Tag: Public Transport
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Auckland Boxing Day Shoppers Clutter Motorways: Travel Tips for a Busy Holiday Rush
Boxing Day traffic crisis: what’s happening on Auckland’s roads Auckland’s motorways have become the focal point of Boxing Day bargain hunts as shoppers flock to outlet centres and shopping precincts across the city. With many people taking long weekend trips, traffic peaks are common on the day after Christmas. The result is slower commutes, longer…
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Service on North-South Line between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands resumes after delay: SMRT
Service resumes on a major Singapore rail corridor Commuters along Singapore’s popular North-South Line had their morning disrupted by a train fault, but service on the eight-station stretch between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands has resumed, according to train operator SMRT. The incident, which triggered a delay earlier on the morning of December 26, prompted…
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Service on North-South Line Resumes After Delays Between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands
Summary of the disruption Train service on a key eight-station segment of Singapore’s North-South Line, between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands, was temporarily halted due to a fault in a train. The disruption sparked commute delays for morning travelers, with SMRT providing updates as the situation unfolded. What caused the delay? SMRT reported that a…
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Wayfinding Signs in Singapore: The Advocate Who Makes Them
Introduction: A Quiet Revolution in Public Wayfinding In the bustling transit corridors of Singapore, a quiet crusade is underway. The city-state’s intricate network of trains, buses, and pedestrian paths often hums like a well-oiled machine. Yet for some commuters, especially visitors and new residents, wayfinding remains a hurdle. Enter a dedicated transport advocate who doesn’t…
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You got permission? The transport advocate who puts up his own wayfinding signs in Singapore
On the Streets of Singapore, a Quiet Signmaker In Singapore’s bustling transit landscape, a quiet, persistent figure has earned attention not for political activism but for practical, hands-on fixes. Mr. Vareck Ng, a transport advocate with a penchant for clarity, has taken to the streets to improve wayfinding in a dense, fast-moving city. His method…
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Narre Warren South: Navigating Suburban Growth and Public Transport Challenges
Growing Pains in a Suburban Outpost Narre Warren South sits on Melbourne’s southern fringe, a community that has grown rapidly alongside a network of newer housing estates, schools, and local businesses. For many residents, the moment of choosing where to live is tied to access—access to job opportunities, schools, and crucially, reliable public transport. In…
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Narre Warren South: A Suburban Journey Toward Better Public Transport and Community Growth
From Frustration to Focus: Narre Warren South’s Transport Challenge Narre Warren South is a Melbourne suburb at a pivotal moment. Growing up in nearby Rowville, I learned firsthand how crucial accessible public transport is to daily life. The detour from private vehicles to reliable transit isn’t just a convenience; it’s a lifeline for families, students,…
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Ringing the Transit Alarm: A Personal Journey from Rowville to Narre Warren South
Growing Up in Rowville: The Transit Gap That Shaped My Path Growing up in Rowville, a place far from Melbourne’s central rail network, I learned early that good public transport isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline. Rowville’s bus routes and car-centric design left little room for spontaneous trips, weekend explorations, or reliable weekday commutes. The first…
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Trans-Cab and Geolah Win Full Ride-Hail Licences in Singapore
Singapore approves full ride-hail licences for Trans-Cab and Geolah Two notable players in Singapore’s ride-hailing scene, Trans-Cab and Geolah, have been granted full ride-hail service operator licences. The move comes just days before the expiry of their one-year provisional permits at the end of 2025, marking a significant milestone for both companies and the city-state’s…
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Rethinking PSV Insurance: Private-Sector Partnerships Could Ease Public Transport’s Debt Burden
Government Debt Strategy Pushes Private-Sector Involvement in Large Projects Facing rising debt and tight fiscal space, governments worldwide are increasingly turning to private-sector partnerships to deliver large-scale infrastructure. The strategy aims to transfer some financial risk away from public balance sheets while leveraging private capital, expertise, and efficiency in project delivery. But as governments outline…