 2017

Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & e2i - Developing the Rail Workforce

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) launched the Singapore Rail Academy (SGRA) on 23 February 2017 at the Singapore Institute of Technology. The SGRA is a major milestone in LTA’s continued investments to skill, up-skill, and re-skill our railway workforce. LTA has also signed two Memorandums of Understanding to facilitate SGRA’s work, and also opened two teaching laboratories with the Singapore Institute of Technology. For more information please refer to attached factsheet.

2017-02-23 23 Feb 2017

Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SIT & INCOSE - LTA Partners SIT and INCOSE to Build and Deepen Railway Engineering Capabilities in Singapore

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) launched the Singapore Rail Academy (SGRA) on 23 February 2017 at the Singapore Institute of Technology. The SGRA is a major milestone in LTA’s continued investments to skill, up-skill, and re-skill our railway workforce. LTA has also signed two Memorandums of Understanding to facilitate SGRA’s work, and also opened two teaching laboratories with the Singapore Institute of Technology. For more information please refer to attached factsheet.

2017-02-23 23 Feb 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & Go-Ahead Singapore - New Feeder Service 381 Between Punggol Bus Interchange – Punggol East (Loop)

27 February 2017 – A new feeder bus Service 381 operating between Punggol Bus Interchange and Punggol East will commence operations on Sunday 12 March 2017. It will operate between 0545hrs and 0035hrs daily. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-02-27 27 Feb 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & Mastercard - LTA Pilots Account-Based Ticketing System for Public Transport with Mastercard

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Mastercard are jointly launching a pilot of the Account-Based Ticketing (ABT) System for public transport, by allowing the usage of contactless credit cards and contactless debit cards for fare payments. Singapore will be the first in Asia, and one of the few cities in the world, to enable this. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-02-28 28 Feb 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - New Loop Service 374 from Sunday, 12 March 2017

23 February 2017 – As part of the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), a new service, Service 374 will be implemented on Sunday, 12 March 2017. It will operate from 5.45am to 12.35am daily. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-02-23 23 Feb 2017

Launch of Singapore Rail Academy to Deepen Local Rail Engineering Capabilities

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) launched the Singapore Rail Academy (SGRA) on 23 February 2017 at the Singapore Institute of Technology. The SGRA is a major milestone in LTA’s continued investments to skill, up-skill, and re-skill our railway workforce. LTA has also signed two Memorandums of Understanding to facilitate SGRA’s work, and also opened two teaching laboratories with the Singapore Institute of Technology. For more information please refer to attached news release.

2017-02-23 23 Feb 2017

Reduction in Special Tax and Other Offset Measures for Owners of Diesel Vehicles

As announced by Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat in the Budget Statement 2017, a volume-based duty on automotive diesel, industrial diesel and the diesel component of biodiesel will be introduced starting 20 February 2017 to encourage users to reduce diesel consumption. To mitigate the impact of the diesel duty, the annual Special Tax levied on diesel cars and taxis will be reduced permanently. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-02-20 20 Feb 2017

Results of February 2017 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The February 2017 2nd open tender bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-02-24 24 Feb 2017

Revised ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways from 20 February 2017

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on roads and expressways, and will be revising the ERP rates. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-02-13 13 Feb 2017

Bidding Of Car Registration Numbers for SLM Series

Bidding for the “SLM” motorcar registration number series will start on 1.00am, Friday, 10 February 2017 and end on 4.30pm, Wednesday, 15 February 2017. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-02-07 07 Feb 2017

Factsheet: Second Reading of Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill

The Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill was introduced for second reading in Parliament today. The proposed amendments to the Road Traffic Act (RTA) are to better support various innovations in the transport sector, while safeguarding commuters’ interests, in particular, safety. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2017-02-07 07 Feb 2017

February 2017 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The February 2017 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Monday, 6 February 2017, and end at 4pm on Wednesday, 8 February 2017. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-02-03 03 Feb 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - New Bus Service 973 in Bukit Panjang and Hillview from Sunday, 26 February 2017

A new bus service in Bukit Panjang and Hillview, Service 973, will begin operations from Sunday, 26 February 2017, to enhance connectivity between Petir Road, Dairy Farm Road, Hillview Ave and Hume Ave, to the nearby Hillview MRT station. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.

2017-02-10 10 Feb 2017

LTA Appoints AECOM Singapore to Design Singapore’s High Speed Rail Infrastructure

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has appointed AECOM Singapore Pte Ltd and its team of specialist consultants to conduct the Advanced Engineering Study (AES) for the complete design of the High Speed Rail (HSR) infrastructure within Singapore. This includes providing architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical and other design services required for the Jurong East terminus, tunnels, and the bridge across the Straits of Johor. For more details, please refer to the release attached.

2017-02-08 08 Feb 2017

Results of February 2017 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The February 2017 1st open tender bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-02-08 08 Feb 2017

Road Tax Discs to be Phased Out from 15 February 2017

As announced in August last year, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will stop issuing physical road tax discs from 15 February 2017 as part of its efforts to streamline processes. Motorists will also no longer be required to display road tax discs on the windscreens of their vehicles. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-02-09 09 Feb 2017

VEP, Off-Peak schemes have different purposes

We refer to Mr Ong Choon Yok’s letter “Fix inequality between off-peak, foreign cars” (7 Feb 2017). The Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) and Revised Off-Peak Car schemes serve different objectives. The VEP is meant to deter the use of a foreign-registered vehicle in Singapore on a regular basis. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-02-17 17 Feb 2017

Private Hire Cars not exempt from child seat requirement

We refer to the letter by the National Private Hire Vehicles Association, “Exempt private hire cars from child seat requirement” (TNP, 1 Feb 2017). For safety reasons, all vehicles in Singapore must have booster seats or child restraints for passengers under 1.35m in height. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-02-10 10 Feb 2017

Various options available for owners of commercial vehicles with COEs expiring in first quarter of 2017

We refer to the report “Reduction in commercial vehicle COE supply could drive up premiums”, published in Lianhe Zaobao on 30 Jan 2017. We wish to clarify that not all of the over 15,000 commercial vehicles with COEs set to expire in the first quarter of 2017 will be reaching the end of their statutory lifespan at the same time. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-02-06 06 Feb 2017

Joint Statement by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Public Transport Council (PTC) - Dynamic Pricing of Taxi Fares

PTC and LTA have reviewed the proposals from taxi companies and Grab to implement dynamic pricing in the form of flat fares for trips booked via mobile applications. For more information, please refer to the attached joint statement.

