Cashier had tough time counting so much money
Formula One tourists spend big time in luxury boutiques. -TNP
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Rolls-Royce powers new aircraft carriers
It will provide power and propulsion equipment for Britain's new aircraft carriers. -Reuters
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No parking? Fine
1.5 million parking notices given out last year, and police say numbers are growing.
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New car registrations fall by over 20%
Industry figures for Sept provided further evidence that credit crunch is keeping buyers out of showrooms. -Reuters
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Big jump in road fatalities, 86 killed in six days
Biggest one day fatality 23, with motorcyclists topping the list with 16 deaths. -The Star
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Pushing to the end
With tight title chase, McLaren will continue to develop 2008 car. -Reuters
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Toyota makes world's 1st airbag for rear collisions
It deploys from the roof lining above the rear window in the form of a curtainlike barrier. -Yomiuri Shimbun
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India's cheapest car project gets another jolt
West Bengal government?s bid to salvage the cheapest car project hit another roadblock. -Statesman, ANN
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F1 in a credit crunch?
With the global economy in crisis, those involved in the F1 know they cannot continue to spend like there is no tomorrow. -Reuters
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Ferrari sees flat sales for 2008
It stopped short of making a forecast for 2009 due to the global financial crisis. -Reuters
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Mitsubishi to test electric cars in Europe
It aims to promote itself as the pioneer of the zero-emission vehicles. -Reuters
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Slow coach: Take it or leave it
The waiting time is longer than the travelling time for Bus No 5, a reader points out. -ST |
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Small is beautiful for car makers
Tighter finances and new emission rules will favour sale of smaller models and engines. -Reuters
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Visiting JB? You'll be safe, says Johor police chief
A few recent high-profile incidents have made S'poreans wary of crossing the Causeway. -ST |
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Tripartite initiatives to boost road safety
Road infrastructure is advanced but safety for motorcyclists can be improved. -BT
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M'sian fuel prices could go down further
Nov pump prices may fall if world crude prices continue to drop. -The Star
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Mercedes recalls 103,000 SUVs
The company discovered a defect that could cause a loss of power steering. -Reuters
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Winners' trophies fail to win fans
Better as an art piece than trophy. -ST
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GM calls for action to boost confidence
Latest sales figures show further drop in several European markets. -Reuters
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Fuel from seaweed?
Project aims to move away from using food crops for fuel. -Reuters
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Hyundai targets 150k car output/yr in Russia
The world's No 5 auto maker plans to make Russia a major production base. -Reuters
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Volkswagen diesel car sales show promising start
German marque has launched 3 models to coincide with a change in special tax. -BT
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Make S'pore GP better
Credit must go to organisers for having staged such an elaborate event. -myp
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Transport vouchers may run out
Late applicants assessed for eligibility, but unclear if they'll get $40 offers. -ST |
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Nissan uses bumblebee power
Bumbles a source of inspiration for technology to prevent car crashes. -AFP
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More petrol stations facing supply shortage now
More than 100 petrol stations had to suspend operations due to the shortage of supply. -The Star
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'Market rate to determine fuel price'
Malaysia: The fuel price may change in relation to the world crude oil price this month. -The Star
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Auto firms join A*Star to steer innovation
Consortium will focus on five areas, including alternative energy and car safety. -BT
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Five ways to improve public-transport system
Number of commuters is rising but standard of public transport system is not. -myp
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Honda to build Jazz subcompact from '09
The car will meet growing demand for fuel-efficient cars in Europe. -Reuters
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SMRT buys stake in China transport firm
It will pay $89.7m for a 49% stake in a road transport company in Shenzhen. -BT
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Carmakers sound alarm at Paris show
Slowing demand could force production cuts and job losses. -Reuters |
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'Give up your seat for the disabled'
Make known the plight of disabled people to commuters, says reader. -ST
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More bus lanes from Monday
Normal bus lanes will be implemented at four locations. -AsiaOne
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Electric vehicles spark at Paris
About a third of the new models presented are 'clean cars.' -AFP
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Jailed for tampered fuel gauge
The motorist is the third to be caught and charged. -ST
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M'sian minister: Ensure enough fuel
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Fiat mum on hybrid, electric plans
Happy enough to boast about having the lowest average CO2 emissions in Europe. -Reuters
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US bailout, plug-in credit a boost for automakers
Automakers hope bailout will revive car loans and create a mass market for electric vehicles. -Reuters
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Fiat ready to abandon lobby group
Auto group to ask for $79b loan to develop environmentally friendly products. -Reuters
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Japanese automakers struggle in Europe
Lexus sold just 36,000 cars compared to Mercedes-Benz's 650,000 in Western Europe last year. -Reuters
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M'sia: bus driver caught using handphone
Bus driver had eight previous offences and a warrant of arrest out for him. -The Star |
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M'sian bus driver killed in gruesome crash at toll plaza
The impact cause the driver's heart to be torn from his body and sliced into two. -The Star
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Global auto slowdown may compound carmaker woes
Automakers have written off the recovery of the US market until 2010. -Reuters |
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M'sian vehicles jam up roads
Major highways leading to Klang Valley were congested with vehicles as people return from Hari Raya holidays. -The Star
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US insurer using computer games to sharpen driving skills
Allstate Insurance launched "a groundbreaking brain fitness software program." -AFP |
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ComfortDelGro's taxis run in Liverpool too
Comfort bought Merseyside Radio Meter Cabs Ltd for S$2.07 million. -ST
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Better bicycle parking facilities near 3 MRT stations
There will be 823 additional bicycle racks by the third quarter of 2009 in Pasir Ris, Tampines and Yishun.
