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News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for November 2018 to January 2019
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for November 2018 to January 2019 will be 30,143. 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 2018. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-10-18 18 Oct 2018
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News Releases
LTA Awards Contract for 60 Electric Buses to Three Tenderers
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the tender to procure 60 electric buses to three tenderers. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-10-24 24 Oct 2018
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News Releases
Revised ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways from 7 November 2018
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on roads and expressways, and will be revising the ERP rates at Dunearn Road. For more details, please see attached the news release.
2018-10-29 29 Oct 2018
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News Releases
Trial of New Signalling Priority System for Buses to Improve Travel Time and Reliability
To provide faster and more reliable bus journeys for commuters, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will trial a signalling priority system that facilitates green traffic signals in favour of public buses that are delayed due to traffic conditions or accidents. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-10-31 31 Oct 2018
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We Want to Hear from You! LTA Conducts Public Consultations for Land Transport Master Plan 2040
Earlier today, 40 members of public shared their views on how to make Walk Cycle Ride (WCR) their preferred way to travel during the first of a series of focus group discussions on the Land Transport Master Plan (LTMP) 2040. Chairman of the LTMP Advisory Panel, Senior Minister of State for Communications & Information and Transport, Dr Janil Puthucheary also took part in today’s session. For more details, please see attached the news release.
2018-10-27 27 Oct 2018
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News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Commencement of NSEWL Power Supply Renewal Works
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT have commenced works to renew and enhance the North-South and East-West Lines’ (NSEWL) power supply system. We expect this phase of works to complete in the early 2020s. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-10-05 05 Oct 2018
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News Releases
New Southbound Lornie Highway to Open on 28 October 2018
The southbound section of the Lornie Highway has been completed and will be open to traffic on 28 October 2018 (Sunday). This section of Lornie Highway is parallel to Lornie Road and facilitates traffic flow from the existing Thomson Road/Lornie Road towards the Pan Island Expressway (PIE)/Adam Road/Farrer Road. For more information, please refer to the attached press release.
2018-10-11 11 Oct 2018
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News Releases
Public Transport Workers Appreciation: Thanking the People Who Take Us Everywhere
To thank all our public transport workers who work tirelessly to make our daily commutes possible, the Land Transport Authority (LTA), in partnership with the Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM), will be launching a series of initiatives in appreciation of our public transport (PT) workers. For more details, please refer to the attached release.
2018-10-12 12 Oct 2018
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Media Replies
Fee helps operators defray costs of retrieving bicycles
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) thanks Mr Andrew Seow Chwee Guan for his letter (‘Why does fine for indiscriminate parking go to shared-bike firms?’; 29 September 2018, The Straits Times). The aim of the licensing regime is to ensure that bicycle-sharing operators (BSOs) operate in a responsible manner, and make considerate and efficient use of limited public spaces. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2018-10-13 13 Oct 2018
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Media Replies
MyTransport.SG beta app fully tested and functional
We refer to Mr Chong Ryh Huei’s letter, “LTA should warn users of risks in downloading its ‘beta’ software” (20 October 2018). The MyTransport.SG app was first launched in 2011 to provide commuters with real-time transport information to help them better plan their journeys. To date, the app has received more than 3.5 million downloads. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2018-10-27 27 Oct 2018
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Media Replies
Balance between resources and demand in public transport arrangement
We thank Mr Lee Yong Se for the feedback in “Improve intra-town bus services”. As Mr Lee rightly pointed out, residents along Jalan Loyang Besar can take feeder Service 354 to the Pasir Ris MRT Station and Pasir Ris Bus Interchange which offer connecting bus services to other destinations, including other parts of Pasir Ris town. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2018-10-03 03 Oct 2018
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News Releases
Factsheet: LTA Trials Roller Barrier System to Enhance Safety on Bends
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is trialling a roller barrier system along a stretch of the slip road between PIE(Tuas) to BKE(Woodlands) as part of our continuous efforts to enhance road safety for motorists. The roller barrier system has been certified as safe using a vehicular impact crash test conducted in the USA, and has been implemented in several other countries. Please refer to the attached Fact Sheet for more information.
2018-11-16 16 Nov 2018
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Factsheet: East Coast Integrated Depot
The East Coast Integrated Depot, to be built together with the Thomson–East Coast Line (TEL), is a first in the world to integrate three train depots and one bus depot within a single site. As depots occupy a lot of space and are costly, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) looks at alternative ways to build depots cost-effectively, without compromising land use. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2018-11-15 15 Nov 2018
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Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), NETS & Visa - LTA Expands Account-Based Ticketing Pilot to NETS and Visa
Following a successful pilot of the Account-Based Ticketing (ABT) System to trial the use of Mastercard contactless credit and debit cards for public transport fare payments, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be expanding the pilot to NETS and Visa in December 2018. This means that more commuters will get to enjoy the convenience of paying for public transport rides without the need to carry an extra travel card or top up their cards, similar to how contactless transactions are made at retail merchants. For more details, please refer to the attached release.
2018-11-30 30 Nov 2018
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News Releases
LTA Impounds Personal Mobility Devices from Neuron Mobility, Telepod and Beam
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has impounded 42 personal mobility devices (PMDs) operated by Neuron Mobility, Telepod and Beam. The impounded PMDs were found available for hire at public places, in contravention of the Parking Places Act. Please refer to the attached News Release for more information.
2018-11-13 13 Nov 2018
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LTA to Deploy 50 Diesel Hybrid Buses from December 2018
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will deploy 50 diesel hybrid buses (DHBs) for public bus services from December 2018. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-11-26 26 Nov 2018
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New Choa Chu Kang Bus Interchange to Open on 16 December 2018
To facilitate the construction of the Jurong Region Line and associated road works, the existing Choa Chu Kang Bus Interchange will be relocated to the junction of Choa Chu Kang Loop and Choa Chu Kang Drive from Sunday, 16 December 2018. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-11-19 19 Nov 2018
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News Releases
Over 5,000 Responses Received on the Land Transport Master Plan 2040
Since the commencement of public engagement in August 2018 on the Land Transport Master Plan (LTMP) 2040, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has received over 5,000 responses from members of the public. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-11-25 25 Nov 2018
Focus Group Discussions (FGD), Land Transport Master Plan (LTMP), Walk Cycle Ride (WCR), -
News Releases
A More Seamless and Secure Access to Vehicle Services
In line with Singapore’s Smart Nation drive to develop citizen-centric solutions, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be providing vehicle owners with a more seamless and secure access to more vehicle services via the One.Motoring website (www.onemotoring.com.sg). Vehicle owners will enjoy the flexibility to perform a wider range of vehicle-related transactions online, anytime and anywhere. This move will bring greater convenience to the public while enhancing LTA’s operational efficiency. For more details, please refer to the attached release.
2018-11-07 07 Nov 2018
Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), One.Motoring, -
News Releases
Enhanced Security Screening Trial at MRT Stations
From 12 November 2018, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will commence a six-month trial for enhanced security screening at selected MRT stations across all rail lines. As part of the trial, some commuters may be required to use a walk-through metal detector and pass their belongings through X-ray scanners, before entering the faregates. Screening equipment may be deployed at up to six MRT stations at any one time. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-11-05 05 Nov 2018
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News Releases
ERP Rates for the December 2018 School Holiday Period
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates for the December 2018 school holidays. Please see attached news release for more details.
2018-11-12 12 Nov 2018
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News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM) - Shining the Spotlight on the Very Best of Singapore’s Transport Workers
The Land Transport Authority (LTA), Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM) as well as public transport companies and associations celebrated outstanding service rendered by workers in the transport industry at the 19th National Kindness Award – Transport Gold 2018, held at the Istana. The Award recognises transport workers for their acts of kindness, with the hope that they will inspire other transport workers to go the extra mile. Graced by President Halimah Yacob, this morning’s ceremony honoured a total of 445 outstanding individuals from bus, rail and taxi operations, customer service, and automotive and engineering sectors. For more details, please see attached the news release.
2018-11-01 01 Nov 2018
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News Releases
New Link Road Connecting Punggol Central to KPE/TPE to Open Ahead of Schedule
A new link road connecting Punggol Central to KPE and TPE(PIE) will open almost a year ahead of schedule, on 25 November 2018 . The new link road, which is part of a two-phase expansion of the KPE/TPE interchange will provide motorists with an alternative route between Punggol Central, and KPE and TPE(PIE). For more information, please refer to the attached press release.
2018-11-08 08 Nov 2018
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News Releases
New Parking Standards for Private Developments from February 2019
In line with Singapore’s move towards a car-lite society, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will introduce a new Range-based Parking Provision Standards (RPPS) from 1 February 2019, to replace the existing Car Parking Standards (CPS) and Range-based Car Parking Standards (RCPS). The revised parking standards will accord developers greater flexibility in managing parking provisions according to the needs of the developments, particularly in areas well-connected to the public transport system, and free up more land for community spaces and greenery. For more details, please refer to the news release.
2018-11-09 09 Nov 2018
parking standards, Range-based Parking Provision Standards (RPPS), -
Media Replies
Safety key for PMD-sharing services
We thank Mr Lim Tong Wah and Mr Andrew Seow for their letters (“Try out e-scooter sharing in confined environment first” and “Don’t focus last-mile journeys on e-scooter, bike sharing”). The Land Transport Authority (LTA) fully agrees on the need for personal mobility device (PMD) sharing services to be conducted responsibly and without compromising the safety of the public. Operators that wish to provide PMD-sharing services may submit applications for regulatory sandbox licences in January 2019. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2018-11-14 14 Nov 2018
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Autonomous vehicles must pass safety test before being allowed in trial areas
We refer to the commentary by Mr Zack Lim Xue Li, Executive Director and Chief Technology Officer of Trinax Singapore (‘Check autonomous vehicle driving tests for blind spots’, 30 October 2018). Autonomous vehicle (AV) technology has the potential to alleviate our land and manpower constraints. Since 2015, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has been facilitating AV trials to understand how AV technology can be deployed to improve our transport system in future. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2018-11-10 10 Nov 2018
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Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - Enhancement Works for the North East Line to Commence in 2019
The North East Line (NEL) has been serving commuters every day since the line opened 15 years ago. To ensure that commuters continue to enjoy reliable and comfortable rides, NEL operating assets will be systematically upgraded. As a first major step in this multi-year endeavour, a contract has been awarded for the mid-life upgrade of all 25 trains in the first-generation fleet. In addition, early closures will be implemented for the NEL starting January 2019 to support intensified maintenance and renewal works. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2018-12-17 17 Dec 2018
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Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - New Operating Hours for the Bukit Panjang LRT from January 2019 as Planned Renewal Works Commence
From Sunday, 13 January 2019, the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) network will close earlier at 11.30pm daily to enable SMRT to intensify and accelerate maintenance and system renewal works. For more information, please refer to the attached release.
2018-12-12 12 Dec 2018
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News Releases
LTA Awards Six Contracts for the Construction of North-South Corridor Tunnels
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded six contracts totalling S$3.14 billion to design and construct the tunnels and commuter facilities such as pedestrian overhead bridges and bus stops for six sections of the North-South Corridor (NSC). Works on these contracts are expected to begin by end-2019. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2018-12-21 21 Dec 2018
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QR-Code Parking System for Bicycle-Sharing to Take Effect on 14 January 2019
From 14 January 2019, bicycle-sharing users who do not park at designated parking areas and scan the quick response (QR) code at the designated parking area in public places will be charged an additional fee of $5 by licensed operators. Those who indiscriminately park any shared bicycle in public places 3 times or more in a calendar year will be banned from using all bicycle-sharing services for a month. The ban period will increase with every subsequent ban. This is part of the new bicycle-sharing licensing regime to encourage responsible parking habits and manage the disamenities brought about by indiscriminate parking of shared bicycles. For more information, please refer to the attached News Release.
2018-12-27 27 Dec 2018
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News Releases
Railway Noise Barriers at 16 More Locations
Under the third phase of the railway noise barriers programme, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has called a tender to install about 5.5km of railway noise barriers at 16 new locations along elevated railway sections of the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL). Please refer to the news release for more information.
2018-12-14 14 Dec 2018
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Registration of E-scooters from 2 January 2019
From 2 January 2019, owners of electric scooters (e-scooters) can register their devices through LTA’s website at www.onemotoring.com.sg/escooter or at any SingPost Post Office. To encourage owners to register their e-scooters early, the registration fee of $20 will be waived for e-scooters registered by 31 March 2019. Please refer to the attached media materials for more information.
2018-12-12 12 Dec 2018
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Factsheet: Leveraging Technology to Deter Security Threats at Public Transport Nodes
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is exploring the use of robotics to complement existing security measures at public transport nodes. A roving robot with surveillance capabilities will be deployed during ‘Exercise Station Guard, which is being carried out at the North East Line’s Hougang Station today. Developed by ST Engineering, the roving robot is equipped with cameras for 360-degrees surveillance. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2018-12-05 05 Dec 2018
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LTA Awards TPE-PIE Changi Viaduct Completion Contract
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the replacement tender of the Tampines Expressway (TPE)-Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) Changi Viaduct to Hwa Seng Builder Pte Ltd. For more details, please refer to the attached media release.
2018-12-10 10 Dec 2018
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New Three-Dimensional Traffic Calming Markings to Trial at Whampoa Drive
LTA will trial new three-dimensional (3D) traffic calming markings at the Whampoa Drive Silver Zone in end December 2018. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2018-12-05 05 Dec 2018
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Six-Month Trial for On-Demand Public Buses to Start on 17 December 2018
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will start a six-month On-Demand Public Bus (ODPB) trial on 17 December 2018. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-12-03 03 Dec 2018
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Media Replies
LTA will assess the effectiveness of deploying robots for surveillance in public transport
We refer to the letter from Mr Liu Fook Thim (“Reassess deployment of robots at MRT stations”, Dec 18). The Land Transport Authority (LTA) first trialled the use of robotics during Exercise Station Guard at Hougang Station on 5 December 2018. This is part of our ongoing efforts to leverage technology in transport operations. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2018-12-31 31 Dec 2018
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Enhanced security screening sharpens response to threats
We refer to the letters from Mr Seah Yam Meng (“Airport-like checks at MRT stations an overreaction”, Nov 9 and “Checks at MRT stations not enough to deter terrorists”, Nov 20), Mr Joe Teo Kok Seah (“Comprehensive studies needed before implementing new security measures”, 13 Nov) and the commentary by Senior Transport Correspondent Mr Christopher Tan (“MRT checks: How far should security screenings go?”, Nov 16). For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2018-12-05 05 Dec 2018
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News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for February 2018 to April 2018
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for February 2018 to April 2018 will be 25,636. Details of the quota for each vehicle category can be found in Annex A of the attached release. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in February 2018. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-01-18 18 Jan 2018
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News Releases
Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SPAD - Highlights of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link Bilateral Agreement
Malaysia’s Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) and Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) welcome the signing of the Bilateral Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Singapore and the Government of Malaysia on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link). The Agreement was signed today at the 8th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore by H.E. Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan, Malaysia’s Minister in the Prime Minister's Department and by H.E. Minister Khaw Boon Wan, Singapore’s Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport. Please see attached fact-sheet with more details of the highlights of the Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link Bilateral Agreement.
2018-01-16 16 Jan 2018
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Factsheet: Stricter Enforcement and Education to Deter Errant Use of PMDs
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is stepping up efforts to deter errant use of Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) on roads and encourage safe riding habits. Besides the enhanced penalties for on-road use that take effect today, LTA will roll out the Safe Riding Programme (SRP) from 1 February 2018 to educate cyclists and PMD users on safe riding habits. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2018-01-15 15 Jan 2018
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News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - Emergency Preparedness Exercise for Heightened Security Threats
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SBS Transit will be carrying out an emergency preparedness ground deployment exercise on Sunday, 4 February 2018 at the Downtown Line Newton MRT station from 10am to 6pm. During the exercise, commuters entering the station will be directed to the faregates near Exit A where they will undergo security screening. For more information, please refer to the attached joint news release.
2018-01-26 26 Jan 2018
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Joint Release by SG HSR Pte Ltd & MyHSR Corp - Positive Start to the Kuala Lumpur–Singapore High Speed Rail Project Assets Company Tender
MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd (‘MyHSR Corp’) of Malaysia and SG HSR Pte Ltd (‘SG HSR’) of Singapore successfully held a briefing for the Assets Company (‘AssetsCo’) tender earlier today in Kuala Lumpur. The objective of the briefing was to provide an overview of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (‘KL–Singapore HSR’) project and AssetsCo tender to all registered bidders for the AssetsCo tender, which was jointly launched by MyHSR Corp and SG HSR on 20 December 2017. Please see attached joint release for more details.
2018-01-23 23 Jan 2018
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News Releases
LTA Rolls Out Comprehensive Cycling Network for Safer, Smoother Riding Experience in Bedok Town
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed a 13km network of dedicated cycling paths in Bedok town. Bedok is the second town in Singapore – after Ang Mo Kio – to feature red cycling paths. These paths help to alert pedestrians to the presence of cyclists and personal mobility device (PMD) users and have proven to be very popular amongst Bedok residents as they are easily distinguishable from the regular footpaths. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-01-20 20 Jan 2018
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News Releases
No Changes to Existing Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) Rates for February to April 2018
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on roads and expressways, and there will be no changes to the ERP rates this quarter.For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-01-30 30 Jan 2018
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News Releases
Factsheet: Developing Technological Solutions to Meet Transport Challenges
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) seeks to partner the research community and industry in co-creating innovative and practical solutions to meet Singapore’s current transport challenges. To this end, LTA has today launched two grant calls inviting the research community and industry to submit research and development proposals aimed at improving our land transport system. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information.
2018-01-03 03 Jan 2018
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News Releases
Revised Toll Charges at Woodlands Checkpoint from 1 February 2018
Singapore will be revising its toll charges at Woodlands Checkpoint from 1 February 2018, to match Malaysia’s recent removal of toll charges at the Eastern Dispersal Link. This is in line with Singapore’s long-standing policy of matching Malaysia’s toll rates. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-01-05 05 Jan 2018
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Tougher Enforcement Against Personal Mobility Device Users
From 15 January 2018, Personal Mobility Device (PMD) users caught riding on roads will face tougher enforcement action, as the Land Transport Authority (LTA) strengthens regulations and enhances its penalty regime to deter errant use of PMDs. For more information, please refer to the attached News Release.
2018-01-02 02 Jan 2018
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Media Replies
Commuters and cyclists will benefit from North-South Corridor
We thank Mr Michael Lum Yan Meng for his feedback, “Government should rethink North-South Corridor” (The Straits Times, 20 February 2018). The North-South Corridor (NSC) is necessary given the growing number of residents living in the Northern and North-eastern part of Singapore and their daily commute. The NSC was originally conceived as an expressway, but has been redesigned as Singapore’s first integrated transport corridor featuring dedicated bus lanes and cycling trunk routes. Commuters will benefit from faster bus journeys and express bus services. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2018-03-13 13 Mar 2018
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News Releases
Factsheet: Circle Line 6 Construction to go into Full Swing
Construction works for the final stretch of the Circle Line (CCL) will start from April 2018, following the completion of advance works. The 4-km Circle Line 6 (CCL6) closes the loop for the CCL by connecting HarbourFront Station to Marina Bay Station. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2018-03-29 29 Mar 2018
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News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & Go-Ahead - New Bus Service 68 to Serve Residents of Pasir Ris and Tampines
A new bus service – Service 68 – will begin operations on Sunday, 1 April 2018. The new service will ply between Pasir Ris Bus Interchange and Tampines Bus Interchange via Pasir Ris Drive 3, Elias Road, Pasir Ris Street 71, Pasir Ris Drive 1, Pasir Ris Drive 12, Tampines Avenue 10, Tampines Avenue 11 and Tampines Concourse. Please refer to the joint release attached for more information.
2018-03-19 19 Mar 2018
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New Bus Service 974 to Serve Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang, Jurong West and Joo Koon
SINGAPORE, 23 March 2018 – A new bus service – Service 974 – will begin operations on Sunday, 8 April 2018, plying between Bukit Panjang MRT Station and Joo Koon Bus Interchange via Choa Chu Kang and Jurong West.
2018-03-23 23 Mar 2018
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News Releases
Testing of Future Traffic Management Systems Commences at Major Traffic Nodes
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be testing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera systems and Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) beacons at various locations along expressways and major thoroughfares from today until 2019. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2018-03-26 26 Mar 2018
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News Releases
Award of Contract to Renew the Bukit Panjang LRT System
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a contract to renew the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) system to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Bombardier (Singapore). The renewal works will commence in the first half of 2018, and residents can look forward to more reliable rides from 2022. For more details, please see the attached media release.
2018-03-07 07 Mar 2018
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News Releases
Factsheet: Mandatory Registration of Electric Scooters
As announced at the 2018 Committee of Supply Debate, the Government has accepted the Active Mobility Advisory Panel’s (AMAP) recommendation to mandate the registration of electric scooters (e-scooters) used on public paths. Please refer to the attached Fact Sheet for more information.
2018-03-07 07 Mar 2018
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News Releases
First Reading of the Parking Places (Amendment) Bill
The Parking Places (Amendment) Bill (“the Bill”) was introduced in Parliament today. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2018-03-05 05 Mar 2018
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News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - Update on Signalling System Fault on the Downtown Line (DTL) on 1 March 2018
The team comprising engineers from the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SBS Transit, and the signalling system supplier Siemens has identified and rectified the signalling system fault which occurred yesterday at Bayfront Station on the Downtown Line (DTL), allowing normal train services to resume from the start of service hours this morning. The team traced the fault yesterday to a synchronisation issue between two sets of signalling equipment – the Temporary Speed Restriction Manager and the Trackside Automated Train Control System. For more information, please refer to the attached joint release.
2018-03-02 02 Mar 2018
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News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - More Engineering Hours to Improve Rail Reliability Sooner
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and train operator SMRT have made significant progress in rejuvenating the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL) through additional engineering hours over 10 weekends since December 2017. The early closure, late opening and full Sunday closure of MRT stations on weekends have provided additional time for our engineering teams to carry out planned maintenance and renewal works on the tracks, stations and train depots. For more details, please see the attached media release.
2018-03-07 07 Mar 2018
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News Releases
Joint Statement by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - Signalling System Fault Causing Delays on the Downtown Line on 1 March 2018
Train services on the Downtown Line (DTL) were affected by a signalling system fault at Bayfront station at 6.01am this morning (1 Mar 2018). As a result, trains approaching Bayfront station in both directions had to be driven manually and at a lower speed. By 7.30am, the signalling fault was isolated to the stretch from Promenade to Bayfront stations in the direction of Expo. For more information, please refer to the attached joint statement.
2018-03-01 01 Mar 2018
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News Releases
LTA Media Statement: Incident at Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) Lentor Station Worksite
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is deeply saddened by a fatal accident which took place this morning at 3:35am in a tunnel that connects to Lentor station, which is currently under construction for the Thomson–East Coast Line. The worker fell from a raised working platform in the tunnel and was unconscious after the fall. He was subsequently pronounced dead by paramedics at 4.30am. For more information, please refer to the attached media statement.
2018-03-01 01 Mar 2018
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News Releases
Advisory Panel Submits Recommendations to Make Land Transport System More Family-Friendly
The Family-Friendly Transport Advisory Panel presented its recommendations for a more accessible, family-friendly and inclusive transport system to Senior Minister of State for Transport Dr Lam Pin Min today. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-04-30 30 Apr 2018
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News Releases
Alstom to Supply 17 New Trains for North East Line Extension and Circle Line 6
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a contract worth approximately S$250 million to Alstom for the purchase of six North East Line (NEL) and 11 new Circle Line (CCL) trains to cater for additional capacity when the North East Line Extension (NELe) and Circle Line 6 (CCL6) begin operations in 2023 and 2025 respectively. With the new trains, the existing NEL fleet will be expanded by 14% from 43 to 49 trains and the existing CCL fleet will increase by 17% from 64 to 75 trains. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-04-30 30 Apr 2018
Circle Line (CCL), new trains, North East Line (NEL), -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for May 2018 to July 2018
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for May 2018 to July 2018 will be 24,614. Details of the quota for each vehicle category can be found in Annex A of the attached release. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in May 2018. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-04-19 19 Apr 2018
COE quota, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by SG HSR & MyHSR Corp - Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail Assets Company Tender Extended to December 2018
MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd (MyHSR Corp) and SG HSR Pte Ltd (SG HSR) announced an extension of time for the submission of bids for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (KL-Singapore HSR) Assets Company (AssetsCo) tender. Bidders will now have until 28 December 2018 to submit their proposals. This extension of time will not affect the 31 December 2026 date for the commencement of the HSR Express Service from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-04-19 19 Apr 2018
high speed rail (HSR), -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - New Signalling System to be Trialled During East-West Line Service Hours on Sundays from 29 April to End May 2018
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT will conduct trials of the new Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system during East-West Line (EWL) passenger service hours on five Sundays from 29 April 2018 to 27 May 2018. For more information, please refer to the joint news release attached.
2018-04-24 24 Apr 2018
Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC), North South East West Line (NSEWL), signalling system, East West Line (EWL), -
News Releases
LTA Media Statement: CCCS Release
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) supports the Interim Measures Directions issued by Competition & Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) to Grab and Uber. In particular, we note that the measures pertaining to the removal of exclusivity obligations and impediments to market contestability will further promote market competition in the point-to-point (P2P) transport sector. For more information, please refer to the attached media statement.
2018-04-13 13 Apr 2018
Media Statement, private hire cars, -
News Releases
New Award Categories for Land Transport Excellence Awards 2019
As part of ongoing efforts to foster a safer and more reliable transport system, the Land Transport Excellence Awards (LTEA) 2019 will feature two new award categories: “Best Land Transport Operations & Maintenance Initiative” and “Most Innovative / Effective Safety Programme by a Public Transport Operator”. These two categories recognise organisations that have demonstrated excellence in operating and maintaining Singapore’s land transport infrastructure, and promoting safety awareness among users of and workers in the public transport sector. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-04-19 19 Apr 2018
Land Transport Excellence Awards (LTEA), -
News Releases
No Changes to Existing Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) Rates for May to July 2018
The Land Transport Authority has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on roads and expressways, and there will be no changes to the Electronic Road Pricing rates this quarter. For more information, please refer to the attached News Release.
2018-04-27 27 Apr 2018
quarterly review, ERP rates, -
News Releases
Implementation of Reduced Off-Peak Toll Charges at Second Link
The implementation of reduced off-peak toll charges at the Second Link has commenced on Sunday, 1 April 2018. Motorists are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance to benefit from the lower toll rates when travelling to and from Malaysia. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-04-02 02 Apr 2018
toll charges, -
Media Replies
LTA looking at red amber green arrows for all traffic junctions
We thank readers and the public for their suggestions on how safety can be further enhanced at right turn junctions. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is saddened by the fatal accidents on our roads and is working with the Traffic Police to conduct the investigations. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2018-04-27 27 Apr 2018
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News Releases
Factsheet: Passenger Load Information System Piloted on Downtown Line for Smoother Boarding
To improve passenger distribution and allow for smoother boarding, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will pilot a new Passenger Load Information System (PLIS) along the Downtown Line (DTL) starting today. The PLIS will be rolled out in stages at all DTL stations, starting from the stretch between Chinatown and Bugis MRT stations. As each Downtown Line train approaches the station, the PLIS will display the loading level in each of the train’s three cars through intuitive colour-coded icons (Green, Amber and Red) displayed on LCD screens at the station platform.
2018-05-14 14 May 2018
Factsheet, Passenger Load Information System (PLIS), -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), e2i, SkillsFuture SG & WSG - Skills Framework for Public Transport Launched
The Skills Framework for Public Transport was launched this morning by Senior Minister of State for Transport, Dr Janil Puthucheary. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-05-30 30 May 2018
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News Releases
LTA Awards Two Civil Contracts for the Construction of North-South Corridor Tunnels
The Land Transport Authority has awarded two civil contracts totalling S$1.16 billion to construct the tunnel and commuter facilities, including pedestrian overhead bridges, bus stops, sheltered walkways, and cycling paths for two sections of the North-South Corridor; between Toa Payoh Rise and Marymount Lane as well as between Kampong Java Road and Suffolk Walk. For more information, please refer to the attached News Release.
2018-05-23 23 May 2018
North South Corridor (NSC), civil contracts, -
News Releases
LTA to Purchase 100 Three-Door Buses
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) called a tender today to purchase 100 three-door buses. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-05-15 15 May 2018
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News Releases
Reduction in ERP Rates for the June 2018 School Holiday Period
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates for the June 2018 school holidays. ERP rates at specified roads and expressways, at specific times, will be reduced by $1.00 per PCU (except where the current ERP rate is $0.50 per PCU). For more information, please refer to the attached News Release.
2018-05-21 21 May 2018
ERP rates, -
News Releases
Stringent LTA Installation Guidelines for Inward-Facing In-Vehicle Recording Devices to Safeguard Commuters’ Personal Data
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has published a set of installation guidelines for inward-facing in-vehicle recording devices (IVRDs) in public service vehicles (PSVs) such as taxis, private hire cars (PHCs) and buses. The guidelines will come into effect on 22 June 2018. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-05-22 22 May 2018
in-vehicle recording devices (IVRDs), public service vehicles (PSVs), Personal Data Protection Commission's (PDPC), private hire cars (PHCs), -
News Releases
Upgrading of Sengkang MRT and LRT Stations for More Comfortable Journeys
Train commuters living in Sengkang can expect a more comfortable commuting experience with the upgrading of Sengkang MRT and LRT stations. These enhancement works are part of the Land Transport Authority’s continued efforts to meet changing commuter needs. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2018-05-25 25 May 2018
station upgrade, -
News Releases
Factsheet: LTA on Track to Complete Canberra MRT Station by December 2019
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is on track to complete the new Canberra MRT Station by December 2019. The station is located between Sembawang and Yishun MRT Stations on the existing North-South Line (NSL). LTA has to overcome construction challenges of building the MRT station over an operational MRT line, by implementing appropriate measures to ensure the safety of the NSL’s existing structures while minimising disruptions to train services. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2018-05-09 09 May 2018
Canberra MRT Station, Factsheet, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SLA - Jurong Region Line: Enhancing Connectivity in the West
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is pleased to announce the alignment and station locations for the seventh MRT line in Singapore, the Jurong Region Line (JRL). The JRL will be an elevated MRT line, which will serve existing and future developments in the western part of Singapore, and support the making of Jurong into an attractive place to work, live, learn and play. For more information, please refer to the joint news release attached.
2018-05-09 09 May 2018
Jurong Region Line (JRL), Land Transport Master Plan (LTMP), MRT lines, -
News Releases
LTA to Commence Licence Applications for Bicycle-Sharing Operators
The Land Transport Authority will start accepting licence applications for bicycle-sharing service operators on 8 May 2018. For more information, please refer to the attached News Release.
2018-05-04 04 May 2018
dockless bicycle sharing, active mobility, Walk Cycle Ride Singapore, licensing framework, -
Media Replies
Temporary naming of MRT stations on Jurong Region Line
We thank Mr Tay Boon Suat and Mr Teo Sum Lim for their suggestions in naming the Jurong Region Line’s (JRL) stations located within the Nanyang Technological University (Lianhe Zaobao, 21 May 2018 and 25 May 2018). The names used during the announcement of the JRL are tentative working names. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2018-05-31 31 May 2018
Jurong Region Line (JRL), station naming, -
Media Replies
Training, tests for private-hire car drivers regularly reviewed to stay relevant
We thank Mr Ortega Gerard James’ letter on 9 May 2018, “Tweak approach to vocational licensing of private-hire car drivers”. To protect commuter interests and ensure driver safety, drivers wishing to provide chauffeured services are required to apply for and obtain a Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence (PDVL). For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2018-05-21 21 May 2018
Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence (PDVL), -
News Releases
LTA Clamps Down On Unlawful Possession of Deregistered Vehicles
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) conducted sting operations on 7 June 2018 at several locations to enforce against car dealers and owners who possessed deregistered vehicles that were either declared as exported, or kept beyond the permissible deadline for the vehicles to be disposed. A total of 120 vehicles, mostly saloon cars, were seized during the operations. The owners of the raided premises are currently assisting with LTA’s investigations. For more information, please refer to the attached News Release.
2018-06-18 18 Jun 2018
sting operations, deregistered vehicles, enforcement, -
News Releases
Demolition of Rochor Centre to begin on 26 June 2018
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will begin demolition of Rochor Centre from 26 June 2018, in preparation for the construction of the North-South Corridor (NSC). The demolition of the four residential blocks will commence from the top floors, with the structure progressively brought down floor-by-floor using machinery. The demolition is expected to complete by April 2019. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-06-20 20 Jun 2018
North South Corridor (NSC), demolition, Rochor Centre, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Constructing Thomson-East Coast Line Marina Bay Station: Ground-Freezing Technology
As part of works to construct railway tunnels at the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) Marina Bay Station, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has successfully carried out a ground-freezing process to create ice-walls to stabilise the ground. This is the first time such a technology is being used by LTA to improve ground conditions before railway tunnel excavation works begin. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2018-06-25 25 Jun 2018
Factsheet, Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
Hands-free Ticketing Technology Trial for a More Inclusive Transport System
As part of ongoing efforts to make our rail transport system more inclusive, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in collaboration with ST Engineering, launched a hands-free ticketing technology trial on 22 June 2018. The hands-free fare gates will enable people with disabilities to enter and exit train stations with ease by eliminating the need to tap their fare cards at the gates. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-06-22 22 Jun 2018
inclusive land transport system, hands-free fare gates, hands-free ticketing technology, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SMRT & Tower Transit - Enhanced Bus Accessibility for Bukit Batok
To cater to new housing developments in Bukit Batok West, a new bus service – Service 991 – will begin operations on Sunday, 8 July 2018, while existing feeder Service 941 will be concurrently amended. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-06-21 21 Jun 2018
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News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) - People at the Heart of Our Digital Railways
The Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) will once again bring together prominent urban land transport professionals and international experts from 9 – 11 July 2018 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. Themed ‘People at the Heart of Digital Railways’, SITCE 2018 will provide a platform for professionals and stakeholders to come together and discuss urban rail transport technologies, planning, systems and solutions. Please refer to the attached joint news release for more information.