2017-03-17 17 Mar 2017

Bus Contracting Model Improves Bus Journeys for Commuters

The public bus industry completed its transition to the bus contracting model in September 2016. Under the bus contracting model, LTA determines the bus services to be provided and sets the service standards. This enables bus services to be more responsive to changes in ridership and commuter needs. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-03-03 03 Mar 2017

Extended Tanah Merah Coast Road to open on 22 April 2017

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed the extended Tanah Merah Coast Road at Changi East. The new road will open on 22 April 2017 (Saturday) at 7pm. Please refer to the attached release for more information.

2017-03-27 27 Mar 2017

Factsheet: Fees for Road Works Permits Revised to Reduce Traffic Disruptions

The Land Transport Authority will be revising its fee structure for road work applications with effect from 1 July 2017. The revised fee structure aims to encourage agencies and service providers to plan their road works schedule more efficiently, to minimise inconvenience for public transport users and motorists. Please refer to the attached release for more information.

2017-03-30 30 Mar 2017

Factsheet: Knackstop Turns One!

Knackstop – a collection of creative and practical keepsakes inspired by the Singapore public transport system – turns one this month! Evoking playfulness and quirkiness yet relatable by all, “Knackstop” is a wordplay of ‘next stop’ and ‘knick knacks’. For more information on the initiatives, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2017-03-23 23 Mar 2017

Joint Media Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - New Signalling System Trial on North-South Line Begins on 28 March 2017

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT will trial the new signalling system on the North-South Line (NSL) during the last hour of passenger service from 28 March 2017. The signalling system upgrade is part of LTA and SMRT’s on-going efforts to rejuvenate our ageing rail network. It involves upgrading the NSL’s signalling system from the existing Fixed Block System to the more advanced Communications-Based Train Control System. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.

2017-03-27 27 Mar 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - Ground Deployment Exercise to Improve Incident Management

This afternoon, the LTA carried out an exercise with SBST to validate the procedures in managing a prolonged train service disruption. About 380 personnel participated in the exercise. Train service continued as per normal and commuters were not affected by the exercise. For more information, please refer to the attached joint news release.

2017-03-14 14 Mar 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & Tower Transit - Three-Door Buses to Be Rolled Out!

Two three-door buses which were showcased at the bus carnival and the Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) last year will soon be deployed on the roads. The two buses, a double-deck and a single-deck bus, will provide the Land Transport Authority (LTA) an opportunity to study the impact of such designs in improving commuter flow. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-03-13 13 Mar 2017

March 2017 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The March 2017 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Monday, 27 March 2017, and end at 4pm on Wednesday, 29 March 2017. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-03-24 24 Mar 2017

New Vehicular Underpass from Sims Way to Nicoll Highway to Open on 2 April 2017

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed the new vehicular underpass at the junction of Nicoll Highway and Sims Way. The new underpass will open on Sunday, 2 April 2017. For more information on the area’s road network changes and alternative routes, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-03-14 14 Mar 2017

Non-Award of Bicycle-Sharing Tender

To improve first-and-last-mile connectivity and encourage cycling for short trips, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) had called a tender in July 2016 for an operator to build, own, operate and maintain a bicycle-sharing system in Jurong Lake District. To defray part of the costs, tenderers could bid for grants from LTA. The experiences of docked bicycle-sharing programmes in cities such as London and Taipei have been that they typically require public sector funding for sustainability. The tender closed in December 2016 and attracted a total of 13 bids from local and foreign participants. The proposals were a mix of both docked and dockless bicycle-sharing systems. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.

2017-03-24 24 Mar 2017

Results of March 2017 First Open Bidding Exercise For Certificates Of Entitlement

The first Certificates of Entitlement (COE) open tender bidding exercise for March 2017 ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-03-15 15 Mar 2017

Results of March 2017 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The second Certificates of Entitlement (COE) open tender bidding exercise for March 2017 ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-03-29 29 Mar 2017

Sign up for the Enhanced Travel Smart Rewards from 1 April!

On 1 April 2017, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will launched an enhanced Travel Smart Rewards (TSR) scheme. The enhanced TSR experience will be more interactive with new games and include personalised features to nudge participants to travel off-peak to earn more rewards. For more information, kindly refer to the attached news release.

2017-03-31 31 Mar 2017

Applications for Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence to Open on 13 March 2017

Applications for the Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence (PDVL) will open on 13 March 2017. Drivers who wish to provide private hire car services may download the application form from the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) website, and should return the completed form to LTA by 30 June 2017. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-03-09 09 Mar 2017

Factsheet: Leveraging Technologies to Enhance Rail Reliability

As announced by Second Minister for Transport, Mr Ng Chee Meng in his speech at the Committee of Supply Debate in Parliament earlier, LTA will adopt a more proactive and predictive approach to maintenance, away from the current preventive model. For more details on the technologies LTA is leveraging to enhance rail reliability, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2017-03-08 08 Mar 2017

Factsheet: Leveraging Technology for a Smarter and Greener Transport System

As mentioned by Second Minister for Transport, Mr Ng Chee Meng in his speech at the Committee of Supply Debate in Parliament earlier, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has implemented various initiatives in recent years to build a smarter and greener transport system. For more information on the initiatives, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2017-03-08 08 Mar 2017

Joint Media Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & NEA - Early Turnover Scheme for Category C Euro 2/3 Diesel Vehicles to be Enhanced from 1 August 2017

As announced at the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR)’s Committee of Supply Debate 2017, NEA will enhance the Early Turnover Scheme (ETS) for commercial vehicles. The enhanced scheme will run from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2019 and will provide incentives for the owners of Category C diesel vehicles with Euro 2 or Euro 3 emission standards to turnover to Euro 6 (or equivalent) vehicles. The move, which aims to encourage vehicle owners to replace their older and more pollutive diesel vehicles with newer and cleaner models, is in line with the Government’s efforts to improve Singapore’s ambient air quality by reducing vehicular emissions. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2017-03-08 08 Mar 2017

Joint Media Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & NEA - New Vehicular Emissions Scheme to Replace Carbon-Based Emissions Vehicle Scheme from 1 January 2018

As announced at the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR)’s 2017 Committee of Supply Debate, NEA will introduce the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) to replace the Carbon Emissions-Based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS) for all new cars, taxis and newly imported used cars with effect from 1 January 2018. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2017-03-08 08 Mar 2017

LTA to Tap on Technology to Enhance Tunnel Inspections

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to seek the industry’s participation in the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Unmanned Vehicle (UV) technology for MRT and road tunnel inspections. Participants of the RFI are invited to design and develop suitable trials based on UAS technology to conduct automated inspections in MRT tunnels. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2017-03-01 01 Mar 2017

March 2017 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The March 2017 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Monday, 13 March 2017, and end at 4pm on Wednesday, 15 March 2017. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-03-10 10 Mar 2017

Open Strollers to be Allowed on Public Buses

As announced by Second Minister for Transport, Mr Ng Chee Meng in his speech at the Committee of Supply Debate in Parliament earlier, families will be allowed to bring open strollers on board public buses from 2 April this year. For more information on the initiative and the guidelines on open strollers on buses, please refer to the attached release.

