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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. Passenger Limits for Taxis and PHCs The updated restrictions on …
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. 40 electric buses have been deployed for passenger service since November 2020. They were supplied by BYD (20 …
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 …
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 …
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[1] (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, …
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 …
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. Taking into account lower traffic volume after the implementation of Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) measures including full Home-Based Learning from 19 May 2021, we will reduce ERP rates across all gantries and time …
LTA To Deploy Three-Door Double-Deck Buses From 2021
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 …
New Road Interchange To Connect Future Tengah Town To PIE / Jurong Town
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 by 2027, with the completion of a new road interchange at Pan Island Expressway (PIE) / Jurong Canal Drive (JCD) to connect PIE …
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 (LTA) has purchased another 40 new trains from Bombardier Transportation for approximately $337.8 million. 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 …