Transportation

5 Things We’d Really Like to See On Our Local Buses
5 Things We’d Really Like to See On Our Local Buses
People who rely on buses for their commutes are a dying breed thanks to the expanded MRT network. Those ...
7 March 2017
Here’s How You Should Be Budgeting to Buy a Car in Singapore
Here’s How You Should Be Budgeting to Buy a Car in Singapore
Welcome to Singapore. We’re a city-state where public transport is, despite the higher rate of breakdowns ...
14 February 2017
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Young Singaporeans Still Want to Own Cars Despite the “Car-Free” Initiative – Here’s Why
“Car-free” has turned into one of those meaningless buzzwords bandied around by politicians to make people ...
21 September 2016
For Singaporean Drivers, Citi Just Made Driving a Lot Sweeter in September
For Singaporean Drivers, Citi Just Made Driving a Lot Sweeter in September
Singaporeans are very keenly aware of just how expensive it is to not just own a car in Singapore, but ...
15 September 2016
How Much Does it Cost to Park Your Car in Singapore Compared to Other Expensive Cities?
How Much Does it Cost to Park Your Car in Singapore Compared to Other Expensive Cities?
Poor HDB. According to them, they’re going to lose $100m a year if they don’t hike up parking fees. Thanks ...
3 August 2016
Sick of Waiting for the Feeder Bus? Ride an Electric Bike or Scooter Instead
Sick of Waiting for the Feeder Bus? Ride an Electric Bike or Scooter Instead
The last three times I was almost run over by a vehicle, a car was not involved. Twice I was almost mowed ...
2 August 2016
Is It Better To Buy a Second-Hand Car or Rent One to be a 3rd Party Driver?
Is It Better To Buy a Second-Hand Car or Rent One to be a 3rd Party Driver?
Becoming an Uber or GrabCar driver is Singaporeans’ favourite side gig of the moment. And when compared ...
17 June 2016
Here’s Why Uber is NOT Going to Cause COE Prices to Rise in the Short Term
Here’s Why Uber is NOT Going to Cause COE Prices to Rise in the Short Term
In the wonderful world of Singapore, COE prices are one of our favourite topics to bitch about over a nice ...
30 May 2016
4 of Singaporeans’ Biggest Gripes About Public Transport and What You Can Do About Them
4 of Singaporeans’ Biggest Gripes About Public Transport and What You Can Do About Them
Despite the changes over the past year (more buses, Downtown line, et al), ask anyone who has to take public ...
28 March 2016
6 Ways to Get to the MRT Station That are Faster Than Feeder Bus
6 Ways to Get to the MRT Station That are Faster Than Feeder Bus
There’s been a lot of talk of turning Singapore into a car-lite city. Now, you would think that means people ...
21 March 2016
Why Isn’t LTA Making It Easier to Drive an Electric Car in Singapore?
Why Isn’t LTA Making It Easier to Drive an Electric Car in Singapore?
2016 is SG51, and this year on National Day, we celebrate the first year of Singapore’s second 50 years ...
15 March 2016
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10 Productive Things to Do on Your Bus/MRT Ride
Judging by the general level of misery of your fellow commuters on the MRT, no amount of cabin decorations ...
25 February 2016
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Here’s How Much It’ll Cost You To Buy A Car in 2016, Now That COE Prices Have Dropped
We Singaporeans are a unique group of people – you tell us to do something and we do the exact opposite. ...
21 January 2016
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4 Ways to Make Taking Public Transport in Singapore More Bearable and Productive
Recently, after five years of avoiding the overcrowded buses and MRT, I sold my motorcycle. What followed ...
10 December 2015
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3 Ways to Spend Less on Public Transport in Singapore
If only SMRT’s bus services could be as frequent as their MRT breakdowns. The only thing that seems to ...
5 November 2015
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Here’s the One Big Disaster That Can Happen When Singaporeans Buy Second Hand Cars
Halloween may be over, but there’s still a lot for Singaporeans to be afraid of. Take transport, for example. ...
3 November 2015
Here’s What You Need to Do to Become an Uber Driver in Singapore
Here’s What You Need to Do to Become an Uber Driver in Singapore
In the real world, just because you have the right tools and the knowledge to use them does not necessarily ...
21 October 2015
5 Things Singaporeans Need to Beware of When Buying a Car from a Parallel Importer
5 Things Singaporeans Need to Beware of When Buying a Car from a Parallel Importer
Buying a car from a parallel importer is like trying to find a life partner on Tinder. I’m not saying it’s ...
20 October 2015
Why the COE System in Singapore Benefits Only the Rich
Why the COE System in Singapore Benefits Only the Rich
Welcome to Singapore. A country where there’s always someone complaining about how much a car costs here, ...
2 October 2015
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Here’s 5 Reasons Why Diesel Cars Are Starting To Sell Like Hot Cakes in Singapore
Five years ago, there were practically less than 150 diesel cars on the road in Singapore. According to ...
16 September 2015
2 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Car in Singapore
2 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Car in Singapore
It’s no secret that cars cost a bomb in Singapore. But judging by the amount of traffic congestion on local ...
3 September 2015
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The Singapore COE – From Cheaper Than Chicken Rice to More Expensive Than the Car Itself
If there’s one thing we can be proud of in Singapore over the past 50 years of independence, it’s how the ...
13 August 2015
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4 Ways That Public Transport in Singapore Just Got More Affordable
While we discussed the deeper problems behind the public transport fare hike earlier this year, even we ...
5 August 2015
5 Money Saving Tips Singaporeans Should Know If Something Bad Happens to Their Car
5 Money Saving Tips Singaporeans Should Know If Something Bad Happens to Their Car
You might refer to your car as your “wife” and have spent many loving hours polishing its rims. But no ...
30 July 2015
Why Singaporean Car Buyers Might Be Punching Themselves for Ignoring the New Hybrid Car Rebates
Why Singaporean Car Buyers Might Be Punching Themselves for Ignoring the New Hybrid Car Rebates
There’s probably going to be a special place in hell for the person who thought of a thousand and one methods ...
6 July 2015