Transport & Mobility news in The Hills

1. Grab to grow AV fleet to 50 vehicles, expand beyond Punggol

   4 hours ago Channel News Asia - Singapore Punggol, Singapore 30.6 km

   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.

2. Tampines bus delays under Go-Ahead Singapore raise commuter complaints, MP Baey Yam Keng says

   4 hours ago Tamil Murasu Tampines, Singapore 35.7 km

   Commuters in Tampines have complained of longer waits and poorer reliability since Go-Ahead Singapore took over the area's bus services. Tampines GRC MP Baey Yam Keng said in a Facebook post on Sunday (Sept 13) that service quality has declined since the SBS Transit era, and Go-Ahead Singapore said about 40 per cent of its drivers are new and need time to learn the routes.

3. Police hunt driver who fled after car skidded into drain on Marsiling Road

   2 days ago Mothership Marsiling Road, Singapore 15 km

   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.

4. Flight disruptions strand travellers, cause extra costs for those returning to Singapore

   6 days ago The Straits Times Changi Airport, Singapore 40.3 km

   After days of flight disruptions between Singapore and Jakarta caused by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, the first flights began arriving at Changi Airport on Sept 8. Passengers expressed relief but also frustration over last-minute rebooking costs and missed conference days.

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6. Jalan Jim Quee in Johor Bahru to close to private vehicles from next year

   6 days ago Saluran 122 Johor Bahru, Johor 14 km

   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.