2017-03-08 08 Mar 2017

Approach station staff when help is needed

We thank Mrs Armstrong for her feedback, ‘Electric wheelchair gets stuck when boarding trains’ (Straits Times, 13 March). To minimise the space between trains and platforms, the Land Transport Authority has installed gap fillers along platform edges at all above-ground stations of the North-South and East-West Lines, as well as on the new trains on the North East Line and the Circle Line. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-03-31 31 Mar 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & Traffic Police - Traffic Arrangements for the Memorial Service for the Late Mr Othman Bin Wok

A Memorial Service for the late Mr Othman Bin Wok will be held at Victoria Concert Hall on 19 April 2017, from 6.30 p.m. to about 8.00 p.m. The following roads will be closed during the stipulated time to facilitate the security arrangements for the Memorial Service. Please see attached for a complete Joint statement.

2017-04-18 18 Apr 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & Traffic Police - Traffic Arrangements for the State-Assisted Funeral for the Late Mr Othman Bin Wok

A Prayer Service for the late Mr Othman Bin Wok will be held at Sultan Mosque on 18 April 2017, from 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. The following roads and lanes will be closed during the stipulated timing to facilitate the Prayer Service. Please see attached for a complete Joint statement.

2017-04-17 17 Apr 2017

All Private Hire Cars to Display Decals from 1 July 2017

From 1 July 2017, all private hire cars used to provide chauffeured services must display a pair of tamper-evident decals on the front and back windscreen of their vehicles. This is to allow for easier identification of registered private hire cars, and facilitate enforcement against offences such as unregistered cars providing chauffeured services, or private hire cars picking up passengers by street-hail. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-04-13 13 Apr 2017

April 2017 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The April 2017 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COEs) will start at 12 noon on Monday, 24 April 2017, and end at 4pm on Wednesday, 26 April 2017. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-04-21 21 Apr 2017

Bukit Merah Bus Package Up for Tender

LTA has put up the Bukit Merah bus package for tender today. The package consists of 18 bus services with about 340 buses, and will operate from the new Ulu Pandan Bus Depot scheduled to be completed in 2018. This package will primarily serve the Bukit Merah Town and Central Business District (CBD). For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2017-04-28 28 Apr 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - Train Services on Downtown Line to Start Later at 7.30am on Sundays to Facilitate Systems Integration Testing

Train services on the Downtown Line (DTL) from Bukit Panjang to Chinatown stations will commence later at 7.30am on Sundays from 14 May 2017 to 27 Aug 2017, excluding the Hari Raya Puasa weekend on 25 Jun 2017. This is to facilitate the testing of the entire DTL as an integrated line in preparation for the opening of DTL3 by end-2017. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-04-26 26 Apr 2017

LTA Awards Third Bus Package to SBS Transit Ltd

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the contract for the third bus package – Seletar bus package, to SBS Transit Ltd (SBST), at an estimated total fee of $480,332,472 over the five-year contract period. From the first quarter of 2018, SBST will operate the 26 bus services in the Seletar bus package. These bus services will operate out of the new Seletar Bus Depot which is scheduled to be handed over to SBST in August 2017. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-04-19 19 Apr 2017

Results of April 2017 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The second Certificates of Entitlement (COE) open tender bidding exercise for April 2017 ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-04-26 26 Apr 2017

Revised ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways from 8 May 2017

The Land Transport Authority has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on roads and expressways, and will be revising the ERP rates. To manage persistent congestion on the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE), an ERP gantry situated at KPE (southbound) after Defu Flyover will be switched on during morning peak hours on weekdays. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-04-28 28 Apr 2017

Tuas West Extension Opens on 18 June 2017

Commuters travelling to the Tuas area can look forward to greater convenience and connectivity when the new 7.5km Tuas West Extension (TWE) begins operations on 18 June 2017. We would like to invite the public to preview the new extension at the TWE Open House on 16 June 2017, where all four stations will be opened to public from 12pm to 8pm. Besides being able to ride the trains along the TWE for free, visitors can also participate in exciting games and activities at the Open House. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2017-04-27 27 Apr 2017

April 2017 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The April 2017 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE). For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-04-07 07 Apr 2017

Certificate Of Entitlement (COE) Quota for May 2017 to July 2017

The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for May 2017 to July 2017 will be 31,708. Details of the quota for each vehicle category are in Annex A. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in May 2017. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-04-12 12 Apr 2017

Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT: Full-day Sunday Trial of New Signalling System for North-South Line from 16 April 2017

From 16 April 2017, the trial of the new signalling system for the North-South Line (NSL) will be extended to a full day on Sundays. This follows the successful weekday trials during the last hour of passenger service since 28 March 2017. The all-day trial on Sundays is expected to last two months. For more information, please refer to attached factsheet.

2017-04-12 12 Apr 2017

LTA Inks Agreement with ST Kinetics to Develop and Trial Autonomous Buses

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has signed a partnership agreement with ST Kinetics to develop and trial autonomous buses, as part of efforts to catalyse the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles to enhance Singapore’s land transport system. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-04-10 10 Apr 2017

Results of April 2017 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The first Certificates of Entitlement (COE) open tender bidding exercise for April 2017 ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-04-12 12 Apr 2017

Sentosa Gateway Tunnel to Open on 27 April 2017

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed the Sentosa Gateway Tunnel and will open it on 27 April, Thursday, at 10am. The Sentosa Gateway Tunnel, is a one-way road tunnel that connects outbound traffic from Sentosa Island directly to Lower Delta Road and Keppel Road. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-04-03 03 Apr 2017

Action will be taken against PMD users who flout speed limits

We thank Mr Sum Kam Weng for his letter “PMDs with speeds of 70km/h a hazard to others” published in the Straits Times (30 March 2017) and wish to assure him that the necessary measures are in place to safeguard the safety of all users on public paths. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-04-10 10 Apr 2017

Bring Your Foldable Bicycles and Personal Mobility Devices On Board Public Transport All Day

From 1 June 2017, commuters can continue to carry foldable bicycles and personal mobility devices on board public transport at all hours of the day. This follows a six-month trial conducted by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and public transport operators, and is part of LTA’s Walk Cycle Ride strategy to encourage more people to adopt active mobility for the first and last mile of their public transport commutes. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-05-28 28 May 2017

Factsheet: Downtown Line 3 to Open on 21 October 2017

The Downtown Line 3 (DTL3) will open on 21 October 2017, making it the longest underground and driverless MRT line in Singapore, surpassing the 35.7km Circle Line (CCL). The completed DTL which will be 42km long will facilitate direct travel from the north-western and eastern areas of the island to the Central Business District (CBD) and Marina Bay areas, providing greater connectivity to residential, industrial and lifestyle enclaves. For more information, please refer to attached factsheet.

