Tag: Public Transport
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Singapore Live News Roundup: Clementi Flats Sell for Record, Bus Rules Tighten, and More
Singapore Live News Roundup In today’s fast-moving Singapore news cycle, housing prices, public transport rules, and even international events weave into the local landscape. Here’s a concise digest of the day’s top stories, with an emphasis on the kinds of changes and concerns affecting residents across the city-state. Record-Breaking Clementi Flat Sells for S$1.3 Million…
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Enough is enough: Mendoza pledges to speed LTFRB actions and end under-the-table deals
New LTFRB leadership sets out a reform agenda Newly installed Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chair Vigor F. Mendoza II has laid out a clear mission: accelerate the processing of petitions, motions, and other agency transactions to curb corrupt practices and improve service for the riding public. In a country where delays in…
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Enough is Enough: Mendoza Pledges Swift LTFRB Action to End Under-the-Table Deals
New LTFRB Leader Promises Rapid Processing of Petitions In his first major pledge since taking the helm, LTFRB Chairman Vigor F. Mendoza II vowed to accelerate the processing of all petitions, motions, and related transactions at the agency. The move is intended to address longstanding delays that have affected drivers, operators, and the commuting public…
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Mendoza Vows to Speed Up LTFRB Workflows and Crack Down on Under-the-Table Deals
New LTFRB Leadership Promises a Swift, Clean Start In a bid to reform the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), newly appointed chairman Vigor F. Mendoza II pledged to expedite every petition, motion, and transaction before the agency. His vow aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s push for ease of doing business and a…
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Jaisalmer Bus Fire Tragedy: PM Modi Announces Ex-Gratia for Families
Overview of the Tragic Incident A private passenger bus traveling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway, resulting in a devastating loss of lives. Police confirmed that twenty passengers died in the blaze, while sixteen others were critically injured. The bus, which had 57 people on board, was reportedly en route when…
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Singapore Public Transport Fares Rise by Up to 10 Cents for Adults from Dec 27
Overview: A 5% Fare Increase in 2025 Singapore’s public transport fares are increasing for adult passengers by nine or 10 cents per journey starting December 27, as part of an overall 5% hike for 2025. Concessionary fares for seniors, students, people with disabilities, and low-wage workers will rise by three to four cents. The Public…
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Singapore Public Transport Fares to Rise by 9–10 Cents From Dec 27 as 2025 Hike Announced
What’s changing and when Singapore’s adult fare for both MRT and basic public buses will increase by nine or 10 cents per journey starting December 27, with the exact rise depending on the distance travelled. The Public Transport Council (PTC) announced a 5 per cent overall fare increase for 2025, a gentler rise than the…
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Singapore Public Transport Fares Rise by Up to 10 Cents from Dec 27, 2025
Public Transport Fares in Singapore Increase for 2025 The Public Transport Council (PTC) announced a 5 per cent overall fare increase for 2025, following its annual fare review. The adjustment, slated to take effect on December 27, affects adult journeys on MRT and basic bus services, as well as express buses that offer faster travel…
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LTFRB data push on franchises aims to calm ached urban commuting
LTFRB Orders Data Submission to Tackle Public Transportation Woes In a move to tackle the chronic commuting problems that plague urban centers, LTFRB Chairman Lawyer Vigor D. Mendoza II has directed regional directors to submit comprehensive data on issued franchises. The objective is clear: use verifiable information to craft targeted, data-driven policies that can ease…
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MRT Reliability in August: LTA Publishes First Monthly Rail Report
Singapore’s MRT reliability dips in August as LTA releases first monthly rail report Singapore’s rail reliability metrics showed a softer performance in August, according to the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) first-ever monthly report on rail reliability. The move to a monthly cadence marks a shift toward greater transparency, with LTA saying the update will provide…