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Rooms booked for next year's F1
Rates and dates not confirmed, but trackside hotels get bookings, enquiries for 2009. -TNP
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M'sian undergrad dies after car overturns
Student thrown out of a moving vehicle after it skidded and turned turtle along the KL-Karak Highway. -The Star
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7,500 litres of subsidised diesel seized in M'sia
Fuel valued at $6,300 was meant for sale to several factories. -The Star
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M'sian PM: Focus on renewable palm biofuel
Biotech industry should leverage on M'sia's natural strengths such as the palm oil industry. -The Star
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Bus lane offences up since June
There were 3,148 offences in July and 2,349 in August. -ST
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India's Tata drives cheap car project to Gujarat
New home after violent protests forced it to abandon its factory in West Bengal. -AFP |
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Expect pump prices to drop
Eighth cut since July; more expected in coming months.
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Car owners drove less last year
LTA annual report shows traffic on expressways eased, cars achieved better mileage. -ST
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COE prices would have risen more
Financial crisis 'won't affect S'pore vehicle mkt too much', say traders.
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Volvo Cars to cut some 3,000 more jobs
Numbers are in addition to the 2,000 cuts announced earlier this year. -AFP |
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Contagious crisis spreads to carmakers
Europe's carmakers are cutting production and reporting falling sales. -AFP
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M'sian bike theft syndicate smashed
Police arrested three men, aged between 20 to 23, and 13 students after a three-week investigation. -The Star
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CTE-widening by 2011, two more flyovers
Flyovers part of the CTE-widening project, which includes widening works between Ang Mo Kio avenues 1 and 3.
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Motorist caught with tampered fuel gauge
This is the third case in three consecutive months. -AsiaOne |
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Motorcyclist dies in crash
His bike collided with a cement mixer on Thursday evening. -ST
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BMW aims for more in S'pore
Aims to sell more cars despite looming economic slowdown. -ST
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End of the road for posh sports car with no road tax
Red Ferrari seized by authorities for not having proper registration. -NST
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Glock fastest in Japan practice
Toyota's Timo Glock surprised front-runners McLaren and Ferrari on Friday. -AFP
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Days numbered for errant drivers
Haphazard parking in Cyberjaya will be a thing of the past as police comes down hard on stubborn motorists. -The Star
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All taxi firms' permits risk being suspended
Previously, only the taxi driver guilty of flouting the regulation would have his permit suspended. -The Star
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GM, Chrysler in merger talks
Separately, Ford Motor Co plans to sell its shares from its controlling stake in Japan's Mazda Motor Co.
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Aston Martin reaches out to Middle East
Luxury carmaker plans to raise $2.78b by selling shares in a Middle Eastern firm to tap growth in the booming region. |
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Car flips over - but driver is safe
Driver said both tyres on the left side of his vehicle were punctured suddenly, causing him to lose control of it.
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Taxi firms say it's unfair to punish entire fleet
Firms say rules do not hold the driver accountable, only the firm. -The Star |
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From Paris with love
New models which debuted at the Paris Motor Show and are bound for S'pore soon include the Ferrari California and Lexus IS250C.
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More frequent traffic updates
Motorists will be alerted to traffic updates more frequently on four radio stations.
