What is LTA is proposing and why?

Will COE prices come down?

How would a rebate and surcharge system work?

Can dealers game the system?

More ‘feebate’ bands could ensure fairness

Will LTA ever tackle high COE prices?

Should private hire cars get a surcharge?

Is owning a car now a luxury?

Will COE prices for cars fall if there is just one COE category for cars, with a tiered surcharge or rebate depending on the vehicle’s open market value?

These are some changes that the Land Transport Authority (LTA) proposed on Oct 8, as part of a review of the COE system.

This comes as the gap between Category A and B premiums has narrowed, making the distinction between mass-market and higher-end cars less clear.

In this episode of The Usual Place, Natasha speaks to ST’s senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe and NUS associate professor Timothy Wong, who researches transportation and urban economics.

How will the proposed changes affect the market? Will car dealers game the system?

And if you’re in the market for a new car, should you buy now or wait until proposed changes kick in? Watch or listen to the podcast to find out.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:20 What is LTA is proposing and why?

5:21 Will COE prices come down?

7:13 How would a rebate and surcharge system work?

12:07 Can dealers game the system to get into lower OMV tiers?

17:03 More ‘feebate’ bands could ensure greater fairness

25:24 Will LTA ever tackle high COE prices?

29:24 Should private hire cars get a surcharge?

35:31 Is owning a car now a luxury?

If you would like to give feedback on LTA’s proposal, go to: https://go.gov.sg/coe-pcd-feedback

Host: Natasha Ann Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

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Edited by: Eden Soh & Yang Jiesan Cruz

Executive producer: Danson Cheong

Producers: Natasha Ann Zachariah, Elizabeth Law & Zachary Lim

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Will COE prices for cars fall if there is just one COE category for cars, with a tiered surcharge or rebate depending on the vehicle&rsquo;s open market value?
These are some changes that the Land Transport Authority (LTA) proposed on Oct 8, as part of a review of the COE system.
This comes as the gap between Category A and B premiums has narrowed, making the distinction between mass-market and higher-end cars less clear.
In this episode of The Usual Place, Natasha speaks to ST&rsquo;s senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe and NUS associate professor Timothy Wong, who researches transportation and urban economics.
How will the proposed changes affect the market? Will car dealers game the system?
And if you&rsquo;re in the market for a new car, should you buy now or wait until proposed changes kick in? Watch or listen to the podcast to find out.
Highlights (click/tap above):
1:20 What is LTA is proposing and why?
5:21 Will COE prices come down?
7:13 How would a rebate and surcharge system work?
12:07 Can dealers game the system to get into lower OMV tiers?
17:03 More &lsquo;feebate&rsquo; bands could ensure greater fairness
25:24 Will LTA ever tackle high COE prices?
29:24 Should private hire cars get a surcharge?
35:31 Is owning a car now a luxury?
If you would like to give feedback on LTA&rsquo;s proposal, go to: <a href="https://go.gov.sg/coe-pcd-feedback">https://go.gov.sg/coe-pcd-feedback</a>
Host: Natasha Ann Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)
Read Natasha&rsquo;s articles: https://str.sg/iSXm
Follow Natasha on her IG account and DM her your thoughts on this topic: https://str.sg/8KNT
Follow Natasha on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/v6DN
Follow The Usual Place podcast on IG: &nbsp; / theusualplacepodcast&nbsp;
Follow Natasha on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/v6DN
Filmed by: Studio+65
Edited by: Eden Soh &amp; Yang Jiesan Cruz
Executive producer: Danson Cheong
Producers: Natasha Ann Zachariah, Elizabeth Law &amp; Zachary Lim
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Will LTA’s proposed changes fix the COE system?

What is the significance of the PARF? 

Rebate cuts to get more to choose EVs? 

A stealthy wealth tax? 

The implications of older EVs on the road

The iPhone vs older EVs comparison

What’s happens to the used car market now?

Most cost-efficient option now

Are your dreams of owning a car over?

Will the recent changes to the preferential additional registration fee (PARF) rebate and the current COE prices turn away car buyers?

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced in his Budget speech on Feb 12 that the PARF rebate will be lowered by 45 percentage points.

The maximum rebate a car owner can expect to receive will be halved from $60,000 to $30,000.

If you're looking to buy a car, should you go for a new car, a second-hand ICE vehicle, or just give up that dream altogether?

In this episode of The Usual Place, ST’s senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe and veteran automotive consultant Say Kwee Neng share their thoughts.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:21 What is the significance of the PARF? 

4:21 Is the PARF rebate reduction a “stick” to get buyers to choose EVs? 

8:56 A stealthy wealth tax? 

14:53 The implications of older EVs on the road

19:11 The iPhone vs older EVs comparison 

24:11 What’s happens to the used car market now?

27:06 Most cost-efficient option now

30:36 Are your dreams of owning a car over?