2018-06-25 25 Jun 2018
SITCE, -
News Releases
PHC Drivers with ATD Concession Need to Obtain Their PDVL by 30 June 2018
Private Hire Car (PHC) drivers, who are currently providing chauffeured services on an Approval-to-Drive (ATD) concession and have yet to obtain their PHC Driver’s Vocational Licence (PDVLs) will not be able to provide chauffeured services after 30 June 2018. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-06-22 22 Jun 2018
Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence (PDVL), private hire car driver, ATD Concession (Approval-to-Drive), -
News Releases
Railway Tracks Near Pasir Ris to be Extended for Quicker Turnaround of Trains
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will extend the railway tracks after Pasir Ris MRT station to accommodate a new railway turnback. The turnback will allow for quicker turnaround of trains at Pasir Ris MRT station, a terminal station for the East-West Line (EWL). For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-06-29 29 Jun 2018
MRT tracks, railway turnback, -
News Releases
Cause of cracks on road surface along Adam Road
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its investigations into the cracks that appeared on the road surface along a stretch of Adam Road (towards Queensway) this morning. For more information, please refer to the attached news.
2018-06-01 01 Jun 2018
road cracks, -
News Releases
Cross Island Line Site Investigations Completed
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed Site Investigations (SI) for two alignment options that are being studied for the underground Cross Island Line (CRL) in the vicinity of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR). These investigations took place between May 2016 and September 2017, and are the first steps in assessing the feasibility of the two CRL alignment options, directly underneath or skirting round the CCNR. Monitoring results from cameras and transect surveys from the SI works for the direct alignment suggested that fauna are present in the area, following the completion of SI works within the CCNR. For more details, please see the attached news release.
2018-06-08 08 Jun 2018
Site Investigations (SI), Cross Island Line (CRL), Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Revel in Festive Hari Raya Decorations on Public Transport!
Commuters taking public transport to the Geylang Serai Bazaar to celebrate the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri will enjoy Hari Raya-themed trains, stations as well as buses featuring Malay art and cultural icons such as flowers, crescents and ketupat motifs, from today (8 June 2018) until 7 July 2018. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2018-06-08 08 Jun 2018
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News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SPF - Traffic Arrangements for the Summit between the United States of America and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
The Summit between the United States of America and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to be held in Singapore from 10 June to 14 June 2018 (“the Singapore Summit”), has been declared as an Enhanced Security Special Event by the Minister for Home Affairs under the Public Order Act. To ensure the security of the Singapore Summit, there will be some traffic disruptions around the event venues and along the motorcade movement routes. For more information, please refer to the joint news release attached.
2018-06-08 08 Jun 2018
road closures, the Singapore Summit, traffic arrangement, -
News Releases
Reminder to Private Hire Car Drivers on Approval-to-Drive Concession to Pass Test and Obtain PHC Driver’s Vocational Licence by 30 June 2018
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) would like to remind Private Hire Car (PHC) drivers, who are providing chauffeured services on a one-year Approval-to-Drive (ATD) concession to pass the PHC Driver’s Vocational Licence (PDVL) test and obtain their PDVLs by 30 June 2018. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-06-01 01 Jun 2018
Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence (PDVL), private hire cars (PHCs), -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Emergency Preparedness Exercise for Heightened Security Threats
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT will carry out an emergency preparedness exercise on Sunday, 29 July 2018 at the Circle Line’s Holland Village MRT Station from 12.30pm to 6pm. The exercise aims to validate SMRT’s security measures, contingency plans and operational readiness at public transport nodes during heightened security situations. It also serves to raise public awareness of the security threats which Singapore faces, and familiarise commuters with how they should respond should such emergency situations occur in our public transport network. For more information, please refer to the attached joint news release.
2018-07-17 17 Jul 2018
emergency exercise, public transport, -
News Releases
Bombardier to Supply 66 New Trains for North-South and East-West Lines
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has purchased 66 new trains for the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL), with the option of long-term service support, worth approximately $1.2 billion from Bombardier (Singapore). These new six-car trains will replace the 66 first-generation trains that have been serving commuters since the NSEWL commenced operations in 1987. For more information, please refer to the attached release.
2018-07-25 25 Jul 2018
North South East West Line (NSEWL), new trains, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Commuters Can Travel Smarter with Travel Smart Information
Commuters can now travel smarter with “Travel Smart Information”, a programme which the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will pilot from July this year. To help commuters have more comfortable rides, location-specific information such as the more crowded travelling times and train cars will be put up at 20 of the busiest train stations, such as Yishun and Ang Mo Kio. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2018-07-26 26 Jul 2018
travel smart, Factsheet, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Thomson-East Coast Line’s Orchard Station: Challenges in Constructing the Platform Link
The Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL)’s Orchard Station will serve as an interchange station between the TEL and the North-South Line (NSL). When completed in 2021, commuters will be able to transfer seamlessly between the TEL and NSL via an underpass across Orchard Boulevard. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2018-07-13 13 Jul 2018
Factsheet, Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
Financial Penalties Imposed on SMRT for Two Rail Incidents
The Land Transport Authority intends to impose financial penalties on SMRT for the fatal accident which took place on 22 March 2016 near Pasir Ris MRT Station, and the flooding incident in the tunnels between Bishan and Braddell MRT Stations from 7 October 2017 to 8 October 2017. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2018-07-20 20 Jul 2018
financial penalty, rail incidents, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), HDB & URA - Common Hotline and Enforcement for Parking Offences from 1 August 2018
From 1 August 2018, members of the public will be able to report all parking offences through a common hotline. They will no longer need to contact the Land Transport Authority, Housing & Development Board and Urban Redevelopment Authority separately to report such offences. For more information, please refer to the attached News Release.
2018-07-26 26 Jul 2018
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News Releases
LTA Awards Contract for North-South Corridor Tunnel between Suffolk Walk and Novena Rise
The Land Transport Authority has awarded the contract to design and construct a stretch of the North-South Corridor, between Suffolk Walk and Novena Rise, to Penta-Ocean Construction Co Ltd – Bachy Soletanche Singapore Pte Ltd Joint Venture, at a contract sum of about S$795 million. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-07-31 31 Jul 2018
North South Corridor (NSC), -
News Releases
More Electric Taxis in Singapore
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has granted a full-fledged Taxi Service Operator Licence (TSOL) to HDT Singapore Taxi (HDTT) Pte Ltd, following a two-year trial under the Transport Innovation & Development Scheme (TIDES-PLUS) involving 100 electric taxis. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-07-31 31 Jul 2018
Transport Innovation & Development Scheme (TIDES-PLUS), HDT Singapore Taxi (HDTT), Taxi Service Operator Licence (TSOL), electric taxis, -
News Releases
Revised ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways from 6 August 2018
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on roads and expressways, and will be reducing ERP rates at MCE westbound before exit to Maxwell Road and on slip road to Marina Coastal Drive. For more information, please refer to the attached News Release.
2018-07-30 30 Jul 2018
quarterly review, ERP rates, -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for August 2018 to October 2018
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for August 2018 to October 2018 will be 27,683. Details of the quota for each vehicle category are in Annex A of the news release. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in August 2018. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-07-12 12 Jul 2018
COE quota, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Thomson-East Coast Line – Mandai Depot
Situated along Seletar Expressway bounded by Mandai Road, the 32-hectare Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) Mandai Depot is an integrated rail and bus depot. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2018-07-04 04 Jul 2018
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News Releases
Factsheet: Unveiling the First Thomson-East Coast Line Train
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is pleased to unveil the first Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) train today. The train arrived at Mandai Depot on 25 May 2018. Since then, the carriages have been coupled up in Mandai Depot and LTA has started the process of train testing. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2018-07-04 04 Jul 2018
Factsheet, new trains, Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Contract for 111 Double Deck Buses to ST Engineering Land Systems Ltd
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the tender to procure 111 two-door double-deck Euro 6 diesel buses to ST Engineering Land Systems Ltd for a contract sum of about S$54 million. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-07-11 11 Jul 2018
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News Releases
Mutual Termination of TPE-PIE Changi Viaduct Construction Contract
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Or Kim Peow Contractors (Private) Limited (OKP) have mutually agreed to terminate the contract to construct the TPE-PIE Changi viaduct. LTA will call a new replacement tender later this month, and plans to award this contract by the fourth quarter of 2018. The indicative completion date for this project is the first half of 2022. For more information, please refer to the attached News Release.
2018-07-09 09 Jul 2018
replacement tender, TPE-PIE Changi Viaduct, -
Media Replies
Onus on motorists to pay tolls and fees at checkpoints
We thank Mr Lim Boon Seng for his letter (Checkpoints’ toll payment system needs to be upgraded; July 13). We would like to remind motorists who travel across Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints that it is the responsibility of each motorist to pay all required tolls and fees using the payment machines located at the immigration booths. Tolls need to be paid, even if the barrier is lifted after immigration and security clearances are completed. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2018-07-16 16 Jul 2018
toll charges, -
Media Replies
Registering e-scooters a more doable approach
We refer to the ST Forum letter “All PMDs should be electronically tagged” dated 3 July by Mr Andrew Seow. We thank Mr Seow for his suggestions. As many electric-scooters (e-scooters) are purchased online, it is not feasible to embed electronic tags into e-scooters at sale. Any means of identifying e-scooters has to be done through a registration regime. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2018-07-07 07 Jul 2018
Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), -
News Releases
Harnessing Technology to Deliver Better Rail Reliability for Commuters
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded an S$18.8 million contract to a Siemens Pte Ltd and ST Engineering Electronics Limited consortium to develop and implement a Rail Enterprise Asset Management System (REAMS). LTA currently tracks asset information using multiple systems on individual lines. REAMS will integrate asset information and maintenance records across the entire rail system, so that the health of the various operating assets can be monitored holistically over their respective lifecycles. For more information, please refer to the attached release
2018-08-20 20 Aug 2018
Rail Enterprise Asset Management System (REAMS), rail reliability, -
News Releases
Island-wide Sting Operation Against Errant PMD and PAB Retailers
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) conducted an Island-wide Sting Operation Against Errant PMD and PAB Retailers. A total of 18 personal mobility devices (PMDs) and 2 power-assisted bicycles (PABs) were seized in an island-wide sting operation by LTA from 17 July to 2 August 2018 on 18 retailers of PMDs and PABs. For more information, please refer to the attached Press Release.
2018-08-14 14 Aug 2018
sting operations, Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs), -
News Releases
Launch of Bus Technical Specialist Certification Centre and Certification for Technical Specialist (Bus)
Senior Minister of State for Transport, Dr Janil Puthucheary launched the Certification for Technical Specialist (Bus) (CTS) at the Bus Technical Specialist Certification Centre (BTSCC) today. These initiatives by the Singapore Bus Academy support the implementation of the Land Transport Industry Transformation Map introduced in February 2018 and the Skills Framework for Public Transport introduced in May 2018, with the aim of upskilling our bus workforce in the long run. Senior Minister of State for Transport, Dr Janil Puthucheary also presented awards to the top ten teams for the Smart Bus Challenge today. For more details, please refer to the attached news release and factsheet.
2018-08-28 28 Aug 2018
Bus Technical Specialist Certification Centre (BTSCC), Skills Framework, Singapore Bus Academy, Factsheet, Land Transport Industry Transformation Map (LTITM), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Second Phase of Contract for On-Demand Public Buses Trial for More Seamless and Convenient Bus Journeys
The Land Transport Authority (“LTA”) has awarded the second phase of its on-demand public buses (ODPB) trial to two companies – Ministry of Movement Pte. Ltd, otherwise known as SWAT, and Via Transportation, Inc. – at a total contract sum of S$2.26 million. SWAT has strong local knowledge of operating on-demand bus services in Singapore, while Via has extensive experience in operating on-demand bus services in major metropolitan cities. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-08-27 27 Aug 2018
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News Releases
Public consultations commence for the next Land Transport Master Plan
A record 6.1 million bus and rail journeys were made daily, based on the latest Household Interview Travel Survey conducted between 2016 and 2017 (“HITS 2016”). Private vehicle journeys declined for the first time since 1997, even as total travel demand increased by 5% from HITS 2012 to 15.4 million journeys. This points to a possible shift of Singapore residents switching from private vehicles to public transport for their daily commute. Public transport peak period mode share recorded an increase from 63% to 67%, putting Singapore firmly on track to achieving our Land Transport Master Plan (LTMP) 2013 target of having 75% of all journeys during peak hours made using public transport by 2030. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-08-31 31 Aug 2018
Land Transport Master Plan (LTMP), Household Interview Travel Survey (HITS), -
News Releases
Road Access and Public Transportation Plans for the FORMULA 1 2018 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX
The FORMULA 1 2018 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX returns to Singapore between 14 and 16 September 2018. Race organisers have made arrangements to ensure minimal traffic disruptions and facilitate accessibility, while allowing members of the public to carry on with their normal daily activities in the Marina Centre area. For more information, please refer to the attached press release.
2018-08-21 21 Aug 2018
formula one (F1), -
News Releases
Factsheet: LTA Completes 200km of Sheltered Walkways under Walk2Ride Programme
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will grace a ceremony on 19 September 2018 to celebrate the milestone completion of 200km of sheltered walkways under the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) Walk2Ride programme. An initiative under the Land Transport Master Plan 2013, the Walk2Ride programme has expanded the network of sheltered walkways, allowing more commuters to enjoy convenient connections to our public transport nodes. Please refer to the attached Fact Sheet for more information.
2018-09-15 15 Sep 2018
Walk2Ride Programme, -
News Releases
Factsheet: SG Mobility Gallery Launched
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong officially launched the new SG Mobility Gallery (“The Gallery”) on 19 September 2018. Spread over an area of 1,000 square metres, the Gallery features seven exhibition zones that showcase various facets of Singapore’s dynamic and comprehensive land transport system. The Gallery gives a behind-the-scenes look at how LTA plans, designs and builds our transport system while balancing efficiency, liveability and inclusivity as it leverages technology for smarter urban mobility. Please refer to the attached Fact Sheet for more information.
2018-09-19 19 Sep 2018
SG Mobility Gallery, Knackstop collectibles, -
News Releases
Launch of the Land Transport Master Plan 2040 Conversation
Senior Minister of State for Transport Dr Janil Puthucheary officially launched the public engagement for the next Land Transport Master Plan (“LTMP 2040”) with the release of a Public Consultation Document (PCD). The PCD outlines key topics for discussion that will enable our land transport system to evolve to meet the changing needs of commuters. These serve as starting points for LTA’s conversation with Singaporeans about the future of our land transport system for 2040 and beyond. For more information, please refer to the attached Press Release.
2018-09-19 19 Sep 2018
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News Releases
LTA Makes Bicycle Parking Neater and More Accessible
Cyclists will find it more convenient to access bicycle parking as the Land Transport Authority (LTA) continues to improve access to bicycle parking to meet the needs of a growing local cycling community and bicycle-sharing services. For more information, you may wish to refer to the attached News Release.
2018-09-25 25 Sep 2018
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News Releases
LTA Media Statement: Grab-Uber Merger
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) supports the Infringement Decision issued by the Competition & Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) to Grab and Uber. The conditions within the Infringement Decision are in line with LTA’s ongoing review of the regulatory framework for the point-to-point sector, which aims to keep the sector open and contestable. For more information, please refer to the attached media statement.
2018-09-24 24 Sep 2018
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News Releases
Progress Update for Circle Line 6
The alignment of the Circle Line 6 (CCL6) was announced in October 2015 and construction works for the three final stations in the southern part of Singapore commenced in April 2018. The installation of earth retaining walls and stabilising structures for the station boxes, depot and tunnels is progressing smoothly. Thereafter, excavation works are expected to commence in mid-2019. In addition, LTA has finalised the three station names for CCL6 stations: “Keppel”, “Cantonment” and “Prince Edward Road” after taking in suggestions from the public and obtaining approval from the Street and Building Names Board. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-09-28 28 Sep 2018
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News Releases
Six Applications for Dockless Bicycle-Sharing Operator Licences Receive In-Principle Approval from LTA
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has evaluated the applications received from seven operators to operate dockless bicycle-sharing services in public places. LTA will grant licences to six dockless bicycle-sharing operators (BSOs) – full licences to Mobike, ofo and SG Bike, and sandbox licences to Anywheel, Grabcycle and Qiqi Zhixiang – in end October 2018, following the payment of licence fees by the BSOs. Please refer to the attached release for more information.
2018-09-28 28 Sep 2018
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News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit - Bi-Directional LRT Services on Punggol West Loop to Begin from 29 September 2018
Commuters taking the LRT on the Punggol West Loop will enjoy faster rides and shorter waiting times with the commencement of bi-directional services from 29 Sep 2018. The bi-directional services are expected to significantly reduce travel time and crowding during peak hours. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2018-09-07 07 Sep 2018
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News Releases
Leveraging AI to improve Traffic Flow - Trial between Corporation Road and Boon Lay Way
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is working with A*STAR’s Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R) to develop a locally-built next generation smart traffic light control system for Singapore, also known as CoopeRative and UnIfied Smart Traffic SystEm (CRUISE). The trial will be carried out near traffic intersections and pedestrian crossings between Corporation Road and Boon Lay Way, with sensors to be installed from September 2018 to end 2020. For more information, please refer to the attached Press Release.
2018-09-12 12 Sep 2018
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News Releases
New Features, New Look for LTA’s My Transport.SG Mobile Application
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) today launched a new beta version of the MyTransport.SG mobile application (MTM app) which has been refreshed as part of efforts to leverage data and technology for smarter transport solutions. The refreshed app will provide commuters with real-time information to help them plan their journeys better. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2018-09-07 07 Sep 2018
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News Releases
Safety through Innovation and Technology
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) recognised 30 contractors and operators for their excellent Workplace Safety and Health practices over the past year at the 20th Annual Safety Award Convention (ASAC). Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd was presented with the top award, the LTA Contractors Challenge Shield, for its work on the construction of Shenton Way Station and Tunnels for the Thomson-East Coast Line. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2018-09-06 06 Sep 2018
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News Releases
Traffic Arrangements for the FORMULA 1 2018 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX
The FORMULA 1 2018 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX returns to Singapore between 14 and 16 September 2018. A series of road closures affecting the Marina Centre area will take place from 12 September 2018 to 18 September 2018 to facilitate the setting up and dismantling of the race infrastructure. For more information, please refer to the attached press release.
2018-09-10 10 Sep 2018
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News Releases
Factsheet: East Coast Integrated Depot
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport Mr Khaw Boon Wan posted the following on Facebook today. The East Coast Integrated Depot, to be built together with the Thomson–East Coast Line (TEL) by 2024, is a first in the world to integrate three train depots and one bus depot within a single site. For more information about the depot, please refer to the Factsheet attached.
2018-02-23 23 Feb 2018
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News Releases
Factsheet: LED Traffic Light Strips Trial at Two New Locations
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is extending a current trial of LED traffic light strips – which aims to assess their usefulness in enhancing pedestrian safety – till the end of 2018 and to two new locations. Besides enhancing pedestrian safety, the LED light strips also aim to encourage better compliance to traffic light signals. For more information on the extended trial, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2018-02-14 14 Feb 2018
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News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & URA - Maximising Retention of Corner Unit of Ellison Building Affected by the Construction of the North-South Corridor
After detailed studies and close consultation with heritage groups, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) have developed a revised plan to maximise retention of the corner unit at Ellison Building. For more information, please refer to the attached joint news release.
2018-02-13 13 Feb 2018
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News Releases
LTA Awards Bukit Merah Bus Package to SBS Transit Ltd
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the contract for the Bukit Merah bus package to SBS Transit Ltd (SBST), at an estimated total fee of $472 million over the five-year contract period. The package is currently operated by SBST and this new contract will start from the fourth quarter of 2018. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-02-23 23 Feb 2018
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News Releases
LTA Awards First Phase of Tender for On-Demand Bus Services Trial
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded contracts totalling $466,194.50 to two companies, as part of the first phase to trial on-demand, dynamically-routed public bus services. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-02-13 13 Feb 2018
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News Releases
New Kampong Bahru Bus Terminal to Open on 10 March 2018
The new Kampong Bahru Bus Terminal, located along Spooner Road, will open on Saturday, 10 March 2018. The new terminal will provide barrier-free sheltered boarding and alighting facilities and commuter-centric provisions like a priority queue zone, family room and barrier-free toilets to better cater to the needs of the elderly, less mobile and families with young children. For more information, please see the attached release.
2018-02-13 13 Feb 2018
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News Releases
New Trains to Improve Rail Reliability for Commuters
As part of ongoing efforts to revitalise our existing rail lines, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has been renewing our existing trains and injecting new trains into the MRT network. This will help to improve rail reliability and provide additional capacity to meet growing commuter demand, especially on our oldest North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL). For more information, please refer to the attached release.
2018-02-28 28 Feb 2018
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News Releases
North East Line, Sengkang LRT and Punggol LRT to Transit to the New Rail Financing Framework: Completion of the Transition of All Existing Rail Lines, Benefitting Commuters
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SBS Transit Ltd (SBST Ltd) have concluded discussions on the transition of North East Line (NEL), Sengkang LRT and Punggol LRT (SPLRT) to the New Rail Financing Framework (NRFF). This completes the transition of the entire rail network to NRFF. With LTA owning all rail operating assets, commuters will benefit through more coordinated and timely expansion and renewal of the rail system. For more information, please refer to the news release attached.
2018-02-14 14 Feb 2018
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News Releases
Factsheet: Soak in the Lunar New Year Festivities on Public Transport!
To ring in the Year of the Dog, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) have launched Lunar New Year-themed trains and five themed buses, in collaboration with public transport operators SBS Transit, SMRT and the Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng Citizen Consultative Committee (KA – KS CCC). Commuters transiting at Outram Park MRT Station will also enjoy an auspiciously decorated North-East Line’s station platform. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information and photos of the themed trains, buses and station.
2018-02-03 03 Feb 2018
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News Releases
Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), URA & NParks - Green Spaces, Sheltered Linkways and Cycling Paths at Raffles Place
The streetscape around Raffles Place will be enhanced to transform the area into a more vibrant and people-friendly green zone in the heart of the Central Business District (CBD). The public can look forward to a new park, more public spaces, wider paths for walking and cycling, and seamless connectivity via all-weather linkways from Raffles Place MRT station to the neighbouring developments. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2018-02-09 09 Feb 2018
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News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SPAD, Prasarana & SMRT - Progress Update for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link
Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) and SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) have accepted a Letter of Offer jointly issued by Malaysia’s Prime Minister’s Department (PMD) and Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) for the two companies to form a joint venture company (JV Co) to operate the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link). The JV Co will design, build, finance, operate, maintain and renew the RTS Link operating assets such as trains, tracks and systems. The exchange of letters follows the signing of the RTS Link Bilateral Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Singapore and the Government of Malaysia at the 8th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat on 16 January 2018, as well as the earlier signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Prasarana and SMRT in September 2017. For more information, please refer to the attached joint release.
2018-02-09 09 Feb 2018
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News Releases
LTA Awards Contracts to Upgrade and Renew Power Supply & Track Circuit Systems on North-South and East-West Lines
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded contracts to upgrade and renew the power supply and track circuit systems on the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL). Two contracts were awarded to Meiden Singapore Pte Ltd at a total contract sum of $500 million to upgrade and renew the NSEWL power supply system. For more information, please refer to the attached release.
2018-02-09 09 Feb 2018
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News Releases
Reduced Toll Charges During Off-Peak Periods at the Second Link
Singapore will be matching Malaysia’s toll reduction at the Second Link from 1 April 2018. This is in line with Singapore’s long-standing policy. Singapore’s toll charges for all vehicles (except motorcycles) leaving and entering Singapore through Tuas Checkpoint will experience reduced charges of more than 85 per cent during the off-peak hours of 10am to 3pm and 11pm to 5am daily. LTA will also revise the peak period tolls from 5am to 10am and 3pm to 11pm to adjust for changes in exchange rates since the tolls were last set in 2010. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-02-09 09 Feb 2018
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News Releases
Ridership Grew 50% Since Downtown Line 3 Opening
Since the opening of Downtown Line (DTL) 3 on 21 October 2017, commuters travelling from the eastern part of Singapore to the central and northwest regions have benefitted from the seamless connection. Daily weekday ridership on the DTL grew by more than 50 per cent from 300,000 to 470,000 after the opening of DTL3. The daily ridership on the DTL is expected to steadily increase to more than 500,000 by the end of this year. For more information on the benefits and time savings of DTL3, please refer to the attached release.
2018-02-10 10 Feb 2018
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News Releases
Towards an Innovative Land Transport Industry Enabled by Technology and a Highly Competent Workforce
Co-ordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport, Mr Khaw Boon Wan, launched the Land Transport Industry Transformation Map (ITM) this morning. The ITM serves as the blueprint for growing and transforming the land transport industry into one that is enabled by technology and a highly competent workforce. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2018-02-12 12 Feb 2018
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News Releases
Works to Install Railway Noise Barriers Gain Momentum with Additional Engineering Hours
The installation of the railway noise barriers is gaining momentum, thanks to the additional engineering hours that have been allocated to rail engineers and maintenance crew since last December when the implementation of early closures, late openings, and full day closures along certain stretches of the rail network started. These extra hours have been useful in providing the crew with more track access time for maintenance and improvement works, including the installation of noise barriers. For more information, please refer to the attached release.
2018-02-09 09 Feb 2018
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News Releases
Rules to Encourage Safer Path and Road Sharing to Commence on 1 February 2019
From 1 February 2019, new rules to encourage safer path and road-sharing behaviours will kick in. These new rules are: a) Lower speed limit for riders on footpaths; b) Mandatory use of helmets by cyclists on roads; c) "Stop and look" at road crossings; and d) Maximum device speed for personal mobility aids (PMAs) These rules were announced in September 2018 when the Government accepted the recommendations proposed by the Active Mobility Advisory Panel (AMAP), and are part of ongoing efforts to foster greater rider responsibility and encourage safe sharing of our paths and roads. Please refer to the attached news release for the details.
2019-01-18 18 Jan 2019
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News Releases
Singapore to Match Malaysia Toll Removal for Motorcycles at Second Link from 21 January 2019
As announced on 1 January 2019, Singapore will remove its toll charges for motorcycles at the Second Link with effect from 21 January 2019. This is in response to Malaysia’s removal of toll charges for motorcycles at the Second Link on 1 January 2019, and is in line with Singapore’s long-standing policy of matching Malaysia’s toll rates. For more information, please refer to attached release.
2019-01-17 17 Jan 2019
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News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for February 2019 to April 2019
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for February 2019 to April 2019 will be 26,257. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in February 2019. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-01-24 24 Jan 2019
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News Releases
Engagement for Land Transport Master Plan 2040 Concludes
Since August 2018, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has received more than 7,000 responses through its public consultation exercise on the Land Transport Master Plan (LTMP) 2040. The responses came from a wide range of land transport stakeholders, including members of public, academics, the unions, industry players and transport workers. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-01-30 30 Jan 2019
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News Releases
Factsheet: Bright Hill Station
LTA shared more about Bright Hill Station, which is an interchange station between the second stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL2) and the first stage of the Cross Island Line (CRL1). For more information on TEL Bright Hill Station, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2019-01-25 25 Jan 2019
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News Releases
Factsheet: LTA to Trial Assistive Technologies to Help Commuters with Special Needs
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has collaborated with SG Enable to trial a new mobile application that uses assistive technologies to help bus commuters with special needs. These technologies include personalised smartphone alerts for passengers and display unit alerts for bus captains. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2019-01-30 30 Jan 2019
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News Releases
Joint Media Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), Enterprise Singapore, Standards Development Organisation & Singapore Standards Council - Singapore Develops Provisional National Standards to Guide Development of Fully Autonomous Vehicles
Enterprise Singapore has published a set of provisional national standards to guide the industry in the development and deployment of fully autonomous vehicles1 (AVs). Known as TR 68, Technical Reference 68 will promote the safe deployment of fully autonomous vehicles in Singapore. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-01-31 31 Jan 2019
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News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SLA - Cross Island Line 1: New Links by 2029
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is pleased to announce the alignment and station locations for Phase 1 of the Cross Island Line (CRL). The CRL is our eighth MRT line, and our longest fully underground line. When fully completed, it will serve existing and future developments in the eastern, western, and north-eastern corridors, linking major hubs such as Jurong Lake District, Punggol Digital District and Changi region. The projected daily ridership of the entire CRL is more than 600,000 in the initial years, increasing to over 1 million in the longer term. For more information on CRL1, please refer to the attached release.
2019-01-25 25 Jan 2019
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News Releases
LTA Awards Contract for North-South Corridor Tunnels between Sin Ming Avenue and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a contract to construct a road tunnel, an MRT station box and commuter facilities, including pedestrian overhead bridges, bus stops, sheltered walkways, and cycling paths between Sin Ming Avenue and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 to Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co. (Singapore) Pte Ltd. at a contract sum of S$615.90 million. For more details, please refer to attached release.
2019-01-30 30 Jan 2019
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News Releases
Public Consultation on the Proposed Changes to Regulations for the Point-to-Point Transport Sector
The Point-to-Point (P2P) transport sector in Singapore has evolved significantly in the last few years with the entry of Private Car Hire (PHC) booking service operators (BSOs) and Third-Party Taxi Booking (TPB) service operators. The P2P sector has two distinct types of services which are distinguished by the way drivers are matched to commuters. The first is street-hail, where commuters flag down an available taxi from the street. The second is ride-hail, where commuters can 'book' a taxi or PHC through smartphone apps, call booking hotlines, or even through online platforms. With the growth of ride-hail services, commuters now have more P2P transport options, while drivers also have more choices on the operators they can drive for. For more details, please refer to the attached media release, annex, and glossary.
2019-01-24 24 Jan 2019
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News Releases
Review of Vehicle Speed Limits
As part of a review of vehicle speed limits, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will remove the vehicle speed limit for eight-seater passenger cars with effect from 1 February 2019. LTA will also commence a trial of the revised speed limit for mobile cranes starting from 1 February 2019, following a review of speed limits in other countries. You may refer to the attached news release for more details.
2019-01-29 29 Jan 2019
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News Releases
Factsheet: Thomson-East Coast Line Katong Park Station: Mining Tunnels Through the Station
LTA showcased its innovative methods used to construct Katong Park station and safely overcome challenges such as space constraints and soft ground conditions. These have helped to ensure the timely construction of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL). For more information on the innovative method used to construct Katong Park station, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2019-01-07 07 Jan 2019
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News Releases
LTA to Open Licence Applications for Device-Sharing Services on 4 January
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will open licence applications for bicycle-sharing and motorised Personal Mobility Device (PMD)-sharing services on 4 January 2019. Applications are to be submitted via LTA’s website by the closing date of 11 February 2019. For more information, please refer to the attached News Release.
2019-01-03 03 Jan 2019
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News Releases
More than 7,000 responses for LTMP 2040 Master Plan
Since the start of public engagement for the Land Transport Master Plan (LTMP) 2040 in August 2018, more than 7,000 members of the public and industry stakeholders have stepped forward and given their views on the future of our land transport system. Please see the media release for more details.
2019-01-12 12 Jan 2019
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News Releases
New Station on Thomson-East Coast Line to Serve Visitors to Founders' Memorial
The Land Transport Authority will add a new station to the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) within walking distance of the upcoming Founders’ Memorial in the Marina Bay area. The Founders’ Memorial station, located between Tanjong Rhu and Gardens by the Bay stations along the TEL, will improve accessibility for visitors to the Bay East Garden, where the memorial will be located. The station will also serve upcoming residential and recreational developments in the area. For more information on Founders’ Memorial station, please refer to the attached release.
2019-01-07 07 Jan 2019
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Media Replies
Range of checks, services keep buses in good condition
We thank Mr Desmond Teo for his letter “Renewal of bus services needed too” (2 January 2019). All public buses on our roads must meet noise and exhaust emission standards stipulated in the Environmental Protection and Management (Vehicular Emissions) Regulations, which are enforced through the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) stringent procurement specifications for bus vendors. LTA also has in place strict maintenance requirements and statutory 6-monthly inspections to ensure that our buses are roadworthy and safe for commuters. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-01-19 19 Jan 2019
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News Releases
Further Reduction in Special Tax and Other Offset Measures for Owners of Diesel Vehicles
To cushion the impact of an increase in diesel duty as announced in Budget Statement 2019 by Minister Heng this afternoon, the annual Special Tax levied on diesel cars and taxis will be reduced permanently. New road tax rebates will also be provided over the next three years for diesel buses and goods vehicles, with additional cash rebates for owners of diesel school buses and eligible private hire or excursion buses used to ferry school children. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2019-02-18 18 Feb 2019
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News Releases
Four Drivers Convicted of Providing Illegal Chauffeured Services Using Unlicensed Foreign-Registered Vehicles
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has charged four drivers for providing illegal chauffeured services using unlicensed vehicles. The drivers have each been convicted of using a vehicle as an unlicensed public service vehicle, and driving a vehicle without valid insurance. Three of the four vehicles used, which were all foreign-registered vehicles, were also forfeited. For more details, please refer to the attached release.
2019-02-13 13 Feb 2019
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News Releases
Land Transport Masterplan 2040 Advisory Panel Releases Recommendations
The Land Transport Master Plan (LTMP) Advisory Panel has submitted its recommendations to the Government on the vision, targets and strategies for LTMP 2040. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-02-15 15 Feb 2019
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News Releases
Neuron Mobility Charged for Providing Device-Sharing Services without Licence
Neuron Mobility was charged in court today under the Parking Places Act, for providing Personal Mobility Device-sharing (PMD-sharing) services at public places without a licence or exemption. PMD-sharing operators are currently not permitted to offer PMDs for hire at public places without a licence or an exemption approved by the Minister for Transport. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2019-02-28 28 Feb 2019
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News Releases
Telepod Charged for Providing Device-Sharing Services without Licence
Telepod will be charged in court today under the Parking Places Act, for providing Personal Mobility Device-sharing (PMD-sharing) services at public places without a licence or exemption. PMD-sharing operators are currently not permitted to offer PMDs for hire at public places without a licence or an exemption approved by the Minister for Transport.Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2019-02-21 21 Feb 2019
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News Releases
Factsheet: LTA-Canon Photo Exhibition: Show the Full Picture
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Canon Singapore have collaborated on a photo exhibition to showcase exciting construction works for the upcoming Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL). Titled ‘Show the Full Picture’, the photo exhibition will showcase photographs taken at five stations along the upcoming TEL. It will be displayed at Bugis MRT station from 1 to 27 February, and will roll out progressively to selected stations over the next few months. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2019-02-01 01 Feb 2019
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News Releases
Revised ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways from 18 February 2019
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on roads and expressways. For more details, please refer to the attached release.
