Bikes banned on M'sia's KL-Putrajaya highway
Motorcyclists are also banned on the Ampang Elevated Highway and the Smart Tunnel.
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Parents want seat belts on school buses
Some willing to pay extra for safety that belts will provide. |
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Mat Rempit pimping girls
Dsperate Mat Rempit in need of quick money are getting girlfriends to provide 'sex services'.
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Two rush-hour accidents, one killed
A motorcylist was killed and a driver was seriously injured in two separate rush-hour accidents. |
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COE premiums resilient
Premiums did not plunge as some had predicted. COE for cars up to 1,600cc closed $1 higher at $12,002. -ST
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She says: "Go faster" He says: "Get out"
Driver stops taxi in middle of road and starts driving before passenger can alight. |
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Cabby 1: "Give me way" Cabby 2: "Go away"
Taxi driver punched, spectacles smashed, face cut by broken glass.
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Because you drive lorry
Man charged $6 extra for parking at Ang Mo Kio carpark. |
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Road tax savings to be passed on to cabbies
ComfortDelGro, which has 15,000 out of the 24,500 cabs here, said it is working with its drivers' association on how to disburse its $2.7 million in annual road tax savings.
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BMW Group achieves record Asian sales in 2007
Its three brands - BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce - together registered 159,365 units in total sales, up 12 per cent from the previous year.
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Cabbies worried about higher ERP rates
They fear increases in ERP gantries and charges will turn passengers away from taxis.
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Driver, 19, held over death of 2 poly buddies in car accident
Republic Polytechnic student Phua Jia Chee, 19, has since been released on bail. The police are investigating the case as causing death by a negligent act.
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Fastlane: Nissan bonanza
Nissan is poised to have a bumper year for new model launches.
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Fastlane: Mercedes' sporty CLC
The new model, due here in the second half of the year, comes with more standard features, including Mercedes' new responsive direct-steer system and 18-inch wheels. |
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Fastlane: CNG comes to town
THE first compressed natural gas refuelling station on mainland Singapore is open for business.
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Fastlane: Chevy's bi-fuel Optra
CNG cars enjoy a green tax rebate equivalent to 40 per cent of their open-market values. The Optra is expected to be priced at or just under $60,000.
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Fastlane: Lancer hatches a plan
Here's a peek at Mitsubishi's Lancer hatchback.
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COE tender closes one day earlier
February's first COE tender will end at 4pm on Tuesday. -ST
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Indian group eyeing stake in Super Aguri
India's Spice Group are in talks with cash-strapped Super Aguri about taking a possible stake in the Formula One team.
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Australia may lose F1 race after 2010
Ecclestone said there were better prospects of chasing more money, sponsorship and television audiences if the event was held in India, Russia or South Korea.
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Barrichello still dreaming of F1 title
This year promises to be a landmark one for the 35-year-old, who is looking forward to chalking up a record 257th grand prix start.
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Brawn adds Ferrari magic to Honda dreams
The arrival in November of former Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn as Honda's new F1 principal has re-energised a struggling team that fell off a cliff last season and scored just six points. |
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FIA wants teams to pay for budget cap inspectors
Formula One's governing body has suggested teams should fund a dedicated group of forensic accountants to police spending restrictions being introduced next season.
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Desperate Button still believes in world title dream
The Briton managed just six points in a depressing season for his expensively-assembled Honda team. |
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Honda boost Davidson's hopes of staying at Aguri
Honda will put pressure on Super Aguri to keep Briton Anthony Davidson in their driver lineup as the smallest team in Formula One seeks to secure its future.
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Formula One will be stronger in 2008, says Mosley
The Briton told reporters that the sport had moved on from a scandal which cost McLaren a $100 million fine and all their constructors' points for having Ferrari information in their possession.