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Car tailored to Iranian women's tastes soon
The model will come in soft colours with flat-tyre alarm and convenient jack.
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Beijing's new traffic rules fall flat
The capital's roads remained clogged and a grey smog shrouded the city. -AFP |
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BMW to idle several plants
Part of plan to reduce output to meet slowing demand for automobiles.
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Oil price slump brings cheer
It will filter down to consumers most obviously in the form of cheaper petrol as well as other indirect forms like cheaper transport. |
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Don't stop bus service, says M'sian minister
'Architectural' buses were meant to ferry passengers as part of the state's effort to institute an efficient public transport system.
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Palm oil for public transport vehicles to shore up prices
Usage will help to shore up palm oil prices, which have plunged by 60% in the last seven months.
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M'sia: Better access roads, less congestion
Residents have been requesting for better access roads for those residing on the eastern side of Petaling Jaya since eight years ago.
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VW defies stock market panic to hit record highs
The German car maker gained a remarkable 15.2 per cent last Friday amid market nose dives. -AFP |
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Honda vehicle sales in China up 3.5 per cent in Sept
Honda overcame overall motor market dip, but September figures show a slowdown from August sales. -Reuters
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Work to begin soon on S'pore's tenth expressway
Construction of the Marina Coastal Expressway is expected to commence in Q1 of 2009.
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M'sia cuts fuel price by 6.1%
The price of petrol would be cut by S$0.06 to a $1 a litre while diesel prices would fall by $0.08 to $0.90.
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Czech, Slovak carmakers undaunted by crisis
They benefit from a focus on smaller cars with lower consumption and emissions and are planning to raise output this year. |
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Thieves strip car bare in one hour
Police located missing car in an hour but all that remained was the bare chassis.
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M'sia: Fuel price cut will have 'little impact'
City folk were happy but many doubt that prices of basic necessities would go down in tandem with the reduction.
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SBS Transit, SMRT Buses fined
This is the second time the two operators have been penalised. -ST, AsiaOne
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Crisis-hit truck maker Daimler to cut 3,500 jobs in the US, Canada
This comes a day after Japan's Nissan announced nearly 1,700 jobs were being axed. |
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Iran plans fuel subsidies cut on path to phase-out
"We should go towards making the prices real and eliminate the subsidies," says Iranian head of fuel management and transportation.
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Europe needs more diesel refineries
An increase in the European refining capacity will lower soaring refining margins in retail prices of diesel.
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No shotgun weddings for China autos, despite slowdown
The army of Chinese manufacturers is leaving a legacy of wasteful investments in excess capacity.
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10,000 M'sians apply for taxi permits
Taxi drivers were given a chance to apply for individual permits for the first time.
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Free shuttle bus service in inner George Town
Service to be funded by Penang Municipal Council and will roll out by end of the year.
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Revamp transport system, says M'sian union
Rural transport system in Sarawak needs to be overhauled to provide schoolchildren safe passage to school.
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Wheelchair ramps on M'sian buses
Installation of wheelchair ramps expected to be completed by early next year.
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M'sia: Killed for making an illegal U-turn
Cop chased after m-cyclist at toll plaza and swung a plank at him.
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Petrol prices are down by five cents, diesel 10 cents
Pump prices are down following a drop in crude oil prices.
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Seatbelts a must on school buses by 2011
All new and existing school buses are to be installed with forward-facing seats and seatbelts. |
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S'pore car market gets a boost
The Mercedes, BMW and Jaguar marques have all seen their fair share of Indian expat customers.
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Crash kills two; car torn into two
The red Subaru WRX slammed into a tree, killing the two best friends who were out for supper. -AsiaOne |
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Receive real-time updates on public transport
The Public Transport Portal and Real-Time SMS Bus Arrival Information will allow commuters to better plan their journeys.
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GM slashes 1,600 jobs at three US plants
General Motors has shuttered scores of plants and laid off nearly half its workforce since 2000.
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Daimler: Expansion plans in China remain untouched by crisis
It says Jan-Sept Greater China car sales were up 54 pct.
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Shanghai follows Beijing in putting brakes on traffic
Shanghai will adopt a watered-down version of the capital's traffic restrictions in a bid to clean the air.
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Nano treks around India
Driven out of West Bengal, Tata's budget car has found a welcome parking spot in Gujarat.
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SMRT to add 112 train trips
Commuters can look forward to enhanced train frequencies starting Oct 24.