2019-02-11 11 Feb 2019
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Media Replies
Rules in place for in-vehicle recording devices
We refer to Mr S. Suresh’s letter, “Recording devices can protect disputing parties” and Mr Peh Qin Yun’s letter, “Allow inward-facing cameras in private-hire cars” (ST, 9 February 2019). LTA similarly recognises that in-vehicle recording devices (IVRDs) can safeguard the interest of drivers. We have, in consultation with the Personal Data Protection Commission, developed and announced a set of guidelines to allow IVRD recordings subject to certain rules. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-02-15 15 Feb 2019
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Media Replies
Inspection of 3-year-old cars ensures safety
We thank Mr Koh Bock Swi for his letter (“Check for 3-year-old cars a waste of money”, 30 Jan). The Land Transport Authority (LTA) requires regular vehicle inspections to ensure that vehicles meet the necessary safety and emission standards for road usage. Vehicle components such as brakes, wheels, brake pads and lights are subject to significant wear and tear during the first 3 years, and the mandatory vehicle inspections can pick up issues with these components to ensure the safety of all road users. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-02-12 12 Feb 2019
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News Releases
Inaugural MOT Challenge Shield Presented at Land Transport Excellence Awards 2019
The public transport workers and operators of the North East Line (NEL) and the North-South Line (NSL) were recognised today for their efforts to improve rail reliability. The NEL received the inaugural MOT Challenge Shield award for Most Reliable MRT Line, while the NSL received the award for Most Improved MRT Line. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-03-29 29 Mar 2019
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News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Public Transport Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Jurong East MRT Station
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT will carry out Exercise Station Guard, an emergency preparedness exercise on Friday, 5 April 2019, 10.00am to 4.00pm at Jurong East MRT station (North-South and East-West Lines). Please see the attached news release for more information.
2019-03-22 22 Mar 2019
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News Releases
LTA Celebrates Outstanding Achievers in Singapore’s Land Transport Industry
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) celebrated the outstanding achievements of Singapore’s land transport industry at the 2019 Land Transport Excellence Awards (LTEA), held this evening at the Singapore Expo Max Atria. The LTEA, which takes place every two years, recognises organisations and individuals that have played a pivotal role in developing a commuter-centric land transport system that enables active mobility and encourages public transport use. A total of 31 winners received awards across the 16 LTEA award categories. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-03-29 29 Mar 2019
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News Releases
New Cycling Paths to be Built in Woodlands, Toa Payoh, Choa Chu Kang, Geylang to City and Queenstown to City
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be calling tenders later this year to build new cycling path networks in Woodlands, Toa Payoh, Choa Chu Kang, as well as cycling paths linking Geylang and Queenstown to the city. Estimated to complete in the next five years, these new cycling paths will add on to the 120km of cycling paths across the island and nine cycling towns implemented to date. LTA will also be calling a design consultancy tender later this year to study how to enhance the walking environment within Jurong Lake District (JLD) and improve its active mobility connectivity to neighbouring towns. For more details, please refer to the attached news release and accompanying annexes.
2019-03-26 26 Mar 2019
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News Releases
New Road Openings to Support Future Traffic Demand
Two major road networks, Lornie Highway and the KPE/TPE interchange that will support future traffic demand, will see further enhancements this year. The road networks are part of the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) efforts to enhance overall road connectivity and capacity to support surrounding future developments. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2019-03-19 19 Mar 2019
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News Releases
An Easier Way to Travel with SimplyGo
Following a successful pilot of the Account-Based Ticketing (ABT) system, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will launch SimplyGo starting with Mastercard® on 4 April 2019. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-03-07 07 Mar 2019
Committee of Supply (COS), SimplyGo, Account-Based Ticketing (ABT), -
News Releases
Factsheet: 20 More Silver Zones to Enhance Road Safety by 2020
In addition to ongoing works for 10 Silver Zones, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will build another 10 Silver Zones, which are expected to be completed in 2020. Residential areas such as Ang Mo Kio, Potong Pasir, Tampines and Yishun will have enhanced and customised road safety features to remind motorists to slow down and keep a lookout for pedestrians, as well as remind elderly pedestrians to remain vigilant when crossing roads. For more information, please refer to the factsheet appended below.
2019-03-07 07 Mar 2019
Factsheet, Committee of Supply (COS), Silver Zone, road safety, -
Media Replies
Bus driver`s vocational licence renewal
We refer to Mr Huang Lai Fa’s letter, “The frustration of renewing a vocational licence” (ZB, 28 February 2019). Under current regulations, existing vocational licence (VL) holders who turn 65 years old are required to undergo a medical examination annually to ensure that they are physically and mentally fit to operate a public service vehicle safely. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-03-14 14 Mar 2019
vocational licences, -
Media Replies
Causes for Joo Koon station, Hong Kong MTR incidents different
We refer to Ms Claire Huang’s article (Safety under spotlight after trains collide in Hong Kong, 18 March 2019). The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is concerned and we are closely monitoring Hong Kong MTR’s investigations into the collision of two Tsuen Wan line trains on 18 March 2019. Initial reports indicate that the issue is linked to a software problem with the Tsuen Wan line’s new signalling system during the testing phase. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-03-20 20 Mar 2019
signalling system, Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC), -
Media Replies
Bus Service Reliability Framework to improve service level
We refer to Mr Cai Mousheng’s letter, “Bus drivers should not stall for time on routes” (ZB, 26 February 2019). The Land Transport Authority (LTA) introduced the Bus Service Reliability Framework (BSRF) in 2014 to improve the punctuality and reliability of bus services. Under BSRF, bus captains adjust their travelling speed to maintain regular intervals between buses, to minimise bus bunching and improve reliability. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-03-05 05 Mar 2019
Bus Service Reliability Framework (BSRF), -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for May 2019 to July 2019
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for May 2019 to July 2019 will be 25,347. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in May 2019. Please refer to the attached release for more information.
2019-04-18 18 Apr 2019
COE quota, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Contract for 100 Three-Door Buses to Two Tenderers
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the tender to procure 100 three-door double-deck Euro 6 diesel buses to two tenderers - Alexander Dennis (Singapore) Services Pte. Ltd. and ST Engineering Land Systems Ltd. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-04-25 25 Apr 2019
three-door buses, -
News Releases
New Integrated Train Testing Centre for Greater Rail Reliability
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will construct a new Integrated Train Testing Centre (ITTC) to perform integrated systems testing for all new and existing MRT lines. Occupying a site of approximately 50 hectares at the former Raffles Country Club site, the ITTC will be equipped to robustly test trains and other core railways systems (e.g. electrical, mechanical and signalling systems) around the clock, without affecting passenger services on the main lines. This is similar to testing centres in other countries with extensive rail networks, such as Germany, Korea and Japan. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2019-04-24 24 Apr 2019
Integrated Train Testing Centre (ITTC), rail reliability, -
News Releases
Revised ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways from 6 May 2019
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on roads and expressways. Please refer to the attached news release for details of the revised ERP rates.
2019-04-29 29 Apr 2019
quarterly review, ERP rates, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Enhancing the Efficiency of Security Checks at Public Transport Nodes
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is testing the use of mass security screening equipment such as the Human Security Radar to complement existing security measures at public transport nodes. The Human Security Radar was deployed for the first time during Exercise Station Guard carried out today at Jurong East MRT interchange. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2019-04-05 05 Apr 2019
Factsheet, emergency exercise, Exercise Station Guard, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Honouring the Stars of Public Transport
As part of efforts to encourage commuters to be more thoughtful to fellow passengers, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has rolled out a series of initiatives under this year’s Graciousness Campaign. In its 10th year, the campaign aims to foster a culture of graciousness on public transport. Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Transport & Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Mr Baey Yam Keng officially launched the Graciousness Campaign 2019 at Dhoby Ghaut MRT station this afternoon. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information.
2019-04-03 03 Apr 2019
Factsheet, graciousness, -
News Releases
More Convenient Travel with SimplyGo from 4 April!
The Land Transport Authority will launch SimplyGo, starting with Mastercard®, on 4 April 2019. From 4 April 2019, SimplyGo will enable all commuters to use their Mastercard contactless bank cards or mobile phones to pay for their travel on public transport. This removes the need to carry a separate travel card or make upfront top-ups before travelling. Commuters simply need to tap their Mastercard contactless bank cards on the fare reader at the train station gantry or on the bus when boarding and alighting. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-04-01 01 Apr 2019
SimplyGo, Account-Based Ticketing (ABT), -
News Releases
Relocation of ERP Gantry Along Straits Boulevard
To facilitate the construction of the tunnels between the Prince Edward Road and Marina Bay stations for the Circle Line 6, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will relocate the existing Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantry located at the Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) exit slip road en-route to Maxwell Road, to a permanent location about 40 metres away, just before the junction of Straits Boulevard and Marina View. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-04-03 03 Apr 2019
ERP gantry, -
News Releases
Three-Day Closure to Construct Crossover Track at Canberra Station
With 75 per cent of construction completed, the new Canberra station along the North-South Line (NSL) is on track to open by this year. The next stage of construction involves connecting the two existing tracks to and from Canberra station with a new 72-metre long crossover track. The construction works for the crossover will require a three-day, staggered closure of up to five MRT stations between Admiralty and Yio Chu Kang stations. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2019-04-08 08 Apr 2019
crossover track, North South Line (NSL), -
News Releases
Two Applications for Dockless Bicycle-Sharing Operator Licences Receive In-Principle Approval from LTA
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has given in-principle approval to two companies – Anywheel Pte Ltd and Moov Technology Pte Ltd – for licences to operate dockless bicycle-sharing services in public places. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2019-04-03 03 Apr 2019
Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), bicycle-sharing, -
Media Replies
Admin fee covers additional costs incurred for ERP violations
We thank Mr Pavithran Vidyadharan (Give 48-hour grace period to settle ERP violations, 11 Apr) and Mr David Tan Cheng Peng (Make ERP payment system more efficient with grace period, 13 Apr) for their letters on providing a 48-hour grace period for Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) violations. Motorists are required to pay the relevant ERP charges when they pass through the ERP gantry. LTA incurs additional costs in collecting outstanding ERP charges from motorists who fail to do so. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-04-18 18 Apr 2019
ERP system, -
Media Replies
Regulations for cyclists, PMD users ‘strictly enforced’ via patrols at hot spots
We thank Mr Chee Kok Leong for his letter (‘Pedestrians’ safety first when building a ‘cycling paradise’’, 28 March). Safety is an important consideration in our drive to encourage active mobility in Singapore. Where feasible, infrastructure has been widened and upgraded and measures put in place to regulate and encourage responsible riding. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-04-04 04 Apr 2019
Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), -
News Releases
Visa to Come Onboard SimplyGo from 6 June
Commuters can start using their Visa contactless cards to pay for public transport fares from 6 June 2019. Following the launch of SimplyGo with Mastercard® in April 2019, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be expanding the service to include Visa – bringing commuters greater convenience and choice. With both Mastercard and Visa coming aboard, most contactless card users in Singapore can enjoy the benefits of SimplyGo. For more details, please refer to the attached release.
2019-05-16 16 May 2019
SimplyGo, -
News Releases
Canberra MRT Station to Open on 2 November 2019
The new Canberra MRT station on the North-South Line (NSL) will open for service on 2 November 2019. This was announced by Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan when he visited the station site today to observe the final day of the three-day staged NSL closures to facilitate works for Canberra station. For more details, please refer to the attached release.
2019-05-20 20 May 2019
Canberra MRT Station, crossover track, -
News Releases
Conclusion of Trial for On-Demand Public Buses
The six-month On-Demand Public Bus (ODPB) trial, launched on 17 December 2018, will end on 15 June 2019. Following the trial, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will optimise regular bus services in Joo Koon and Marina-Downtown to serve commuters more efficiently. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-05-31 31 May 2019
on demand public buses (ODPB), -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SBS Transit & SMRT - Joint Ground Deployment Exercise to Validate and Improve Rail Incident Management
The Land Transport Authority conducted a joint ground deployment exercise with rail operators SBS Transit (SBST) and SMRT at Dhoby Ghaut MRT station this afternoon. Codenamed ‘Exercise Greyhound 2019’, it is part of a series of regular exercises to ensure that SBST and SMRT maintain a high level of operational readiness in managing rail incidents. This is the sixth edition of Exercise Greyhound since its inauguration in 2012. Please refer to the attached news release for information and photos of the Exercise.
2019-05-22 22 May 2019
Exercise Greyhound, emergency exercise, -
News Releases
Land Transport Master Plan 2040: Bringing Singapore Together
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) released the Land Transport Master Plan (LTMP) 2040 report today. This report encapsulates LTA’s long term plans to build a convenient, well-connected, inclusive and fast land transport system that will meet the needs and aspirations of Singaporeans over the next two decades and beyond. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-05-25 25 May 2019
Land Transport Master Plan (LTMP), -
News Releases
More Digital Services for Foreign-Registered Vehicles
As part of efforts to leverage technology to increase convenience for users, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be providing owners of foreign-registered vehicles with seamless and secure access to more digital services via the One.Motoring website. For more details, please refer to the attached release.
2019-05-29 29 May 2019
One.Motoring, -
News Releases
Reduction in ERP Rates for June 2019 School Holiday Period
The Land Transport Authority has completed its review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates for the June 2019 school holidays. For more details, please refer to the attached release.
2019-05-27 27 May 2019
ERP rates, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Installation of Crossover Track Near Canberra MRT Station
To facilitate installation works for a crossover track near the new Canberra MRT station, parts of the North-South Line (NSL) will be closed over the Vesak Day long weekend from 18 to 20 May 2019. During this three-day period, shuttle bus services will be available for affected commuters. Service on the rest of NSL will run as per normal throughout the long weekend. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2019-05-10 10 May 2019
Canberra MRT Station, crossover track, -
News Releases
More Targeted Ways to Travel Smart
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has reviewed its Travel Smart Programme to take into account rail network enhancements in recent years and changes to commuter travel patterns. Following its review, LTA will be concluding the Travel Smart Rewards (TSR) programme and will introduce a new initiative called Travel Smart Journeys (TSJ) later this year. For more details, please refer to the attached release.
2019-05-09 09 May 2019
travel smart, -
Media Replies
Holistic approach taken to improve active mobility safety
We refer to forum letters expressing safety concerns about the behaviour of some irresponsible personal mobility device (PMD) users. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will not hesitate to take action against PMD users who threaten public safety. The Active Mobility Act (AMA) establishes clear rules on speed limits and device specifications, and empowers us to take enforcement action where necessary. Since the AMA was introduced in May 2018, LTA has recorded more than 3,700 active mobility offences. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-05-20 20 May 2019
Safe Riding Programme (SRP), active mobility, Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), -
Media Replies
More 'red, amber, green' arrows being installed
We thank Mr Edwin Pang (Stop motorists turning right when pedestrians cross, 30 Apr) for his suggestion on how safety can be enhanced at right turn junctions. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has embarked on a programme to introduce Red Amber Green (RAG) arrows to control right turns at traffic light junctions. At such junctions, motorists will have to wait for the arrow to turn green before making a right turn, even when there is no opposing traffic or pedestrians crossing the road. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-05-11 11 May 2019
Red Amber Green (RAG), road safety, -
Media Replies
Street lighting factors in safety of all
We thank Mr Kevin Lim Kheng Aun (LED lights can make it harder to see pavements, 25 April) and Mr Ramamurthy Mahesh Kumar (Time to tackle light, noise pollution, 25 April) for their feedback on light-emitting diode (LED) street lights. The LED street lights that LTA has adopted comply with international standards, such as the European standards (BS EN 13201) and the International Commission on Illumination standards. Safe for road users, their lighting levels are comparable to conventional High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting. They are able to reproduce the colours of objects more accurately and meet international standards on allowable levels of blue light emission. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-05-09 09 May 2019
LED lights, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & NEA - Early Turnover Scheme for Category C Euro 2 and Euro 3 Emission Standards Diesel Vehicles Extended by One Year to 31 July 2020
Singapore, 17 June 2019 – To give vehicle owners more time to replace their old diesel commercial vehicles with newer and less pollutive ones, the existing Early Turnover Scheme (ETS) for Category C (Cat C) diesel vehicles with Euro 2 or Euro 3 emission standards[1] will be extended by one year to 31 July 2020. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2019-06-17 17 Jun 2019
Early Turnover Scheme (ETS), -
News Releases
Offences for Unregistered E-scooters and Sale of Non-UL2272 Certified PMD to Kick in from 1 July 2019
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) reminds the public that from 1 July 2019 it will be an offence: (a) To ride, cause or permit another person to ride, an unregistered e-scooter on public paths and; (b) For retailers to sell non-UL2272 certified Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs). Such measures are in place to improve public safety while encouraging active mobility as a commuting choice in Singapore. We will continue to work with the community to strengthen enforcement. Public feedback on problem areas have helped LTA in its enforcement efforts against errant PMD riders. Therefore, LTA is working on an enhancement to its MyTransport.SG app to make it easier and more convenient for members of the public to take a photograph or video and report such feedback directly to LTA to facilitate more targeted and effective enforcement. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release and accompanying annexes.
2019-06-20 20 Jun 2019
active mobility, electric scooter, Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), -
Media Replies
Details of new ERP system still being finalised
We thank the public for their views on the next-generation electronic road pricing (ERP) system (New ERP system raises many questions; Consider those whose jobs require them to drive; Can’t mobile phones replace in-vehicle units, 20 June; Tap GovTech expertise in move to new ERP system, 26 June). The current gantry-based ERP system has helped to manage congestion and improve traffic speeds on congested roads. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-06-28 28 Jun 2019
ERP system, -
Media Replies
Studies for West Coast extension ongoing
We thank Lee Jia Xin for the letter “Has the idea of a West Coast Extension been shelved?” on 16 July 2019. Studies on the possible extension for the Jurong Region Line (JRL) to connect to the Circle Line (CCL), including the West Coast area, are ongoing. These studies include working with the relevant planning agencies to assess the demand, and implementation timeline of the project to support future developments in the west. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-07-24 24 Jul 2019
West Coast Extension (WCE), -
Media Replies
Multi-pronged approach to address errant PMD riders
We refer to the recent forum letters on Personal Mobility Device (PMD) regulations. Public safety is always the top priority. The LTA shares writers’ views for a more expedient and effective way of identifying errant PMD users. This is why LTA implemented the compulsory e-scooter registration regime earlier this year, mandating all e-scooter users to prominently display an identification number on their devices. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-07-12 12 Jul 2019
active mobility, Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), -
Media Replies
Standard for safe use of PMDs implemented
The Land Transport Authority agrees with Mr Lee (8 Jul, “Solve hidden woes of e-scooter fires”) on the need to address fire safety concerns posed by motorised PMDs and safeguard the community at large, in order for motorised PMDs to remain a sustainable mode of transport in Singapore. To safeguard against fire safety risks, LTA has imposed the UL2272 standard for PMDs. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-07-12 12 Jul 2019
active mobility, Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), -
Media Replies
Vehicle recording devices not only for fare evasion and are not a must
We refer to Mr Rahul Patwardha’s and Mr Lim Ang Yong’s letters dated 8 and 10 July respectively on the topic of IVRDs. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) introduced the in-vehicle recording device (IVRD) guidelines to ensure that IVRDs comply with the strictest access standards. Strict standards complement the Personal Data Protection Commission’s Advisory Guidelines and protect the interests of commuters and drivers. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-07-13 13 Jul 2019
in-vehicle recording devices (IVRDs), -
News Releases
ASEAN Transit Transport Route Signs to be Installed
The Land Transport Authority will be installing road signs to indicate the transit transport routes for ASEAN goods vehicles operating in Singapore, with the full ratification of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit (AFAFGIT). AFAFGIT aims to establish an effective, efficient, integrated and harmonised regional transport system that facilitates the transportation of goods within the ASEAN Economic Community. In June 2019, Singapore has fully ratified 9 Protocols under the AFAFGIT. This marks Singapore’s commitment to the ASEAN Economic Community’s vision of deepening regional economic integration and improving intra-ASEAN connectivity. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2019-07-26 26 Jul 2019
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News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for August 2019 to October 2019
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for August 2019 to October 2019 will be 20,850. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in August 2019. Please refer to the attached news release for further details.
2019-07-18 18 Jul 2019
COE quota, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Upgrading the Circle Line in Preparation for Circle Line 6
To prepare for the opening of Circle Line Stage 6 (CCL6) in 2025, the LTA and SMRT have embarked on a series of system enhancements to the existing Circle Line (CCL). The enhancements will allow the decade-old CCL to support a larger CCL network and train fleet when the three new CCL6 stations start operating in 2025. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2019-07-25 25 Jul 2019
Circle Line 6 (CCL6), -
News Releases
Joint Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SBS Transit & SMRT - Exercise Station Guard Public Transport Emergency Preparedness Exercise at HarbourFront MRT station
The Land Transport Authority, SBS Transit and SMRT Trains will carry out Exercise Station Guard on 2 August 2019, between 10.00am and 4.00pm at HarbourFront MRT station (North East Line and Circle Line). During the Exercise, all MRT commuters entering the station will be directed towards the fare gates near Exits A, B, C and D to undergo security screening. This is the second exercise of this series this year. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2019-07-17 17 Jul 2019
security screening, emergency exercise, Exercise Station Guard, -
News Releases
New Licence Application Cycle for Bicycle-Sharing Services
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) opened a new licence application cycle for bicycle-sharing services today. PMD sharing applications will not be open this application cycle. For this round, LTA will be accepting applications for sandbox licences for bicycle-sharing services. Existing bicycle-sharing licensees may also apply to increase their fleet sizes or to graduate from a sandbox licence to a full licence. Please refer to the attached news release for more details.
2019-07-12 12 Jul 2019
bicycle-sharing, Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), -
News Releases
New Report PMD/PAB Incident Feature in MyTransport.SG
From 31 July 2019, members of public who encounter errant Personal Mobility Device (PMD) or Power-Assisted Bicycle (PAB) users who are speeding, riding recklessly, or seen in locations they are not permitted in (e.g. Pedestrian Overhead Bridges) can report the incident directly to the Land Transport Authority (LTA) via the MyTransport.SG mobile application. Mobile CCTVs will also be rotated across different hotspot locations on public paths and roads, as part of an 18-month trial rollout. Please refer to the attached news release for further details.
2019-07-19 19 Jul 2019
mytransport.sg, Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs), -
News Releases
Revised ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways from 5 August 2019
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on roads and expressways. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2019-07-29 29 Jul 2019
quarterly review, ERP rates, -
News Releases
Updates to Installation Guidelines for Inward-Facing In-Vehicle Recording Devices in Public Service Vehicles
The Land Transport Authority has released an updated set of guidelines for the installation and use of inward-facing in-vehicle recording devices (IVRDs) in public service vehicles (PSVs). For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-07-02 02 Jul 2019
in-vehicle recording devices (IVRDs), -
News Releases
Reminder on Traffic Arrangements for the Formula 1 2019 Singapore Airlines Grand Prix
The public is reminded that a series of road closures affecting the Marina Centre and Padang area will take place from 18 September 2019 to 24 September 2019 to facilitate the setting up and dismantling of the race infrastructure for the Formula 1 2019 Singapore Grand Prix. For more details, please refer to the attached news release and annex.
2019-09-13 13 Sep 2019
formula one (F1), -
News Releases
Enhancing Changi’s Road and Active Mobility Infrastructure
Connectivity in the Changi region will significantly improve over the next decade. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be calling tenders from 4Q 2019 to enhance road and active mobility infrastructure for the Northern and Southern corridors in Changi. Please refer to the attached news release and accompanying map for more information.
2019-09-18 18 Sep 2019
Changi Southern Corridor, Changi Northern Corridor, active mobility infrastructure, -
News Releases
Environmental Impact Assessment (Phase 2) Report
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) gazetted the report on the second phase of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), for the stretch of the underground Cross Island Line (CRL) in the vicinity of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR), today. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-09-02 02 Sep 2019
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Cross Island Line (CRL), Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contracts to Construct Five Stations for the Jurong Region Line
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) awarded two civil contracts for the construction works of five Jurong Region Line (JRL) stations and their associated viaducts. Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd won the contract to design and construct Choa Chu Kang, Choa Chu Kang West and Tengah stations with a 4.3km viaduct at a contract value of ~$465.2 million. Eng Lee Engineering Pte Ltd - Wai Fong Construction Pte Ltd Joint Venture won the contract to design and construct Hong Kah and Corporation stations with a 3.4-km viaduct at a contract value of $274.3 million. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-09-10 10 Sep 2019
Jurong Region Line (JRL), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Thomson-East Coast Line – Mandai Depot
Situated along Seletar Expressway bounded by Mandai Road, the 32-hectare Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) Mandai Depot is an integrated rail and bus depot. The train depot will have an Operation Control Centre (OCC), a Depot Control Centre (DCC), a stabling yard with capacity for 90 four-car trains, administration buildings, storage warehouses, workshops capable of servicing 11 trains concurrently and ancillary facilities for storage, cleaning, maintenance and overhaul to ensure smooth and safe operations of the TEL train fleet and associated railway systems. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2019-09-19 19 Sep 2019
Factsheet, Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
Measures to Encourage Early Disposal of non-UL2272 PMDs
To encourage Personal Mobility Device (PMD) owners to dispose of their non-UL2272 devices early, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will provide free disposal and offer an early disposal incentive. From 23 September 2019 to 31 March 2020, PMD owners will be able to dispose of their non-UL2272 devices at designated disposal points set up by LTA-appointed e-waste recyclers across HDB estates or at LTA’s Sin Ming Office. To incentivise early disposal, registered e-scooter owners who step forward with their non-UL2272 e-scooters for disposal at the designated disposal points from 23 September to 30 November 2019, will qualify for an early disposal incentive of $100 per registered e-scooter. Pllease refer to the attached for the News Release and accompanying Annexes for the details.
2019-09-20 20 Sep 2019
personal mobility device, -
Media Replies
Personal mobility aids capped at 10kmh for public safety
We thank Ms Clara Chua for her letter expressing concern on the safe usage of Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs) (“Cap personal mobility aids at walking speed, Sep 16”). PMAs enable individuals who are less mobile, such as the elderly and those with walking difficulties, to move around more easily and be more independent. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-09-23 23 Sep 2019
active mobility, Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), -
News Releases
Inaugural Land Transport Industry Day
The inaugural Land Transport Industry Day 2019 was held today to promote greater engagement and foster stronger partnerships between stakeholders in the land transport industry. The event brings together about 300 leaders from the public transport and point-to-point operators, unions and associations. Officiated by Senior Minister of State for Transport Dr Janil Puthucheary, the Land Transport Industry Day is part of the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA’s) efforts to continuously engage stakeholders who have contributed to the Land Transport Industry Transformation Map, which was launched earlier in 2018. Please see the news release as appended, for more information.
2019-08-22 22 Aug 2019
Land Transport Industry Transformation Map (LTITM), -
News Releases
Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SBS Transit & SMRT - Co-creating Solutions to Meet Land Transport Needs
During the event, SMS Janil had presented prizes to the top three winners of the Singapore Mobility Challenge, an industry-wide open innovation programme launched by LTA, SBS Transit and SMRT. Participants of the Challenge were invited to come up with innovative ideas on how to tackle challenges in rail and bus operations, maintenance and commuter services. For more information, please see the appended factsheet below.
2019-08-22 22 Aug 2019
Factsheet, Land Transport Industry Transformation Map (LTITM), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Advertising and Retail Operator Tenders for Thomson-East Coast Line
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) advertising operator tender to Asiaray Connect Ltd (Asiaray) and retail operator tender to a consortium comprising SMRT Experience Pte Ltd, JR East Business Development SEA Pte Ltd and Alphaplus Investments Pte Ltd. These two Non-Fare Operators (NFOs) will each be granted a 16-year concession when the TEL commences revenue service. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-08-27 27 Aug 2019
Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
Record Number Recognised for Safety Practices at Annual Land Transport Award Convention
More than 50 contractors, operators and organisations were recognised by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) today for their excellent workplace safety, health and environment management practices in 2018 at the 21st Annual Safety, Health and Environmental Award Convention (ASAC). For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-08-21 21 Aug 2019
Annual Safety Award Convention (ASAC), -
News Releases
Road Access and Public Transportation Plans for the Formula 1 2019 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix
The Formula 1 2019 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix will take place between 20 and 22 September 2019 around the Marina Centre and Padang area. Race organisers have made arrangements to ensure minimal traffic disruptions and facilitate accessibility, while allowing the wider public to go about with their activities in the Marina Centre and Padang area. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.
2019-08-23 23 Aug 2019
formula one (F1), Road Access Plan, road closures, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & PTC - New Regulatory Framework for the Point-To-Point (P2P) Transport Sector
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will introduce a new regulatory framework for the Point-to-Point (P2P) sector from June 2020 following the passing of the P2P Passenger Transport Industry Bill today. For more details, please refer to the attached joint news release.
2019-08-06 06 Aug 2019
P2P sector, regulatory framework, private hire cars (PHCs), -
News Releases
Yishun Integrated Transport Hub to Open on 8 September 2019
The Yishun Integrated Transport Hub (ITH), Singapore’s 10th ITH, will open on Sunday, 8 September 2019. With its opening, commuters in the area can look forward to direct connectivity and convenient transfers between the new air-conditioned bus interchange, Yishun MRT Station and Northpoint City. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-08-07 07 Aug 2019
Integrated Transport Hub (ITH), -
Media Replies
Cabbies can be penalised for refusing passengers
We thank Mr Tan Chong Oon for his letter, “Taxi drivers seem to be selectively picking up passengers, Aug 9”. It is an offence for taxi drivers to refuse to pick up and ferry passengers without valid reasons. It carries a composition sum of $300, six demerit points, as well as a possible two-week suspension of the vocational licence. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-08-20 20 Aug 2019
taxi services, -
News Releases
LTA Pilots New Initiative to Help Commuters with Invisible Medical Conditions
As part of its efforts to promote a caring and gracious commuting culture, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has launched a pilot for a new initiative aimed at helping those with invisible medical conditions to get a seat more easily on trains and buses. From today, public transport commuters with invisible medical conditions that may prevent them from standing for prolonged periods can obtain a special sticker to alert fellow commuters that they require a seat. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2019-10-01 01 Oct 2019
Land Transport Master Plan (LTMP), public transport, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Sustaining Rail Reliability by Enhancing Local Railway Maintenance Capabilities
Modern railway systems are becoming increasingly complex. The use of sophisticated mechanical and electrical equipment that enable automated functions has reduced the reliance on manual operations (e.g. driving trains). To enable these automated control functions, electronic cards are critical components installed in trains and various sub-systems such as signalling, communications and smoke-detection systems. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2019-10-02 02 Oct 2019
Factsheet, rail reliability, -
News Releases
Mandatory Inspection for Registered E-scooters From April 2020
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will introduce a mandatory inspection requirement for registered e-scooters with effect from April 2020, to ensure that these devices comply with the device criteria for use on public paths. Registered e-scooters will be called up every two years for inspections to ensure their continued compliance. These are part of a series of measures to improve public safety.
2019-10-07 07 Oct 2019
Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), electric scooter, -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for November 2019 to January 2020
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for November 2019 to January 2020 will be 20,498. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in November 2019. Please refer to the attached news release for more details.
2019-10-14 14 Oct 2019
COE quota, -
News Releases
LTA Announces Application Result for Bicycle-Sharing Operator Licence
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has granted in-principle approval to Moov Technology Pte Ltd to graduate to a full licence and operate a fleet of up to 10,000 bicycles. Please refer to the attached for the news release.
2019-10-14 14 Oct 2019
bicycle sharing, -
News Releases
Expansion at Yio Chu Kang Bus Interchange to Benefit Commuters
To support bus operations and enhance the commuting experience of passengers, Yio Chu Kang Bus Interchange has been undergoing a major expansion since December 2017. The expansion is taking place in two phases – constructing the expanded areas and upgrading the existing bus interchange. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-10-16 16 Oct 2019
bus interchange, Wheelchair Accessible Buses (WAB), -
News Releases
Contract for Phase 3 of Railway Noise Barrier Programme Awarded
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a contract to PBT Engineering Pte Ltd to design and install 5.5km of railway noise barriers at 16 elevated locations along the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL). This is the third phase of LTA’s railway noise barrier programme, which aims to reduce the impact of railway noise near residential areas. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-10-18 18 Oct 2019
railway noise barrier, -
News Releases
Autonomous Vehicle Testbed to be Expanded to Western Singapore – Continued Emphasis on Public Safety
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will expand the geographical zone within which autonomous vehicle (AV) companies can apply to do testing, from the current sites such as Buona Vista, CleanTech Park, Jurong Island, the Nanyang Technological University, and Sentosa, to a region covering all of western Singapore. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-10-24 24 Oct 2019
Autonomous Vehicle (AV), ITS World Congress, -
News Releases
Equipping Public Bus Captains for Future Roles
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and eight industry stakeholders today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to upskill bus captains in preparation for the potential deployment of autonomous buses in Singapore. The signatories of the MOU are LTA, the National Transport Workers’ Union, ST Engineering, SBS Transit Ltd, SMRT Buses Ltd, Tower Transit Singapore Pte Ltd, Go-Ahead Singapore Pte Ltd, Workforce Singapore, and NTUC’s Employment and Employability Institute. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-10-24 24 Oct 2019
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), ITS World Congress, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT - Progress Update on Renewal of Bukit Panjang LRT
LTA has reviewed the current transport services in Bukit Panjang and will implement a number of changes to further enhance service. First, the existing peak-hour bus service BPS1 will be upgraded to a new full-day bus Service 976 from 10 November 2019. Second, the BPLRT will operate on one loop (counter-clockwise loop on Service B via Petir Station) during off-peak hours starting from 1 December 2019. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2019-10-25 25 Oct 2019
bus services, Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (BPLRT), -
News Releases
No Changes to Existing Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) Rates
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on roads and expressways, and there will be no changes to the ERP rates this quarter.
2019-10-29 29 Oct 2019
ERP rates, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by NEA & the Land Transport Authority (LTA) - Vehicular Emissions Scheme To Be Extended By One Year to 31 December 2020
Singapore, 30 October 2019 – To continue encouraging the purchase of cleaner car models, the existing Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) for newly registered cars and taxis as well as imported used cars, which is effective until 31 December 2019, will be extended by one year to 31 December 2020. There will be no change to the scheme during the extension. For more details, please refer to the attached joint news release.
2019-10-30 30 Oct 2019
vehicular emmisions scheme, -
News Releases
New Link Road to Enhance Pasir Ris-Punggol Connectivity
Residents in Pasir Ris and Punggol will be able to enjoy more direct connectivity between the two towns with the opening of a new link road. The new road connection is part of the expansion of the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway and the Tampines Expressway (KPE/TPE) Interchange. Please refer to the attached news release for more details.