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Honda distance themselves from dire 2007 car
Honda scored just six points last year, all courtesy of Briton Jenson Button, with the ill-handling RA107 after finishing fourth overall in 2006 when Button also won the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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BMW appoint Klien as F1 test and reserve driver
Austrian Christian Klien will be BMW Sauber's test and reserve driver this season, the Formula One team said on Saturday. |
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The price of success for Hamilton is $335,700
Lewis Hamilton will have to pay 228,000 euros ($335,700) for his licence to race in Formula One this year after forking out just 1,725 in his 2007 rookie season.
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Nelson Piquet Jr wants to make his own name in F1
"I'm a grown-up now," said the 22-year-old at the launch of his Renault team's new R28 car on Thursday. |
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FIA warns Spain after racist abuse
Formula One's governing body has threatened Spanish circuits with severe sanctions if there is any repeat of the racist abuse suffered by McLaren's Lewis Hamilton in Barcelona at the weekend.
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Alonso dreams of Renault renaissance
Former world champion Fernando Alonso has shrugged off his brief and disappointing flirtation with McLaren confident that his return to Renault will restore his title credentials. |
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F1 seeks to speed up stewards' decisions
Formula One will introduce a new structure for race stewards this season in an attempt to speed up decision making and avoid the controversies that marred 2007.
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Williams abandon Barcelona test after wing problems
"We had a reliability issue with the front wing at Barcelona," a spokesman said.
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The bane of ambulances
It's tough enough trying to weave through heavy traffic at high speed but now ambulance drivers in the Klang Valley are facing a bigger threat from tailgaters who join in for fun. -The Star
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Mat Rempit ram into M'sian cops at roadblock
Three Mat Rempit tried to speed through roadblock but ended up crashing into policemen. -The Star
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Fewer road deaths after ban on heavy vehicles
Ban has reduced accidents, deaths and congestion on the road during Chinese New Year. -NST
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A million bucks down the drain?
THE impact was so great it turned this luxury sports car into a wreck. |
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Fastlane: New engine for SL350
Mercedes-Benz has given its classic SL roadster a facelift.
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Fastlane: Chrysler cabs next?
Officially, SMRT would say only that it has been exploring various new taxi model options. |
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Fastlane: GPS speed check Down Under
The system uses GPS to track a vehicle and the speed limit for its location.
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A new equilibrium for car population?
Measures to curb vehicle growth will result in a stable car population in 2-3 years' time. |
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GM's Cadillac CTS improves ranking: report
General Motors Corp's 2008 Cadillac CTS moved up in Consumer Reports' ranking of sports sedans, passing BMW's 328i and Daimler's redesigned Mercedes-Benz C300 models.
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Bernie set to give GP to Russia
F1 supremo determined to scratch Australia to make room for a Russian Grand Prix.
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Mat Rempit caught in the act
146 motorcyclists caught unawares when traffic police hidden in three buses cornered them. -NST
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17 passengers injured in Orchard Road bus collision
Two SBS buses collided along Orchard Road near Meridien Hotel at about 8.45am. -ST
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Korean student seriously injured in accident
She sustained head injuries when hit by a driver who lost control of his car along Scotts Road. -ST
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140 street racers sent to prison in Thailand
District Court sentenced them to one month in jail while legal action was considered against their parents.
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Four in family die in M'sian crash
52-year-old traffic policeman, wife and two daughters killed instantly when their car and a lorry collided head-on. -NST
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Smash-and-grab cash card thief charged
Sim Soon Huat, 30, unemployed, is accused of stealing from car at Bukit Merah View.
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Lorry driver who died in collision not wearing seat belt
Tis vehicle had a head-to-side collision with a tipper at cross-junction of Tuas Crescent.
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Sepang ready for night racing from 2009
Discussions underway to stage night racing at the 5.542-km track on the outskirts of the city. -Reuters
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70,000 Formula 1 tickets go on sale
Three-day passes priced between $168 to $1,388 will be available from 9.00AM.
