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Thank you, No. 14 Bus driver
A reader was suprised by an SBS bus driver's consideration, as he waited for commuters who were rushing to catch the bus. -myp
Carparks that make you want to scream
Dizzying ramps, narrow lots and bottlenecks at some shopping mall carparks are driving motorists round the bend. -ST
Why pay extra for my Malaysian car?
Mr Tan Sin Wee, 60 is arguing for the additional registration fee(ARF)to be waived off for Malaysian registered cars owned by Singaporeans. -TNP
Giants of the road race each other daily
Heavy vehicles fully loaded, apparently dangerously race each other everyday along Tuas West Drive and Tuas South Avenue 3, taking up all 3 lanes. One could even be hit by flying objects. -myp
Bus No. 61? The wait will be 91 minutes
The arrivals notification board went from 95 minutes to 93 minutes then to 91 minutes-the waiting time for bus no. 61. Luckily the contributor was not taking the bus. -myp
Why not just ban cars? Transport Ministry says....
ERP is a system of making money this is the common misconception among motorists here. ERP-related grouses were put to the Ministry of Transport and these were the answers. -ST
Motorcyclist dies in PIE slip-road crash
A 35 year old man was killed on Monday after he lost control of the machine. -myp
Seat belt good addition on bus
The new safety feature was installed on a seat at the back of the bus. The belts are great for people at a risk of being thrown off -myp
Harsh fine for illegal parking?
A fallen branch hits an illegally parked white van;natures own punishment. -TNP
Flash the peace sign, not flip the bird
Flipping someone on the road in a fit of rage to let of some steam isn't that uncommon. However it may be wise to reevaluate such gestures. -myp
Like father, like son
Matthew Marsh never raced go-karts as a child, but a love for racing ensured full immersion in the cerebral sport. -BT
Wrong time to raise public- transport fares
The economy is not doing well and everyone is trying to tighten their belts. Why raise fares now? -myp
Driving instructor banned for causing death
He turned his car directly into the victim's path, who was at his first day of work delivering pizza. -ST
Robbers took all my cash, then gave me $8 'hongbao'
Robbed twice at gunpoint, conned and almost carjacked, a 'veteran victim' warns S'pore drivers not to fall into the same traps. -TNP
Restauranteur banned from driving
The Italian PR pleaded guilty to drink driving, dangerous driving and being abusive to a policeman. -ST
Fare hikes OK, but with caveats
In light of the present fare hikes, one readers suggests looking at the rationale behind the increase in prices. -myp
Flesh drive-thru
Fast-food industry isn't the only one making use of the drive-thru. One of the world's oldest professions has a drive-thru too. -AsiaOne
Mysterious fine by NParks
Car parked in orderly manner and no obstruction to traffic, so why fine? a reader asks. -TNP
Park here only if going to park
Motorists abusing free carpark scheme face fines by NParks
Tips for a stress- free F1
The Singapore Grand Prix has given some handy tips to remember during the F1 weekend. -myp
Fine, banned from driving
A Navy regular pleaded guilty to causing the death of another in a traffic accident. -ST
Insurer drops client who queried other driver's claim
Slight damage resulted in an $18k claim. -ST
Longevity of ERP system depends on congestion levels
Even though ERP rates have been lowered, there are still some pressing questions motorists have. -myp
Curb noise from revving speedsters
Noise pollution caused by motorcyclists and drivers can be quite an nuisance. -myp
Hit-and-run driver sought
POLICE are looking for a driver who ran over a fallen motorcyclist and sped off. -ST
Beware the bogus used car dealers: MCA's Chong
They pay for cars with post-dated cheques before fleeing. -The Star
Klang Valley fuel shortage may spread
Fuel supply around Johor Baru, Malacca and the East Coast is fast running out. -The Star
Act on speeding problem in Sengkang
One reader complains of the rash driving in the vicinity of Sengkang Eastway extension towards Fernvale Estate. -myp
Clamp down on service-road hogs
Reader: Why are there so many vehicles parked illegally on service roads around HDB's?
Born to be wild, Indonesians hit the road for Raya
Indonesians pack everything, including children, for the roadtrip back home. -AFP
 
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