2019-10-31 31 Oct 2019
new road, -
Media Replies
Parents with strollers can tap in from rear door of bus
We thank Mr Long Junhong for sharing his views (Make bus rides more family-friendly, 19 Sept). Following the Family Friendly Transport Advisory Panel’s recommendations in April last year, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has updated its guidelines in June 2019, as well as communicated them to our four public bus operators. Under the revised guidelines, commuters with open strollers are allowed to board and tap in from the rear door of buses. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-09-30 30 Sep 2019
bus services, -
Media Replies
Public transport drivers undergo regular health checks
We refer to Dr Oh Jen Jen’s letter (Is health of public transport drivers vetted thoroughly?, Sep 30). All vocational licence (VL) holders must undergo and pass their medical examinations before they are allowed to drive a public service vehicle (PSV). The medical regime, which has been jointly developed by the Singapore Medical Association and the Ministry of Health, include vision test, blood pressure measurement and in the case of new applicants, a chest x-ray. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-10-07 07 Oct 2019
vocational licences, -
Media Replies
LTA exploring ways to maximise non-fare revenue from ads, retail
We thank Mr Joe Chua Cheok Kwang (“MRT advertising space not maximised”, 11 Oct 2019) for acknowledging the government’s and public transport operators’ efforts in improving public transport efficiency and reducing costs. In ensuring the financial sustainability of our public transport network, LTA is exploring ways to maximise non-fare revenue, e.g. through revenue generated by MRT advertising and retail businesses. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-10-17 17 Oct 2019
Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Design Elements of the New Canberra Station
The nautical-themed design of Canberra station was inspired by the area’s historical past as a British naval base. The station’s exterior resembles the shape of a ship, symbolising balance and strength. Drawing from nautical aerodynamics, the station’s roof is shaped like a windblade to express the speed of public transit. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2019-11-01 01 Nov 2019
Factsheet, North South Line (NSL), -
News Releases
Launch of Enhanced Grant to Support Active Commutes to Work
The Land Transport Authority launched the Active Commute Grant today, to encourage more developers to support those who adopt active commutes to work by providing end-of-trip facilities. Please refer to the attached news release for more details.
2019-11-02 02 Nov 2019
active mobility, Travel smart grant, Active Commute Grant (ACG), -
News Releases
E-Scooters to Be Prohibited on All Footpaths Following Safety Review
In the wake of recent incidents involving errant e-scooter riders, LTA has conducted a thorough safety review and will take decisive action to restore safety on footpaths. From Tuesday, 5 November 2019, the riding of electric scooters (e-scooters) on all footpaths is prohibited. LTA will be extending the Early Disposal Incentive by one month to 31 December 2019 and providing more disposal points in December 2019. Please refer to the attached news release for more details.
2019-11-04 04 Nov 2019
active mobility, electric scooter, -
News Releases
NETS to Come On Board with SimplyGo from 16 November
From 16 November 2019, commuters can start paying for public transport rides with NETS Tap contactless payment, as well as link their NETS Tap to TransitLink’s SimplyGo account. Participating banks include DBS/POSB, OCBC and UOB. With NETS coming on board, commuters will now have an additional payment mode, in addition to Mastercard® and Visa. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-11-07 07 Nov 2019
public transport, contactless card, SimplyGo, -
News Releases
New Rail Manpower Development Package Announced at Public Transport Workers’ Appreciation Day 2019
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport, Mr Khaw Boon Wan unveiled a $100 million Rail Manpower Development Package (RMDP) today at the Public Transport Workers’ Appreciation Day 2019. The RMDP initiative for railway workers is co-developed with the Public Transport Operators (PTOs) and the National Transport Workers’ Union (NTWU), and aims to expand the rail workforce and accelerate the rail workforce transformation over the next five years. This will prepare our workers to run an expanded and more complex rail system, so as to better serve Singaporeans. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-11-09 09 Nov 2019
Rail Manpower Development Package (RMDP), -
News Releases
ERP Rates for the December 2019 School Holiday Period
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates for the December 2019 school holidays. Please refer to the attached for more details.
2019-11-11 11 Nov 2019
ERP rates, -
News Releases
LTA to Deploy Electric Buses from Early 2020
As part of the move towards a 100% cleaner energy public bus fleet by 2040, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will progressively deploy electric buses for passenger service from early next year. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2019-11-11 11 Nov 2019
electric bus, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract to Construct Tengah Depot for the Jurong Region Line
LTA has awarded the civil contract to design and construct Tengah Depot and its associated facilities for the Jurong Region Line (JRL). Construction of Tengah Depot is expected to commence in 2020 and is slated for completion in 2026. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2019-11-20 20 Nov 2019
Jurong Region Line (JRL), civil contracts, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Public Transport Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Ang Mo Kio MRT station
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT will carry out Exercise Station Guard, an emergency preparedness exercise, on Monday, 9 December 2019, 10.00am to 4.00pm at Ang Mo Kio MRT station on the North-South Line (NSL). Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2019-11-25 25 Nov 2019
emergency exercise, -
Media Replies
Decision to restore footpath safety painful but necessary
We refer to Mr Ang Ah Lay’s letter, “Good move marred by hasty execution” on November 16. LTA’s decision to ban e-scooters on footpaths was a difficult one. Our priority was to restore footpath safety as soon as possible to the millions of pedestrians who use footpaths daily. Over the past two years, LTA had engaged e-scooter users extensively through education like the Safe Riding Programme and other measures like lowering speed limits on footpaths. However, accidents involving pedestrians and e-scooter users, including non-food delivery users, continued to happen, including the fatal accident on September 21 which took the life of an elderly cyclist. Hence, it was important for the ban to kick in as soon as possible as another fatality will be one too many. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-11-20 20 Nov 2019
active mobility, Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract to Construct Two Stations for the Jurong Region Line
LTA has awarded the civil contract to design and construct Jurong West and Bahar Junction stations (working names) and their associated viaducts for the Jurong Region Line (JRL). Construction works for these stations are expected to commence in 2020 and are slated for completion in 2026. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2019-12-09 09 Dec 2019
Jurong Region Line (JRL), civil contracts, -
News Releases
Public Preview of Thomson-East Coast Line 1 Stations on 11 January
Members of the public will get a first look at the new Thomson-East Coast Line 1 (TEL1) during a special Open House event on 11 January 2020, before the line officially opens. During the Open House, which runs from 9.00am to 6.00pm, visitors can take free rides between the three TEL1 stations - Woodlands North, Woodlands, and Woodlands South. They will be able to explore the stations, as well as enjoy the architectural features and Art-in-Transit artwork unique to each station. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2019-12-11 11 Dec 2019
Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Introducing the New MRT System Map and Transit Signage System
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has refreshed the MRT system map and transit signage system in tandem with the official opening of the Thomson-East Coast Line 1 (TEL1). With the addition of new rail lines into our network, the MRT system map has been redesigned to make wayfinding easier. When viewing the new map, the Circle Line will intuitively serve as a focal point to help commuters quickly orientate themselves and plan their journeys. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2019-12-11 11 Dec 2019
Factsheet, Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
LTA Awards $954.1 million in Contracts for the Construction of North-South Corridor Viaduct
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded three civil contracts for the construction of the North-South Corridor (NSC) viaduct between Sungei Seletar and Admiralty Road West, at a total value of $954.1 million. Works on these contracts are expected to begin in 1Q 2020. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2019-12-16 16 Dec 2019
North South Corridor (NSC), -
Media Replies
LTA looking at ways to increase public awareness of sticker scheme
We thank Ms Betty Ho and Dr Thomas Lee for their feedback (Improve ‘yellow sticker’ priority seating scheme, 16 December 2019; No need for sticker, just ask for a seat, 19 December 2019). A gracious and caring commuting culture is needed to achieve a more inclusive land transport system that caters to the diverse needs of all Singaporeans. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2019-12-23 23 Dec 2019
graciousness, public transport, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Progress Update on the Renewal of the North-South and East-West Lines’ Six Core Systems
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is making good progress on the multi-year programme to renew the North-South and East-West Lines’ (NSEWL) six core systems. Three of these have been completed: the sleeper replacement, third rail replacement and re-signalling. The remaining three renewal projects will be completed by the early 2020s. These are to: (a) renew the power supply system; (b) replace the track circuits; and (c) replace the NSEWL’s 66 first-generation trains. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information.
2020-01-02 02 Jan 2020
Factsheet, rail reliability, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Bus Passenger Safety Campaign
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has rolled out a public education campaign in partnership with the four public bus operators to promote safe travelling habits when taking public buses. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2020-01-09 09 Jan 2020
bus services, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Thomson-East Coast Line
The 43km Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) is Singapore’s sixth MRT line, adding 32 new stations to the existing rail network, with seven interchange stations linking the TEL to all five existing MRT lines. TEL will open in stages from 2020. Please refer to the attached factsheet.
2020-01-11 11 Jan 2020
Factsheet, Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for February 2020 to April 2020
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for February 2020 to April 2020 will be 19,055. Bidding under this quota will start with the first COE bidding exercise in February 2020. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2020-01-14 14 Jan 2020
COE quota, -
News Releases
2020 Licence Application Cycle for Bicycle-Sharing Services
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has opened the 2020 licence application cycle for bicycle-sharing services today. Applications must be submitted by 24 February 2020 using application forms found on LTA’s website. Bicycle-sharing services provide commuters with a convenient mobility option for first-and last-mile journeys, and support Singapore’s drive towards becoming a car-lite society. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2020-01-16 16 Jan 2020
bicycle-sharing, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Progress Update on Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 2
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) provided a progress update on the Thomson-East Coast Line 2 (TEL2) this afternoon. TEL2 is about 90 per cent complete, and on track to open in the later part of 2020. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2020-01-17 17 Jan 2020
Factsheet, Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
No Changes to Existing Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) Rates
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on roads and expressways, and there will be no changes to the ERP rates this quarter. Please refer to the attached for more details.
2020-02-03 03 Feb 2020
ERP rates, -
Media Replies
LTA will come down hard on illegal car hire services
We thank Mr Lim Lian Chin for his feedback (Unlicensed cross-border car hire drivers tout services openly, Jan 2). The Land Transport Authority (LTA) conducts regular enforcement operations at visitor hotspots such as Changi Airport, HarbourFront Centre and Gardens by the Bay. Since June 2018, 33 persons have been caught providing illegal chauffeured services using foreign-registered vehicles. The LTA takes a serious view of such illegal activities and is committed to taking harsh action against offenders. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-01-08 08 Jan 2020
Public Service Vehicle Licence (PSVL), -
Media Replies
Manpower still needed for effective MRT operations
We thank Mr Martin Lee Ming Han for his feedback (“Review need for staff on board driverless trains”, ST, 31 Dec 2019). We agree with Mr Lee that technology can be harnessed to improve efficiency. To this end, LTA has been actively leveraging technology for railway condition monitoring and asset maintenance. For example, sensors are being installed for the North-South and East-West Lines to detect cable insulation failures early. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-01-11 11 Jan 2020
driverless trains, -
Media Replies
Five-year COE from deregistered vehicle goes back to pool for bidding
We refer to Ms Janet Tan’s letter “Does five-year COE renewal count towards overall quota?” (ST, 7 Jan 2020). For cars and motorcycles, the validity period for new COEs and renewal COEs is set at ten years, with no restrictions on the number of renewals. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-01-14 14 Jan 2020
COE renewal, deregistered vehicles, -
News Releases
Strengthened Regulatory Framework to Promote Responsible Use of Active Mobility Devices
The Active Mobility (Amendment) and Shared Mobility Enterprises (Control and Licensing) Bills were passed in Parliament today. The Bills will strengthen the Land Transport Authority (LTA)’s regulatory regime on active mobility, and help to ensure that Singaporeans can continue to benefit from active modes of transport in a safe and sustainable manner. These measures also complement the Government’s plans to expedite the construction of cycling path infrastructure. Please refer to the attached news release and accompanying annexes for more information.
2020-02-04 04 Feb 2020
active mobility act, Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), power assisted bicycle, -
News Releases
Hyundai Rotem Company Awarded Contract for 62 Jurong Region Line Trains
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the contract for 62 Jurong Region Line trains. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-02-06 06 Feb 2020
MRT trains, Jurong Region Line (JRL), -
News Releases
Launch of Travel Smart Journeys to Distribute Peak Hour Travel Demand
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has introduced a new initiative called Travel Smart Journeys (TSJ) to help distribute peak hour public transport demand by encouraging commuters to adopt alternative modes of travel. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-02-08 08 Feb 2020
Travel Smart Journeys (TSJ), -
News Releases
Reduction of Toll Charges at Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints
With effect from 2 March 2020, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will reduce Singapore’s toll charges for cars, buses and taxis at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints. This is in response to Malaysia’s reduction of toll charges for cars, buses and taxis at the Sultan Iskandar Building Toll Plaza (Causeway) and Tanjung Kupang Toll Plaza (Second Link) on 1 February 2020. From 10 February 2020, LTA will also roll out a new digital service to enable owners of public service vehicles (i.e. buses and taxis) registered in ASEAN countries to apply for the ASEAN Public Service Vehicle Permit (PSVP) via the OneMotoring website. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-02-09 09 Feb 2020
toll charges, Public Service Vehicle Permit (PSVP), -
News Releases
Safeguarding the Health of Taxi and Private Hire Car Drivers and Passengers
In response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) situation, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has been working with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Point-to-Point (P2P) operators, the National Taxi Association (NTA) and the National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA) on precautionary measures for the P2P sector. These measures serve to safeguard the health of taxi and private hire car (PHC) drivers and their passengers in light of the 2019-nCoV situation, and to ensure that the P2P sector can continue to sustain an important service to Singaporeans during this period. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-02-10 10 Feb 2020
taxi drivers, private hire car driver, P2P sector, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Three Civil Contracts to Construct Four Stations for the Jurong Region Line
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded three civil contracts for the design and construction of four Jurong Region Line stations. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-02-13 13 Feb 2020
Jurong Region Line (JRL), civil contracts, -
News Releases
$77 Million Point-To-Point Support Package for Taxi and Private Hire Car Drivers Affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak
Over the past week, the Government has worked closely with the taxi and Private Hire Car (PHC) operators, the National Taxi Association (NTA) and the National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA) to gather ground feedback on the impact of the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) outbreak on the Point-to-Point (P2P) industry. Operators have reflected that ridership has declined significantly. In turn, taxi and PHC drivers have seen their livelihoods badly affected. The Government has worked closely with taxi and PHC operators and driver associations to launch a $77 million Point-to-Point Support Package (PPSP) to help taxi and PHC drivers through this difficult period. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-02-13 13 Feb 2020
P2P sector, Private Hire Car (PHC), Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Supporting Cleaner and Greener Vehicles for A Sustainable Land Transport Sector
As part of Budget 2020, Government is introducing measures to facilitate adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), which is one of the cleanest and lowest-emission vehicular technologies available today. We have also reviewed the road tax framework to better reflect the current trends in vehicular efficiency and parity with Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. For more details, please refer to the attached news release and supporting infographics.
2020-02-18 18 Feb 2020
Electric Vehicle (EV), Budget Statement, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Simulation Facilities for Signalling System Testing
To facilitate more rigorous and sophisticated tests of signalling software enhancements, the Land Transport Authority (LTA), together with our rail operators and manufacturers Siemens and Alstom, have set up signalling simulation facilities for the Downtown Line (DTL) and Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) at Gali Batu Depot and Mandai Depot respectively. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2020-02-26 26 Feb 2020
Factsheet, Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC), signalling system, Gali Batu Depot (GBD), -
Media Replies
New buses to feature passenger info display system
We thank Mr Noel Low for his feedback (Buses should keep commuters informed of next destination, 13 February 2020). All new public buses deployed since December 2018 are installed with a digital Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) which consists of both external and on-board displays that provide route specific information. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-02-26 26 Feb 2020
Passenger Information Display System (PIDS), -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & NEA - Promoting the Adoption of Cleaner Commercial Vehicles
The National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will introduce the Commercial Vehicle Emissions Scheme (CVES) for all new and used imported Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs), Goods-cum-Passenger Vehicles (GPVs), and small buses, all with maximum laden weight (MLW) not exceeding 3,500kg. The Early Turnover Scheme (ETS) for existing Category C (Cat C) commercial vehicles will also be enhanced. Both schemes will take effect from 1 April 2021 until 31 March 2023. These schemes were announced at the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources 2020 Committee of Supply Debate. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2020-03-04 04 Mar 2020
Commercial Vehicle Emissions Scheme (CVES), Committee of Supply (COS), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Islandwide Cycling Network (ICN) Programme to Improve Safety and Connectivity for all Path Users
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will accelerate the building of cycling path networks and active mobility infrastructure across Singapore over the next 10 years under a new Islandwide Cycling Network (ICN) Programme. LTA’s preliminary estimate is that this will cost more than $1 billion. The programme will bring greater convenience and enhanced connectivity to active mobility device users, and improve safety for all path users, including pedestrians. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2020-03-05 05 Mar 2020
Factsheet, Islandwide Cycling Network (ICN), -
News Releases
Supporting Electric Vehicle Owners in the Transition to the Revised Road Tax Schedule
As announced at Budget 2020, the road tax framework for all new electric vehicles (EVs) registered from 1 January 2021 has been reviewed to better reflect current trends in vehicular efficiency and to partly account for fuel excise duties which EVs do not incur, until we are ready to impose a distance-based tax. Please refer to attached news release for more information.
2020-03-05 05 Mar 2020
Committee of Supply (COS), Electric Vehicle (EV), road tax, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SPF - Introduction of Higher-Powered Electric Motorcycle Regime to Encourage Adoption of Cleaner Vehicles
As part of our efforts to encourage the adoption of cleaner vehicles for a sustainable transport sector, we will enhance our motorcycle registration regime to facilitate the introduction of higher-powered electric motorcycles. Starting from 1 April 2020, higher-powered electric motorcycles with power ratings exceeding 10 kilowatts (kW) can be registered with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for use on public roads. At present, only electric motorcycles with power ratings below or equal to 10 kW are allowed on public roads in Singapore. In addition, electric motorcycles with a top speed of 50 km/h and above will be allowed on expressways starting from 1 April 2020. Please refer to attached news release for more information.
2020-03-05 05 Mar 2020
electric motorcycle, Committee of Supply (COS), road tax, -
News Releases
Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & EMA - Addition of CHAdeMO as Optional Public Charging Standard to Support Development of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
As part of the Government’s commitment to create a sustainable transport system, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Energy Market Authority (EMA) jointly announced the addition of Japanese fast-charging method CHAdeMO as an optional public charging standard for electric vehicles (EVs). This enables charging providers to bring in a larger range of public charging options for EV users and supports the wider adoption of EVs in Singapore. For more information, please see the appended factsheet below.
2020-03-05 05 Mar 2020
Committee of Supply (COS), Factsheet, Electric Vehicle (EV), CHArge de MOve (CHAdeMO), public charging standard, -
News Releases
LTA to Launch Priority Cabins Pilot on the North East Line in End 2020
A caring and gracious commuting culture, where commuters look out for one another, is key to achieving an inclusive transport system. As part of ongoing efforts to enable a caring commuting culture, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will launch a one-year pilot for a new initiative called Priority Cabins on the North East Line (NEL) at the end of this year. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2020-03-05 05 Mar 2020
Committee of Supply (COS), priority cabin, Land Transport Master Plan (LTMP), North East Line (NEL), -
News Releases
Factsheet: 50 Silver Zones by 2023 to Enhance Road Safety for Senior Pedestrians
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be implementing 15 more Silver Zones to enhance road safety for senior pedestrians, progressively from 2021. Together with the 17 Silver Zones already completed, and another 18 slated for completion by 2021, this will bring the total number of Silver Zones islandwide to 50 by 2023. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2020-03-05 05 Mar 2020
Silver Zone, Factsheet, Committee of Supply (COS), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Assistive Technologies to Help Bus Commuters with Special Needs
Wheelchair users and visually-impaired commuters can look forward to more accessible public buses with the expansion of a trial of mobile application with assistive technologies by the Land Transport Authority (LTA). Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2020-03-05 05 Mar 2020
MAVIS (Mobility Assistance for the Visually Impaired and Special Users), MAVIS app, -
News Releases
Cross Island Line – Punggol Extension: Better Rail Connectivity for Punggol and Pasir Ris Residents
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is pleased to announce the alignment and station locations for the Cross Island Line (CRL) – Punggol Extension, which connects Pasir Ris to Punggol, providing a direct connection for commuters travelling between eastern and north-eastern Singapore. The 7.3-kilometre extension will provide better rail connectivity and greater accessibility for those living in eastern areas such as Pasir Ris and Tampines North as well as north-eastern areas such as Punggol and Sengkang. The CRL – Punggol Extension was announced by SMS for Transport Janil Puthucheary during a visit to the North East Line extension (NELe) project site this morning. Please refer to attached news release for more information.
2020-03-10 10 Mar 2020
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Factsheet: North East Line Extension (NELe) – Punggol Coast Station
The North East Line extension (NELe) comprises a 1.6-kilometre extension from the existing Punggol Station to the new Punggol Coast Station. The station will be integrated with JTC’s business park in the Punggol Digital District. It will also bring rail connectivity closer to the area and support plans to develop the district into an attractive live-work-learn-play destination for residents, workers and students. For more details. please refer to the attached factsheet.
2020-03-10 10 Mar 2020
rail connectivity, Factsheet, Punggol Coast Station, North East Line Extension (NELe), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract to Construct Three Stations for the Jurong Region Line
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the contract for the design and construction of three Jurong Region Line (JRL) stations and associated viaducts to the John Holland Pty Ltd – McConnell Dowell South East Asia Pte Ltd Joint Venture at a contract value of $265.4 million. The contract covers the construction of Tengah Plantation, Tengah Park and Bukit Batok West JRL stations and viaducts spanning 2.3km. Please refer to attached news release for more information.
2020-03-17 17 Mar 2020
Jurong Region Line, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract to Construct Three Stations for the Jurong Region Line
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the contract for the design and construction of three Jurong Region Line stations. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-03-17 17 Mar 2020
Jurong Region Line (JRL), civil contracts, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT: Shorter Operating Hours for Thomson-East Coast Line from April to July 2020
There will be shorter operating hours for Thomson-East Coast Line from April to July 2020. Additional engineering hours will be used for rigorous testing ahead of Stage 2 opening at the end of the year. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-03-23 23 Mar 2020
Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
Additional $120 Million to Help Taxi and Private Hire Car Drivers Affected by Covid-19
In February 2020, the PPSP was introduced to provide targeted assistance to the Point-to-Point (P2P) sector and its drivers who have been impacted by COVID-19. Since then, the Government has received much feedback from the taxi and Private Hire Car (PHC) industry, which we have carefully considered. In particular, P2P operators have observed a sustained drop in ridership of over 20%, and drivers have seen significant declines in their earnings. As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, the impact on P2P drivers and operators will become more pronounced. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-03-26 26 Mar 2020
P2P sector, private hire cars (PHCs), -
News Releases
Multiagency Effort to Support Private Bus Industry Impacted by COVID-19
The COVID-19 situation has impacted the private bus industry, which includes around 5,000 private bus operators, managing around 13,500 private buses (including coaches) operating tour bus services, school bus services, worker transport services, and ad-hoc chartering services.These key segments complement Singapore’s public bus transportation services. In light of the feedback and the situation faced by the private bus industry, the Government has put together a Private Bus Support Package (PBSP) amounting to an estimated S$23 million of targeted support for this industry. For more details, please refer to the attached mews release.
2020-03-26 26 Mar 2020
Skillsfuture, Private Bus Support Package (PBSP), -
News Releases
Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) Review
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) typically reviews ERP rates on a quarterly basis, with the next scheduled review in end April 2020. However, in response to the current exceptional circumstances, we will be suspending the regular review process and timelines. Specifically, we have brought forward the next review and will implement the changes with effect from 6 April 2020, next Monday. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-03-31 31 Mar 2020
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News Releases
Vehicle Entry Permit Fees Waived for Malaysian Motorists from 18 March to 14 April 2020
In response to feedback from Malaysian workers in Singapore, their employers and unions, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will provide a one-off waiver of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fees for all owners of Malaysia-registered cars and motorcycles who have had to stay on in Singapore from 18 March to 14 April 2020 due to Malaysia’s Movement Control Order. More details in the attached media release.
2020-03-31 31 Mar 2020
Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), -
Media Replies
LTA exploring hands-free ticketing system for buses, trains
We refer to Ms Yvonne Loh’s letter “Allow passengers who use mobility aids to ride buses for free” on 25 February 2020. We agree with Ms Loh that our public transport system should be inclusive and accessible for those with mobility challenges. We are looking into technologies such as hands-free ticketing, which will allow commuters to pass through fare gates without having to tap their fare cards on the card readers. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-03-07 07 Mar 2020
hands-free ticketing technology, Land Transport Master Plan (LTMP), -
Media Replies
Rules, checks in place for safe use of active mobility devices
We thank Mr Oliever Tan for his feedback ("Some riders attempting to get around footpath ban”, 27 Feb). Safety is our key priority and there are rules for the use of active mobility devices, including personal mobility devices (PMDs), power-assisted bicycles (PABs), bicycles, and personal mobility aids (PMAs). PABs are only allowed on roads and cycling paths - they are not allowed to be ridden on footpaths. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-03-10 10 Mar 2020
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News Releases
Cessation of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) Charging with the Implementation of Elevated Set Of Safe Distancing Measures from 7 April to 4 May 2020
LTA had earlier announced a set of reduced ERP charges to be implemented on 6 April. In view of the elevated set of safe distancing measures, LTA will cease ERP charging at all gantries from Monday, 6 April 2020 at 0000 hours. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-04-04 04 Apr 2020
ERP charges, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Vehicle-Related Services Available Online During Elevated Safe Distancing Measures
During this period of elevated safe distancing measures from 7 April to 4 May 2020, LTA’s vehicle services will remain accessible to the public via the OneMotoring website (www.onemotoring.com.sg), and counter services at LTA’s Customer Service Centre and e-Lobbies at Sin Ming Drive will cease operations from 7 April to 4 May 2020. To support vehicle owners to abide by the elevated set of safe distancing measures, LTA will make the adjustments during this period. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-04-04 04 Apr 2020
OneMotoring eServices, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Suspension of COE Bidding Exercises in April During Elevated Safe Distancing Measures
With the closure of motor vehicle dealerships and showrooms during this period of elevated safe distancing measures from 7 April to 4 May 2020, COE bidding exercises in the month of April will be suspended. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2020-04-05 05 Apr 2020
COE bidding, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Elevated Safe Distancing Measures on Public Transport
Since March this year, some safe distancing measures have been introduced in the public transport network. These include queue markers at retail establishments and General Ticketing Machines in bus interchanges and train stations. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-04-09 09 Apr 2020
safe distancing, public transport, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Changes to Public Bus and Train Operating Hours and Frequency
With the ongoing circuit breaker period and significant drop in public bus and train ridership, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will adjust the operations of bus and train services this week, with effect from Wednesday, 15 April for buses and Friday, 17 April for trains. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-04-14 14 Apr 2020
train services, bus services, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), safe distancing, -
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Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), Enterprise Singapore (ESG) & Singapore Food Agency (SFA): Ensuring Adherence to Safe Distancing Measures Amongst Food Delivery Personnel
With the increasing demand for food delivery services during the Circuit Breaker period (7 April to 4 May), Enterprise Singapore (ESG), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) are working with food delivery companies to step up efforts to ensure delivery personnel adhere to the elevated safe distancing measures. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-04-15 15 Apr 2020
safe distancing, food delivery rider, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract to Construct Integrated Train Testing Centre
The Land Transport Authority has awarded a contract for the design and construction of an Integrated Train Testing Centre (ITTC) to GS Engineering and Construction Corp. The first of its kind in Southeast Asia, the ITTC is a dedicated facility that will be equipped to perform robust integrated systems testing for new and existing MRT lines. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2020-04-17 17 Apr 2020
Integrated Train Testing Centre (ITTC), civil contracts, -
News Releases
Enforcement Against Individuals Providing Car-Pooling Services During Circuit Breaker Period
Earlier this week, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) carried out enforcement operations at several locations against drivers who continue to provide car-pooling services during the circuit breaker period. Two drivers were booked and their vehicles have been seized while investigations are being carried out. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-04-25 25 Apr 2020
Private Hire Car (PHC), carpooling, -
News Releases
ERP Charging and COE Bidding Continue to be Suspended During Extended Circuit Breaker Measures
With the extension of the circuit breaker period by four weeks until 1 June 2020 to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will continue to suspend ERP charging at all gantries, suspend COE bidding exercises for the month of May. To support vehicle owners to abide by the extended circuit breaker period, LTA will also make adjustments on vehicle-related matters during this period. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-04-29 29 Apr 2020
COE bidding, ERP charges, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
COE Bidding to Stay Suspended Until Motor Dealerships Reopen
The Multi-Ministry Taskforce announced earlier that it will allow economic activities to resume in phases, as Circuit Breaker measures are gradually eased. In line with the phased approach, motor vehicle dealerships will not be allowed to resume operations on 2 June. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will therefore continue to suspend COE bidding exercises until further notice. COE bidding will only resume after motor dealerships and showrooms are allowed to reopen. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is monitoring the situation closely and will update on subsequent bidding exercises in due course. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2020-05-22 22 May 2020
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News Releases
Strengthened Active Mobility Regulations for Better Safety and Connectivity
The Small Motorised Vehicles (Safety) Bill (SMV Bill) and Active Mobility (Amendment No. 2) Bill (AM Bill) were passed by Parliament today, strengthening active mobility regulations aimed at stemming the inflow of non-compliant devices and ensuring safe active mobility journeys. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-05-26 26 May 2020
small motorised vehicles, active mobility, Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), -
News Releases
Licence Applications Open for New Point-to-Point Regulatory Framework
Taxis and private hire cars, which make up the point-to-point passenger transport (P2P) sector, are an important part of our vision for a well-connected land transport network. With the passing of the Point-to-Point Passenger Transport Industry Act in August 2019, P2P operators will be licensed based on the services they provide, i.e. street-hail, ride-hail or car-pool services. The new regulatory framework will apply to larger P2P service operators who have 800 or more vehicles on their platforms. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2020-05-29 29 May 2020
Point-to-Point (P2P), Taxi Driver Vocational Licence (TDVL), taxi availability, -
News Releases
LTA to Resume ERP Rate Reviews
As Singapore gradually reopens its economy from 2 June 2020, traffic volume is expected to increase as more people return to their workplaces and schools. In line with ERP’s purpose as a congestion management tool, LTA will resume the ERP review process from 2 June 2020 and monitor traffic speeds and congestion levels. This will enable LTA to identify locations with congestion and determine if ERP charges are required. For more details, please refer to that attached news release.
2020-05-31 31 May 2020
ERP rates, -
Media Replies
Private car checks already deferred
Mr Chew Kai Seng requested for a deferment of periodic private car inspections during this circuit breaker period (Defer vehicle inspections, May 9). The Land Transport Authority had earlier made an official announcement on Apr 29 on our website as well as informed all affected car owners via SMS that the periodic vehicle inspection deadlines for private cars have been extended by six months due to the circuit breaker stay home measures. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-05-15 15 May 2020
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News Releases
Private Car Inspections to Resume From 8 June
From Monday, 8 June, 2020, LTA-Authorised Inspection Centres (AICs) will resume vehicle inspection services for private cars. Vehicle owners who have had their inspection deadlines deferred previously due to the Circuit Breaker measures will receive a notification from LTA. Vehicle owners are strongly encouraged to adhere to the scheduled month indicated in the notification from LTA. They should also avoid weekday peak hours from 10.00am – 2.00pm where possible. We also strongly encourage vehicle owners visiting the AICs to go alone, and not in groups. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-06-05 05 Jun 2020
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News Releases
Automatic Extension of Vehicle Entry Permit Validity Period Until 30 September 2020
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will automatically extend the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) validity period for all Malaysia-registered cars and motorcycles from 30 June 2020 to 30 September 2020. There is no need to apply for this extension. VEP fees incurred before 18 March and after 14 April 2020 will continue to apply. For more details, please refer to the attached release.
2020-06-11 11 Jun 2020
Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), -
News Releases
Resumption of COE Bidding Exercises from 6 July
COE bidding exercises will resume from Monday, 6 July 2020, and take place on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month as motor vehicle dealerships and showrooms reopen. The accumulated COE quota of 19,490 from the suspended bidding exercises from April to June 2020 will be returned to the market over the next 12 months from July 2020 to June 2021. The COE quota for May to July 2020 will be 19,713. Of which, the COE quota for the bidding in July 2020, taking in account the redistributed quota from the suspended bidding exercises, will be 8,737. Please refer to the attached news release for more details.
2020-06-18 18 Jun 2020
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News Releases
Factsheet: LTA to Decommission First-Generation NSEWL Trains from June 2020
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will commence decommissioning of the first-generation fleet of North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL) trains from June 2020. Manufactured by Japanese rolling stock supplier Kawasaki Heavy Industries, these 66 trains were introduced in tandem with the phased opening of the initial NSEWL network between 1987 and 1989, and have been in service for more than three decades. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2020-06-22 22 Jun 2020
Factsheet, decommissioned trains, NSEWL trains, first-generation trains, -
News Releases
First ERP Rate Review Post-Circuit Breaker
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its first review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates following the Circuit Breaker. Based on LTA’s monitoring of traffic conditions, traffic speeds on expressways and arterial roads in early June 2020 have remained optimal. ERP rates at all gantries will therefore remain at zero until the next ERP rate review. For more details please refer to attached release.
2020-06-22 22 Jun 2020
ERP rates, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Four Jurong Region Line Contracts
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded four contracts for the Jurong Region Line (JRL) at a combined value of approximately $682.5 million. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2020-07-17 17 Jul 2020
Jurong Region Line (JRL), civil contracts, -
News Releases
Second ERP Rate Review Post-Circuit Breaker
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its second review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates following the Circuit Breaker. To manage congestion on the CTE during peak periods, ERP rates of $1.00 will apply with effect from 27 July 2020 at specific gantries during certain time periods on the CTE. ERP rates at all other gantries will remain at $0 until the next ERP rate review. The outcome of the next ERP rate review will be announced in the fourth week of August 2020, and the appropriate ERP rates, if any, will take effect from 31 August 2020. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-07-21 21 Jul 2020
ERP rates, -
News Releases
LTA Opens Second Bicycle-Sharing Application For 2020
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has opened its latest half-yearly licence application cycle for bicycle-sharing services today. Companies keen to start offering bicycle-sharing services in Singapore may apply for Type 2 (sandbox) bicycle licences. Existing Type 1 (full) bicycle licensees may also apply to increase their fleet sizes. Applications must be submitted by 26 August 2020 via LTA’s website. In the first bicycle-sharing application cycle of 2020, Anywheel Pte Ltd had applied to increase its maximum fleet size from 10,000 to 15,000. LTA has approved this application with effect from July 2020. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2020-07-22 22 Jul 2020
bicycle sharing, -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for August 2020 to October 2020
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for August 2020 to October 2020 will be 18,626. Bidding under this quota will start on the first Monday in August 2020. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2020-07-25 25 Jul 2020
COE quota, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & TP: Changes to Medical Examination Requirements and Driving Test for Vocational Drivers Aged 65 and Above
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Traffic Police (TP) have streamlined their requirements for the medical examination for vocational drivers aged 65 and above. LTA has also made changes to the driving test for Class 3 vocational drivers turning 70, 73 and 74 years old, and have granted a 6-month extension for Class 3 and Class 4 vocational drivers affected by the deferment of statutory medical examinations during circuit breaker to undergo the medical and pass their driving tests. For more details, please refer to the attached joint news release. Thank you.
