Transport & Mobility news in Pontian Johor
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Grab to grow AV fleet to 50 vehicles, expand beyond Punggol
Grab will expand its autonomous vehicle fleet from 10 to 50 over the next six months and is preparing an on-demand point-to-point service in Punggol, with plans to extend to other parts of Singapore subject to regulatory approval. The company says its AVs have travelled over 110,000km and served more than 12,000 riders, and it is working with LTA on a depot and new AV roles.
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Police hunt driver who fled after car skidded into drain on Marsiling Road
A driver abandoned his car after it skidded into a drain along Marsiling Road towards Marsiling Drive early on Sep 11. Police were alerted at about 3:15am and are still trying to trace him. A witness said the driver appeared drunk, asked people not to report the crash, and ran off before officers arrived.
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Jalan Jim Quee in Johor Bahru to close to private vehicles from next year
Jalan Jim Quee in Johor Bahru will be fully closed to private vehicles from next year following the operation of the RTS Link. The road will be reserved for buses, taxis and officials on duty at the CIQ, while e-hailing services will be moved to Jalan Tun Razak. Pedestrian bridges to support the RTS Link are expected to be fully completed by 2027.