Esther Loi

Esther joined The Straits Times in 2023. She writes about developments in the land transport, aviation and maritime sectors, and how they impact the man in the street. With a keen interest in community issues, she hopes to tell stories that matter to readers.

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Sign-ups open for free Punggol self-driving shuttle rides from April 1

The public can take one of three routes for free.

First driverless public bus arrives in S’pore, to be tested in Marina Bay, one-north from mid-2026

The first bus arrived in Singapore earlier in March.

New seats, floors and other upgrades for 906 more public buses by 2030

SBS Transit Bedok North Bus Depot along Bedok North Avenue 4.

SIA to start daily flights to new Western Sydney International Airport from November

In a statement on March 24, SIA said tickets for these new services will progressively go on sale from March 25.

Lower fuel prices at Cnergy petrol stations continue to draw long queues

Vehicles queueing for petrol at Cnergy station at Queensway at 10.27am on March 23.

Caged lorry deck ban affects minority of firms, but raises costs; worker safety concerns persist

Workers aboard the lorry outside B4 Leakage Specialist in First Centre on March 20, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Changi Airport retains world’s best airport title, its record 14th win since 2000

Changi Airport was also named best in Asia, and best in the world for airport dining and immigration service.

COE prices up across all categories; Cat A premium rises 3.4% to $111,890

The Category B premium went up by 1.4 per cent to $115,568, from $114,002 previously.

Across land, sea and air, fuel price hikes drive up costs for passengers and operators in S’pore

As at 10am on March 17, prices at Cnergy were at $2.35 a litre for 95-octane petrol and $2.65 a litre for 98-octane petrol.

MRT service from Tanah Merah to Expo to resume a day early on March 17

LTA said the early resumption was made possible by good weather and effective coordination of teams on the ground.

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