2020-07-30 30 Jul 2020
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Media Replies
Cabbies, private-hire car drivers can decline non-masked passengers
We thank Ms Ong Ching Ching for her feedback and suggestions (Taxi drivers need more protection from Covid-19, 21 July). The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Ministry of Health agree with Ms Ong on the importance of taking safety precautions to protect our taxi drivers from the risk of COVID-19. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore, LTA has worked closely with taxi operators to ensure that they have sufficient stock of masks, hand sanitisers and disinfectants for their drivers. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-07-25 25 Jul 2020
Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
LTA Appoints New Training Provider and Test Centre for Taxi and Private Hire Car Drivers
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has appointed the NTUC LearningHub (LHUB) as a new training provider and the Singapore Polytechnic (SP) as a new test centre for the Taxi Driver’s Vocational Licence (TDVL) and Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence (PDVL) courses. SP and LHUB will start these services from 15 August 2020 and 1 September 2020 respectively. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-08-11 11 Aug 2020
Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence (PDVL), Taxi Driver Vocational Licence (TDVL), -
News Releases
Current Vehicle Growth Rate to Continue until 31 January 2022
Given the uncertainty over how travel demand patterns will evolve amidst the COVID-19 situation, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will extend the validity of the current Vehicle Growth Rate (VGR) by one year until 31 January 2022. The VGR for Certificate of Entitlement (COE) Categories A, B and D will therefore remain unchanged at 0% per annum, and the VGR for Category C will be maintained at 0.25% per annum. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2020-08-13 13 Aug 2020
Vehicle Growth Rate (VGR), -
News Releases
ERP Rate Review
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its third review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates following the Circuit Breaker. Based on LTA’s monitoring of traffic conditions from early to mid August 2020, traffic speeds have remained optimal on all arterial roads and most expressways, except for some time periods on the Central Expressway (CTE). To manage congestion on the CTE during peak periods, ERP rates will be increased by $1.00 with effect from 31 August 2020 at specific gantries on the CTE. The outcome of the next ERP rate review will be announced in the last week of September 2020, and the appropriate ERP rates will take effect from 5 October 2020. Please refer to the attached news release for more details.
2020-08-25 25 Aug 2020
ERP rates, -
Media Replies
Profitability of Downtown Line, bus service tweaks are separate issues
We refer to the report (Bukit Panjang to city stretch of DTL incurs $60m subsidy a year, Aug 9). Whenever a new rail line opens, the ridership for parallel bus services will fall. As a matter of discipline, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) should adjust them so that limited resources can be used to benefit as many commuters as possible. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-08-11 11 Aug 2020
bus services, Downtown Line, -
Media Replies
Path safety a shared responsibility
We thank Mr Ramamurthy Mahesh Kumar (Penalties the only way to harmony on shared paths, Aug 17) as well as Mr Lawrence Loh Kiah Muan and Mr Lim Kock Lian (Tough code of conduct needed for cyclists; and Pedestrians, cyclists sharing paths will lead to accidents, both Aug 13) for their feedback. We have heard diverse views from both pedestrians and active mobility device users. Some have encountered inconsiderate device users who do not dismount in crowded spaces, while others have seen pedestrians who continue to use their mobile devices and refuse to give way. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-08-18 18 Aug 2020
active mobility, Code of Conduct (CoC), -
News Releases
LTA Launches SimplyGo Pilot On EZ-Link Cards
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has launched a pilot to expand the use of SimplyGo to include adult EZ-Link CePAS cards, beyond Mastercard, Visa and NETS Tap contactless cards. Currently, over 300,000 daily public transport trips are paid for using SimplyGo. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-09-01 01 Sep 2020
contactless card, SimplyGo, ez-link card, public transport, -
News Releases
Installation of On-Board Units for Next-Generation ERP System to Commence in Second Half of 2021
Please find attached an LTA update on the next generation ERP system. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the installation of on-board units which will replace the existing in-vehicle units for the new system will now commence in the second half of 2021. The installation exercise will take place over a period of 18 months. There will be no change to the current congestion pricing framework. LTA will continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on the OBU installation timeline and will provide the motor vehicle industry and motorists with sufficient notice for a smooth transition. More details on installation and other related matters will be provided by LTA at a later date. For more information, please refer to attached release.
2020-09-08 08 Sep 2020
In-vehicle Unit (IU), ERP system, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Additional $112 Million to Help the Point-To-Point Transport Sector
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore, the Point-to-Point (P2P) transport sector has been significantly affected by the pandemic. The Government therefore introduced the P2P Support Package (PPSP) in February 2020 to provide targeted assistance to the P2P sector and its drivers. A second tranche of the PPSP was announced in March 2020. As the economy gradually reopens, LTA has been engaging drivers, operators, the National Taxi Association (NTA) and the National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA) to better understand the situation on the ground, and to help allay some of their concerns and challenges. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-09-15 15 Sep 2020
P2P sector, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Reinstatement of 14-day Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) Renewal Requirement for Foreign-registered Cars and Motorcycles
With effect from 1 October 2020, LTA will reinstate the 14-day VEP renewal requirement for all foreign-registered cars and motorcycles, including those which have entered Singapore prior to 1 October 2020. Motorists of these vehicles who wish to extend their stay in Singapore will be required to extend the VEP validity period for their vehicles every 14 days by paying the VEP fees. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-09-23 23 Sep 2020
Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
LTA Buys 40 New Trains for the North-South and East-West Lines
As part of the long-term fleet renewal programme for the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL), the Land Transport Authority has purchased another 40 new trains from Bombardier Transportation. These new trains will arrive in batches starting from 2024 to replace the 2nd generation (Siemens) and 3rd generation (Kawasaki-Nippon Sharyo) trains currently in service on the NSEWL. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2020-09-28 28 Sep 2020
North South East West Line (NSEWL), new trains, NSEWL trains, -
News Releases
New Road Interchange to Connect Future Tengah Town to PIE / Jurong Town
The Land Transport Authority will be calling a tender for a new road interchange at Pan Island Expressway (PIE) / Jurong Canal Drive (JCD) to connect PIE and the upcoming Tengah Town. When completed, residents in Tengah Town as well as Jurong East / West towns can look forward to direct access to PIE in both the eastbound (towards the city) and westbound (towards Tuas) directions. Please refer to the news release for more information.
2020-09-29 29 Sep 2020
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News Releases
LTA Awards Bulim and Sembawang-Yishun Bus Packages to Tower Transit
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the contracts for the Bulim and Sembawang-Yishun bus packages to Tower Transit Singapore Pte Ltd (TTS). The contracts are estimated to be at a total fee of $1.03 billion over the five-year contract period, and will commence progressively from the second quarter of 2021. If TTS performs well during the five-year term, LTA has the option to extend the contract term by another two years at the end of the five-year contract. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-09-30 30 Sep 2020
bus package, bus contracting model, Tower Transit, -
Media Replies
Next-generation ERP a necessary upgrade
In his letter (GPS can do what new-generation ERP can, Sept 12), Mr Sunil Kumar Ragnath suggested that the Land Transport Authority (LTA) void the nexgen ERP tender and adopt a system that uses GPS technology, and that this would save money. The nexgen ERP tender has to proceed because the current ERP system which is more than two decades old is nearing the end of its operational lifespan. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-09-18 18 Sep 2020
ERP system, -
Media Replies
Balanced regulatory approach benefits drivers, commuters
We refer to the commentary (Private-hire, taxi trade needs long-term fix, Sept 19). The article mentioned that commercial transport operators did not match the Government’s assistance for their drivers. We would like to offer some data to provide clarity on the issue. Taxi companies have offered $182 million of Covid-19 related rental rebates this year. Within the Government Special Relief Fund package, $40 million goes towards taxi drivers. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-09-22 22 Sep 2020
Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence (PDVL), Point-to-Point (P2P), Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
Media Replies
Construction of TEL stations: Public safety comes first
We refer to the letter by Shakthi Vikram (Open underground links of TEL stations first to boost connectivity, Sept 24). As reinstatement and retrofitting works for the Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 2 (TEL2) stations are still ongoing, it is not safe to open the underground links to TEL2 stations to the general public. The upcoming TEL2 serves mature estates like the Thomson area, so LTA has had to implement certain temporary measures, including road diversions and narrower walkways, to facilitate construction of the new stations. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-09-29 29 Sep 2020
Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
ERP Rate Review
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its latest review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates following the end of the Circuit Breaker. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-10-09 09 Oct 2020
ERP rates, -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for November 2020 to January 2021
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for November 2020 to January 2021 will be 19,954. Bidding under this quota will start on the first Monday in November 2020. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2020-10-13 13 Oct 2020
COE quota, -
News Releases
77 Organisations Recognised for Workplace Safety and Health Excellence
77 contractors, operators and organisations were recognised by the Land Transport Authority today for their excellent workplace safety, health and environment management practices in 2019 at the 22nd Annual Safety, Health and Environmental Award Convention (ASAC). Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the winners of this year’s ASAC were announced online (https://youtu.be/jDFVhIOiYXo). A new award category – Workplace Health Award – was introduced this year to recognise the efforts of contractors for their holistic risk management approach. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-10-21 21 Oct 2020
Annual Safety Award Convention (ASAC), -
News Releases
Update on Deployment of Electric Buses
To reduce the carbon footprint of public transport, LTA has committed to having a 100% cleaner energy bus fleet by 2040 and purchasing only cleaner energy buses henceforth. As part of this vision, 60 electric buses were procured under a tender awarded in October 2018. This tender comprised 20 single-deck electric buses each from BYD and ST Engineering Land Systems, as well as 10 single-deck and 10 double-deck electric buses from the Yutong-NARI Consortium. These buses have been progressively arriving in Singapore since the fourth quarter of 2019 and will be fully deployed by 2021. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2020-10-27 27 Oct 2020
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News Releases
Report on Power Disruption along the North-South and East-West Lines and Circle Line
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has released its report on the 14 October 2020 train service disruption which occurred on the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL) from Woodlands to Jurong East stations and Queenstown to Gul Circle stations at 6.58pm, and on the Circle Line (CCL) from HarbourFront to Serangoon stations at 7.34pm. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-10-28 28 Oct 2020
power disruption, train service disruptions, investigation report, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority & PTC - Commencement of the New Point-to-Point Transport Regulatory Framework
With the passing of the Point-to-Point (P2P) Passenger Transport Industry Act in August 2019, P2P operators will be licensed based on the services they provide (i.e. street-hail, ride-hail or car-pool services). This new P2P regulatory framework will be implemented from 30 October 2020. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-10-30 30 Oct 2020
Point-to-Point (P2P), Public Transport Council (PTC), -
Media Replies
LED lighting safer, more energy-efficient
We thank Mr Ng Yee Cheng for his feedback (LED white lights make driving at night a hazard, Sept 26). As technology improves, there are opportunities for us to adopt more environmentally friendly and cost-effective technologies. Light-emitting diode (LED) street lights are one such example. LED street lights have been adopted in many countries. They provide top-down directional lighting that helps to disperse light rays uniformly on the roads. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-10-03 03 Oct 2020
LED lights, -
News Releases
Relocation of Jurong East Bus Interchange from 6 December 2020
To facilitate the construction of the Jurong Region Line and the Jurong East Integrated Transport Hub, the existing Jurong East Bus Interchange will be relocated from Sunday, 6 December 2020. The new interchange is located opposite the current interchange, along Jurong Gateway Road between the junctions of Jurong Gateway Road/ Jurong East Street 12 and Jurong Gateway Road/ Jurong East Central 1. The relocated interchange will be in operation until the completion of the Jurong East Integrated Transport Hub around 2027. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-11-11 11 Nov 2020
bus interchange, integrated transport hub, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & NEA - Increased Rebates for Cleaner Vehicles Under Enhanced Vehicular Emissions Scheme
To further promote the adoption of cleaner vehicles and to discourage purchases of more pollutive models, the current Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) for new cars taxis and imported used cars, will be enhanced with increased rebates and higher surcharges. The enhanced scheme will take effect on 1 January 2021, when the current VES expires at the end of this year, and last till 31 December 2022.
2020-11-12 12 Nov 2020
vehicle emmisions scheme, Electric Vehicle (EV), -
News Releases
Completion of KPE/TPE Interchange Expansion
Residents of Punggol town will have an additional route option between Punggol Central and Tampines Expressway (Central Expressway/Seletar Expressway) (TPE (CTE/SLE)) with the opening of a new slip road on 28 November 2020 (Saturday). The new slip road connects Halus Link with TPE (CTE/SLE) and will help to ease the current traffic along Punggol East. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2020-11-16 16 Nov 2020
Tampines Expressway (TPE), slip road, Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE), -
News Releases
ERP Rates for December 2020 School Holiday Period
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates for the December 2020 school holiday period. Please see attached for more details.
2020-11-20 20 Nov 2020
ERP rates, -
News Releases
Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), Enterprise Singapore (ESG) & Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) - Launch of Land Transport Industry Digital Plan for Chartered Bus Services
An efficient and reliable land transport network is an important enabler for our economy. Public transport forms the backbone of Singapore’s land transport system, and the private transportation industry (e.g. chartered bus services, private-hire operators, ride-hailing operators, etc.) plays a vital role in complementing Singapore’s public rail and bus services. A key segment of the private transport industry, chartered bus services, which are typically run by SMEs, have been striving to digitalise and adopt innovative technology that can improve their business operations by addressing significant challenges they face. To spearhead the sector’s digitalisation journey, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Enterprise Singapore (ESG) jointly developed the Land Transport Industry Digital Plan - Chartered Bus Services (LTIDP-CBS), in partnership with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and the industry. The LTIDP-CBS is aligned to the Land Transport Industry Transformation Map (ITM), launched in February 2018, which strives toward a strong, diverse and vibrant land transport ecosystem. For more details, please refer to the attached joint factsheet.
2020-11-25 25 Nov 2020
Factsheet, Land Transport Industry Digital Plan, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract to Construct Johor Bahru - Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the first of two civil contracts for the construction of Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link to Penta-Ocean Construction Co Ltd at a contract value of $932,800,000. This contract covers the construction of the RTS Link Woodlands North station, tunnels and the Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) building in Singapore. For more information, please see the attached release.
2020-11-26 26 Nov 2020
civil contracts, Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, -
News Releases
Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & PTC - Recommendations to Foster More Caring and Inclusive Public Transport Journeys
Appreciation, education, and empathy – these are among some of the areas of improvement to help commuters better support and care for each other, in particular those with varying needs on public transport. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2021-11-27 27 Nov 2021
Caring Commuter, Factsheet, Public Transport Council (PTC), -
Media Replies
Mandatory e-scooter inspections essential to tackling safety concerns: LTA
We refer to Mr Lim Choo Beng’s letter, “Compulsory e-scooter inspections may be ineffective, should be re-evaluated” (Nov 12).We agree with Mr Lim that enforcement and vigilance against the use of non-compliant devices are important.But they are effective only as part of a comprehensive set of measures to enhance safety — both for device users and the general public — which the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has established. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-11-20 20 Nov 2020
active mobility, e-scooter, -
Media Replies
Extension of five-year period would affect supply of COEs
We thank Mr Tan Tor Seng (Brief extension for 5-year COE period, 27 Nov) for his feedback. All new Certificates of Entitlement (COEs) are valid for 10 years in the first instance. The owner of a 10-year-old vehicle can renew the COE for another 10 years based on the Prevailing Quota Premium (PQP). Owners who do so will receive a rebate on the PQP paid, if they subsequently deregister their vehicles early. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-11-30 30 Nov 2020
COE renewal, -
Media Replies
Deployment will provide operational insights
We thank Ms Claire Marie Ho for her support in our journey towards reducing the carbon footprint of public transport (Electric buses a step in the right direction, Nov 10). As Ms Ho pointed out, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) is committed to having a 100 per cent cleaner energy bus fleet by 2040. To prepare for this goal, we have started deploying diesel hybrid buses and electric buses. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2020-11-17 17 Nov 2020
electric bus, -
Media Replies
Expansion of bicycle lane network in full swing
We agree with Mr Wong on the importance of expanding the cycling network to facilitate the take-up of active mobility (Lianhe Zaobao, 25 November 2021). We have completed nearly 500km of cycling paths, and will continue to ramp up the construction of cycling paths island wide. We are working towards having around 1,300km of cycling paths by 2030. By then, 8 in 10 HDB residents would be within minutes away from a cycling path. Cyclists will be able to cycle conveniently from their homes to nearby amenities and transport nodes. Cycling from town to town will also made more seamless. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2021-11-30 30 Nov 2021
active mobility, cycling paths, -
News Releases
$188 Million Sectoral Support Scheme for Taxi and Private Hire Car Drivers From January 2021
As the Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme (SIRS) will cease from 1 Jan 2021, a more generous COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund (CDRF) will replace the current Special Relief Fund (SRF) for taxi and private hire car (PHC) drivers at the same time, to moderate the impact on drivers. The new CDRF scheme will cost an additional $133 million, on top of the $55 million committed towards the SRF. For more details, please refer to the attached embargoed news release and infographic.
2020-12-16 16 Dec 2020
P2P sector, Private Hire Car (PHC), Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Update on 22kV trip coil and cable replacement works on Tuas West Extension
The Land Transport Authority (LTA), together with SMRT and our main contractor Alstom, have completed the changeout of all the 22kV circuit breaker trip coils along the Tuas West Extension (TWE). For more information, please see the attached release.
2020-12-17 17 Dec 2020
Tuas West Extension (TWE), -
News Releases
LTA to Deploy Three-Door Double-Deck Buses from 2021
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will start deploying its new fleet of three-door double-deck buses from this year. These buses are designed with a second staircase and an additional exit door at the rear of the bus to improve commuter flow. With an additional staircase, commuters boarding the bus will be able to access the upper deck via the first staircase while alighting commuters are encouraged to make their way down via the second staircase. The additional exit door allows commuters at the rear of the bus to alight without having to make their way to the middle of the bus. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-01-11 11 Jan 2021
three-door buses, -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for February 2021 to April 2021
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for February 2021 to April 2021 will be 17,511. Bidding under this quota will start on the first Monday in February 2021. Please refer to the attached news release for more details.
2021-01-13 13 Jan 2021
COE quota, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract for Hume Station on Downtown Line
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the contract to complete the civil works for Hume station on the Downtown Line. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-01-14 14 Jan 2021
Downtown Line, civil contracts, Hume Station, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Pedestrianisation of Kampung Admiralty
As announced during MOT’s Addendum to the President’s Address in 2020, the Land Transport Authority will be implementing more Walk Cycle Ride (WCR) projects. This is part of our efforts to re-imagine our road infrastructure to support more sustainable travel patterns, taking into consideration the growing preferences for active modes such as walking and cycling. LTA has been exploring potential locations where road lanes can be repurposed for wider footpaths, pedestrianised streets or cycling paths. An upcoming project is the partial pedestrianisation of Woodlands Ring Road, located between Woodlands Drive 63 and Drive 71 (adjacent to Kampung Admiralty). For more details on this project, please see attached media factsheet.
2021-01-21 21 Jan 2021
Walk Cycle Ride (WCR), Factsheet, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System Link
Today, the Land Transport Authority marked the start of the Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link construction in Singapore with a groundbreaking ceremony, officiated by Minister for Transport Ong Ye Kung, at the site of the RTS Link Woodlands North station. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2021-01-22 22 Jan 2021
Factsheet, Rapid Transit System (RTS), -
News Releases
Covid-19 Vaccinations for Land Transport Workers Commences Today
As mentioned during the MTF press conference last Friday, we are progressing to vaccinate those who are in the essential services so that we can ensure they are able to maintain our basic services. Over the coming months, LTA will work with MOH and companies to progressively offer vaccinations against COVID-19 to land transport workers. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-01-25 25 Jan 2021
Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Account-based EZ-Link cards available for use in Public Transport from 28 Jan
From 28 January 2021, EZ-Link adult cardholders will have the option to update their existing EZ-Link cards to account-based at ticketing machines or buy new account-based EZ-Link cards from TransitLink Ticket Offices. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-01-28 28 Jan 2021
SimplyGo, Account-Based Ticketing (ABT), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Second Civil Contract to Construct Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the second civil contract for the construction of Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link. This contract covers the construction of the RTS Link viaduct and tunnels in Singapore. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-01-29 29 Jan 2021
Rapid Transit System (RTS), civil contracts, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Contract for the Jurong East Integrated Transport Hub
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the tender to design and build the Jurong East Integrated Transport Hub (JE ITH) to China Communications Construction Company Limited (Singapore Branch) at a contract value of S$477.4 million. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-02-04 04 Feb 2021
integrated transport hub, -
News Releases
New Two-car Trains for Sengkang-Punggol LRT
To better serve residents and meet long-term public transport demand in Sengkang and Punggol towns, the Land Transport Authority will be procuring 17 two-car trains to boost the Sengkang-Punggol LRT’s (SPLRT) capacity, doubling the number of two-car trains in the SPLRT fleet. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2021-02-05 05 Feb 2021
two-car trains, Sengkang-Punggol LRT, -
News Releases
Revised ERP Rates on ERP-Priced Roads and Expressways from 22 February 2021
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its latest review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2021-02-15 15 Feb 2021
ERP rates, -
News Releases
Road Tax Rebates for Petrol and Petrol-Hybrid Vehicles
As announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat in the Budget Statement 2021, the Government will set aside $113 million to provide rebates for petrol and petrol-hybrid vehicles to ease the transition towards higher petrol duties. The road tax rebates will be applicable for a one-year period, from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022. Please refer to the attached news release for the details.
2021-02-16 16 Feb 2021
road tax rebate, Budget Statement, -
News Releases
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Active Taxi and Private Hire Car Drivers Commences Today
Vaccination for active taxi and private hire car (PHC) drivers commences today, as part of Singapore’s national vaccination strategy to protect our frontline land transport workers and strengthen the resilience of our essential transport services. This is a joint effort by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Ministry of Health (MOH), supported by the National Taxi Association (NTA), the National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA), and the taxi and PHC operators. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-02-23 23 Feb 2021
taxi drivers, private hire car driver, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Additional Petrol Duty Rebates for Active Taxi and Private Hire Car Drivers, and Individual Motorcycle Owners to be Disbursed from May 2021
As announced in the Budget Statement 2021, additional support will be provided to ease the transition to higher petrol excise duties for those who rely on their vehicles for their livelihoods. Active drivers of petrol and petrol-hybrid taxis and private hire cars (PHCs), and individual owners of smaller motorcycles, will receive additional Petrol Duty Rebates (PDRs), on top of the respective road tax rebates for cars and motorcycles. The additional PDRs will be disbursed from May 2021. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-02-24 24 Feb 2021
road tax rebate, Budget Statement, -
Media Replies
No evidence of local cases transmitted on public transport
We thank Mr Teo Kok Seah for his suggestion (Deploy safe distancing ambassadors on buses and trains, 26 Jan). Keeping the public transport network safe during the pandemic is extremely important. Hence, public transport operators have stepped up cleaning, especially at high-contact areas; all commuters are required to wear a mask and adhere to safe management measures; the PTOs have also deployed staff on the ground to remind commuters. To date, there is no evidence to suggest that local cases of transmission occurred on public transport. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2021-02-01 01 Feb 2021
public transport, safe distancing, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Accelerating Nationwide Deployment of Electric Vehicle Charging Points
The Government targets to deploy 60,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across Singapore by 2030, which comprise 40,000 in public carparks and 20,000 in private premises. To achieve these targets, the Government will implement measures to accelerate deployment at both public carparks and private premises. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information.
2021-03-04 04 Mar 2021
Committee of Supply (COS), Electric Vehicle (EV), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Encouraging the Adoption of Electric Cars for a More Sustainable Land Transport Sector
As announced during Budget 2021, the Government will introduce further measures to support the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), by reducing the Additional Registration Fee (ARF) floor and revising the road tax framework for electric cars. Together with the EV Early Adoption Incentive (EEAI) and the enhanced Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES), these measures will further lower the cost of owning an electric car, particularly mass-market models. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information.
2021-03-04 04 Mar 2021
Committee of Supply (COS), Electric Vehicle (EV), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Over 60 Walk Cycle Ride Projects Identified Islandwide
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be implementing more Walk Cycle Ride (WCR) projects for a more sustainable and inclusive land transport system. LTA has identified over 60 projects islandwide to convert suitable road space into footpaths, cycling paths and bus lanes. This will make walking, cycling and public transport more convenient and pleasant for Singaporeans. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information.
2021-03-05 05 Mar 2021
Committee of Supply (COS), Walk Cycle Ride (WCR), -
News Releases
Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & PTC - Caring SG Commuters Committee to Partner Commuters and Community for a Caring Commuter Culture
As announced at the Committee of Supply last year, the Caring SG Commuters Committee was set up in January 2020 to partner commuters and the community in a joint effort to transform Singapore’s public transport system into one that is more caring and inclusive. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information.
2021-03-05 05 Mar 2021
Committee of Supply (COS), inclusive transport initiatives, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract for the Cross Island Line Phase 1
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the civil contract to design and construct the bored tunnel between Aviation Park station and Loyang station for the Cross Island Line Phase 1. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2021-03-08 08 Mar 2021
civil contracts, Cross Island Line (CRL), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Singapore’s Integrated Train Testing Centre to be Fully Operational in 2024
Civil construction of the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) Integrated Train Testing Centre (ITTC) commenced today with a ground-breaking ceremony officiated by Minister for Transport Ong Ye Kung. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information.
2021-03-17 17 Mar 2021
Integrated Train Testing Centre (ITTC), Circle Line 6 (CCL6), Singapore Rail Test Centre (SRTC), -
News Releases
Completion of Forensic Investigations for Concurrent Failure of Power Cables and Trip Coil on Tuas West Extension
The Land Transport Authority (LTA), together with our main contractor Alstom, have reviewed the findings of the forensic investigations for the damaged 22kV cables and faulty trip coil which had led to the disruption on the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL) on 14 October 2020. Please refer to the attached news release for more details.
2021-03-17 17 Mar 2021
Tuas West Extension (TWE), North South East West Line (NSEWL), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract for Design and Construction of Hougang Interchange Station and Tunnels for the Cross Island Line Phase 1
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the civil contract for the design and construction of Hougang interchange station and tunnels for the Cross Island Line (CRL) Phase 1. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2021-03-26 26 Mar 2021
Cross Island Line, civil contracts, -
Media Replies
Early adoption key to spurring investment in charging network
We thank Mr Ee Teck Siew (Use public funds to wean people off cars instead of promoting EVs, March 5) and Mr Matthew Tay (Electric cars not a viable option for now given charging constraints, March 5) for their feedback. We have been investing heavily in public transport, which remains the most sustainable way to move. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2021-03-12 12 Mar 2021
electric vehicle, -
Media Replies
Structure meant to be temporary
We refer to Mr David Kwok Ng Kan’s letter (Still no shelter or seats at bus stop after more than a year, March 8). A permanent sheltered bus stop with seats was originally scheduled to be installed along Hoe Chiang Road by the developer redeveloping the building behind it. This could be done only after the redevelopment of the building was completed as the shelter and seats would obstruct the redevelopment works. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2021-03-18 18 Mar 2021
bus stops, -
News Releases
Revised ERP Rates from 12 April 2021
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its latest review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2021-04-05 05 Apr 2021
ERP rates, -
News Releases
Two Civil Contracts to Construct Four Stations for the Jurong Region Line Awarded
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded two civil contracts for the construction of four Jurong Region Line (JRL) stations and their associated viaducts. Please see attached news release for more details.
2021-04-06 06 Apr 2021
Jurong Region Line (JRL), civil contracts, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Amendments to the Road Traffic Act
The Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill will be introduced in Parliament for First Reading today. The Bill seeks to amend the Road Traffic Act (RTA) which is jointly administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Transport to: Extend the existing Autonomous Vehicles (AV) regulatory sandbox; Facilitate the re-imposition of vehicular taxes when the tax exemption no longer applies; and Empower Police officers and Authorised Persons to perform security searches on persons in the public transport system. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information.
2021-04-05 05 Apr 2021
Road Traffic Act (RTA), Factsheet, -
News Releases
Launch of Request for Information on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Market Design
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has launched a Request for Information (RFI) to seek the industry’s views on a commercially sustainable market design for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in public carparks to spur EV adoption. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2021-04-08 08 Apr 2021
Request for Information (RFI), Electric Vehicle (EV), -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for May 2021 to July 2021
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for May 2021 to July 2021 will be 16,010. Bidding under this quota will start on the first Monday in May 2021. Kindly refer to the attached news release for more details.
2021-04-15 15 Apr 2021
COE quota, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SLA & BCA - North-South Corridor Project and 68-74 Thomson Road
Please see the attached news release related to the North-South Corridor.
2021-04-16 16 Apr 2021
North South Corridor (NSC), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Marking 25 Years of Strengthening Land Transport Connectivity
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) launched an exhibition today, themed Connecting People, Places & Possibilities, to commemorate the milestone of 25 years since its inception. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2021-04-23 23 Apr 2021
Connecting People, Places & Possibilities, LTA 25th Anniversary, Factsheet, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract for Design and Construction of Pasir Ris Interchange Station and Tunnels for the Cross Island Line Phase 1
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the civil contract for the design and construction of Pasir Ris interchange station and tunnels for the Cross Island Line (CRL) Phase 1. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2021-04-26 26 Apr 2021
civil contracts, Cross Island Line (CRL), -
News Releases
Nominations Open for Land Transport Excellence Awards 2022 with New Award Category to Recognise Inclusive Public Transport Efforts
Nominations for the Land Transport Excellence Awards (LTEA) 2022 are now open. This year, it will feature one new award category – “Transport For All” – to recognise projects that best demonstrate inclusive efforts in catering to the diverse needs of commuters in the public transport system and building a more gracious commuting culture. Please refer to the news release attached for more information.
2021-04-27 27 Apr 2021
Land Transport Excellence Awards (LTEA), -
News Releases
Handover of Thomson - East Coast Line 2 Stations to SMRT
The Land Transport Authority handed over Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 2 (TEL2) stations to rail operator SMRT earlier today. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-04-30 30 Apr 2021
Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
Workshop Owner Charged for Illegal Exhaust Modifications
The owner of Fong Kim Exhaust Racing Development Private Limited was charged in court today under the Road Traffic Act (RTA) for performing illegal vehicle modifications. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-05-06 06 May 2021
illegal modification, -
News Releases
Factsheet: LTA Assigned New Statutory Functions Relating to Electric Vehicles
The Land Transport Authority of Singapore (Amendment) Bill (“Bill”) was passed in Parliament today. The Bill introduced amendments to the Land Transport Authority of Singapore Act to empower the Land Transport Authority (LTA) with new statutory functions relating to electric vehicles (EVs) and their charging infrastructure. Pls refer to the factsheet attached for more details.