2017-05-31 31 May 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - More Bus Services for Greater Accessibility in Tuas

Commuters travelling to Tuas can look forward to greater convenience and enhanced public transport connectivity with the introduction of two new bus services and four amended bus services to complement the new Tuas West Extension (TWE) which begins operations on 18 June 2017. New Bus Services 247 and 248 will link Tuas South with the new TWE stations and provide an expanded coverage within the area. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-05-22 22 May 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & URA - A “Walk Cycle Ride” City Centre Takes Shape

It will become easier to go car-lite in the city, with the transformation of Bencoolen Street, and as the Government lines up a series of other infrastructural projects and initiatives to make walking, cycling, and riding public transport more pleasant and conducive. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-05-28 28 May 2017

LTA Invites Public to Suggest MRT Station Names for Circle Line 6 Stations

Starting today (15 May), members of the public can send in their suggestions for the official names of three stations on the Circle Line 6 (CCL6). Naming exercises were similarly conducted previously for new MRT stations on the Circle Line, Downtown Line and Thomson-East Coast Line to give the public, especially the community living and working around the station, the opportunity to determine this permanent aspect of the station’s identity. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2017-05-15 15 May 2017

LTA Media Statement: All CNG Vehicles to Undergo Precautionary Checks

Two taxis fitted with compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders recently caught fire. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is concerned and is currently working with relevant agencies and stakeholders to investigate the cause of the fires. Preliminary investigations by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) have indicated that both fires resulted from the leakage of CNG within the vehicles, which was then ignited by the lighting of cigarettes. For more information on the precautionary checks, please refer to the attached media statement.

2017-05-24 24 May 2017

May 2017 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates of Entitlement

The May 2017 first open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Monday, 8 May 2017, and end at 4pm on Thursday, 11 May 2017. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-05-05 05 May 2017

May 2017 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The May 2017 second open bidding exercise for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) will start at 12 noon on Monday, 22 May 2017, and end at 4pm on Wednesday, 24 May 2017. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-05-19 19 May 2017

New Flyover at Braddell Road to Open on 11 June 2017

A new flyover connecting motorists from Lorong 6 Toa Payoh directly to the Braddell Underpass has been completed, and will be open on Sunday, 11 June 2017 at 6am. For more information on the area’s road network changes, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-05-22 22 May 2017

Reduction in ERP Rates for the June 2017 School Holiday Period

The Land Transport Authority has completed the review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates for the June 2017 school holidays and will reduce ERP rates at selected roads and expressways. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-05-22 22 May 2017

Results of May 2017 Second Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The second Certificates of Entitlement (COE) open tender bidding exercise for May 2017 ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release. As part of our efforts to streamline processes, with effect from June 2017, LTA will no longer issue news releases on COE bidding exercises and the results of the COE bidding exercises. For information on COE bidding exercises, please refer to this website, https://www.onemotoring.com.sg/1m/coe/coeDetail.html.

2017-05-24 24 May 2017

The Rail Report: Rail Reliability Continues to Improve – More Rail Renewal Projects in the Pipeline

The Rail Report provides an update on rail improvement initiatives. In the release, we have included the rail reliability figures for 1Q2017, which shows a significant improvement in the rail reliability across all lines. The release also includes updates on the trial of the new signalling system on North-South Line and other rail improvement projects. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2017-05-24 24 May 2017

Factsheet: Trial of LED Light Strips

As part of efforts to provide pedestrian-friendly features, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will test the use of Light Emitting Diode (LED) light strips at signalised pedestrian crossings in a six-month trial. For more information, please refer to attached factsheet.

2017-05-09 09 May 2017

Results of May 2017 First Open Bidding Exercise for Certificates Of Entitlement

The first Certificates of Entitlement (COE) open tender bidding exercise for May 2017 ended at 4.00pm today. For the results of the bidding exercise, please refer to the attached press release.

2017-05-11 11 May 2017

Important to maintain cost and fare discipline

We refer to Mr Goh Kian Huat’s letter “Monitor financial status of bus packages to ensure effective operations” (4 May 17). Our public bus industry transitioned to the bus contracting model in September 2016, and we raised service levels in tandem. Most bus services now run more frequently than before, in particular during the morning and evening peak periods. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-05-19 19 May 2017

Exits, re-entries at separate stations counted as different trips

We refer to Mr Tan Hsiao Wei’s letter “DTL3: Allow transfer between Rochor, Jalan Besar stations” (7 June 2017). The Downtown Line (DTL) was built to connect commuters travelling from the residential heartlands in the north-west and east directly to the city, while also enhancing connectivity within the city itself. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-06-16 16 Jun 2017

LTA working to enable more online transactions

We refer to Ng Kei Yong’s letter ‘Let simple transactions be done online’ (23 May). LTA requires proof that vehicle transfer applications are authorised by the registered vehicle owner. To do so, besides carrying out the transfer at LTA, the registered owner can also choose to apply online via the One.Motoring website for a Transaction Pin (TPin). For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-06-03 03 Jun 2017

Weekday MRT trials necessary for successful transition

We thank Mr Gabriel Cheng Kian Tiong for his letter “Train delays need to be better managed” (6 June 2017). In our statement of 2 June, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT Trains had explained the two unrelated signalling faults that occurred on 1 and 2 June. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-06-09 09 Jun 2017

Weekday signalling tests inevitable, allow problems to be spotted faster

We thank Mr Timothy Lee for his letter “MRT signalling tests: Better answers needed” (8 June). During both incidents that occurred on 1 and 2 June, SMRT Trains deployed about 700 additional staff to assist commuters and to manage the crowd at stations. We acknowledge that more could have been done to manage the crowds and inform commuters of the additional travel time, and will strive to improve. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-06-12 12 Jun 2017

Emission Factor for Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles under the Vehicular Emissions Scheme

At Budget 2017, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced the introduction of the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES), which will run from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2019. LTA also announced that the emission factor to be used for computing the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) under the VES would be announced later this year and that it would take into consideration the fact that EVs and PHEVs consume electricity which produces CO2 at the point of power generation, even though they have no tailpipe emissions. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2017-06-30 30 Jun 2017

Factsheet: Stroller Restraint System to Be Tested on Service 69

From 29 June 2017, a prototype stroller restraint system will be tested on SBS Transit Service 69, to secure open strollers on the bus. In addition to holding on to their strollers throughout the journey, parents and caregivers are encouraged to use the restraint system on the bus. For more information, please refer to attached factsheet.