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Three burnt to death in crash
The Proton Iswara burst into flames after it skidded and slammed into an army lorry parked on the emergency lane at Km362.5 of the North-South Expressway yesterday. |
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Motorists fume - pumps yet to reflect drop in oil prices
Pump prices still hovering around record $2 a litre despite downtrend in price of crude oil.
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German gas (technology) to save the world?
BMW's Hydrogen 7 will prove that you can ride in luxury without destroying the environment. |
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Young motorcyclist dies in collision
He collided with a car at the junction of Yishun St 72 and Yishun Ring Road.
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Dishonest ex-cabby jailed 3 weeks
Cabby helped himself to $11,661.05 worth of items left behind by a passenger. -ST
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Motorist charged with negligence over pedestrian's death
Driver failed to give way woman at a pedestrian crossing on Nov 16, causing her death.
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F1 fans fume over ticketing system foul-up
Server error caused entire ticketing system to foul up, with fans trying to get through for hours. |
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C&C comfortable with Citroen, Kia
Citroen sales up; Kia Cerato small sedan segment profitable.
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Teenage girl seriously injured after hit by taxi
She suffered serious head, neck injuries after being knocked down outside Ang Mo Kio Community Library.
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Glitches continue to bug F1 ticket sales on Day 2
24 hours since tickets went on sale, but many fans still faced difficulties buying tickets.
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4WD worth $878,000 seized in M'sia, S'porean held
Syndicates steal vehicles and store them at hypermarket parking lots to avoid suspicion.
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Grandmother, baby die in M'sian 4-car pile-up
They were believed to have been seriously injured after hitting the dashboard. -NST
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Commuters want more direct bus services
They might get some relief come this June, when new bus services are expected to begin. -ST
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29 party-goers busted for drink driving
Road blocks were set up around the Havelock/Outram Road drinking haunts. -ST
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Drink driver nabbed after tip-off from public
A project manager tailed an unsteady driver to a carpark and called the police for assistance. -ST
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Two car break-ins on Sunday
Both drivers lost cash and valuables in two separate thefts from their cars. -ST
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Student dies 3 days after she was hit by taxi
She suffered head injuries and taken unconscious to KK Hospital. -ST
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Landscape contractor killed in freak lorry accident
A lorry, despite having its handbrake applied, rolled down a gradual slope and hit him. -ST
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Automatic carpark hit by glitches on first day
One motorist found his car 'misplaced' and another nearly crashed into the narrow car lift. -ST |
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23 ways to bet on F1 races
Sales begin on Mar 4, with bets to be taken on overall Championship Winning Driver & Team.
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Mitsubishi Evo X launched - at last
'Evoism' is S'pore's official introduction to Mitsubishi's latest incarnation of the Lancer Evolution. |
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11-car pileup on PIE causes massive jam
Accident, aggravated by stop-and-see motorists, caused traffic to crawl during morning rush hour. -ST
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Delivery vehicle thief caught
42-year-old Malay man stole the vehicles while the drivers were making their deliveries.
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Pedestrian, motorcyclist killed in 2 seperate road accidents
Man in his late 60s died after being hit by reversing bus in carpark along Yishun St 71. -ST
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Surge in COE premiums ahead of reduced quota
More aggressive bidding at the latest tender in anticipation of fewer COE from April. -ST
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Imported used luxury cars enjoying roaring sales
Price savings, instant delivery and low mileage contribute to popularity of the marque vehicles.
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The Amazing Carwash
Amazing Race Asia contestants tackle soapy 'roadblock' for a cause. |
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Safety takes a back seat for lorries' live cargo
SOME lie on the backs of lorries, sprawled on top of heaps of furniture or sacks of rice.
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Taxi industry aims to up service standards
Task force will be set up to coordinate the efforts of the taxi companies to help improve service.
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Crash! But victim can't stop giggling
HK driver allegedly flees scene, leaving drunken girlfriend behind.
