Mask-wearing on public transport will no longer be mandatory from Monday (Feb 13), when the country lowers its disease outbreak advisory to the lowest level, from yellow to green.
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Is Mask-Wearing Needed on the MRT/LRT?
Mask-wearing on the MRT/LRT is made optional and not mandatory from Feb 13, 2023.
Public Transport Usage Declines in Past Month; More Staying at Home: Google Report
Google has been gathering insights from the location data of smartphones to give a better understanding of movement trends during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the report released last Thursday (Oct 7), there is a decrease in the number of people taking public transport and an increase in the number of people staying at home.
Ang Mo Kio MRT Station Was Not Closed – SMRT Debunks Fake Message Being Circulated
In response to a fake message being circulated via WhatsApp, a mobile messaging platform, public transport operator SMRT had to clarify in a Facebook post regarding this issue.
TraceTogether Checking Pods Now Available at Selected MRT Stations
Did you know that you can now check if your TraceTogether Token is working at checking pods located at various MRT station? The Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO) introduced self-service token checking pods to allow commuters to check if their TraceTogether Token is working. The pods consists of a SafeEntry Gateway. If your READ MORE »
Deploy a Fixed Set of Trains for Changi Airport Extension – Can the MRT Network Be Made Safer?
It has been a week since the restriction and closure of Jewel & Passenger Terminal Buildings at Changi Airport to the general public. Despite that, we believe that more measures can be implemented on the MRT network, in light of the more viral and transmissible COVID-19 variant. [Update – 11 Jun 2021] Safe and Progressive READ MORE »
14 Day Closure of Changi Airport – MRT Station Remains Open, Access to Airport Is Restricted
Train service towards Changi Airport MRT station remains available, despite the closure and restriction of Jewel Changi Airport and Terminals 1 & 3 to public access, due to the detection and increase in occurrence of COVID-19 cases. [Update – 11 Jun 2021] Safe and Progressive Reopening of Changi Airport PTBs and Jewel Jewel & Passenger READ MORE »
Opening of TEL2 revised to Q3 2021
The second stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL2) faces further delays to its opening schedule. This is the second revision for the opening schedule for TEL2, where it is now planned to open by Q3 2021, pushed back from the first revision of Q1 2021. Land Transport Authority (LTA) mentioned in a Facebook post READ MORE »
Handy Tips for Commuting in Phase 2
Singapore will move on to phase 2 of reopening today (June 19) and social activities will finally be allowed. For those that have been staying at home for the past 2 months, leaving the house and travelling would seem alien. Fret not, here are some handy tips to help you on your commute. 1. Wearing READ MORE »
Removal of Safe Distancing stickers on trains
Safe Distancing stickers will be removed on trains as Singapore exits Circuit Breaker. As more people will be travelling, safe distancing will be challenging. In a Facebook post on 1 June, Transport Minister Mr Khaw Boon Wan urged Singaporeans to work from home, stagger time and avoid traditional peak hours. Wearing of mask will still READ MORE »