2017-06-28 28 Jun 2017

Joint News Release by MyHSR & the Land Transport Authority (LTA) - MyHSR and LTA to Conduct Industry Briefing in Preparation for Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail AssetsCo Tender

MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd (‘MyHSR’) of Malaysia and Land Transport Authority of Singapore (‘LTA’) will jointly conduct an Industry Briefing in July in preparation for the assets company (‘AssetsCo’) tender for the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail (‘HSR’) project. For more information, please refer to attached joint release.

2017-06-06 06 Jun 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - New Loop Service 329 to Serve Hougang

As part of the Bus Service Enhancement Programme, a new loop bus service, Service 329, will be implemented on Sunday, 9 July 2017. Service 329 will ply between Hougang Central Bus Interchange and Buangkok Crescent (loop) and serve Hougang Avenues 4 and 9, and Hougang Streets 91 and 93 en-route.

2017-06-27 27 Jun 2017

Joint Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - System-Level Performance Checks Continue On North-South Line Signalling System

Attached is an LTA-SMRT joint media release which serves as an update since full-day weekday trials for the new signalling system began on the NSL on 29 May 2017. In the coming weeks, we will continue to conduct intensive performance checks and deploy new software to improve the system. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-06-27 27 Jun 2017

On-Road Testing of Autonomous Vehicles to Expand Beyond one-north

Starting today, the Land Transport Authority will expand the current AV test bed in one-north to neighbouring areas such as the National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Science Park 1 and 2, Dover and Buona Vista. These areas present a larger test bed and will allow AV trial participants to experience more on-road scenarios which will help accelerate technology development. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-06-23 23 Jun 2017

Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence Framework Starts on 1 July 2017

The Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence Framework will start on 1 July 2017. All chauffeured private hire cars are required to display a pair of serialized tamper-evident decals on the front and back windscreens of their vehicles. Private hire car drivers must also display on their front windscreen in a prominent position which is visible to the passengers inside the vehicle, their Private Hire Car Driver‘s Vocational Licence (PDVL), or a concession letter from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) authorising them to provide chauffeured services up till 30 June 2018. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-06-29 29 Jun 2017

Two Retailers Fined for Selling Non-Compliant Power-Assisted Bicycles

Two retailers have been fined $1,000 each for selling illegally modified power-assisted bicycles (PABs). Lim Geok Kay of Teck Bee Brothers Company (No.220 Syed Alwi Road) and Chia Thuang Chiew of CPP Trading (Blk 731 Yishun St. 72) were found to have sold PABs that were illegally modified with throttles which enabled the PABs to reach speeds exceeding 35km/h without the rider having to pedal. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-06-22 22 Jun 2017

Joint Statement by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - North-South Line Signalling System Glitches on 1 June and 2 June

Since 28 March, LTA and SMRT, together with Thales, the supplier of the new signalling system for North-South Line (NSL), have been running tests progressively since 28 March. Phase One of the tests started with the last hour of passenger service on selected weekdays. For more information, please refer to the attached joint news release.

2017-06-02 02 Jun 2017

LTA to Install Railway Noise Barriers at 20 More Locations

As part of our on-going efforts to reduce the impact of railway noise near residential areas, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be calling tender today to install an additional 10km of railway noise barriers at 20 new locations on the elevated MRT tracks along the North-South and East-West Lines. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2017-06-02 02 Jun 2017

New Punggol Coast Station on the North East Line by 2023

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is pleased to announce the alignment and station location for the 1.6km long North East Line Extension (NELe), which is expected to open by 2023. Originally planned for 2030, LTA has brought forward the completion date of NELe to support developments in Punggol North. This includes new residential estates at Northshore District and Punggol Point District. For more information, please refer to attached release.

2017-06-07 07 Jun 2017

New Shenton Way Bus Terminal to Open on 25 June 2017

Commuters travelling to the Central Business District can look forward to the opening of the new Shenton Way Bus Terminal on Sunday, 25 June 2017. The Shenton Way Bus Terminal, situated off Shenton Way next to Bestway Building and directly opposite the Monetary Authority of Singapore Building, will replace the existing bus terminal along Palmer Road. The new bus terminal will now allow for commuter boarding activities. For more information, please refer to attached news release.

2017-06-01 01 Jun 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - Bus Service 123 Extended to Enhance Connectivity to Sentosa

Commuters can look forward to greater convenience and enhanced public transport connectivity to Sentosa with the extension of bus Service 123 to the island from Sunday, 30 July 2017. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-07-17 17 Jul 2017

LTA Media Statement: Media Update at 1100hrs on Worksite Accident at Slip Road from Upper Changi Road East to PIE (Changi)

The temporary at-grade bypass road connecting vehicles from Upper Changi Road East to PIE (Changi) will open to traffic today at 12 noon, following the completion of a safety and design review. Motorists are advised to drive carefully and follow the temporary signs on-site. For more information, please refer to the attached media statement.

2017-07-16 16 Jul 2017

Commissioning of New Signalised Pedestrian Crossing along Pasir Panjang Road

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be commissioning a new signalised pedestrian crossing along Pasir Panjang Road (in front of Haw Par Villa MRT entrance) and removing the existing one (near Balmeg Hill) on Monday, 24 July 2017 at 10:30 a.m.

2017-07-21 21 Jul 2017

Factsheet: More than 1000 Budding Bus Professionals Trained at Singapore Bus Academy

The Land Transport Authority’s Singapore Bus Academy (SGBA) held a ceremony to mark the graduation of the thousandth SGBA trainee. More than 1000 bus professionals from 36 intakes have completed the Enhanced Vocational Licence Training Programme (EVLTP), a requirement for all new Omnibus Driver’s Vocational Licence (ODVL) applicants, including bus captains. The Singapore Bus Academy (SGBA) was set up in October 2016 to provide centralised training and uplift the competency standards across the bus industry workforce. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information.

2017-07-24 24 Jul 2017

Factsheet: Partnering the Community for Safer Sharing of Public Paths

More than 200 Active Mobility Patrol (AMP) volunteers were honoured at the inaugural AMP appreciation event held today where Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan presented appreciation plaques to the AMP teams to thank them for their valuable contributions over the past year. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2017-07-29 29 Jul 2017

Factsheet: The Thoughtful Bunch is Back for a Thoughtful Ride!