2021-05-11 11 May 2021
Factsheet, Electric Vehicle (EV), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract to Construct Two Stations for the Jurong Region Line
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the civil contract for the construction works of two Jurong Region Line (JRL) stations and their associated viaduct. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2021-05-12 12 May 2021
Jurong Region Line (JRL), civil contracts, -
News Releases
Land Transport Measures During Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) Period
The Land Transport Authority is implementing the following measures during the Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) period from 16 May 2021 to 13 June 2021, to minimise interaction and the risk of COVID-19 transmission across different households when commuting. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-05-16 16 May 2021
Point-to-Point Transport Sector, P2P sector, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), carpooling, taxi services, private hire cars (PHCs), -
News Releases
Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub to Open on 13 June 2021
Singapore’s 11th integrated transport hub (ITH), Woodlands ITH, will open on Sunday, 13 June 2021. Due to its close proximity to Woodlands North-South Line (NSL) and Woodlands Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) MRT Stations, as well as Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange, it will provide commuters with more convenient transfers to these key transport nodes. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-05-17 17 May 2021
Integrated Transport Hub (ITH), -
News Releases
Government Sets Aside Additional $27 Million for One-off Top-up to COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund for Taxi and Private Hire Car Drivers
Government Sets Aside Additional $27 Million for One-off Top-up to COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund for Taxi and Private Hire Car Drivers. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-05-21 21 May 2021
taxi drivers, private hire car driver, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
ERP Rates Reduced by $1 Across All ERP-Chargeable Gantries Ahead of the June 2021 School Holiday Period
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates for the June 2021 school holidays. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2021-05-24 24 May 2021
ERP rates, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Contract for Changi East Depot
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the civil contract for the design and construction of the Changi East Depot for the Cross Island Line. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2021-05-28 28 May 2021
Jurong Region Line (JRL), civil contracts, -
Media Replies
Automated wheelchair ramps found unsuitable following trial
We refer to Ms Rachel Tan’s letter “Time to install automated wheelchair ramps” (May 8). All public buses are currently installed with manual ramps to make them accessible to less ambulant commuters. A six-month trial was conducted with SBS Transit from September 2017 to March 2018 to assess the operational feasibility of automated ramps on public buses. The trial showed that the automated ramps resulted in longer stopping times at bus stops as it took more time to extend and retract than a manual ramp. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2021-05-25 25 May 2021
wheelchair access, Wheelchair Accessible Buses (WAB), -
Media Replies
Lifts fitted where they are most needed
We thank Mr David Kwok Ng Kan for his letter, “Speed up lift installation at overhead bridges for better access” (June 2). The Land Transport Authority is focused on building a convenient, well-connected and inclusive land transport system for all. For road crossings, we build zebra crossings or signalised pedestrian crossings to provide barrier-free access and convenience for the elderly, families with strollers and persons with disabilities. These are complemented by pedestrian overhead bridges across major roads with fast-moving traffic, or where a pedestrian crossing may not be suitable as it may cause serious traffic congestion. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2021-06-08 08 Jun 2021
pedestrian overhead bridge (POB), -
Media Replies
Scope of mandatory theory test goes beyond road safety
We thank Mr Nellikala Chellappan Sathian for his suggestion (Let motorcyclists skip e-bike test, June 18). Riders of power-assisted bicycles (PABs) are allowed on both cycling paths and roads. Besides interacting with motorists on roads, PAB riders also interact with other shared path users such as cyclists, e-scooter riders and pedestrians. The mandatory theory test covers modules on both path and road safety. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2021-06-22 22 Jun 2021
active mobility, -
News Releases
Government Sets Aside Additional $40 Million For Continued Support For Taxi and Private Hire Car Drivers
Earlier today, it was announced that we will move to Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) from 14 June 2021 as part of a calibrated reopening, with further reopening from 21 June 2021 if the COVID-19 situation remains under control in the coming weeks. Even after we exit Phase 2 (Heightened Alert), it remains essential to keep transmission risks in check, so work-from-home will continue to be the default arrangement and there will be capacity limits at malls and restaurants. We expect taxi and Private Hire Car (PHC) ridership to improve over the coming months due to the gradual reopening. Taking this into account, and in consultation with tripartite partners, the Government will extend the COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund (CDRF) from July 2021 for 3 months to support taxi and PHC drivers. Under the extended CDRF, drivers will receive Government support of $10 a day for 60 days (i.e. $300 per vehicle per month, for 2 months) and $5 a day for the next 30 days (i.e. $150 per vehicle per month, for 1 month). For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-06-10 10 Jun 2021
taxi drivers, private hire car driver, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Passenger Limit for Taxis and Private Hire Cars
In line with Singapore’s updated restrictions on permissible group sizes, the Land Transport Authority will lift the 2-passenger limit for taxis and private hire cars (PHCs) starting from 14 June 2021. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-06-11 11 Jun 2021
Private Hire Car (PHC), Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Mandatory Theory Tests for Power-Assisted Bicycle and E-scooter Riders Launched from 30 June 2021
From 1 January 2022, power-assisted bicycle (PAB) and e-scooter riders must pass a mandatory online theory test before they are able to ride on cycling paths and roads (applicable to PABs only). This will improve awareness of active mobility rules, code of conduct and safe riding practices, in support of a safe and sustainable active mobility landscape. There are separate tests for users of these two types of motorised devices and they will be available on www.pace.sp.edu.sg from 30 June 2021 in four languages (English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil). To help riders prepare for the tests, e-handbooks in these languages have been made available at go.gov.sg/amrules. A digital certificate, with no expiry date, will be issued to those who pass. Riders are encouraged to register and obtain the test certificates as soon as possible. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-06-14 14 Jun 2021
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News Releases
Reconfiguration of Pasir Ris Bus Interchange
To facilitate the construction of the Pasir Ris Integrated Transport Hub (ITH) and the Pasir Ris rail turnback, the existing Pasir Ris Bus Interchange has been reconfigured and will commence operations from 3 July 2021 until around 2028 when the ITH is completed. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-06-20 20 Jun 2021
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News Releases
Factsheet: Thomson–East Coast Line 2 to Welcome Commuters from 28 August 2021
Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 2 (TEL2) will open for passenger service from 28 August 2021. With this, more households will have convenient access to our MRT network, and enjoy shorter travel times to their destinations. TEL will also strengthen the resilience of our public transport network, providing more travel options to commuters. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more details.
2021-06-30 30 Jun 2021
Factsheet, Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for August 2021 to October 2021
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for August 2021 to October 2021 will be 13,984. Bidding under this quota will start on the first Monday in August 2021. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2021-07-14 14 Jul 2021
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News Releases
Encouraging EV Charger Installation in Non-Landed Private Residences
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has launched the Electric Vehicle Common Charger Grant (ECCG) to encourage the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers in non-landed private residences (NLPRs), such as condominiums and private apartments. Announced by Minister for Transport Mr S Iswaran today, the grant will co-fund installation costs of 2,000 EV chargers at NLPRs, as an early adoption incentive. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-07-19 19 Jul 2021
electric vehicle, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract for Design and Construction of Ang Mo Kio Station and Tunnels under Cross Island Line Phase 1
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the civil contract for the design and construction of Ang Mo Kio station and tunnels under the first phase of the Cross Island Line. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2021-07-20 20 Jul 2021
Cross Island Line (CRL), civil contracts, -
News Releases
Land Transport Measures During Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) Period from 22 July to 18 August 2021
In line with the updated restrictions on permissible group sizes during the Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) period from 22 July 2021 to 18 August 2021, the Land Transport Authority will be implementing the following measures to minimise interaction and the risk of COVID-19 transmission across different households when commuting. These measures are similar to those implemented during the earlier Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) period. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-07-20 20 Jul 2021
Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), private hire cars (PHCs), taxi services, -
News Releases
Additional $30 Million to Enhance the COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund to Support Taxi and Private Hire Car Drivers
With Singapore entering Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) period from 22 July to 18 August 2021, taxi and private hire car (PHC) ridership is expected to decline significantly due to tighter safe management measures. Based on the experience from the last Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) period from 16 May to 13 June 2021, ridership will take time to recover after the relaxation of measures. To support taxi and PHC drivers through this period, the Government will be providing an additional $30 million to enhance the COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund (CDRF). For more details, please refer to the attached news release and infographic.
2021-07-23 23 Jul 2021
taxi drivers, private hire car driver, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
Media Replies
Seats in after upgrading completed
We refer to Mr David Kwok Ng Kan’s letter, “Have seats at bus stop for commuters’ comfort” (July 16). The accompanying photo did not show the full extent and layout of the bus pick-up/drop-off point, which was upgraded and reopened for public use on May 9, after the completion of the Thomson-East Coast Line works. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2021-07-27 27 Jul 2021
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News Releases
Sale of Standard Tickets at General Ticketing Machines to be progressively phased out from 1 January 2022
LTA constantly explores new ways to provide commuters with more convenient payment options for public transport. With the introduction of account-based ticketing in 2019, commuters can use contactless bank cards (i.e. Mastercard, Visa, NETS), mobile wallets (such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay) and account-based EZ-Link cards. The take-up rate of account-based ticketing has been encouraging, with usage steadily increasing to about 19% of adult bus and rail rides. Today, the vast majority of commuters now opt to use stored value cards (i.e. EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay cards, concession cards), and account-based ticketing options to enjoy greater cost savings and convenience. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-08-06 06 Aug 2021
contactless card, Account-Based Ticketing (ABT), -
News Releases
Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 2 Virtual Open House from 23 to 27 August 2021
In the lead-up to the opening of Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 2 (TEL2) for passenger service, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be organising a series of Open House activities from 23 to 27 August 2021. Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, the TEL2 Open House activities will be conducted virtually. Please see attached news release for more details.
2021-08-13 13 Aug 2021
Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
Factsheet: 20 More Electric Buses Deployed for Passenger Service
To reduce the carbon footprint of public transport, LTA has committed to a 100% cleaner energy public bus fleet by 2040 and for all new public bus purchases to be cleaner energy bus models since March 2020. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more details.
2021-08-25 25 Aug 2021
Electric Vehicle (EV), Factsheet, electric buses, three-door buses, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Thomson–East Coast Line Stage 2 to Welcome Commuters from 28 August 2021
The Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 2 (TEL2) opening ceremony was held today, in the lead up to the commencement of passenger service from tomorrow. Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean attended the ceremony held at TEL2 Mayflower station. Please see attached factsheet for more details.
2021-08-27 27 Aug 2021
Factsheet, Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
New Passenger Information Display System at More Than 300 Bus Stops
From today till September 2023, new Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) panels will be progressively installed at 310 bus stops. The new panels are an improved version with vibrant graphics and bigger fonts and provide information that allows commuters to better plan their journeys. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-09-01 01 Sep 2021
Passenger Information Display System (PIDS), bus stops, -
News Releases
LTA Media Statement on Recent Bus Interchange Clusters
From July 2021 to 1 Sep 2021, 284 frontline staff in the bus interchanges have tested positive for COVID-19. This represents less than 3% of our 11,000 frontline staff in the bus sector. The public transport operators (PTOs) have taken the “Vaccinate, Test and Trace” approach to ensure the safety of their frontline workers. For additional details, please refer to the attached media statement.
2021-09-02 02 Sep 2021
Media Statement, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & Enterprise SG - Co-Creating Innovative Transport Solutions Through Strong Public-Private Partnerships
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Enterprise Singapore (ESG) have launched a second innovation call in collaboration with IPI Singapore, named “Xcite” – Accelerating Co-Innovation for Transformation & Export. Through this initiative, LTA and ESG hope to work with startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to develop innovative solutions to help enhance productivity and efficiency in transport operations and maintenance.
2021-09-03 03 Sep 2021
autonomous vehicles, Land Transport Industry Day, Factsheet, -
News Releases
Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SSC - Enhanced National Standards for the Safe Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles in Singapore
Technical Reference (TR) 68, Singapore’s provisional national standards to guide the development of fully autonomous vehicles1 (AVs), has been enhanced to better support deployment of autonomous vehicles in Singapore. It provides AV companies with a set of comprehensive guidelines for safe deployment of AV solutions in Singapore.
2021-09-03 03 Sep 2021
autonomous vehicles, Factsheet, -
News Releases
Award of Singapore’s Pilot Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Tender
Singapore, 3 September 2021 – The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) have awarded the pilot tender for electric vehicle (EV) charging points in public car parks across Singapore. This will contribute towards the national target to deploy 40,000 charging points in public car parks by 2030.
2021-09-03 03 Sep 2021
electric vehicles, -
News Releases
LTA and PTOs: Joint Media Release on Bus Service Frequency
In view of the exponentially rising wave of COVID-19 infection in the community, LTA and the four public transport operators are looking into measures to ensure the continued provision of essential services to commuters, beyond enhancing the Safe Management Measures to protect bus captains. Please refer to the attached joint media release for more information.
2021-09-10 10 Sep 2021
bus services, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract for Design and Construction of Loyang Station and Tunnels under Cross Island Line Phase 1
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the civil contract for the design and construction of Loyang station and tunnels under the first phase of the Cross Island Line. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2021-09-13 13 Sep 2021
civil contracts, Cross Island Line (CRL), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Pro-Enterprise Initiatives by Transport Infrastructure Collaboration Panel
To enhance the Land Transport Authority’s pro-enterprise regulatory efforts, the Transport Infrastructure Collaboration Panel (TICP) was formed this year as a partnership with the industry to streamline processes, build capabilities in the industry, and co-create more pro-enterprise solutions. Senior Minister of State for Transport, Mr Chee Hong Tat provided an update on the major initiatives initiated by the TICP this afternoon. For more information on the TICP’s initiatives, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2021-09-16 16 Sep 2021
Transport Infrastructure Collaboration Panel (TICP), -
News Releases
COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund Extended
The Multi-Ministry Taskforce announced today that Singapore would move to a stabilisation phase from 27 September to 24 October 2021. To minimise the strain on our healthcare capacity and to slow down transmission, community safe management measures will be further tightened. Taxi and private hire car (PHC) ridership is expected to be affected as work-from-home will be the default arrangement, and permissible group sizes will be reduced. Prior to the announcement of the stabilisation phase, the National Taxi Association (NTA) and National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA) had also provided feedback that drivers would require continued support after the current tranche of the COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund (CDRF) ends after September, and requested the Government to extend the CDRF. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-09-24 24 Sep 2021
taxi drivers, private hire car driver, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Land Transport Measures During Stabilisation Phase from 27 September to 24 October 2021
In line with the updated restrictions on permissible group sizes during the stabilisation phase from 27 September to 24 October 2021, the Land Transport Authority will be implementing the following measures to minimise interaction and the risk of COVID-19 transmission across different households when commuting. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-09-25 25 Sep 2021
Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Car Exporter Charged for False Declarations and Illegal Possession of Deregistered Vehicles
The director of car exporter Southern Cars Pte Ltd was charged in court today under the Road Traffic Act (RTA) for the unlawful possession of deregistered vehicles which have been declared as exported, and for making false declarations to the Land Transport Authority (LTA). For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-09-30 30 Sep 2021
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Media Replies
Upward trend of COE prices being monitored closely
We thank Mr Chiok for his views on the COE prices for Category D vehicles, “Time to put brakes on runaway motorbike COE prices” (Aug 23). COE prices are determined primarily by demand and supply. From July 2020 to July 2021, the accumulated COE quotas from the earlier suspension of COE bidding was returned into the monthly pool, thus increasing supply in these months. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2021-08-28 28 Aug 2021
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News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for November 2021 to January 2022, and Vehicle Growth Rate to Maintain until 31 January 2025
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for November 2021 to January 2022 will be 10,590. Bidding under this quota will start on the first Monday in November 2021. The existing Vehicle Growth Rate (VGR) of 0% per annum for COE Categories A, B and D, and 0.25% per annum for Category C will be maintained until 31 January 2025. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2021-10-15 15 Oct 2021
COE quota, vehicle growth rate, -
News Releases
COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund Extended
The Multi-Ministry Taskforce announced today that Singapore would extend the Stabilisation Phase to 21 November 2021 given the continuing pressures on our health care system and to provide more time for the situation to stabilise. The extended restricted measures are expected to continue to affect taxi and private hire car (PHC) ridership. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-10-20 20 Oct 2021
private hire cars, Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
LTA Converts Ryde Technologies’ Provisional Licences to Full Ride-Hail Service Operator and Car Pool Service Operator Licences
The Land Transport Authority has converted Ryde Technologies Pte Ltd’s existing provisional licences for Point-to-Point (P2P) services to a full three-year Ride-hail Service Operator Licence (RSOL) and a full three-year Car pool Service Operator Licence (CSOL). For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-10-21 21 Oct 2021
Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence (PDVL), Point-to-Point (P2P), -
News Releases
9.6km of New Cycling Paths in Taman Jurong and Tampines
Active mobility device users can look forward to an additional 9.6km of cycling paths in the coming months. With the upcoming launches of new paths in Taman Jurong and Tampines, the total length of the cycling paths across Singapore will increase to around 500km. These new cycling paths enhance connectivity within and between towns, bringing greater convenience and improved path safety for residents. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-10-30 30 Oct 2021
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News Releases
Joint release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), NParks & URA - Connaught Drive and Anderson Bridge to be fully pedestrianised to further enhance walkability of Civic District
The Land Transport Authority (LTA), in partnership with the National Parks Board (NParks) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), will be commencing works to further enhance the walkability of the Civic District. In addition to the efforts to enhance walkability of the Civic District, LTA has worked with the Civic District Alliance, URA and Stellar Lifestyle to commence improvements to placemaking and wayfinding in the area by rolling out new signage and information posters at City Hall and Raffles Place MRT stations from today. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2021-11-05 05 Nov 2021
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News Releases
LTA Awards Two Civil Contracts for Cross Island Line Phase 1
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded two civil contracts for the design and construction works of the Cross Island Line Phase 1 (CRL1) today. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2021-11-08 08 Nov 2021
civil contracts, Cross Island Line (CRL), -
News Releases
69 Organisations Recognised for Workplace Safety, Health and Environmental Excellence
69 contractors, operators, organisations and individuals have been recognised by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) today for their outstanding workplace safety, health and environment management practices in 2020 at the 23rd Annual Safety, Health and Environmental Award Convention (ASAC). Two new award categories was introduced this year to recognise environmental sustainability solutions and safety practices in building Active Mobility infrastructure. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2021-11-09 09 Nov 2021
Annual Safety Award Convention (ASAC), -
News Releases
Transition of Downtown Line to New Rail Financing Framework Version Two
To deliver reliable train services for commuters in a financially sustainable manner, the Land Transport Authority and SBS Transit Ltd have concluded the review of the New Rail Financing Framework (NRFF) for the Downtown Line (DTL). From 1 January 2022, DTL will transit to NRFF version two which is applied to majority of the other rail lines. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-11-11 11 Nov 2021
Downtown Line (DTL), New Rail Financing Framework (NRFF), -
News Releases
Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & e2i - Launch of the Inaugural Singapore BusTech Grand Challenge
Bus technicians play an integral role in ensuring that different components of public buses perform optimally so that commuters can enjoy safe and reliable journeys. The Singapore BusTech Grand Challenge, an inaugural event jointly organised by the Singapore Bus Academy (SGBA) and the NTUC’s Employment and Employability Institute (e2i), aims to raise technical standards across the public bus workforce. For more details, please refer to the attached joint media factsheet.
2021-11-15 15 Nov 2021
Factsheet, Singapore BusTech Grand Challenge, -
News Releases
Changes to Vocational Licence Training Curriculum and Testing Landscape for Taxi and Private Hire Car Drivers
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will revise the training curriculum for the Taxi Driver’s Vocational Licence (TDVL) and Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence (PDVL) from March 2022. The updated curriculum keeps pace with regulatory and technological advancements to help taxi and private hire car (PHC) drivers adapt to new and evolving developments. It also places greater emphasis on the use of digital tools to aid their daily driving. LTA will also separate the training and testing functions of service providers from January 2022. This means that training and testing will be provided by different organisations appointed by LTA. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-11-15 15 Nov 2021
Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence (PDVL), Taxi Driver Vocational Licence (TDVL), -
News Releases
ERP Rates for December 2021 School Holiday Period
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates for the December 2021 school holidays. Please refer to the attached media release for more details.
2021-11-16 16 Nov 2021
ERP rates, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), NCS Pte Ltd & MHI Asia Pacific Pte Ltd - Installation of On-Board Units for Next-Generation ERP System Delayed to 2023 Due to Global Microchip Shortage
The Land Transport Authority, along with our contractors – NCS Pte Ltd and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific Pte Ltd – have updated the installation timeline for nexgen ERP. Please refer to the attached joint media release for more details.
2021-11-17 17 Nov 2021
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News Releases
Further Enhancement and Extension to COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund
The Multi-Ministry Taskforce announced today that Singapore would enter the Transition Phase. Under this phase, social gatherings of up to five people from different households will be allowed in all settings. However, as work-from-home will continue to be the default, the Government has announced another targeted financial support package. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-11-20 20 Nov 2021
Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Co-Creating Gracious Commuter Journeys
The Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) Graciousness on Public Transport Campaign began in 2009 to promote acts of thoughtful behaviour on public transport, such as giving up seats, queuing in an orderly manner, and making way for others for a more pleasant commute. In its 12th year, this year’s campaign aims to inculcate a caring commuter culture from an early age and foster gracious behaviour among the young. As part of this year’s campaign, the LTA produced a storybook titled ‘Max & Robbie’s Magical Train Ride’, which highlights gracious commuting on public transport. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2021-11-26 26 Nov 2021
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Media Replies
Action taken against irresponsible users
We refer to Mr Goh Geok Huat’s letter (ST, 9 November 2021) on parking of shared bicycles. Since the implementation of the QR code parking system for shared bicycles in 2019, more than 90 per cent of trips made using shared bicycles have been completed within the designated parking areas. Users who do not park shared bicycles at designated areas and scan the QR code to record their end-of-hire will be charged a fee by the operator. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2021-11-13 13 Nov 2021
active mobility, bicycle parking, -
Media Replies
It will be infrastructure-lite with satellite-based tech
We refer to the letters by Larry Leong and Chan Mun Wei on the nexgen ERP system (November 22). Making our land transport greener is indeed a priority for LTA, and congestion management remains a key instrument for us to do so. The nexgen ERP system leverages Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) technology, which is a commonly used navigational technology today. With GNSS, we will be infrastructure-lite and also have better collection of aggregated traffic data, to improve traffic management and transport planning. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2021-11-26 26 Nov 2021
Next Generation ERP system, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SBS Transit & SMRT - Public Transport Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Serangoon MRT Station
The Land Transport Authority, SBS Transit and SMRT Trains will carry out Exercise Station Guard, an emergency preparedness exercise, on 7 December 2021, from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Serangoon MRT station (North East Line and Circle Line). Please refer to the attached news release for more details.
2021-12-01 01 Dec 2021
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News Releases
Reminder: Sale of Standard Tickets to be Progressively Phased Out from Next Year
As announced earlier this year, the sale of standard tickets at general ticketing machines will be progressively phased out between January and March 2022. This will start with the Thomson-East Coast Line and Downtown Line from 10 January 2022. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-12-03 03 Dec 2021
Account-Based Ticketing (ABT), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Instilling Confidence on Wheels
Since 2018, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has been offering the Safe Riding Programme (SRP) to educate cyclists and users of Power Assisted Bicycles (PABs) and Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) on safe riding practices, proper use of Active Mobility infrastructure and the rules and code of conduct under the Active Mobility Act. From December 2021, the programme will be refreshed and rebranded as the “Confidence on Wheels (CW)” Programme, after taking in feedback from past participants on their desired outcomes when attending the programme. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2021-12-15 15 Dec 2021
active mobility, Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs), Safe Riding Programme (SRP), Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract for Design and Construction of Tunnels between Aviation Park Station and Changi East Depot under Cross Island Line Phase 1
The Land Transport Authority has awarded the civil contract for the design and construction of tunnels between Aviation Park station and Changi East Depot under the Cross Island Line Phase 1. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2021-12-16 16 Dec 2021
Cross Island Line (CRL), civil contracts, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SIT - LTA and SIT Establish Centre for Infrastructure and Tunnel Engineering
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to establish a Centre for Infrastructure and Tunnel Engineering (CITE). This partnership between LTA and SIT seeks to foster greater collaboration in research & development, as well as educational and training programmes in this highly-specialised field of infrastructure and tunnelling engineering. For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2021-12-20 20 Dec 2021
Centre for Infrastructure and Tunnel Engineering (CITE), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), -
Media Replies
EVs need other types of checks
We refer to Mr Peter See’s letter “Vehicle inspections – Are they still needed for electric vehicles?” published on 6 December. To ensure that all motor vehicles on our roads meet the required safety and roadworthiness standards, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) requires motor vehicles to undergo regular inspections. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2021-12-10 10 Dec 2021
vehicle inspection, Electric Vehicle (EV), -
Media Replies
Good parking etiquette key to safe, accessible roads in private estates
We refer to Madam Low Li Li's letter "Private estate residents treating roads as private parking space" (Dec 23). In private estates, residents and their visitors are encouraged to park their vehicles within their residential compound. As roads can be narrow in these areas, we seek residents' cooperation to be considerate and to practise good parking etiquette. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2021-12-27 27 Dec 2021
illegal parking, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Completion of Circle Line 6 Tunnelling Works
The Land Transport Authority marked the completion of tunnelling works for Circle Line 6 with a final tunnel breakthrough from Prince Edward Road station into Cantonment station today. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2022-01-12 12 Jan 2022
Factsheet, Circle Line 6 (CCL6), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Two Civil Contracts for Cross Island Line Phase 1
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the civil contracts for design and construction of Serangoon North and Tavistock stations and tunnels for Cross Island Line Phase 1. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2022-01-13 13 Jan 2022
civil contracts, Cross Island Line (CRL), -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for February 2022 to April 2022
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for February 2022 to April 2022 will be 10,452. Bidding under this quota will start on 7 February, the first Monday in February 2022. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2022-01-14 14 Jan 2022
COE quota, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Tampines Adds 4km of Cycling Paths
Residents in Tampines can now enjoy better active mobility connectivity with the addition of four kilometres of cycling paths to link them to major amenities within the town. Please refer to the appended for the speech made by Minister Masagos Zulkifli at the launch of the paths this morning, as well as the English and Mandarin soundbite by SPS Baey Yam Keng. Also included is the LTA media factsheet for more details of the cycling path network in Tampines. For more information, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2022-01-29 29 Jan 2022
Factsheet, cycling path, -
Media Replies
LTA, NEA have taken action, will continue to monitor situation
We refer to Mr Wong Hsien Wae’s letter (Buses wait every weekday with engines on, January 24). Mr Wong mentioned that he had observed buses with idling engines along double-yellow lines on Woodlands Avenue 2 every weekday and had been reporting the problem. Following Mr Wong’s earlier feedback, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has been deploying parking wardens to enforce against illegally-parked buses along Woodlands Avenue 2. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-01-31 31 Jan 2022
illegal parking, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract for Design and Construction of Pasir Ris East Station under Cross Island Line Phase 1
The Land Transport Authority has awarded the civil contract for design and construction of Pasir Ris East station and tunnels under Cross Island Line Phase 1. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2022-02-07 07 Feb 2022
Cross Island Line (CRL), civil contracts, -
News Releases
Revised ERP rates from 14 February 2022
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its latest review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2022-02-10 10 Feb 2022
ERP rates, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Train Services on Thomson-East Coast Line to Start Later on Saturdays and Sundays from 26 February to 29 May 2022
Train services on the Thomson-East Coast Line from Woodlands North station to Caldecott station will start later at 8.00am every Saturday and Sunday from 26 February to 29 May 20221. The timings for the daily last train and the first train on weekdays remain unchanged. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2022-02-11 11 Feb 2022
Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Contracts for New Trains and Depot Expansion for Sengkang-Punggol LRT
The Land Transport Authority has awarded two separate contracts for the procurement of new trains for Sengkang-Punggol LRT and the expansion of its depot facilities. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2022-02-15 15 Feb 2022
SPLRT Depot, civil contracts, Sengkang-Punggol LRT, -
News Releases
Introduction of New Additional Registration Fee (ARF) Tier for Luxury Cars
As announced by Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong in the Budget 2022 Statement, there will be a new Additional Registration Fee (ARF) tier for cars, taxis, and goods-cum-passenger vehicles whose Open Market Value (OMV) exceeds $80,000. This is to achieve a more progressive vehicle tax system. Further details are included in the attached news release.
2022-02-18 18 Feb 2022
Budget Statement, Additional Registration Fee (ARF), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contracts for Design and Construction of Defu and Tampines North Stations and Tunnels Along Cross Island Line Phase 1
The Land Transport Authority has awarded the civil contracts for the design and construction works for Defu and Tampines North stations and associated tunnels under the Cross Island Line Phase 1. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2022-02-22 22 Feb 2022
Cross Island Line (CRL), civil contracts, -
Media Replies
Cyclists, PMD riders should slow down, stop and check traffic before crossing
We refer to Mr Kor Choy Yim’s letter (ST, 10 Feb 2022) on safe practices at zebra crossings. We hope all road users can similarly follow Mr Kor’s lead to slow down when approaching a zebra crossing and be alert at all times. While cyclists and Personal Mobility Device (PMD) users are not required to dismount at zebra crossings, they too must slow down, stop and look out for oncoming traffic before crossing. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-02-21 21 Feb 2022
active mobility, personal mobility device, -
Media Replies
Bus drivers try to stop as close to the kerb as possible
We refer to Ms Teo Pek Ean’s letter “Bus drivers should stop nearer to the kerb” (Feb 12) and Ms Chan Lai Chun’s letter “Companies, drivers should work together to stop buses nearer to kerb” (Feb 15). To make it more convenient for passengers, the public bus operators regularly remind their bus captains to stop the buses as close to the kerb as possible. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-02-22 22 Feb 2022
bus services, bus stops, -
News Releases
Introduction of Updated National Electric Vehicle Charging Standard
In support of the national effort to expand Singapore’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network, a review of Technical Reference 25 (TR 25), Singapore’s EV charging standard, has been successfully completed. The review was conducted by a joint public-private Working Group from September 2020 to January 2022. Appointed by the Singapore Standards Council (SSC), the Working Group was led by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and comprised a wide range of industry stakeholders. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2022-03-01 01 Mar 2022
electric vehicle, -
News Releases
Reducing Peak Land Transport Emissions by 80%
Minister for Transport Mr S Iswaran has delivered his Joint Segment speech on the Singapore Green Plan 2030 at the Committee of Supply debates today. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information.
2022-03-08 08 Mar 2022
Committee of Supply (COS), electric vehicle, -
News Releases
Reimagining Road Space for Smoother and Greener Commutes
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has been working with local communities to reimagine road infrastructure, to better support public transport, walking and cycling as well as the creation of more community spaces. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information.
2022-03-09 09 Mar 2022
Committee of Supply (COS), Factsheet, Transit Priority Corridors (TPCs), -
News Releases
Navigational and Infrastructure Enhancements for A More Inclusive Commuting Experience
As part of the efforts to continually improve everyone’s accessibility to the public transport system, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) is working with various partners to enhance three navigational and infrastructural elements to better serve all commuters, including families and those with special needs. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information.
2022-03-09 09 Mar 2022
Committee of Supply (COS), Factsheet, inclusive transport initiatives, -
News Releases
Additional Measures to Enhance Safety of Worker Transportation
The Traffic Police, Land Transport Authority, and Ministry of Manpower will be rolling out several new measures to improve the safety of workers transportation over the next few years. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information.
2022-03-09 09 Mar 2022
Committee of Supply (COS), safety regulations, Factsheet, -
News Releases
Measures to Encourage Prudent Bidding for Category D Certificates of Entitlement (COEs)
To encourage prudent bidding behaviour, the Land Transport Authority will adjust the Category D COE bid deposit from $200 to $800. Concurrently, the TCOE validity period will be shortened from 6 months to 3 months. Kindly refer to the attached news release for more information.
2022-03-14 14 Mar 2022
COE bidding, Temporary Certificates of Entitlement (TCOEs), -
News Releases
Application for Vehicle Entry Permit Opens from 31 March 2022
Following the Multi-Ministry Taskforce’s announcement on the re-opening of land borders between Singapore and Malaysia, foreign-registered cars and motorcycles will be able to enter Singapore from 2359 hours, 31 March 2022. Those driving foreign-registered vehicles into Singapore must ensure they have a valid Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP). Application of the VEP must be done online via VEP Digital Services on LTA's OneMotoring website. They will not be allowed to apply for VEP/Autopass cards or update their road tax and motor insurance for their existing Autopass cards at Singapore’s land checkpoints. Drivers of foreign-registered vehicles must receive LTA’s VEP approval email before they travel. Please refer to the attached news release for more information
2022-03-24 24 Mar 2022
Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), -
News Releases
No Changes to Existing Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) Rates
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its latest review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2022-03-28 28 Mar 2022
ERP rates, -
News Releases
LTA Recognises Outstanding Achievers of Singapore’s Land Transport Industry
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) recognised 47 outstanding companies and individuals of Singapore’s land transport industry at the 2022 Land Transport Excellence Awards (LTEA) held today (28 Mar) at the Singapore EXPO MAX Atria. The biennial LTEA acknowledges organisations and individuals who have played a major role in developing a commuter-centric land transport system which encourages active mobility and the use of public transport. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2022-03-28 28 Mar 2022
Land Transport Excellence Awards (LTEA), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Ramping Up Charging Infrastructure and Strengthening Public Education
To sustain the momentum of Singapore’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs), LTA is accelerating the expansion of the EV charging network in public carparks. In tandem, LTA will enhance the MyTransport.SG mobile application to make information on charging points more easily accessible, and launch a new public education campaign to raise awareness on EVs. Please refer to the factsheet attached for more information.
2022-03-29 29 Mar 2022
Electric Vehicle (EV), Factsheet, -
News Releases
Last Civil Contract for Cross Island Line Phase 1 Awarded
The Land Transport Authority has awarded the civil contract for the design and construction of Bright Hill station and tunnels under Cross Island Line Phase 1 (CRL1). With the award of this contract, LTA has appointed contractors for all 12 stations for CRL1. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2022-03-30 30 Mar 2022
Cross Island Line (CRL), civil contracts, Transit Priority Corridors (TPCs), -
Media Replies
LTA is working with the operator to ensure more accurate bus arrival times
We refer to Ms Cai Feng’s letter “Faulty electronic display panel at bus interchange” (22 Feb). We seek Ms Cai’s understanding that in some instances, there may be discrepancies in arrival timings displayed on the electronic panels at the bus interchanges. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-03-09 09 Mar 2022
bus information panel, -
Media Replies
Taxis replacing defunct payment terminals
We refer to Mr U Kyaw Oo’s letter, “Long queue at airport as many taxi drivers prefer cash only, March 11”. All taxis (except a small number of Yellow Top taxis) in Singapore accept cashless payments, such as credit cards and NETS. PayLah and EZLink are also accepted by most taxis. Nevertheless, about 40% of our taxis are undergoing replacement of their defunct Wirecard payment terminals. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-03-19 19 Mar 2022
e-Payment, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by Ministry of Transport, Malaysia and the Land Transport Authority, Singapore - Independent Verification and Validation Agent Appointed for Johor Bahru - Singapore Rapid Transit System Link Project
The Ministry of Transport, Malaysia and the Land Transport Authority, Singapore have appointed the independent verification and validation agent for the Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System Link Project. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2022-04-01 01 Apr 2022
Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, -
News Releases
Longer Processing Time for Vehicle Entry Permit Applications
Since the re-opening of the land borders on 1 April 2022, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has received around 76,000 VEP applications as at 7 April 2022. This is more than 6 times the weekly average before the land borders were closed. For the safety of all road users in Singapore, LTA performs thorough checks of supporting documents submitted for Vehicle Entry Permit applications and renewals, including checking for valid vehicle insurance. Based on current volume, the processing time is about 7 weeks. Applicants are notified of the processing time at the point of application. Please refer to the attached release for more information.
2022-04-08 08 Apr 2022
Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for May 2022 to July 2022
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for May 2022 to July 2022 will be 11,951. Bidding under this quota will start on 4 May 2022. Kindly refer to the attached news release for more information.
2022-04-14 14 Apr 2022
COE quota, -
News Releases
Processing Time for Vehicle Entry Permit Applications Reduced
Since the re-opening of the land borders on 1 April 2022, LTA has seen a surge in VEP applications. To date, we have received around 120,000 VEP applications. Due to the high volume of Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) applications for cross border travel, LTA has further ramped up resources to handle the demand. With the additional resourcing, VEP processing time is expected to be progressively reduced from 7 weeks to 3 weeks. Applicants will be notified of the expected processing time at the point of application. Please refer to the attached release for more information.
