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Government is phasing in a new system that calculates fares according to distance, regardless of the number of transfers, so commuters with multiple transfers enjoy lower fares. -ST
 
As race preparations enter the 'final lap', LTA advises the public to bear with the inconvenience of road closures.
 
Sales for mass market cars may be sluggish but it's boom time for high-end marques. -ST
 
Booking a taxi? Just call one common number from July 21
Booking a cab will be a breeze from next Monday. Taxi commuters will just have to call one common number - 6342 5222 - or remember 6-DIAL CAB
Driving the Dragon Warrior
Like the Kung Fu Panda, this SUV is big, burly but all too loveable.
Names wanted for nine Downtown Line stations
Call for public to decide the names of new stations; completion of Downtown Line targeted at 2018. -myp
No one could stop first female cabby
Judo black belt Wong Ah Mooi was a pioneer who wanted to drive until her final days.
Truly rapid transport
Expect faster trips with MRT's new Downtown Line; phases slated for completion in 2013 and 2015. -myp
12 SUVs stolen in two weeks
Recent spike in theft of luxury SUVs; targeted models include high-end Lexus RXs and Toyota Harriers. -TNP
Proton gets thumbs-down from consumers
Response to Malaysian carmaker's highly publicised 'zero-defect' campaign far from positive. -AFP
Road Rage: Boxed like a punching bag
A taxi driver turns violent for merely being honked at and relentlessly punches a driver 15 times till his cheeckbones fractured.
Road diversions this week
Due to major public events certain roads around Stamford Road, Marina Bay and Punggol will be closed. -ST
LTA unveils locations of DTL stage 2 stations
Line will join residents in Bukit Panjang and Bukit Timah to the city centre. -ST
 
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