Filmed by: Studio+65

Edited by: Teo Tong Kai, Eden Soh and Chen Junyi

Executive producer: Danson Cheong 

Editorial producer: Elizabeth Law

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Will the recent changes to the preferential additional registration fee (PARF) rebate and the current COE prices turn away car buyers?
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced in his Budget speech on Feb 12 that the PARF rebate will be lowered by 45 percentage points.
The maximum rebate a car owner can expect to receive will be halved from $60,000 to $30,000.
If you're looking to buy a car, should you go for a new car, a second-hand ICE vehicle, or just give up that dream altogether?
In this episode of The Usual Place, ST&rsquo;s senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe and veteran automotive consultant Say Kwee Neng share their thoughts.
Highlights (click/tap above):
1:21 What is the significance of the PARF?&nbsp;
4:21 Is the PARF rebate reduction a &ldquo;stick&rdquo; to get buyers to choose EVs?&nbsp;
8:56 A stealthy wealth tax?&nbsp;
14:53 The implications of older EVs on the road
19:11 The iPhone vs older EVs comparison&nbsp;
24:11 What&rsquo;s happens to the used car market now?
27:06 Most cost-efficient option now
30:36 Are your dreams of owning a car over?
Filmed by: Studio+65
Edited by: Teo Tong Kai, Eden Soh and Chen Junyi
Executive producer: Danson Cheong&nbsp;
Editorial producer: Elizabeth Law
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Is owning a car in Singapore now out of reach?

Cost of greening skies

Why higher ticket prices don’t stop travel

Framework for greener mobility choices

The return of autonomous robo-taxis

What else can individuals do for climate?

Which means of various green transportation can decarbonise the most?

Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.

From October 2026, travellers departing Singapore will contribute to the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). But is this levy enough to tackle aviation’s carbon problem?

Hosted by ST senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe, the panel - comprising Mr Andrey Berdichevskiy, partner and associate director of Boston Consulting Group and Professor S. Viswanathan from Nanyang Business School - discusses the hard-to-abate aviation sector, the true cost of green flying, and whether we should rethink that long-haul trip to visit the northern lights.

Back on the ground, the conversation shifts to the return of the Robo-taxi. Are autonomous vehicles the solution to our “last mile” woes in estates like Punggol?

Plus, the experts share practical advice on the “Avoid, Shift, Improve” framework, from taking the train to KL, to swapping a steak for a salad in helping commuters to keep it “wheel and green”.

This episode was recorded and filmed on Dec 2 at SPH Media’s revamped auditorium, in front of a live audience of 60 ST readers. It was the sixth and final ST Podcast Live! Session for 2025, capping a special series celebrating The Straits Times’ 180th anniversary.

Highlights (click/tap above):

01:43 The cost of greening skies in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and for flights out of SG

04:45 Why increasing ticket prices doesn’t dampen travelling  

12:09 A practical framework for greener mobility choices, from Zoom calls to high-speed rail 

19:47 The return of autonomous vehicles like the Robo-taxi  

31:38 From giving up the car to adopting a "flexitarian" diet - what else can individuals?

Read Lee Nian Tjoe's articles: https://str.sg/wt8G

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Read more COE articles: https://str.sg/iGKC

Host: Lee Nian Tjoe (niantjoel@sph.com.sg)

Produced & edited by: Eden Soh

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Which means of various green transportation can decarbonise the most?
Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.
From October 2026, travellers departing Singapore will contribute to the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). But is this levy enough to tackle aviation&rsquo;s carbon problem?
Hosted by ST senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe, the panel - comprising Mr Andrey Berdichevskiy, partner and associate director of Boston Consulting Group and Professor S. Viswanathan from Nanyang Business School - discusses the hard-to-abate aviation sector, the true cost of green flying, and whether we should rethink that long-haul trip to visit the northern lights.
Back on the ground, the conversation shifts to the return of the Robo-taxi. Are autonomous vehicles the solution to our &ldquo;last mile&rdquo; woes in estates like Punggol?
Plus, the experts share practical advice on the &ldquo;Avoid, Shift, Improve&rdquo; framework, from taking the train to KL, to swapping a steak for a salad in helping commuters to keep it &ldquo;wheel and green&rdquo;.
This episode was recorded and filmed on Dec 2 at SPH Media&rsquo;s revamped auditorium, in front of a live audience of 60 ST readers. It was the sixth and final ST Podcast Live! Session for 2025, capping a special series celebrating The Straits Times&rsquo; 180th anniversary.
Highlights (click/tap above):
01:43 The cost of greening skies in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and for flights out of SG
04:45 Why increasing ticket prices doesn&rsquo;t dampen travelling&nbsp;&nbsp;
12:09 A practical framework for greener mobility choices, from Zoom calls to high-speed rail&nbsp;
19:47 The return of autonomous vehicles like the Robo-taxi&nbsp;&nbsp;
31:38 From giving up the car to adopting a "flexitarian" diet - what else can individuals?
Read Lee Nian Tjoe's articles:<a href="https://str.sg/wt8G"> https://str.sg/wt8G</a>
Follow Lee Nian Tjoe on LinkedIn:<a href="https://str.sg/iqkJ"> https://str.sg/iqkJ</a>
Read more COE articles:<a href="https://str.sg/iGKC"> https://str.sg/iGKC</a>
Host: Lee Nian Tjoe (<a href="mailto:niantjoel@sph.com.sg">niantjoel@sph.com.sg</a>)
Produced &amp; edited by: Eden Soh
Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong
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Paying more for green travel: Are levies and carbon taxes enough?