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5 fatal crashes involving young drivers kill 9
Four of these accidents, killing seven, happened in less than six weeks. |
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Mangled wreck: Lucky escape for four
The men were travelling along Yishun Avenue 1 towards Seletar Club Road around 1pm when the almost-new Mazda flipped over a guardrail and up the side of a hill. -ST
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Fastlane: XC60 crossover
Boasting sharp styling and loads of features, the new Volvo is expected to go head on with BMW's X3 and Volkswagen's Tiguan. |
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Fastlane: New Fiesta
Its coupe-like profile and cool interior are expected to be a hit with mainstream buyers looking for something different.
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Fastlane: Auto-levelling lights
From Jan 1, 2010, all newly registered vehicles in Singapore fitted with high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps must have an auto-levelling feature.
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Fastlane: Pay as you pollute
London mayor Ken Livingstone announced his plans last week to charge ?25 (S$69) for cars which emit more than 225g of carbon dioxide per km.
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Fastlane: Kuga power
The Kuga is another new Ford that may take a while to appear in Singapore (if at all).
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Coupe de grace
Production of the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe will start this summer and Singapore buyers can expect delivery of their cars by the end of the year.
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Selangor cops cripple Bumper Gang
Gang specialised in carjacking of luxury vehicles by faking accidents.
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Hyundai has high hopes for eco-friendly hatchback
Komoco Motors expects the i30 to end the myth that Hyundai cars are gas guzzlers.
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You own a Ferrari? I have seven.
Get your own limited edition Ferrari model cars at Shell - complete with 'roaring' engines. |
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Fastlane: Speedy Mercedes
The new SL63 AMG is powered by a 6.3-litre V8 developing 525hp and 630Nm of torque, making it the most powerful naturally aspirated engine today.
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Fastlane: Renault remix
Renault's first 4x4 crossover vehicle. |
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On a roll with Cannonball 8000
Although it is nominally a rally, Cannonball is really more of a lifestyle event, with 100 people driving 50 cars over 1,500 km in three days, from April 24-26, 2009.
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Fastlane: Licking the leak
German tyremaker Continental will fit its new self-sealing tyres on Volkswagen's new Passat CC.
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Imported luxury used cars enjoy sales boom
Buyers drawn by savings, immediate delivery of cars with low mileage.
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Vicom full-year net profit accelerates 31% to $13.5m
Rise due to new smoke test, increase in the number of vehicle inspections.
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Falling brunch slams into moving truck
Driving his freezer truck along Thomson Road was an everyday event - until part of a tree came smashing through his windscreen yesterday afternoon.
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Passenger hits bus driver for driving too slowly
Sales executive Teo Wee Siong was jailed one month for the offence.
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More premium bus services coming soon
12 services to start by month's end will bring the total to 54.
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Toyota to import its own cars to S'pore soon
From April, Toyota Motor will become the first Japanese carmaker to act as its own importer in Singapore.
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Motorists complacent, so rise in CashCard thefts
Commuters more careful with their ez-link cards and put less money into the cards.
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Belting up may have saved 4 lives in crash
The latest car crash involving young people left an almost-new Mazda RX-8 a mangled wreck, but its four occupants picked up only minor injuries.
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New bikers may be banned from carrying pillion riders
The Traffic Police have said they will gauge the feasibility of banning new bikers from carrying pillion riders until they chalk up more riding experience.
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March date for sale of Jaguar/Land Rover?
Tata assures union on UK jobs, denies plan to sell Jaguar soon after purchase.
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10 more new taxi stands in CBD
There are now 105 taxi stands in the CBD, or roughly one within 300m of every building in the district. -ST
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Trailer hits bus full of school girls at Sixth Avenue
11 students were sent to National University Hospital, together with the driver's woman assistant. |
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End of the road for Honda car-sharing scheme
After six years and millions of dollars, Japan's Honda Motor is putting the brakes on its high-tech car-sharing scheme here.
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