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Hyundai set to launch Czech plant in Nov
The Hyundai plant will be the third large car factory in the Czech Republic, after Skoda Auto and TPCA.
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Nano to roll out on Tata chief's birthday
Tata Nano will roll out on Tata Motors chairman's 71st birthday on Dec 28, after missing its commercial debut this month.
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No more liquid coal for car
Plans to convert plentiful US coal supplies into liquid fuels look less certain with the global crisis.
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GM-Chrysler talks heat up
Can potential costs savings outweigh the difficulties that come with merger? -AFP
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M'sia: Six-vehicle crash at N-S highway
Thirty passengers of an express bus escaped injuries. -The Star
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M'sia drops second highway plan
Plan scrapped barely one week after announcement. -NST
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Interest in CNG cars dissipating
Registration of new CNG cars fell considerably in the third quarter, according to LTA's data.
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F1: Hamilton on pole for Chinese GP
Hamilton gave his Formula One title hopes a huge boost, with his main rival Felipe Massa of Ferrari qualifying third. -Reuters
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Japan cuts motorcycle output
Demand in the US and Europe shrinks due to the global economic crisis. -AFP
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Parents resigned to increase in school bus fares
They put children's safety over money. But they have one plea: keep fee increases manageable. |
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Belting up in school buses should not be compulsory
Reader foresees situations where seat belts might turn out to be a liability and thinks that what we need is less regulation to encourage more innovation. -myp
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European auto woes latest hit to US suppliers
European auto demand suffers an abrupt downturn.
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GM, Chrysler aim to wrap up merger within two weeks
The two companies are also lobbying for government financial assistance to help clinch the deal.
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Selected ERP rates to go up by 50%, new gantry at PIE
Motorists will have to pay more to use the Eastbound ECP and the slip road from Ophir Road from Nov 3. |
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Bus inspector who forced passenger off disciplined
Actions not condoned; bus inspector flouted company procedures, says SBS Transit.
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Sales of premium cars and sports models hit the brakes
Some distributors of upmarket Continental cars reported zero bookings over the normally busy weekend period. |
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Honda tops list of parallel import sales
Nissan raced further ahead with its premium sports car model.
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Cab driver beaten up over a street directory
Li, 24, beats up cabby after vomiting in his car. -AsiaOne |
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US autoworkers feel the pain of SUV, truck decline
The end of the US's decade-long love affair with the sports utility vehicle means Marco Sermeno will lose his job, again.
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New parking plan for Selangor
A parking system is to be introduced for Selangor in order to reduce losses incurred by the state government and local authorities.
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Nissan to cut output
It will reduce production of 65,000 units of large and luxury cars. -AFP
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Normal bus lane scheme for 3 more locations
They will be implemented at three locations along Bukit Panjang Road and Upper Bukit Timah Road.
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Hyundai cuts production at US plant amid economic downturn
The US facility would operate a reduced production schedule for the rest of this year.
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Audi to cut 40 temporary jobs in Hungary
Job cutting a reaction to the decline in orders, says Audi spokesman.
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GM, Chrysler deal threatened by financing
Initial attempts to secure financing for the controversial merger have been rebuffed.
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Motorway crash kills family of six
Four children and their parents died when their car burst into flames in an accident involving
three lorries and another car in the UK.
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Leaving seat belts optional could be read as Govt not caring for kids
If we are going to risk children's lives to encourage more creativity, then no, thank you, says reader.
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Compliments drive woman bus driver
As the first female bus driver in George Town, she takes in her stride the curious stares from passengers, and the occasional sexist remarks. |
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KL-Putrajaya Highway renamed as Maju Expresway
Despite the name change, signboards for KL-Putrajaya Highway are still displayed along major routes, confusing many motorists.
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500 M'sian roads renamed since 1980
Road names in Kuala Lumpur are changed to make life easier for the postman when delivering letters, say authorities. |
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Taxi service in Bangladesh on the verge of collapse
More than 70 per cent of the cabs have been taken out of service due to unfit conditions.
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M'sia: No rush for bus back home
There are still plenty of bus tickets available on Deepavali, say bus operators.
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No subsidised diesel for M'sian buses
They have cried foul over not being able to raise fares and given subsidy privileges.
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Toyota profit to halve as global sales drop
Annual sales set to drop for the first time in a decade.
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Big rider on a small, small bike
Man riding on miniature motorcycle spotted on the roads by a reader today. -AsiaOne
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Appetite for big cars ruined
COE premiums for big cars were the lowest in nearly two years. -ST
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Security cameras in taxis?