Remember the Thoughtful Bunch? First introduced in 2014, the Thoughtful Bunch – Stand-up Stacey, Move-In Martin, Give-Way Glenda, Bag-Down Benny and Hush-Hush Hannah is back and bringing their messages to even more places this year! Please refer to the attached factsheet for more details.

2017-07-27 27 Jul 2017

Joint Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Software Update on North-South Line’s New Signalling System from this Weekend

A software update will be installed on the new signalling system on the North-South Line (NSL) after passenger service hours this Friday, 14 July. This update is to further fine-tune the ongoing testing by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SMRT, and system supplier Thales to stabilise the system after having undergone full-day testing since 29 May 2017. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-07-14 14 Jul 2017

LTA Media Statement: Media Update at 1030hrs on Worksite Accident at Slip Road from Upper Changi Road East to PIE (Changi)

The at-grade temporary bypass road to connect vehicles from Upper Changi Road East to PIE (Changi) will open by Sunday, 16 July afternoon, instead of today. Due to the wet weather conditions, more time was needed to prepare the ground, before we are able to proceed with the paving of the temporary road surface. For more information, please refer to the attached media statement.

2017-07-15 15 Jul 2017

LTA Media Statement: Media Update at 1900hrs on Worksite Accident at Slip Road from Upper Changi Road East to PIE (Changi)

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed a half-day stocktake of safety practices, and resumed works at all other LTA worksites as at 1pm today. This safety stocktake was effected by LTA in view of an accident at 3.30am today at the worksite where the new road viaduct from TPE (Changi) to PIE (Westbound) is being constructed. For more information, please refer to the attached media statement.

2017-07-14 14 Jul 2017

LTA Media Statement: Update on Delay on NSEWL on 25 July

The North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL) experienced intermittent traction power tripping this morning. The cause of the power trip was traced to a loosened service maintenance door next to the tracks in the tunnel near Tiong Bahru MRT station along the East-West Line (EWL). The loosened door has already been removed. For more information, please refer to the attached media statement.

2017-07-25 25 Jul 2017

LTA Media Statement: Worksite Accident at slip-road from Upper Changi Road East to PIE

LTA’s safety investigations into the cause of the work-site accident are currently still ongoing. Recovery works for the affected slip-road from Upper Changi Road East to PIE (Changi) are estimated to take about two days, before it can be re-opened for traffic. For more information, please refer to the attached media statement.

2017-07-14 14 Jul 2017

LTA Media Statement: Worksite Accident

At about 0330 this morning, a section of the viaduct structure between two piers collapsed at the worksite where the new road viaduct from TPE (Changi) to PIE (Westbound) is being constructed. The contractor, Or Kim Peow Contractors Pte Ltd was carrying out works to cast the decking for the new viaduct adjacent to the slip road from Upper Changi Road East to PIE (Changi). For the safety of motorists, the slip road was closed to traffic while the works were being carried out. For more information, please refer to the attached media statement.

2017-07-14 14 Jul 2017

No Change to ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways or 3rd Quarter 2017

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on roads and expressways. Based on this review, there will be no changes to the Electronic Road-Pricing (ERP) rates this quarter. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-07-31 31 Jul 2017

Update on Worksite Accident at Slip Road from Upper Changi Road East to PIE (Changi)

Since the worksite accident near the slip road from Upper Changi Road East to PIE (Changi) on 14 July 2017, investigations at the affected stretch by a multi-agency team are on-going to determine the root cause that led to the collapse. Please refer to the attached news release for LTA’s latest update on the incident.

2017-07-21 21 Jul 2017

3,000 More Bicycle Parking Lots Added at MRT Stations

Cyclists can look forward to more parking lots at MRT stations as the Land Transport Authority (LTA) continues to improve cycling infrastructure to support a growing cyclist population. LTA will be calling tender for the installation of 3,000 bicycle parking lots at 28 MRT stations, to augment the existing 17,500 bicycle parking lots at MRT stations. Please refer to the attached News Release for more information.

2017-07-12 12 Jul 2017

Certificate of Entitlement (COE) Quota for August 2017 to October 2017

The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for August 2017 to October 2017 will be 27,370. Details of the quota for each vehicle category are in Annex A. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in August 2017. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-07-12 12 Jul 2017

Factsheet: New 15km Cycling Path Network in Jurong Lake District

Going car-lite in the Jurong Lake District (JLD), Singapore’s second Central Business District, is now easier with the completion of a 15km dedicated cycling path network. JLD is the 8th intra-town cycling path network in Singapore. This is part of the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) long term plan to progressively construct dedicated cycling path networks in all HDB towns to enhance first and last mile connections. For more information, please refer to attached factsheet.

2017-07-01 01 Jul 2017

Joint News Release by MyHSR & the Land Transport Authority (LTA) - Kuala Lumpur - Singapore High Speed Rail AssetsCo Tender Preparation Progresses Smoothly with Industry Briefing

MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd ('MyHSR') of Malaysia and Land Transport Authority of Singapore (‘LTA’) jointly conducted an Industry Briefing on 5 July in Singapore, which was attended by close to 400 participants from 165 international and local entities. The briefing welcomed participants from across the entire High Speed Rail (‘HSR’) value chain, including suppliers and integrators of rolling stock and system, network operators, engineering and legal consultants, financiers and investors, operators and construction companies. For more information, please refer to the attached joint news release.

2017-07-05 05 Jul 2017

Peak-hour testing revealed new issues

We refer to the letters on 3 July 2017 on recent train service disruptions on the North-South Line (NSL). We are sorry that commuters have been inconvenienced. We have recently intensified testing of the new signalling system, and together with Thales, the signalling system manufacturer, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT are working round-the-clock to resolve the issues that the testing has surfaced. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-07-10 10 Jul 2017

Update on Train Service Delays on the North-South Line and Downtown Line on 18 August 2017

Train services on the North-South Line (NSL) and Downtown Line (DTL) were delayed by two separate and unrelated faults this morning. Engineers from the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SMRT and SBS Transit (SBST) were deployed immediately to identify the root causes of these faults. For more information on the findings, please refer to the attached release.

2017-08-18 18 Aug 2017

Bukit Panjang Integrated Transport Hub Opens on 4 September 2017

The new Bukit Panjang Integrated Transport Hub (ITH), which is the ninth ITH, will commence operations on Monday, 4 September 2017. With the opening of the new ITH, commuters can look forward to direct connectivity and seamless transfers between the new air-conditioned bus interchange and the Bukit Panjang MRT station and LRT station. The ITH is also fully integrated with Hillion Mall, providing commuters with greater convenience as they can run errands and shop as part of their bus and train journeys. Please refer to the attached news release, as well as attached posters on route changes for more information.