2022-04-18 18 Apr 2022
Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), -
News Releases
Joint Factsheet by MOT & LTA - Visit by Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Menteri Besar of Johor, to the Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System Link Woodlands North Terminus
Minister for Transport Mr S Iswaran hosted Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Menteri Besar of Johor, at the Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Woodlands North terminus site earlier this afternoon. This is YAB Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi’s first official trip to Singapore after being appointed as Menteri Besar of Johor. Minister Iswaran and YAB Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi visited the work area for the construction of the RTS Link viaduct and were updated on the progress of works. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2022-04-18 18 Apr 2022
Factsheet, Rapid Transit System (RTS), -
News Releases
Resumption of Cross-Border Bus and Taxi Services
Following the reopening of Singapore and Malaysia land borders for fully vaccinated travellers, the Land Transport Authority, together with the public transport operators, will resume the operation of cross-border bus services from 1 May 2022. Cross-border taxi operations will also resume from 1 May 2022. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2022-04-22 22 Apr 2022
cross border taxi, cross border buses, -
Media Replies
Charging network to be expanded
We thank Mr Syed Fauzi Syed Mohthar for sharing his interest and concerns on the availability of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in Housing Board (HDB) carparks (Charging electric car can be frustrating experience, April 4). To ensure that charging points are widely available ahead of demand, every HDB town will be EV-Ready by 2025. Close to 2,000 HDB carparks will be equipped with an additional 12,000 charging points. These will contribute to the 60,000 charging points we aim to deploy islandwide by 2030, based on the projected EV population, including at private condominiums, retails malls and office buildings besides the HDB estates. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-04-08 08 Apr 2022
electric vehicle, -
Media Replies
COE revenue adds to pool of govt resources
We refer to the letter by Forum writer Lau Kim Lon, "Channel money collected from COEs to fund public transport" (April 20). The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) system is a market-based mechanism that has been in place since 1990 to control the vehicle population in land-scarce Singapore. It is a key feature that supports our car-lite vision, as is our continued investment in and developing a world-class public transport system. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-04-25 25 Apr 2022
COE, -
News Releases
Active Commute Grant Expanded to Support Retail Developments
The Active Commute Grant (ACG) was introduced in 2017 to encourage developers to provide end-of-trip facilities for those who adopt active commutes in support of our Walk Cycle Ride vision. Currently, the grant covers offices, business parks, and light/general industrial developments, and a total of 14 developments have benefited thus far. From 5 May 2022, the grant will be expanded to include retail developments within 400 metres of MRT stations. Please refer to the news release attached for more information.
2022-05-05 05 May 2022
Walk Cycle Ride (WCR), Active Commute Grant (ACG), -
News Releases
Shorter Processing Time for VEP Applications
As of 6 May 2022, LTA received around 165,000 VEP applications. About 160,000 applicants (or about 97% of total applications) have received the outcomes of their applications ahead of the stated processing time at the point of application. The number of VEP applications has seen a steady drop since LTA’s last update on 18 April 2022[1]. With the decrease, processing time has now been reverted to 5 working days from three weeks previously. Applicants will continue to be notified of the expected processing time at the point of application. Please refer to the attached release for more information.
2022-05-06 06 May 2022
Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Two Contracts for Jurong Region Line
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded two contracts; one being the civil contract for the construction of JW5 station and its associated viaducts and another for the provision of power supply system for the Jurong Region Line. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2022-05-18 18 May 2022
Jurong Region Line (JRL), civil contracts, -
News Releases
Revision of ERP Rates for the Month of June
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its latest review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2022-05-20 20 May 2022
ERP rates, -
News Releases
New Initiatives to Upskill and Certify Professionals in EV Maintenance and Servicing
To support Singapore’s shift to greener mobility, the Land Transport Authority has partnered with 21 organisations to train and certify automotive technicians in the safety-related areas of electric vehicle (EV) maintenance and servicing. This partnership is part of LTA’s efforts to upskill our existing workforce in support of the adoption of EVs and realisation of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. Please refer to the attached release for more information.
2022-05-30 30 May 2022
Electric Vehicle (EV), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Encouraging Sustainable Lifestyles and Greener Transport Among Students
To build greater awareness of environmental sustainability and to encourage the use of greener transport modes among students, LTA has launched a new exhibition at the Singapore Mobility Gallery (SMG) called “Make the Switch: The Quest for Greener Land Transport” today. Please refer to the factsheet attached for more information.
2022-05-31 31 May 2022
Singapore Mobility Gallery, Factsheet, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SBS Transit & SMRT - Public Transport Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Bugis MRT Station
The Land Transport Authority, SBS Transit and SMRT Trains will carry out Exercise Station Guard – an emergency preparedness exercise, on 6 June 2022 (Monday), from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Bugis MRT station (East-West Line and Downtown Line). Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2022-05-31 31 May 2022
security screening, emergency exercise, public transport, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract for Vehicular Viaduct between Tampines Expressway and Pasir Ris Drive 3
LTA has awarded the civil contract for the design and construction of a 0.9km section of the Loyang Viaduct along Loyang Avenue between Tampines Expressway (TPE) and Pasir Ris Drive 3, to Hwa Seng Builder Pte Ltd (HSB). Construction works are expected to commence in the third quarter of 2022 and its indicative completion date is end 2028. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2022-06-01 01 Jun 2022
civil contracts, Changi Northern Corridor, -
News Releases
Public Consultation on Proposed Legislation to Regulate Electric Vehicle Charging
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) are planning to introduce legislation to regulate EV charging across the key stakeholders in the EV charging industry. We are conducting a public consultation from 15 June 2022 to 14 July 2022 to seek the public’s views on proposed legislation to regulate EV charging. The proposed legislation will provide LTA with statutory powers to enforce new regulations that govern EV charging. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2022-06-15 15 Jun 2022
Electric Vehicle (EV), -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & NEA -Enhanced Vehicular Emissions Scheme to be Extended with Tightened Pollutant Thresholds
To continue encouraging the purchase of cleaner car models, the enhanced Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) will be extended for three years to 31 December 2025. Tightened pollutant thresholds will be introduced from 1 January 2024. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2022-06-30 30 Jun 2022
Vehicle emission scheme, -
Media Replies
More trees will be planted when the work is completed
We refer to Mr Yang Wujun and Ms Han Xuemei’s letters (10 June 2022) on the construction of cycling paths. LTA seeks to balance the conservation of our environment with the development of transport infrastructure to better serve Singaporeans. We work closely with other agencies with the aim of minimising the number of trees affected in any project, while considering space constraints on the ground. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-06-17 17 Jun 2022
active mobility, cycling path, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Bicycle-Sharing Licence to HelloRide
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a Type 2 (sandbox) licence to HelloRide to provide a shared mobility service with a fleet of up to 1,000 bicycles. To date, the three bicycle-sharing operators in Singapore are Anywheel, SG Bike, and HelloRide, where Anywheel and SG Bike are Type 1 (full) licensees. The total fleet size across all three bicycle-sharing operators stands at 36,000 bicycles. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2022-07-01 01 Jul 2022
bicycle sharing, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) - Improving Capabilities in Urban Mobility and Transport Infrastructure Design
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help architects deepen their capabilities in planning and designing transport infrastructure. Under the MOU, the LTA Academy and SIA Academy will jointly offer courses, seminars, webinars and online modules on topics related to transport planning and design. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2022-07-20 20 Jul 2022
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Transport Infrastructure Collaboration Panel (TICP), -
News Releases
MOT-LTA Joint Factsheet: Visit by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, Sultan and Sovereign Ruler of the State and Territories of Johor Darul Ta’zim to the Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System Link Woodlands North Terminus
Minister for Transport Mr S Iswaran hosted His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, Sultan and Sovereign Ruler of the State and Territories of Johor Darul Ta’zim at the Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Woodlands North terminus site earlier this morning. His Majesty was accompanied by His Excellency Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Menteri Besar of Johor, and other state officials. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2022-07-21 21 Jul 2022
Factsheet, Rapid Transit System (RTS), -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for August 2022 to October 2022
From August 2022, LTA will adjust the method for computing Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota available for bidding, to reduce the quarter-on-quarter volatility of COE supply while being responsive in returning the COEs of deregistered vehicles to the bidding pool. Currently, the number of COEs available for bidding in each quarter, is primarily based on the number of vehicles deregistered (“deregistrations”) in the previous quarter, with one month lag time for processing and computation. With effect from 1 August 2022, the number of COEs available for bidding in each quarter will be based on a rolling average of deregistrations over the last two quarters. The start of each new COE quota bidding period will continue to be one month after the close of each calendar quarter. Under the adjusted method, the COE quota for August 2022 to October 2022 will be 10,581. Bidding under this quota will start on 1 August 2022. Kindly refer the attached news release for the details.
2022-07-22 22 Jul 2022
COE quota, -
News Releases
Revised ERP Rates from 1 August 2022
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its latest review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2022-07-27 27 Jul 2022
ERP rates, -
Media Replies
All LRT stations have route maps
We refer to Mr Hong Yukun’s letter “There should be a detailed LRT network map” (ZB, 22 June). Rapid Transit System Maps and LRT route maps are currently on display at information panels located on all LRT station platforms to help commuters find their way around our public transport network. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-07-01 01 Jul 2022
route maps, -
Media Replies
Extension for 5-year COE period will reduce its supply
We thank Mr Yao for his feedback on COE renewal “Suggestions to extend the validity of COE” (8 Jun) and “Feeling disappointed after failing to receive response” (27 Jun). We appreciate the views raised by members of the public through forum letters, as well as LTA’s online feedback form (www.lta.gov.sg). We would like to assure Mr Yao that LTA pays close attention to views and issues raised at forums such as in Lianhe Zaobao. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-07-06 06 Jul 2022
COE, -
Media Replies
Bukit Batok interchange among those slated
We thank Dr Joanne Tay Siok Wan for her feedback and suggestions (Improve Bukit Batok bus interchange too, 15 July). We would like to share with Dr Tay that Bukit Batok bus interchange is indeed among the next batch of interchanges slated for upgrading tender in 2023. Studies are underway to determine the scope of works required at Bukit Batok bus interchange. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-07-22 22 Jul 2022
bus interchange, -
Media Replies
Efforts on many fronts to ensure safety
We agree with Mr Foo Kwang Sai that ensuring safety is an important outcome as we encourage more to take up active mobility (Are mobility devices used safely?, 22 July). LTA aims to make our paths and roads safer for all through a combination of regulations, enforcement, and public education. On the regulatory front, a series of new upstream and downstream measures have been introduced in recent years to improve active mobility safety. For example, an import control regime came into effect in June last year to stem the inflow of non-compliant Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) and Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs) into Singapore. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-07-26 26 Jul 2022
active mobility, -
Media Replies
Needs of all users have to be balanced
We refer to Mr Hui Kong Leong’s suggestion (6 July 2022) to install safety bollards at the sides of busy bus stops. LTA has been continuously improving accessibility at our public transport facilities to better serve all commuters, including the elderly, persons with disabilities and families travelling with young children. As there is limited space around the bus stop, it is important to balance the needs of various user groups. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-07-09 09 Jul 2022
bollards, bus stops, -
Media Replies
Drivers may slow down to ensure regular intervals between buses
We refer to Mr Foo Kwang Sai’s letter (Curb bad practices by bus drivers, Aug 5). Our bus operators review the bus service schedules regularly, taking into account ground situations, such as prevailing passenger demand and traffic conditions along a bus route. Bus captains are required to regulate their speeds when possible to keep to planned schedules. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-08-10 10 Aug 2022
bus services, -
Media Replies
Device criteria needed to ensure safety
We refer to Mr Henry Ong’s letter (“Relook 20kg weight limit to allow safer, heavier models”, 8 Aug 2022). To ensure the safety for all path users, PABs which can be used on both roads and cycling paths must adhere to a set of criteria including 20kg weight limit, maximum width and speed limit, as well as technical standards. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-08-11 11 Aug 2022
active mobility, Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs), -
News Releases
Recognising Safety and Security Excellence in Public Transport
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) held the inaugural Public Transport Safety and Security Awards (PTSSA) Day today to recognise the industry for their efforts in ensuring safety and security in our public transport. This year’s awards ceremony was held at the NTUC Auditorium and graced by Senior Minister of State for Finance and Transport, Mr Chee Hong Tat. Please refer to the news release attached for more information.
2022-08-19 19 Aug 2022
Public Transport Safety and Security Awards (PTSSA), -
News Releases
Road Closures and Public Transportation Arrangements for the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2022
The Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2022 will take place between 30 September and 2 October 2022 around the Marina Centre and Padang area. Race organisers have made arrangements to minimise traffic disruptions and facilitate accessibility to the Marina Centre and Padang areas. Please refer to the news release attached for more information.
2022-09-01 01 Sep 2022
formula one (F1), event road closures, road closures, -
News Releases
Partnering Industry to Grow the Electric Vehicle Ecosystem and Build a Forward-Looking Land Transport Sector
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) held the third edition of the Land Transport Industry Day today, bringing together leaders across the land transport industry to exchange views and share best practices. The event was held at the Singapore EXPO Max Atria and graced by Minister for Transport, Mr S Iswaran. To grow the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem and build a forward-looking land transport sector, a series of announcements were made on these fronts. Please refer to the news releases attached for more information.
2022-09-02 02 Sep 2022
electric vehicle, -
News Releases
MOT-LTA Joint News Release: Summary of Responses to Public Consultation on Proposed Legislation to Regulate Electric Vehicle Charging
In June 2022, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) sought public feedback on the proposed legislation to regulate electric vehicle (EV) charging in Singapore. The proposed legislation seeks to establish new regulatory frameworks and provide LTA with the relevant enforcement powers, with a view to ensuring that Singapore’s EV charging infrastructure is safe, reliable, and accessible for all EV users. The public consultation exercise was held from 15 June 2022 to 14 July 2022. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2022-09-02 02 Sep 2022
electric vehicle, -
News Releases
60 Organisations Recognised for Workplace Safety, Health and Environmental Excellence
Sixty organisations have been recognised by the Land Transport Authority for their outstanding workplace safety, health and environment management practices at the 24th Annual Safety, Health and Environmental Award Convention (ASAC). Held physically today at the Singapore EXPO and graced by Minister for Transport S Iswaran, the theme of this year’s ASAC is “Innovation and Sustainability for Safety, Health and Environmental Excellence”. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2022-09-12 12 Sep 2022
Annual Safety Award Convention (ASAC), -
News Releases
Revised ERP Rates from 19 September 2022
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its latest review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2022-09-13 13 Sep 2022
ERP rates, -
News Releases
Cross Island Line Phase 2
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is pleased to announce the alignment and station locations of the Cross Island Line Phase 2 (CRL2) from Bright Hill to Jurong Lake District. The 15-kilometres CRL2 will improve public transport accessibility for those living in the west including areas such as Sunset Way and West Coast that are not currently served by an MRT line. The CRL2 was announced by Minister for Transport, S Iswaran during a visit to the East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID) project site this afternoon. Please refer to the news release on the CRL2 for more details.
2022-09-20 20 Sep 2022
Cross Island Line (CRL), -
News Releases
Factsheet: East Coast Integrated Depot
The ECID will be the world’s first four-in-one depot, integrating three train depots and one bus depot within a single site. The train depot complex will house three MRT Lines, the Downtown Line, the Thomson-East Coast Line and the East-West Line. The bus depot will be an independent structure located next to the train depot complex. Please refer to the factsheet on ECID for more details.
2022-09-20 20 Sep 2022
East Coast Integrated Depot, -
News Releases
Reminder on Traffic Arrangements for the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2022
The public is reminded that a series of road closures affecting the Marina Centre and Padang area will take place from 28 September 2022 to 4 October 2022 to facilitate the setting up and dismantling of the race infrastructure for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2022. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.
2022-09-23 23 Sep 2022
formula one (F1), -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract for Design and Construction of Riviera Station under Cross Island Line-Punggol Extension
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the civil contract for the design and construction of Riviera station under the Cross Island Line-Punggol Extension. Please refer to the news release attached for more information.
2022-09-30 30 Sep 2022
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Media Replies
Traffic lights at junction in favour of bus
We refer to the Straits Times article, “2 dead, 8 injured in accident between car and bus in Woodlands” (Sept 2). The article mentioned that vehicles make discretionary right turns from Woodlands Avenue 4 to Avenue 9, and that there are no red-amber-green turning signals installed at the junction. The ST report is misleading. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-09-06 06 Sep 2022
traffic lights, -
Media Replies
New buses fitted with passenger information display system
We refer to Xia Liang’s letter on having passenger information displays on buses and the Forum Editor’s Note published on 20 September. All new buses deployed since December 2018 are equipped with a digital Passenger Information Display System (PIDS); this will be a standard bus feature going forward. The PIDS consists of an external and an on-board display that provides commuters with route-specific information such as the bus service number, destination, and MRT/LRT transfer information. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-09-26 26 Sep 2022
Passenger Information Display System (PIDS), -
Media Replies
Offenders will face enforcement action for parking near bus stops
We refer to letters from Ms Pan Si Ru (“Forced to stand in the middle of road to catch a bus at airport”) and Ms Yang Yunyang’s (“Is it legal to drop off private car passengers at a bus stop?”) on 20 Sep 2022. As the capacity of bus stops are designed based on the number of public buses and commuters that they serve, other vehicles parking and waiting at bus stops could result in congestion and affect commuters’ travel time and the service reliability of public buses. Traffic regulations state that it is an offence to park within 9 metres of a bus stop. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-09-27 27 Sep 2022
illegal parking, bus stops, -
Media Replies
Established process in place for helping taxi, private-hire drivers seek redress
We refer to Mr Ng Li Meng’s feedback (Not easy for private-hire drivers to seek redress, Sep 21) on the process to report cases of fare evasion. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Public Transport Council (PTC) take cases of fare evasion seriously and we have an established process for assisting drivers. Operators will first attempt to recover the fares on behalf of their drivers, failing which the cases may be referred to LTA and PTC for follow-up. Cases of fare evasion vary in complexity. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-09-29 29 Sep 2022
fare evasion, Public Transport Council (PTC), -
News Releases
Improved Active Mobility Connectivity with New Cycling Paths in Ang Mo Kio, Bishan and Toa Payoh
To maintain a safe and sustainable active mobility landscape, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has been enhancing connectivity under the Islandwide Cycling Network (ICN) programme while strengthening our regulations with the evolving landscape. Under the ICN, the Government will expand the cycling paths island-wide to around 1,300km by 2030 so that active mobility users will be able to travel safely and seamlessly to their destinations. 14.5km of cycling paths in Ang Mo Kio, Bishan and Toa Payoh were launched today. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2022-10-01 01 Oct 2022
cycling paths, active mobility, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Thomson – East Coast Line Stage 3 to Open for Passenger Service from 13 November 2022
The Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 3 (TEL3) will open for passenger service on 13 November 2022 and provide commuters with a quicker and more direct connection to the city centre. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2022-10-07 07 Oct 2022
Factsheet, Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for November 2022 to January 2023
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for November 2022 to January 2023 will be 9,128. Bidding under this quota will start on 7 November 2022. The next quota announcement for the bidding period of February 2023 to April 2023 will be made in January 2023. Kindly refer to the attached news release for further details.
2022-10-14 14 Oct 2022
COE quota, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Commencement of West Camp Road Sunday Cycling Lane Trial
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has kickstarted a six-month trial of providing dedicated road space along West Camp Road for larger group cycling during the period where there is low vehicular traffic. To improve understanding between motorists and cyclists, SPS Baey also unveiled a new road safety handbook after the inaugural ride with avid cyclists. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information.
2022-10-16 16 Oct 2022
cycling lane, Factsheet, -
News Releases
Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), MOM & SPF - Update on Measures to Enhance Safety of Worker Transportation
As part of an inter-agency review to improve the safety of transporting workers, the Government has engaged various stakeholders on implementation of measures to further improve the safety of workers on lorry, as announced in March this year. The stakeholders include industry groups, safety experts, transport operators, private companies, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and academic institutions. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2022-10-19 19 Oct 2022
Factsheet, road safety, vehicle speed limit, Maximum Laden Weight (MLW), -
News Releases
Concession Cards to Come on Board SimplyGo
Concession cardholders, except those holding Primary, Secondary and Junior College/Millennia Institute Student Concession cards (or School Smart Cards), now have the option to upgrade their existing concession card to a SimplyGo Concession card at TransitLink Ticket Offices or ticketing machines. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2022-10-19 19 Oct 2022
concession card, SimplyGo, -
News Releases
Road Closures and Bus Route Changes in Pasir Ris and Changi
To support plans to develop the Changi region into a vibrant place to live, work and play, there are extensive transport infrastructure enhancements planned for the area in the coming decade. This includes new MRT stations on the Cross Island Line (CRL), an extended cycling path network, improvements to commuter facilities and community spaces, and a new Loyang Viaduct to support travel demand from existing and new developments in the Changi Northern Corridor. To facilitate these works, some changes to the roads and bus routes in Pasir Ris and Loyang/Changi will be progressively implemented from end of this month. Kindly refer to the attached news release for more details.
2022-10-25 25 Oct 2022
Cross Island Line (CRL), Changi Northern Corridor, transport infrastructure enhancements, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) - Insights for Shaping the Future of Urban Mobility
The fourth edition of the Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) will be held from 2 – 4 November 2022. Themed ‘Heartbeat of Mobility’, SITCE 2022 will provide a platform for sharing insights and best practices as well as forging partnerships to build a safer, more inclusive and accessible land transport environment. Please refer to the joint LTA-UITP news release as appended for more details.
2022-10-26 26 Oct 2022
SITCE, International Association of Public Transport (UITP), -
News Releases
Tampines North Bus Interchange to Open on 27 November 2022
Tampines residents can look forward to improved bus connectivity and a more pleasant commuting experience with the opening of a new bus interchange next month. The Tampines North Bus Interchange (BI), which is located along Tampines Street 62, will open on Sunday, 27 November 2022. Tampines North BI will be managed by SBS Transit. Please refer to the news release attached for more information.
2022-10-31 31 Oct 2022
bus interchange, -
Media Replies
Real-time updates on checkpoints available on several platforms
We thank Mr Chia Boon Teck for his suggestions (Two ideas to consider for drivers’ sake, Oct 13). On the suggestion to provide U-turn options in the vicinity of the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, we are pleased to inform motorists that measures are already in place to aid drivers in this decision-making process. In collaboration with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), real-time updates on the traffic situation at checkpoints are displayed on the electronic signboards along major expressways. Additionally, ICA also provides updates on the traffic situation at the land checkpoints through radio broadcasts and social media to help motorists plan their journeys. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-10-19 19 Oct 2022
real-time, electronic signboards, -
Media Replies
Traffic light will be installed after road work is completed
We refer to the letter from Zhang Zhi Yi on the installation of a traffic signal at the junction of Anchorvale Lane and Sengkang East Avenue (6 Oct 2022). The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is indeed planning to install a traffic signal at this intersection as announced previously. We are enhancing the area’s road infrastructure and carrying out expansion works for the Sengkang-Punggol LRT depot. This will however take some time. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-10-15 15 Oct 2022
traffic lights, -
News Releases
Creating A More Vibrant Public Transport System
To add more vibrancy and to create a more enjoyable commuting experience, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has launched a new Gift of Art programme which allows organisations and individuals to donate an existing artwork or sponsor a commissioned artwork for display at the public areas of MRT stations. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2022-11-01 01 Nov 2022
Art In Transit (AIT), MRT stations, Gift of Art programme, -
News Releases
More Electric Vehicle Charging Points to be Deployed in HDB Carparks
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a tender to five tenderers for the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging points covering nearly 2,000 HDB car parks across Singapore. Under this tender, at least 12,000 EV charging points will be installed across all HDB carparks by the end of 2025, realising LTA’s target of making every HDB town EV-ready. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2022-11-02 02 Nov 2022
electric vehicle, EV charging points, -
News Releases
Deepening Capabilities for Developing and Operating Train Testing Centres
The Land Transport Authority and the Global Centre of Rail Excellence today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate and build capabilities for the development of train testing centres in Singapore and the United Kingdom. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2022-11-04 04 Nov 2022
Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Integrated Train Testing Centre (ITTC), -
News Releases
Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), PTC & Caring SG Commuters Committee - People at the Heart of a Safer, Caring and More Inclusive Public Transport System
The Caring SG Commuters Committee, the Land Transport Authority, and the Public Transport Council, in partnership with National Transport Workers’ Union (NTWU), public transport operators held two concurrent events which were dedicated to our transport workers and commuters respectively today – the annual Public Transport Workers Appreciation Day (PTWA), and Caring Carnival which kicked off this year’s Caring Commuter Week. Both events were held at the Toa Payoh HDB Hub Atrium. Please refer to the LTA-PTC factsheet attached in this email for more information.
2022-11-05 05 Nov 2022
Caring Commuter Week, Factsheet, Public Transport Workers, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Introduction of Electric Vehicles Charging Bill
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) introduced the Electric Vehicles (EV) Charging Bill (“Bill”) for First Reading in Parliament on 9 November 2022 to regulate the safe charging of EVs, to ensure the provision of reliable EV charging services, and to expand the network of accessible charging infrastructure in Singapore. This is in line with our target to deploy 60,000 charging points by 2030, and for all vehicles to be of cleaner energy by 2040. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2022-11-09 09 Nov 2022
Factsheet, electric vehicle, EV Charging Bill, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Free Travel During “Rail Day Out in the City” on 11 November
Commuters will be able to enjoy free travel and participate in a series of activities on 11 November from 10.00am to 9.00pm during “Rail Day Out in the City”, a special opening event for Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 3 (TEL3) before it commences passenger service on 13 November. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2022-11-09 09 Nov 2022
Factsheet, Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Public Can Volunteer to be Active Mobility Community Ambassadors (AMCA)
Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Baey Yam Keng launched the Active Mobility Community Ambassadors (AMCA) scheme, previously known as the Active Mobility Patrol (AMP) scheme. The rebrand to AMCA reflects the broader role of its volunteers in engaging the community and serving as ambassadors to promote the safe and gracious sharing of our paths. LTA will be extending the AMCA scheme to members of the public, including groups and corporations, who share our vision in building a sustainable and gracious path-sharing culture in Singapore. For more details, kindly refer to the attached media factsheet.
2022-11-12 12 Nov 2022
Factsheet, Active Mobility Community Ambassadors (AMCA), -
News Releases
Revised ERP Rates from 19 November 2022
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its latest review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2022-11-14 14 Nov 2022
ERP rates, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & NEA - Extension and Adjustments to Commercial Vehicle Emissions Scheme and Early Turnover Scheme
To continue encouraging the adoption of cleaner commercial vehicles, the Commercial Vehicle Emissions Scheme (CVES) and Early Turnover Scheme (ETS) will be extended for two years till 31 March 2025. From 1 April 2023, the pollutant thresholds and incentives under the CVES, and incentives under the ETS will be adjusted. These adjustments continue to ensure that the total cost of owning and using a cleaner-energy vehicle over its lifespan remains lower than a more pollutive one. The motoring industry was consulted during the review and together we remain committed to the adoption of cleaner energy vehicles. For more information, please refer to the attached release.
2022-11-15 15 Nov 2022
Commercial Vehicle Emissions Scheme (CVES), Early Turnover Scheme (ETS), -
News Releases
Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & e2i - New Category for Students from Institutes of Higher Learning at Singapore BusTech Grand Challenge 2022
Jointly organised by the Singapore Bus Academy (SGBA) and the NTUC’s e2i (Employment and Employability Institute), the second run of the Singapore BusTech Grand Challenge was held today. The Public Transport Career Fair jointly organised by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and e2i was also held in conjunction with the Challenge. This year’s event was graced by Senior Minister of State for Finance and Transport, Mr Chee Hong Tat, who presented the first prize to the bus technicians winning team and a special “Superstar” award to the top scoring technician for all segments. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2022-11-26 26 Nov 2022
Factsheet, Singapore BusTech Grand Challenge, -
News Releases
Ride Around CBD With New Cycling Paths
A total of 6km of new cycling paths in the Central Business District (CBD), stretching from Clarke Quay to Bayfront and Tanjong Pagar, was launched by Minister for Transport Mr S Iswaran. These new cycling paths provides pedestrians and cyclists with a wider active mobility network in the CBD and turn the area into a more walkable and pleasant environment. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2022-11-27 27 Nov 2022
active mobility, Active Commute Grant (ACG), cycling paths, Walk Cycle Ride (WCR), -
Media Replies
Develop convenient and comprehensive EV charging infrastructure
We thank Mr Xu for his feedback (“充电桩不宜建在组屋停车场”, 25 November 2022). As Singapore is a small densely populated city, low powered overnight charging is optimal for most electric vehicle (EV) drivers. Given that the average daily mileage of a car is less than 50km and with EVs nowadays commonly having a range of around 350km, an average EV driver will only need to charge their vehicle roughly once a week. Not only will this reduce the need for expensive infrastructure grid upgrades, it is also better for the maintenance of the EV’s battery. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-12-01 01 Dec 2022
electric vehicles, -
Media Replies
Accessibility and smooth flow of vehicles behind traffic design considerations
We thank Mr Lee Chee Chee for his suggestions (Make changes to prevent jams and boost traffic flow in Holland Village, Dec 7). Pick-up and drop-off point locations take into account several factors and the experience of different groups of commuters, such as the physical space constraints at the location, impact on traffic, and ease for pedestrians to access nearby amenities. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-12-15 15 Dec 2022
traffic management, -
Media Replies
Road signs • They are regularly checked, those found unsatisfactory are replaced
We thank Mr Wen Khai Meng for his feedback (Ensure expressway signs can be read from a distance at night, Dec 22). The Land Transport Authority (LTA) regularly checks and maintains Singapore’s road infrastructure, including road signs. Those found to be in unsatisfactory condition, such as those that are faded or damaged, are replaced. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2022-12-29 29 Dec 2022
road signs, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SBS Transit -Public Transport Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Chinatown MRT Station
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SBS Transit will carry out Exercise Station Guard, an emergency preparedness exercise, on 9 December 2022, from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Chinatown MRT station (North East Line and Downtown Line). For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2022-12-02 02 Dec 2022
emergency exercise, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contracts for Cross Island Line-Punggol Extension and Bored Tunnel for Cross Island Line Phase 2
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded two civil contracts; one for the design and construction of Punggol interchange station under the Cross Island Line – Punggol Extension (CPe) and another for the design and construction of bored tunnel between Fairways Drive and Sin Ming Walk under Cross Island Line Phase 2 (CRL2). Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2022-12-05 05 Dec 2022
Cross Island Line (CRL), Cross Island Line – Punggol Extension (CPe), civil contracts, -
News Releases
Greater Accessibility for Senja/ Bukit Panjang Residents with New KJE / Senja Road Interchange
The Kranji Expressway (KJE) / Senja Road Interchange which provides full vehicular connection between Senja Road to KJE and Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE), will be opened on 17 December 2022. The completed road interchange allows residents, primarily in Senja, Jelapang and Segar, a direct and shorter travelling route to and fro both bounds of the two expressways. Kindly refer to the attached news release.
2022-12-06 06 Dec 2022
Kranji Expressway (KJE), Senja Road Interchange, -
Media Replies
LTA committed to building a more inclusive system
We agree with Ms Emily Yap Yong An on the importance of having an inclusive public transport system (Make MRT stations more wheelchair-friendly, Dec 22). We are committed to building a land transport environment that is more inclusive, supported by a gracious and caring commuting culture. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-01-03 03 Jan 2023
public transport, -
Media Replies
Road Changes: Movement of emergency vehicles a key consideration
We refer to the letter from Mr Wong Chung Jeu (Congestion due to North-South Corridor works shouldn’t affect emergency vehicles, Dec 27). Ensuring the safety of all road users and those carrying out the construction work, while minimising disruption to stakeholders, is a key consideration in the planning of our works. Before any infrastructural works and traffic diversions, we engage stakeholders in the affected areas and implement mitigation measures as much as possible. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-01-05 05 Jan 2023
North South Corridor (NSC), -
Media Replies
Retrofitting lifts on pedestrian overhead bridges not straightforward
We refer to Mr Zhang Wei Chang’s letter (Pedestrian bridges that fail to serve senior citizens, 10 January 2023). Zebra-crossings or signalised pedestrians crossings are built to provide barrier-free access and convenience for seniors, families with strollers and persons with disabilities. In addition, the installation of lifts at pedestrian overhead bridges (POBs) is one of the ways we are enhancing commuter infrastructure to build a convenient, well-connected and inclusive land transport system for all. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-01-18 18 Jan 2023
pedestrian overhead bridge (POB), POB lifts, -
News Releases
Enhancements to Buona Vista and Commonwealth to Support Future Commuter & Traffic Demands
Works to enhance the road networks and commuter infrastructure in Buona Vista and Commonwealth will commence from 2024 to support new residential, business, and mixed-use developments in the area including Build-To-Order Projects in Ulu Pandan and Ghim Moh, Biopolis Phase 6, as well as One Holland Village. The works will improve the traffic flow and walkability in the area in view of future commuter and traffic demand. Kindly refer to the attached news release for more information please.
2023-01-11 11 Jan 2023
road projects, -
News Releases
Next Phase of Islandwide Cycling Network Kicks Off With Plans for New Cycling Paths In Seven Towns
New cycling paths will be built in seven towns under the next phase of the Land Transport Authority’s Islandwide Cycling Network (ICN) programme. Residents and active mobility users in Geylang, Hougang, Kaki Bukit, Marine Parade, Potong Pasir, Sengkang and Serangoon can look forward to having more comprehensive cycling path networks which connect them to key amenities such as transport nodes, neighbourhood centres and schools in their neighbourhoods, as well as improved cycling links between towns when these projects are progressively completed from 2024. Please refer to the attached news release and annexes for more information.
2023-01-12 12 Jan 2023
cycling paths, Islandwide Cycling Network (ICN), -
News Releases
Work Commences for Jurong Region Line
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) marked the start of construction for Singapore’s seventh MRT line, the Jurong Region Line (JRL), with a ground-breaking and viaduct launching ceremony today. The event was officiated by Minister for Transport S Iswaran at the future Tengah Town. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-01-13 13 Jan 2023
Jurong Region Line, -
News Releases
Construction Commences on the Cross Island Line
The Land Transport Authority today marked the start of the Cross Island Line (CRL) Phase 1 construction with a ground-breaking ceremony officiated by Minister for Transport S Iswaran at the site of the future CRL Bright Hill station. Please refer to the attached news release for more details.
2023-01-18 18 Jan 2023
Cross Island Line (CRL), -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement Quota for February 2023 to April 2023
From February 2023, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will adjust the method for computing Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota available for bidding, to further reduce the quarter-on-quarter volatility of COE supply. With effect from 1 February 2023, the number of COEs available for bidding in each quarter will be the rolling average of the number of vehicles deregistered over the previous four quarters. The start of each new COE quota bidding period will continue to be one month after the close of each calendar quarter. To illustrate, the number of COEs for the upcoming quarter (February to April 2023) will be 25% of the number of vehicles deregistered from January 2022 to December 2022. The COE quota for February 2023 to April 2023 will be 9,437. Bidding under this quota will start on 6 February 2023.