ComfortDelGro may consider installing cameras as robberies and assaults on cabbies go up.
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Seoul to reduce road lanes to build bike paths
Seoul government plans to build cycle paths that reduce the number of lanes for motor vehicles. -AFP
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Prime to roll out 8-seater petrol cabs by month end
As price gap between petrol and CNG narrow, Prime Taxis roll out its first batch of eight-seater petrol cabs. -myp
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Pump prices fall again
Petrol and diesel prices see decrease of 5 cents. -AsiaOne
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M'sian minister "promises" not to enforce the law
He will persuade taxi touts not to operate in the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal in Sepang. -The Star
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Thousands protest in Spain against Nissan job cuts
Unions said around 10,000 people took part in the demonstration but police put the figure at around 5,500. -AFP
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Asian auto brands dominate reliability study
Toyota Motor Corp's Scion was the top-ranked brand. -Reuters
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Deepavali gloom in Mumbai
Some of the most affected are car dealers. -tabla!
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ERP payment with credit card
New scheme will benefit motorists who forget to insert their CashCards into the IU or those who did not top up their CashCards. -AsiaOne
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Toyota to post first North America loss
Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. will post its first operating loss in North America -AFP
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Kia Motors says new models helped cut net loss
Kia Motors said its net loss narrowed sharply as it sold more fuel-efficient models. -AFP
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Motorists welcome old checkpoint
The old Woodlands Checkpoint was reopened in March to ease the clearance of heavy vehicles. -ST |
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Petrol cheaper by 15 sen?
The petrol price in Malaysia may fall when it is reviewed at the end of the month. -NST
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30-cent fuel levy for cabs may be lifted
ComfortDelGro will review diesel charge in view of economic climate. -ST
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Why still 30 cents despite diesel price dip?
Taxi companies have been slow to remove their 30 cents fuel surcharge despite oil price dip. -TNP
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Italian police will work in style
Lamborghini donated one of its cars that are specially equipped with potentially life-saving features. |
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M'sia: More buses for Rapid Penang soon
Speed up of purchase of 200 buses to add more routes for Rapid Penang.
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Indonesia may cut fuel prices
It has some of the lowest fuel prices in Asia as the govt spends billions of dollars a year on subsidies. -Reuters
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MP fed up with fare hike
Her appeals for polytechnic students to be granted higher transport fare discounts have gone unheard.
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Driving in KL not for the faint-hearted
Kuala Lumpur's Third World attitude to road maintenance. - The Star, ANN |
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KL to slash pump prices again this week
Hypermarts to slash prices as the M'sian govt attempts to calm public anger over soaring cost of living. -ST
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China to invest $440b in railways
Move is aimed at boosting domestic economic growth amid global slowdown.
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1.7 million using RapidPenang
Figures represent a 23 per cent increase on a monthly average despite company operating with only 33 routes and 150 buses.
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Death toll at 66 since Oct 24
Motorcyclists and pillion riders made up almost half of the fatalities in road accidents in M'sia.
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Toyota builds new China plant
Planned local production capacity will hit 1 million vehicles a year.
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Average UK petrol price below one pound/litre
Price of petrol back to where it was around 30 October last year.
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Automakers financing arms may qualify for rescue
The US Treasury Department will analyze whether automakers make the cut.
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Volkswagen index weightings cut after share surge
A surge in the carmaker's shares briefly made it the world's most valuable company.
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Ford driving complexity out of car-buying process
It will slash thousands of configurations from its order book in a bid to cut costs and smooth showroom transactions.
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Yen, credit crisis to sink Japan carmakers' guidance
With the yen soaring, Japanese carmakers will likely slash their profit forecasts.
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Unusual for smaller player to make price changes
Operators often take their cue from ComfortDelGro, which has about 60 per cent of the cabs here.
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More giving up cab driving
Higher fares and belt-tightening has resulted in an increase of cabs not hired out.
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St Petersburg auto, infrastrucuture projects on track
The city is sticking to a plan of spending S$18 billion on infrastructure despite the credit crisis
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Disorderly parking causing daily traffic chaos
There are enough parking space but M'sian motorists refuse to use them. |
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Petrol price should not fall along with global oil price
A minimum price would bring stability and minimise losses by petrol station owners.
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Daimler to halt output at 2 key plants 4 weeks
Two German plants doubled its holiday closure which resulted to a drop in demand.