2017-08-08 08 Aug 2017

Hail a Public Bus with Your App!

Imagine a public bus service that optimises its route and schedule based on real-time commuter demand! This could soon become a reality in areas with low ridership and during off-peak periods. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) called a tender today to seek proposals from the industry to trial on-demand, dynamically-routed public bus services. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-08-15 15 Aug 2017

Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - New Features of Bukit Panjang Integrated Transport Hub

The Bukit Panjang Integrated Transport Hub (ITH) will open on Monday, 4 September 2017. The Bukit Panjang ITH will be the ninth completed integrated transport hub in Singapore. In addition to greater convenience for commuters with seamless transfers between the new air-conditioned bus interchange and the Bukit Panjang MRT and LRT stations, commuters using the new Bukit Panjang ITH can expect new features to enhance their overall journey experience. For more information, please refer to the joint factsheet attached.

2017-08-23 23 Aug 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & MyHSR - MyHSR Corp and LTA to Conduct Second Industry Briefing for Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail AssetsCo Tender

MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd ('MyHSR Corp') of Malaysia and the Land Transport Authority of Singapore (‘LTA’) will jointly conduct a second Industry Briefing on 26 September 2017 to continue the market engagement process for the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail (‘HSR’) project. The second Industry Briefing will share additional information and updates from both MyHSR Corp and LTA in relation to the Assets Company (‘AssetsCo’) tender and in response to the key queries raised by the market following the first Industry Briefing event held on 5th July of this year. For more information, please refer to the joint release attached.

2017-08-23 23 Aug 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & URA - Earlier Planned Singapore Underground Road System No Longer Needed

As Singapore shifts towards a car-lite society, the Land Transport Authority and Urban Redevelopment Authority will de-safeguard land previously safeguarded for the Singapore Underground Road System (SURS), with effect from today. For more information, please refer to the news release attached.

2017-08-29 29 Aug 2017

Joint Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - New Bus Service 944 to Serve Bukit Batok

As part of the Bus Service Enhancement Programme, a new bus service, SMRT Service 944, will begin on Sunday, 27 August 2017. Service 944 will serve new housing developments in Bukit Batok West linking commuters and residents between Bukit Batok Bus Interchange / MRT Station, Bukit Batok West Avenue 6 and Bukit Batok Road. Please refer to the joint release attached for more information.

2017-08-14 14 Aug 2017

Road Access and Public Transportation Plans for the 2017 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX

The 2017 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX returns to Singapore from 15 to 17 September 2017. Race organisers have made arrangements to ensure minimal traffic disruptions and improve accessibility, whilst allowing members of the public to carry on their normal daily activities in the Marina Centre area. For more information please refer to the attached news release, thank you.

2017-08-24 24 Aug 2017

It’s Rail Fun at the Downtown Line 3 Open House on 15 October!

The Downtown Line 3 (DTL3) Open House will take place on 15 October, Sunday, from 10am to 6pm. Visitors can look forward to a free preview of all 16 DTL3 stations, get familiar with the new station layouts and explore exciting new destinations surrounding the stations, before passenger service begins on 21 October 2017. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2017-08-10 10 Aug 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & TransitLink - Towards a Cashless Public Transport System by 2020

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and TransitLink are working towards a fully cashless vision for public transport by 2020, in line with our Smart Nation efforts. To realise this vision, LTA and TransitLink will launch a series of initiatives where commuters will no longer use cash to pay for rides or to top up stored-value cards. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2017-08-11 11 Aug 2017

Registration of Power-Assisted Bicycles to Start on 14 August 2017

The registration of Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs) will commence on 14 August 2017, and owners of PABs will have until 31 January 2018 to register their PAB and affix it with a number plate. The registration of PABs aims to enhance enforcement against reckless riding and the use of non-compliant PABs. This will improve the safety of other path and road users, in particular pedestrians. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-08-02 02 Aug 2017

Correct to exclude re-signalling faults when measuring rail reliability

We refer to Mr Chan Yeow Chuan (“Biased figures on MRT breakdown rate”, 29 Jul) and Mr Tan Shao Yi’s (“Use more meaningful measures in evaluating the MRT”, 31 Jul) letters on measuring our rail reliability. Improving rail reliability is a multi-year effort. The purpose of the MKBF (Mean Kilometres Between Failure, for delays more than 5 minutes) indicator is to track our progress from year to year, and to provide an objective benchmark for comparison with other metros. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.

2017-08-03 03 Aug 2017

New Tuas Bus Terminal to Open on 7 October 2017

The Land Transport Authority’s new Tuas Bus Terminal, located along Tuas West Drive, will open on Saturday, 7 October 2017. The first of its kind, Tuas Bus Terminal is integrated with Tuas MRT Depot, sitting atop the depot building for more productive use of land, and has access ramps for buses leading to Tuas West Drive and Tuas Link 4. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-09-15 15 Sep 2017

SMRT Trains Appointed to Operate the Thomson-East Coast Line

LTA has awarded SMRT Trains the contract to operate the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) for an initial nine-year period. SMRT Trains received a higher quality score and its proposal featured a commitment to invest heavily in predictive and reliability-centred maintenance to enhance reliability. SMRT Trains’ proposal also included a strong staff development plan, including customer-oriented training, and tailored community engagement initiatives. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-09-15 15 Sep 2017

Factsheet: Enhanced Travel Smart Initiatives to Encourage Off-Peak Travel

Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Minstry of Transport and Ministry of Health, delivered his speech at the Travel Smart Day event held in Marina Bay Sands this morning. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.

2017-09-29 29 Sep 2017

Joint News Release - Enhanced Bus Accessibility along the Downtown Line 3 Corridor

Commuters travelling along Downtown Line 3 (DTL3) can look forward to greater convenience and enhanced public transport connectivity with the introduction of two new bus services along the corridor. Services 137 and 298 are the 78th and 79th bus services introduced under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), and will start operation from Saturday, 21 October 2017 in tandem with the opening of DTL3. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-09-26 26 Sep 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & MyHSR - MyHSR Corp and LTA to Conduct Ticketing and Fare Collection Discussions for Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail

MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd (MyHSR Corp) of Malaysia and the Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) are inviting companies specialising in Ticketing & Fare Collection (TFC) to share the latest ticketing technology and developments for the purposes of developing a robust TFC approach for the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project. Companies with expertise in TFC are invited to attend the discussions to be held in Kuala Lumpur on 9 - 10 October 2017. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-09-19 19 Sep 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & MyHSR Corp - Second Industry Briefing for Kuala Lumpur - Singapore High Speed Rail as the Project Gears Up for Year-End AssetsCo Tender Launch

MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd ('MyHSR Corp') of Malaysia and Land Transport Authority of Singapore (‘LTA’) successfully conducted a second Industry Briefing to continue the market engagement process for the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail (‘HSR’) project. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-09-28 28 Sep 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - New and Extended Bus Services in Yishun

NEW BUS SERVICE 807 TO YISHUN As part of the Bus Service Enhancement Programme, a new bus service, Service 807, will begin operations in Yishun on Sunday, 15 October 2017. Service 807 will improve connectivity to key transport nodes and amenities in Yishun and Khatib. Along with the introduction of Service 807, Service 860 will be extended to Yio Chu Kang via Springleaf and Tagore Industrial Estate, improving local and inter-town connectivity between Ang Mo Kio and Yishun. Please refer to the joint media release attached and annex for more information.