2023-01-20 20 Jan 2023
COE quota, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Final Civil Contract for Cross Island Line-Punggol Extension
The Land Transport Authority has awarded the civil contract for the design and construction of Elias station and tunnels under the Cross Island Line-Punggol Extension (CPe). This contract completes the appointment of contractors for all four CPe stations. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2023-01-30 30 Jan 2023
civil contracts, Cross Island Line – Punggol Extension (CPe), Cross Island Line (CRL), -
Media Replies
Action taken following public feedback
We refer to the letters from Mariah Ng Lai Keng “Trailer still there despite repeated feedback” (25 January 2023) and Ong Eng Hua “Unenforced rules may embolden others” (27 January 2023). LTA received the reports lodged by Ms Ng and Mr Ong via the OneService application and OneMotoring portal and deployed parking wardens promptly who took enforcement action against the offenders. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-02-02 02 Feb 2023
illegal parking, -
Media Replies
Public should use active mobility devices that meet specifications
We refer to Mr Luo’s letter on 13 Feb (“Regulate substandard batteries for PMDs”). Fires involving Active Mobility Devices (AMDs) such as motorised Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) or Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs) are typically caused by an electrical anomaly to their circuitry or battery. This could be a result of physical damage, overcharging, using an incompatible charger/battery, or modifications to the device. LTA imposes regulatory requirements on such devices. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-02-24 24 Feb 2023
Active Mobility Devices (AMDs), Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), -
News Releases
Tampines Viaduct to Open on 19 Feb
Expressway (Pan Island Expressway) i.e. TPE(PIE) to PIE(Tuas) and Upper Changi Road East with the opening of the Tampines Viaduct on Sunday, 19 February 2023. The 1.8km long, one-way viaduct will have a new Exit 2A along TPE(PIE) after the existing Exit 2 that will help to redistribute the traffic heading to PIE(Tuas) and Upper Changi Road East. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2023-02-03 03 Feb 2023
Tampines Viaduct, -
News Releases
Revised ERP Rates from 13 February 2023
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its latest review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2023-02-06 06 Feb 2023
ERP rates, -
News Releases
Revision of Additional Registration Fee (ARF) Structure and Introduction of Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) Rebate Cap
As announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong in the Budget 2023 Statement, there will be a revised Additional Registration Fee (ARF) structure for cars, taxis, and goods-cum-passenger vehicles. A cap of $60,000 will also be introduced for the Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate for cars and taxis. The measures are meant to achieve a more progressive vehicle tax system. Kindly refer to the attached news release for the details.
2023-02-14 14 Feb 2023
Budget Statement, Additional Registration Fee (ARF), Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF), -
News Releases
New Cycling Paths for More Seamless Walk Cycle Ride Journeys in Bukit Panjang
Residents in Bukit Panjang will now be able to get around their town using active mobility options more easily with the addition of new cycling paths to complete the town’s cycling path network. The newest cycling paths, which span 8.5 kilometres (km) and run along nearly every street in Bukit Panjang, were launched by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Adviser to Holland-Bukit Timah GRC, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan today. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2023-02-18 18 Feb 2023
cycling paths, Walk Cycle Ride (WCR), -
News Releases
Factsheet: First Chargers Under Large-Scale Tender Ready for Public Use
The first batch of electric vehicle (EV) charging points under LTA’s large-scale tender, which covers nearly 2,000 HDB carparks, are now operational. These six charging points are in two public carparks located in Telok Blangah and Boon Lay, respectively operated by ChargEco and Charge+. To help oversee the deployment of EV charging points across public carparks, LTA has set up a wholly-owned subsidiary, EV-Electric Charging Pte Ltd (“EVe”, pronounced as “Eve”). For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2023-02-22 22 Feb 2023
Factsheet, Electric Vehicle (EV), -
News Releases
Designing Friendly Streets and Repurposing Roads to Enhance Walk Cycle Ride Experiences
As announced at the MOT COS 2023, to build a more sustainable and inclusive land transport system, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will continue to partner the local communities to create more pleasant and safer public spaces by enhancing the walking and cycling experience. LTA will be introducing a “Friendly Streets” initiative to create more inclusive and people-friendly commutes within residential neighbourhoods. For more details, please refer to the attached news release and supplementary deck on the features of Friendly Streets.
2023-03-03 03 Mar 2023
Committee of Supply (COS), Walk Cycle Ride (WCR), Friendly Streets, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Sustaining the Momentum of Vehicle Electrification
As announced at the MOT COS 2023, the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) is gaining pace across both public and private transport. On the public transport front, more electric buses and taxis are also being deployed. These efforts are central to achieving the Government’s goal of significantly reducing land transport emissions in absolute terms to support Singapore’s net-zero ambitions. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2023-03-03 03 Mar 2023
Committee of Supply (COS), Electric Vehicle (EV), Factsheet, -
News Releases
Harnessing Technology to Build a Sustainable Land Transport Sector with a Future-Ready Workforce
Minister for Transport S Iswaran launched the Land Transport Industry Transformation Map (ITM) 2025 today. Developed by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in close collaboration with industry and union partners, the refreshed Land Transport ITM aims to build a sustainable and resilient land transport sector, a future-ready workforce and a vibrant ecosystem. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet and infographics.
2023-03-13 13 Mar 2023
Land Transport Industry Transformation Map (LTITM), -
News Releases
Toll Charges at Tuas Checkpoint
From 31 March 2023, Singapore will revise toll charges for all vehicles (except motorcycles) at the Tuas Checkpoint, to match Malaysia’s recent revision of toll charges at the Tanjung Kupang Toll Plaza (Second Link). This adjustment is in line with Singapore’s long-standing policy of matching Malaysia’s toll rates. The applicable toll charges are reflected in the table as attached in the news release. There are no changes to the toll charges at the Woodlands Checkpoint. Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2023-03-16 16 Mar 2023
toll charges, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Graciousness Campaign Returns with Activities Galore
The Land Transport Authority kickstarted the Graciousness on Public Transport Campaign in 2009 to promote thoughtful acts and behaviour such as giving up seats, queuing in an orderly manner, and moving in for a more pleasant commute on public transport. This year, the Graciousness on Public Transport Campaign 2023 “It feels good to be Thoughtful” invites commuters to celebrate the amazing feeling of being thoughtful. Launched by Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment & Ministry of Transport, Mr Baey Yam Keng earlier today, the Campaign wants to inspire commuters to be thoughtful during their daily commutes by contextualising the feel-good feelings they will enjoy for being gracious through the five senses. Please refer to the media factsheet attached in this email for more information.
2023-03-17 17 Mar 2023
Factsheet, graciousness campaign, -
News Releases
Travel Smart Journeys Expanded to More Bus Services
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will resume the Travel Smart Journeys (TSJ) initiative and expand its coverage to five more bus services serving commuters in the North-East region of Singapore. The expanded TSJ initiative commences on 20 March. It will benefit residents in Punggol, Sengkang, Buangkok and Hougang who commute to workplaces in eastern and central parts of Singapore. Besides Service 43e, City Direct Services 654, 660, 666, 671 and 672 will now be included in this initiative. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2023-03-17 17 Mar 2023
Travel Smart Journeys (TSJ), -
News Releases
Another Milestone Reached for the Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System Link Viaduct
The Land Transport Authority today commemorated the pile caps installation works in the Straits of Johor on the Singapore side, for the Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project. The event, officiated by Minister for Transport S Iswaran, marks another milestone in the project and the next phase of works for the installation of the rail viaduct structure of the RTS Link. Please refer to the attached news release for more details.
2023-03-24 24 Mar 2023
Rapid Transit System (RTS), -
News Releases
Transit Link and EZ-Link Working Towards One-stop Ticketing Services for Commuters
The Land Transport Authority’s wholly-owned subsidiaries Transit Link Pte Ltd and EZ-Link Pte Ltd are working together to simplify and streamline the ticketing experience by providing commuters with a single point of contact for all transit ticketing and travel card-related services. TransitLink and EZ-Link are also planning to merge into a single entity. Please refer to the attached news release for more details.
2023-03-28 28 Mar 2023
ez-link, Transit Link, -
News Releases
Revised ERP Rates from 3 April 2023
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its latest review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2023-03-28 28 Mar 2023
ERP rates, -
News Releases
Launch of Digital LTA Vocational Licence on the Singpass App
The Land Transport Authority (LTA), in collaboration with the Government Technology Agency, will launch the Digital LTA Vocational Licence on the Singpass mobile application on 1 April 2023. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2023-03-31 31 Mar 2023
vocational licence, -
Media Replies
Stretches of Thomson-East Coast Line noisier due to track curvature
LTA and the public transport operators closely monitor the noise levels on all our MRT lines. All our underground MRTs are generally kept to an interior noise threshold of 85 decibels LAeq (a measurement of sound pressure over a period of time). From our monitoring, we are aware that there are some areas along the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) where this noise threshold may be exceeded, such as between Springleaf and Lentor Stations, Stevens and Napier Stations as well as Bright Hill and Upper Thomson Stations. This is due to the curvature of the tracks in these areas. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-03-31 31 Mar 2023
Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & MSF - Building an Inclusive Society: 24/7 On-demand Audible Traffic Signals to be installed in ten towns by 2025
By 2025, 325 pedestrian crossings will be installed with 24/7 on-demand audible traffic signals across ten town centres as part of efforts under the Enabling Masterplan 2030 for a more inclusive Singapore. This initiative will be progressively rolled out, first in Tampines and Bedok from June 2023. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2023-04-01 01 Apr 2023
Factsheet, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Two Contracts for Cross Island Line Systems
The Land Transport Authority has awarded two contracts for the provision of four key systems – signalling system, platform screen doors (PSD) system, Integrated Supervisory Control System (ISCS) and communications system – for the Cross Island Line. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2023-04-14 14 Apr 2023
Cross Island Line (CRL), -
News Releases
Sunday Cycling Lane at West Camp Road To Be Made Permanent
Following positive outcomes from a six-month pilot, the Sunday Cycling Lane @ West Camp Road will be made permanent. During the operating hours of the Sunday Cycling Lane from 5am to 11am, only buses and cyclists are allowed in the cycling lane. Cyclists using the cycling lane during the operating hours will not be subject to the limit on group size. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2023-04-15 15 Apr 2023
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News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement (COEs) Quota for May 2023 to July 2023 and New Category D COEs Measures
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for May 2023 to July 2023 will be 9,575. Bidding under this quota will start on 2 May 2023. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release for more information.
2023-04-21 21 Apr 2023
COE quota, -
Media Replies
Reader`s suggestions have been carefully looked into and addressed
We thank Ms Xu Tai Zhen for her suggestions in her letter on 19 April. We share similar priorities in enhancing safety and accessibility for pedestrians. As mentioned by Ms Xu, after her first letter was published in November 2022, we had discussed her suggestions with her. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-05-01 01 May 2023
road safety, -
Media Replies
Researching on the alternative designs and materials for tactile tiles
We thank Mr Long Jidong and Ms Lin Qiting for their feedback on the tactile tiles located before pedestrian crossings on 10 May 2023 and 15 May 2023 respectively. We share similar priorities in enhancing safety and accessibility for pedestrians. Tactile paving plays an important role in making our streets safer and more accessible for pedestrians with visual impairments. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-05-22 22 May 2023
zebra crossings, road safety, -
News Releases
One-time Adjustment to Reduce Volatility for COE Categories A and B
The Land Transport Authority will be making a one-time adjustment to reduce the volatility of supply in COE quota for Categories A and B. From the second bidding exercise this quarter on 15 May 2023, we will bring forward guaranteed deregistrations of 5-year non-extendable COEs which are due to expire when supply is projected to be higher and redistribute them over the next few quarters. Kindly refer to the attached news release for more information.
2023-05-08 08 May 2023
COE quota, -
News Releases
Tenders Called to Appoint Operators for Jurong Region Line and Cross Island Line
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has called tenders to appoint operators for the upcoming Jurong Region Line (JRL) and Cross Island Line (CRL). Please refer to the attached news release for more information.
2023-05-09 09 May 2023
Jurong Region Line (JRL), Cross Island Line (CRL), -
News Releases
Factsheet: Helping Hand Scheme Expanded to Assist More Commuters
The “Helping Hand” scheme is an initiative by the Caring SG Commuters Committee to foster a more caring, welcoming and inclusive public transport system. Under this initiative, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) piloted the “May I have a seat please” sticker in October 2019 to help commuters be aware of those who need a seat more for their public transport journeys, especially those with hidden or invisible medical conditions. This identifier was subsequently expanded to the entire bus and train network across all operators and a “May I have a seat please” lanyard and card was also introduced in April 2021. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2023-05-12 12 May 2023
Caring Commuter, Factsheet, -
News Releases
Relocation of Exit 26A to the Left Side of the PIE from 28 May 2023
From Sunday 28 May 2023, 0500hrs, the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) Exit 26A will be relocated to the left side of the expressway. The current PIE Exit 26A (West bound towards Tuas) is located on the right side and vehicles must keep to Lane 1 to exit. The new PIE Exit 26A comprises the new Rifle Range underpass which runs under the PIE (West bound). With the new Exit on the left, motorists will be able to exit the PIE more smoothly and continue their travel towards Dunearn Road / Clementi Road and Upper Bukit Timah Road. There is no change in travelling direction after exiting. Kindly refer to the attached news release for more information.
2023-05-14 14 May 2023
road completion, -
News Releases
Factsheet: LTA Partners Temasek Polytechnic for New Vehicle Inspection Device
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has collaborated with Temasek Polytechnic to develop and deploy a new vehicle undercarriage inspection device (VID) which allows enforcement officers to perform checks for illegal modifications safely and more effectively. The VID is a portable, remote-controlled device equipped with a movable camera and an attached light. Kindly refer to the attached news release for more information.
2023-05-17 17 May 2023
vehicle inspection, Factsheet, -
News Releases
ERP Rates for June 2023 School Holiday Period
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates for the June 2023 school holidays. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2023-05-22 22 May 2023
ERP rates, -
News Releases
Service Adjustments for Seven Stations Along Circle Line
To facilitate additional maintenance works along a tunnel segment between Promenade and Nicoll Highway stations along the Circle Line (CCL), services at seven CCL stations – Dhoby Ghaut, Bras Basah, Esplanade, Promenade, Nicoll Highway, Marina Bay and Bayfront stations – will be adjusted over a six-week period. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-05-24 24 May 2023
Circle Line (CCL), -
News Releases
First Batch of New North-South and East-West Lines’ Trains to Be Rolled Out from 4 June
The first 16 of the 106 new trains for the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL) will enter passenger service progressively from 4 June 2023. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-06-01 01 Jun 2023
new trains, North South East West Line (NSEWL), -
News Releases
New Cycling Paths in Central Singapore to Improve Active Mobility Connectivity
Active mobility connectivity in Central Singapore will be further enhanced with the building of more cycling paths in the city and city fringe areas under LTA’s Islandwide Cycling Network (ICN) programme. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-06-05 05 Jun 2023
cycling path, -
News Releases
Purchase of 44 New Trains for the Cross Island Line
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a contract for the supply of 44 six-car trains for the Cross Island Line (CRL) to the consortium of CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co., Ltd and Singapore CRRC Sifang Railway Vehicles Service Pte. Ltd (CRRC Sifang). For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-06-14 14 Jun 2023
Cross Island Line, -
News Releases
“SimplyGo” Branding for One-Stop Transit Ticketing and Travel Card Services
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) today announced that EZ-Link Pte Ltd’s (“EZ-Link”) and Transit Link Pte Ltd’s (“TransitLink”) transit and travel card-related services will be consolidated under the “SimplyGo” branding going forward. This will extend to their physical counters at public transport nodes, mobile applications, and website. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-06-15 15 Jun 2023
SimplyGo, -
Media Replies
More noise barriers installed following resident’s feedback
We refer to the letter by Dr Daniel Tan Yang Sheng, (“Give some respite from North South corridor works on weekend nights”, 1 June). Ensuring safety and mitigating construction disamenities are imperative for all our infrastructural projects. Generally, construction activities are planned such that noisy works will take place during the day and will stop by 10pm. In addition, we deploy noise barriers, noise enclosures and fit mufflers on machinery to reduce noise levels. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-06-07 07 Jun 2023
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Media Replies
Enforcement action taken against errant riders in Orchard area
We refer to Mr Tan Kah Heng’s letter (“Cyclists pose danger to pedestrians on Orchard Road”, 7 July 2023). We agree with Mr Tan that public safety is paramount. We have established rules on safe riding practices, including speed limits. Cyclists are required to slow down, stop and look out before riding across the road. They are also encouraged to dismount and push their devices in crowded areas. The Code of Conduct for Users on Public Paths, published on LTA’s website, emphasises that device users should give way to pedestrians. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-06-12 12 Jun 2023
active mobility, cycling paths, -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement (COEs) Quota for August 2023 to October 2023
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for August 2023 to October 2023 will be 11,019. Details of the quota for each COE category are in Annex A. Bidding under this quota will start on 7 August 2023. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release for more information.
2023-07-14 14 Jul 2023
COE quota, -
News Releases
New Trains for North East Line to be Rolled Out for Passenger Service from 28 July 2023
Six new trains for the North East Line (NEL) will be rolled out for service progressively from 28 July 2023. With their introduction, the size of the NEL fleet will increase from 43 to 49 trains. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-07-27 27 Jul 2023
North East Line, new trains, -
News Releases
New Brickland Station to Enhance Rail Connectivity in Western Singapore
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced more details of the North-South Line (NSL) Brickland Station (NS3A). For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-07-28 28 Jul 2023
North South East West Line (NSEWL), -
News Releases
Joint Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & NParks - Transforming North-South Corridor: Co-Creating Community Spaces for Greener Travel
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) just held the first of a series of workshops to engage members of public on enhancing the accessibility, greenery and recreational uses along the surface streets of the North-South Corridor (NSC). This will help us create friendly and inclusive public spaces and promote greener travel modes along the corridor when the NSC completes. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-07-29 29 Jul 2023
North South Corridor (NSC), -
News Releases
Service Adjustments for Bukit Panjang LRT in August and October 2023 to Support Renewal Works
Train services on the Bukit Panjang LRT will be adjusted in August and October to facilitate ongoing system renewal works. These adjustments comprise early closures over two weekends in August and a full Sunday closure in October. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-07-31 31 Jul 2023
Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (BPLRT), -
Media Replies
Thoughtfulness makes for a pleasant ride for all
We thank Mr Chen Han Bin for his feedback (公共交通上应避免音量扰人, 17 July 2023). We agree with Mr Chen that commuters should keep their volume down, such as when speaking and using their devices, so that everyone can enjoy a quieter ride. LTA has been actively promoting this behaviour along with other gracious commuting norms such as moving in to allow others to board, giving up seats to those who need them more, giving way to others and setting our bags down to create space. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-07-24 24 Jul 2023
graciousness, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Bukit Merah and Jurong West Bus Packages to SBS Transit and SMRT Buses
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the contracts for the Bukit Merah and Jurong West bus packages to SBS Transit Ltd (SBST) and SMRT Buses Ltd (SMRT) respectively. These contracts, estimated at a total fee of $890 million over the five-year contract period, will commence progressively from the second quarter of 2024. Please refer to the attached for more info.
2023-08-18 18 Aug 2023
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News Releases
Revised ERP Rates from 28 August 2023
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its latest review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2023-08-22 22 Aug 2023
ERP rates, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Friendly Streets Pilot to Commence in Five Locations
First announced at the Committee of Supply (COS) Debates 2023, the Friendly Streets initiative aims to make daily journeys to key amenities in the neighbourhoods by walking and cycling safer, more convenient and comfortable. Friendly Streets will be piloted in five neighbourhoods – Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Batok West, Tampines, Toa Payoh and West Coast. Following the COS announcement, LTA has carried out further studies and identified the specific locations for the pilot within these neighbourhoods. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2023-08-23 23 Aug 2023
Factsheet, Friendly Streets, -
News Releases
Road Closure and Public Transport Arrangement for the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023
The Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023 will take place between 15 and 17 September 2023 around the Marina Centre and Padang area. As with previous editions, road closures will be required to facilitate preparations and race organisers have made arrangements to minimise traffic disruptions. The road closures will take place over seven days from 13 September 2023. Members of the public and F1 ticket holders are strongly encouraged to take public transport to the Marina Centre and Padang area during this period. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.
2023-08-24 24 Aug 2023
formula one (F1), road closures, -
News Releases
Reminder on Traffic Arrangements for the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023
The public is reminded of the road closures around the Marina Centre and Padang area from 13 to 19 September 2023 to facilitate preparations for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023. For more details, please refer to the attached press release.
2023-09-08 08 Sep 2023
formula one (F1), -
News Releases
Supporting Active Mobility Journeys in Western Singapore
LTA has called a tender to build new cycling paths in Clementi, Bukit Batok and Jurong West under LTA’s Islandwide Cycling Network (ICN) programme. In addition, cycling paths will also be built in Queenstown. For more information, please refer to the news release attached in this email.
2023-09-11 11 Sep 2023
cycling paths, active mobility, Islandwide Cycling Network (ICN), -
News Releases
Review of Point-to-Point Industry Structure and Regulatory Framework
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is undertaking a review of the Point-to-Point (P2P) industry structure and regulatory framework, to ensure their continued relevance as commuter needs and the industry structure evolve. You may refer to the attached release for more information.
2023-09-13 13 Sep 2023
Point-to-Point (P2P), -
News Releases
42 Organisations Recognised for Workplace Safety, Health and Environmental Excellence
42 organisations have been recognised by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for their outstanding workplace safety, health and environmental management practices at the 25th Annual Safety, Health and Environmental Awards Convention (ASAC). For more information, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-09-19 19 Sep 2023
Annual Safety Award Convention (ASAC), -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & NEA - Sustained Government Support to Encourage Vehicle Electrification
To support the vision of 100% cleaner energy vehicles by 2040, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the National Environment Agency (NEA) will continue to incentivise the adoption of cleaner energy vehicles, with an emphasis on electric vehicles. For more information, please refer to the news release appended.
2023-09-21 21 Sep 2023
Electric Vehicle (EV), -
News Releases
Commending Safety and Security Efforts for the Public Transport Sector
The second edition of the Public Transport Safety and Security Awards (PTSSA) was held today to recognise public transport workers and the industry for their efforts to ensure safety and security across our public transport network. Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, attended the event this morning, together with about 380 award winners and representatives from the public transport sector. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-09-29 29 Sep 2023
Public Transport Safety and Security Awards (PTSSA), -
News Releases
Additional Adjustments to COE Category A
To meet anticipated demand from car buyers following the September 2023 announcement of changes to the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) rebates from 1 January 2024, LTA will be reallocating an additional 300 Category A COEs across the two COE bidding exercises in October (i.e. 150 per exercise), drawing upon the same pool of COEs from guaranteed deregistration of cars with 5-year non-extendable COEs. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-09-29 29 Sep 2023
COE quota, -
Media Replies
Weight and other rules to ensure safety
We thank Mr Lim Chiew Sen and Mr Cho Shao Ming for their letters on 11 September, and for reiterating the importance of safety as we promote active mobility. Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs) are required to comply with a range of technical requirements before they can be used on cycling paths and roads in Singapore. These include having a maximum unladen weight of 20kg, a maximum assisted speed of 25km/h, certification to the EN15194 standard, type approval and registration with LTA. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-09-16 16 Sep 2023
active mobility, personal assisted bicycle, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Two Civil Contracts for Cross Island Line Phase 2
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded two civil contracts for the design and construction of King Albert Park and Clementi interchange stations under the Cross Island Line Phase 2. Please refer to the news release attached for more information.
2023-10-02 02 Oct 2023
Cross Island Line (CRL), civil contracts, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Service Adjustments on Circle Line and Thomson-East Coast Line to Facilitate Rail Expansion Works
As part of ongoing rail expansion works and to bring our rail network closer to places where Singaporeans live, work and play, LTA and SMRT will undertake a series of works to integrate Stage 4 of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) and Stage 6 of the Circle Line (CCL) with the existing network. These works require a series of temporary service adjustments on the CCL and the TEL from October 2023 to May 2024. To minimise the impact of these service adjustments, alternative travel options will be put in place to serve commuters who are affected. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-10-05 05 Oct 2023
Circle Line (CCL), rail expansion, Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
Construction Works on the Cross Island Line-Punggol Extension Commences
The Land Transport Authority marked the start of construction for the Cross Island Line – Punggol Extension (CPe) today with a ground-breaking ceremony. The event was officiated by Acting Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat at the site of the future CPe Riviera MRT station. Please refer to the attached news release for more details.
2023-10-10 10 Oct 2023
Cross Island Line (CRL), Cross Island Line – Punggol Extension (CPe), -
News Releases
Certificate of Entitlement (COE) Quota for November 2023 to January 2024
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for November 2023 to January 2024 will be 12,774. Details of the quota for each COE category are in Annex A. Bidding under this quota will start on 6 November 2023. Quota for Categories A and C sees largest increase. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-10-13 13 Oct 2023
COE quota, -
News Releases
ERP 2.0 On-Board Unit Installation Starting in November with Fleet Vehicles
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will begin installation of the new on-board unit (OBU) under the ERP 2.0 system in phases from next month, starting with fleet vehicles. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-10-23 23 Oct 2023
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), On-Board Unit (OBU), ERP, -
News Releases
Completion of the North-South and East-West Lines’ Six Core Systems Renewal
The Land Transport Authority today marked the completion of the multi-year programme to renew and upgrade the North-South and East-West lines. This is Singapore’s most significant rail network improvement effort to date. Please refer to the attached news release for more details.
2023-10-25 25 Oct 2023
NSEWL, Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC), rail network, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), SBS Transit & SMRT - Joint LTA-Operator Exercise to Ensure Operational Readiness in Managing Rail Incidents
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) conducted a joint ground deployment exercise with rail operators SBS Transit (SBST) and SMRT at Outram Park MRT station today. Codenamed ‘Exercise GREYHOUND 2023’, the exercise was conducted during engineering hours this morning and plays a key role in our ongoing efforts to maintain a high level of operational readiness in managing major incidents in the public transport network. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-10-28 28 Oct 2023
emergency exercise, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Reminder on Service Adjustments on Thomson-East Coast Line to Facilitate Rail Expansion Works
Commuters are reminded of the upcoming service adjustments on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) to facilitate the integrated testing of systems in TEL stages 1 to 4, in preparation for TEL stage 4 next year. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-10-30 30 Oct 2023
rail expansion, Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), -
News Releases
Request for Proposal for Master Plan Consultancy for North-South Corridor’s Surface Streets
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) launched a Request for Proposal (RFP) today, inviting consultancy firms with expertise in landscape architecture, urban design, public space design, placemaking and active mobility to develop a Master Plan for the surface streets along the North-South Corridor (NSC). For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-10-30 30 Oct 2023
North South Corridor (NSC), Request for Proposal (RFP), -
Media Replies
View SimplyGo transactions in app and at ticketing machines
We thank Mr Yeow Hwee Ming for his feedback (“No fare display with SimplyGo”, 29 September 2023). SimplyGo offers commuters the convenience of topping fare cards remotely and keeping records of fare history. Unlike stored value cards, commuters can block their lost or stolen SimplyGo cards, and retain any unused balances when the card expires. Enabling these features requires transactions to be processed at the back-end, instead of at the fare gates and card readers on buses. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-10-10 10 Oct 2023
SimplyGo, -
Media Replies
Road at Tuas Viaduct repaired
We thank Mr Liang Wenle for his feedback and for taking the initiative to remove the dislodged metal plate he came across on the Tuas Viaduct. We have since inspected and repaired the affected section. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-10-23 23 Oct 2023
road safety, Tuas Viaduct, -
News Releases
Completion of First Phase of the Singapore Rail Test Centre
The Land Transport Authority today announced the completion of the first phase of the Singapore Rail Test Centre (SRTC), including the operationalisation of its high speed test track. Please refer to the attached news release for more details.
2023-11-02 02 Nov 2023
Circle Line 6 (CCL6), Singapore Rail Test Centre (SRTC), -
News Releases
Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange to Open on 26 November 2023
Commuters in Western Singapore can look forward to more inclusive public transport facilities with the opening of the new Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange (JTHBI) on Sunday, 26 November 2023. The new bus interchange will be managed by Tower Transit Singapore. Please refer to the news release attached for more details.
2023-11-03 03 Nov 2023
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News Releases
Further Increases in COE Quota for Categories A, B and C from November 2023 to January 2024
To further increase the COE supply, LTA will reallocate an additional 1,614 Category A, B and C COEs to the quota for the period from November 2023 to January 2024. This is on top of the 1,895 reallocated COEs that was announced on 13 October. A breakdown of the COE quota by the various categories is in the table below. For more details, kindly refer to attached news release.
2023-11-03 03 Nov 2023
COE quota, -
News Releases
Joint Factsheet by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), PTC & Caring SG Commuters Committee - Recognising Our Public Transport Workers and Commuters for Going the Extra Mile
The Caring SG Commuters Committee, the Land Transport Authority (LTA), and the Public Transport Council (PTC), in partnership with the National Transport Workers’ Union (NTWU) and public transport operators (PTOs), held two concurrent events dedicated to our transport workers and commuters today. Both were held at the integrated lifestyle hub One Punggol. Please refer to the factsheet attached for more information.
2023-11-04 04 Nov 2023
Caring Commuter Week, Factsheet, Public Transport Workers, -
News Releases
LTA Awards Road Assets Advertising Operator Contract to Stellar Experience
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the contract for the road assets Advertising Operator (AO) tender to Stellar Experience Private Limited. Under the tender, the AO will be granted a 10-year concession, starting from 1 January 2024, to manage and operate the advertising spaces at LTA-owned bus and taxi shelters as well as designated pedestrian infrastructure, with an option to extend for another six years. Please refer to the news release attached for more details.
2023-11-14 14 Nov 2023
Advertising Operator (AO), -
News Releases
ERP rates for the December 2023 School Holiday Period
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates for the December 2023 school holidays. Please refer to the attached release for more details.
2023-11-15 15 Nov 2023
ERP rates, -
News Releases
Ridership on TEL almost tripled with introduction of TEL3
Since the opening of the Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 3 (TEL3), the average weekday ridership on TEL has almost tripled from 60,000 in October 2022 to 177,000 in October 2023. At the same time, ridership for some bus services plying along segments of TEL has seen an overall decrease of around 30 to 40 percent. To reduce duplication of bus services with TEL and to reallocate finite resources to better serve residents from new estates within our towns, adjustments to some bus services will be implemented from 10 December 2023. Please refer to the attached for more details.
2023-11-17 17 Nov 2023
bus services, Thomson-East Coast Line, -
News Releases
Joint News Release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) & SMRT - Public Transport Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Woodlands MRT Station
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT Trains will conduct Exercise Station Guard, an emergency preparedness exercise, on 30 November 2023, from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Woodlands MRT station (North-South Line and Thomson-East Coast Line). You may refer to the attached for more details please.
2023-11-23 23 Nov 2023
emergency exercise, -
News Releases
Launch of Inaugural RailTech Grand Challenge in Conjunction with Annual Singapore BusTech Grand Challenge
The third Singapore BusTech Grand Challenge and the inaugural Singapore RailTech Grand Challenge took place today at the Institute of Education (ITE) West College. Acting Minister for Transport, Mr Chee Hong Tat, attended the event and presented awards to winning bus and rail teams. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2023-11-25 25 Nov 2023
Singapore RailTech Grand Challenge, Singapore BusTech Grand Challenge, -
News Releases
More Electric Buses to be Deployed from December 2024
The third Singapore BusTech Grand Challenge and the inaugural Singapore RailTech Grand Challenge took place today at the Institute of Education (ITE) West College. Acting Minister for Transport, Mr Chee Hong Tat, attended the event and presented awards to winning bus and rail teams. At the event, Mr Chee announced the first large-scale award of contracts for new electric buses and the charging systems to support the electrification of Singapore’s public bus fleet. Two contracts to procure a total of 360 electric buses and another two contracts for the deployment of charging systems in bus depots at Sengkang West, East Coast and Gali Batu were awarded. For more details, kindly refer to the attached news release.
2023-11-25 25 Nov 2023
Electric Vehicle (EV), bus depot, EV charging systems, electric bus, -
Media Replies
Faulty fare card reader fixed
We refer to Mr Raju M. Iyer’s letter “Overcharged on bus fares due to card errors” (Oct 19). LTA has investigated the matter. The error occurred due to a faulty fare card reader on the bus Mr Raju was travelling on. This has been rectified. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-11-03 03 Nov 2023
SimplyGo, card reader, -
Media Replies
Guidelines in place to ensure plantings do not affect road safety
We agree with Mr. Mohamad Nurhafiz Mohd Noor (Remove greenery that blocks the view of pedestrians and drivers, 8 November) that it is important to avoid obstructing the view of pedestrians and drivers at zebra crossings. When Mr. Nurhafiz raised this issue with us last year, we had explained that there are guidelines in place to ensure the plantings along our roads and crossings do not affect road safety. The National Parks Board (NParks) has a regular maintenance programme for greenery along roads. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-11-13 13 Nov 2023
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News Releases
LTA Media Statement on Bus Service 167
We earlier announced changes to several bus services to reallocate finite bus resources by reducing duplication with Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) service. We understand that some commuters may need more time to adjust, especially so for Service 167, where the change is more extensive. As such, we will retain Service 167 for now and operate it at 30-minute intervals throughout the day. For more details, please refer to the attached reply.
2023-11-28 28 Nov 2023
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News Releases
Construction for Friendly Streets Pilots Begins with Strong Community Support
Acting Minister for Transport Mr Chee Hong Tat today marked the commencement of works at the first of five Friendly Streets pilot locations at Bukit Batok West and launched the logo for the Friendly Streets initiative. For more details, please refer to the attached news release.
2023-12-04 04 Dec 2023
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News Releases
LTA Awards Civil Contract for Design and Construction of West Coast Station under Cross Island Line Phase 2
The Land Transport Authority has awarded the civil contract for the design and construction of West Coast station and tunnels under the Cross Island Line Phase 2. Please refer to the news release attached in this email for more information.
2023-12-06 06 Dec 2023
Cross Island Line, civil contracts, -
News Releases
Factsheet: Commencement of Electric Vehicles Charging Act 2022 on 8 December 2023
The Electric Vehicles Charging Act 2022 (“EVCA”), which regulates the safe charging of electric vehicles (“EV”), ensures the provision of reliable EV charging services, and expands the network of accessible charging infrastructure in Singapore, will commence on 8 December 2023. For more details, please refer to the attached factsheet.
2023-12-07 07 Dec 2023
Factsheet, Electric Vehicle (EV),