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Chrysler offers up to $75,000 (SS$113k) in buyouts
Employees who accept the offers are expected to leave by Nov 30.
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Comfort fuel levy to go
ComfortDelGro Corp will lift its 30-cent fuel surcharge on Nov 12, one day after small newcomer Trans-Cab. -ST |
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VW shares climb higher as short-sellers get caught out
VW shares nearly doubled in value to 1,005.01 euros (S$1889)?in early trading on Tuesday.
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GM seeks US$10 billion govt aid for merger
The government funding would include roughly US$3 billion in exchange for preferred stock in a merged automaker
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Saudi luxury car sales strong despite global crisis
Saudi Arabia car manufacturers are betting on more big spending.
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All cab operators to drop fuel levy
Operators - Smart Automobile, Premier Taxis, Prime Taxis and SMRT - said they would follow Comfort's move to drop surcharge.
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New trial ban in Beijing drives people mad
The lack of a proper public transport infrastructure has made commuters. who are driven off the roads, hopping mad.
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Toyota denies receiving aid request from GM.
General Motors Corps says the rumour is wrong. -Reuters
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Honda says to cut Civic output
The Tokyo-based carmaker will cut UK production of the three- and five-door models of the Civic by 22,000 units.
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EU carmakers to press call for 40b euro EU loan
The loan willl help carmakers to develop greener cars as they strive to meet EU targets to curb carbon emissions from cars.
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Honda could delay Japan, US clean diesel launch
A sharper rise in diesel fuel prices has put off Hondo from launching its clean diesel cars. -Reuters
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Chrysler clear major deal issues
Clarity has been reached over major issues with General Motors Corp and Cerberus Capital Management. -Reuters
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Spain says car subsidy scheme hasn't worked
Less than 50 cars have applied for the grant of 1,040 euros after scrapping cars of more than 15 years old.
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EU ready to help car industry develop greener cars
Any aid to the car sector should comply with EU state aid rules, says EU Commission President
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Advanced Auto profit down 5 percent
The second largest U.S. auto parts retalier shows losses. -Reuters
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Hyundai sales down 30%
The company expects expects industry-wide U.S auto sales to be down in October. -Reuters
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Renault closes 'almost all' French factories for a week
Two plants, in Le Mans and Flins, will close for 15 days.
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Train operating standards tightened
New regulations will help to reduce congestion on trains; Boon Lay Extension to open on Feb 28 next year.
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Michelin cuts 2008 margin target
Michelin the world's second largest tyre group cut its full year operating margin, amidst the detoriating markets. -Reuters
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Toyota China JV recalls 83,406 cars
Sedans recalled to fix faulty manual transmissions.
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Electric cars are a big chance for China
In two decades, it could create an industry worth up to 1.5 trillion yuan(S$329.4 billion).
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GM sales down 11.4 percent globally, lags Toyota
The Detroit giant struggled in the face of tough economic conditions, falling behind Toyota. -AFP
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3 motorcycle deaths on PIE in two days
Fatalities involving motorcyclists and pillion riders rose by 19.6% between January and June this year against the same period last year.
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Govt expected to reduce petrol by 15 sen
This will be the fourth reduction since August. -The Star |
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RM162m Proton profit
Proton (Malayisa) reported an increase in profits compared to last year for the financial year ending March 31st. -NST
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Luxury car scam probe
A senior customs officer allegedly forged the signature of former Customs director-general. -NST
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2,900 CashCards cause of IU compatability problems
Affected cards have been replaced with new generation NETS CashCards. -AsiaOne
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GM, Chrysler merger on hold as aid hopes fade-sources
General Motors Corp and Chrysler put their merge on hold until the U.S. presidential election has ended.
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EU must match US on auto industry aid: French PM
Europe needs to match the United States in helping its auto industry during the global economic crisis.
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Car-crazy Germany plans tax relief for 'green' automobiles
German government planned to eliminate taxes on new cars with low greenhouse gas emissions.
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Regulate Toa Payoh rise traffic
Deliverymen returning from errands from Thomson Road ride their motorbikes against the flow of traffic.
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Train system improves but what about buses?
In Tampines, waiting for bus service No. 291 is a nightmare for commuters, says reader.
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Predicting traffic jams
ERP 2.0., the new version being developed in collaboration with IBM aims to predict traffic jams.
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Road closures for The New Paper Big Walk
Don't get lost: Check out which roads will be closed on November 2. -AsiaOne
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