2017-09-14 14 Sep 2017

LTA Forms New Subsidiary to Implement Kuala Lumpur - Singapore High Speed Rail Project

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced today that it has formed a wholly-owned subsidiary – SG HSR PTE. LTD. – to implement the Kuala Lumpur - Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project. SG HSR will be Singapore’s Infrastructure Company for the HSR project, and will build, own, fund and maintain the civil infrastructure in Singapore. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-09-21 21 Sep 2017

LTA Stepping Up Enforcement Against Bus Touts

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is stepping up enforcement checks on bus drivers who tout their services at various locations around Singapore, to safeguard passenger safety and interest. More frequent checks are being conducted at high traffic areas, potential hotspots, as well as areas where a high volume of public feedback has been received. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-09-22 22 Sep 2017

Opening of Downtown Line 3: Free Travel on Entire Downtown Line on 21 and 22 October 2017

The newest addition to Singapore’s rail network, the Downtown Line 3 (DTL3), will open on 21 October 2017 (Saturday). To celebrate this milestone and encourage commuters to explore the DTL3, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) is offering commuters free travel for journeys between all stations of the Downtown Line (DTL) on 21 and 22 October 2017. For more information, please refer to the attached release.

2017-09-19 19 Sep 2017

Professionalising the Bus Maintenance Sector

As part of its efforts to uplift professionalism and build a sustainable pool of technical professionals to support the public bus industry, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) is working with the public bus operators and industry stakeholders to introduce a new certification for bus technicians. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed today between LTA, the public bus operators and various industry stakeholders, to affirm the signatories’ commitment towards raising the competencies of our bus technical professionals. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-09-29 29 Sep 2017

Singapore’s First Large-Scale Electric Vehicle Car-Sharing Programme to Hit the Roads in December

Singapore, 27 September 2017 – In preparation for the launch of Singapore’s first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) car-sharing programme, BlueSG Pte Ltd (a subsidiary of the Bolloré Group), today announced the locations of its first 30 charging stations, which will offer a total of 120 charging points. Scheduled to roll out progressively from December 2017, the programme will provide users with the convenience and flexibility of returning the EV at locations different from their point of pick-up. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-09-27 27 Sep 2017

Tampines Walking and Cycling Town by 2022

Tampines residents will enjoy a safer and more comprehensive walking and cycling network by 2022, as the Land Transport Authority (LTA) lines up a series of infrastructure enhancements to transform Tampines into a Walking and Cycling Town. Please refer to the attached News Release for more information.

2017-09-25 25 Sep 2017

Bus Services Continue to Improve Since Transition to BCM

Our public bus industry fully transitioned to the bus contracting model (BCM) in September 2016. Under the BCM, LTA determines the bus services to be provided and sets service standards. This enables the Government to introduce new bus services, and reduce wait time and crowdedness. To support the higher service standards, the Government will be subsidising close to $4 billion over the next five years to enhance bus services as we progressively build up our rail capacity. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-09-04 04 Sep 2017

Joint News Release - Enhanced Bus Accessibility with the Opening of Changi Airport Terminal 4

Commuters travelling to the new Changi Airport Terminal 4 can look forward to greater convenience and enhanced public transport connectivity with the introduction of a new Service 110 from Sengkang and amendment to existing Services 24, 34 and 36, with effect from Sunday, 22 October 2017. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-09-06 06 Sep 2017

Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Replacement of Power Rail Completed on the North-South and East-West Lines

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport Mr Khaw Boon Wan officiated at the completion ceremony of the power rail replacement project on the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL). The last section of power rail was replaced near Ang Mo Kio MRT station on the North-South Line on 15 August 2017. The power rail replacement project is the second major renewal project, following the re-sleepering project, under a multi-year programme to rejuvenate the 30 year-old NSEWL. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-09-12 12 Sep 2017

LTA Awards First Three Civil Contracts for Circle Line 6

LTA has awarded the first three civil contracts for Circle Line 6 (CCL6) totalling S$1.75 billion. Works on these three contracts are expected to commence by the end of 2017 and complete by 2025. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-09-08 08 Sep 2017

More Convenient Fare Payments with Account-Based Ticketing

Since March 2017, commuters have been able to enjoy a hassle-free public transport ticketing experience with their contactless EMV (Euro-Master-Visa) credit and debit cards under the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) Account-Based Ticketing (ABT) pilot with Mastercard. In response to positive feedback, the LTA will extend this ABT pilot with Mastercard beyond the original duration of six months, and Visa and NETS will also come on board the ABT pilot from June 2018. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-09-11 11 Sep 2017

Traffic Arrangements for the 2017 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix

The 2017 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX returns to Singapore from 15 to 17 September 2017. Race organisers have made arrangements to ensure minimal traffic disruptions and improve accessibility, whilst allowing members of the public to carry on their normal daily activities in the Marina Centre area. A series of road closures affecting the Marina Centre area will take place from 13 September 2017 to 19 September 2017 to facilitate the setting up and dismantling of the race infrastructure. For more information on traffic arrangements affecting the Marina Centre area, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-09-12 12 Sep 2017

Working Towards a Safer Workplace

As part of efforts to strengthen workplace safety awareness amongst its contractors, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has launched a new Workplace Safety, Health and Environmental Good Practices Handbook at the 19th Annual Safety Award Convention (ASAC) today. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.

2017-09-04 04 Sep 2017

'Taxi stands for taxis only' rule will be reviewed regularly

We refer to the letter from the National Private Hire Vehicles Association on opening up taxi stands to private hire cars (The Straits Times, 7 September 2017). Public taxi facilities, which include taxi stands, are provided primarily for passengers to street-hail in a safe and orderly manner. The usage of these facilities are currently restricted to tax