The tech behind the Parking.SG app

User statistics 

Making the app senior-friendly

Annual hackathon for new technology solutions

Keeping the app working 24/7

Becoming a product manager at OGP

The popular Parking.SG app was supposed to help parking wardens issue summons. What happened?

Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.

The Parking.SG app handles a million sessions a month, with under half of them being ended early and the motorist getting a refund. Half of them are Apple users, and the rest use Android smartphones. To think that it all began as a project to help the parking warden. 

In this episode, host and senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe speaks with Ms Amelia Fong, the product manager for Parking.sg and a policy officer at Open Government Products (OGP), a division of the Government Technology Agency of Singapore.

Highlights (click/tap above): 

2:21 The technology behind the original Parking.SG app 

4:00 User statistics 

8:00 Considerations to make the app senior-friendly

11:56 Annual hackathon for new technology solutions

19:00 Keeping the app working 24/7

20:57 Becoming a product manager at OGP

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Host: Lee Nian Tjoe (niantjoel@sph.com.sg)

Produced & edited by: Teo Tong Kai

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The popular Parking.SG app was supposed to help parking wardens issue summons. What happened?
Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.
The Parking.SG app handles a million sessions a month, with under half of them being ended early and the motorist getting a refund. Half of them are Apple users, and the rest use Android smartphones. To think that it all began as a project to help the parking warden.&nbsp;
In this episode, host and senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe speaks with Ms Amelia Fong, the product manager for Parking.sg and a policy officer at Open Government Products (OGP), a division of the Government Technology Agency of Singapore.
Highlights (click/tap above):&nbsp;
2:21 The technology behind the original Parking.SG app&nbsp;
4:00 User statistics&nbsp;
8:00 Considerations to make the app senior-friendly
11:56 Annual hackathon for new technology solutions
19:00 Keeping the app working 24/7
20:57 Becoming a product manager at OGP
Learn more about Parking.SG: <a href="https://www.parking.sg/">https://www.parking.sg/</a>
Read Lee Nian Tjoe's articles:<a href="https://str.sg/wt8G"> https://str.sg/wt8G</a>
Follow Lee Nian Tjoe on LinkedIn:<a href="https://str.sg/iqkJ"> https://str.sg/iqkJ</a>
Read more COE articles:<a href="https://str.sg/iGKC"> https://str.sg/iGKC</a>
Host: Lee Nian Tjoe (<a href="mailto:niantjoel@sph.com.sg">niantjoel@sph.com.sg</a>)
Produced &amp; edited by: Teo Tong Kai
Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong
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Parking.SG, the summons auntie is coming!

 Priority goes to the F&B part of the business

Background of 1826’s co-founders

Disruptor to the conventional way of business

Sparking buying interest in EVs

How BYD bids for COEs

Spreading the message on green mobility

Three finance graduates had used data to create a business that completes the BYD experience in a restaurant 

Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.

While other car dealerships put a cafe in their showrooms, 1826’s car selling business is built into its restaurants. In this episode, two of 1826’s three founders, Davin Ongsono and Sean Tan, reveal some of the secret ingredients to the company’s ability to sell cars in Singapore. 

Highlights (click/tap above): 

4:00 The food and beverage part of the business gets the priority

12:00 Background of 1826’s co-founders

19:00 Disruptor to the conventional way of the food and beverage business

30:00 Playing on the unique features of the electric vehicles to spark buying interest

38:00 How BYD bids for certificates of entitlement (COEs)

47:00 Spreading the message on green mobility

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Three finance graduates had used data to create a business that completes the BYD experience in a restaurant&nbsp;
Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.
While other car dealerships put a cafe in their showrooms, 1826&rsquo;s car selling business is built into its restaurants. In this episode, two of 1826&rsquo;s three founders, Davin Ongsono and Sean Tan, reveal some of the secret ingredients to the company&rsquo;s ability to sell cars in Singapore.&nbsp;
Highlights (click/tap above):&nbsp;
4:00 The food and beverage part of the business gets the priority
12:00 Background of 1826&rsquo;s co-founders
19:00 Disruptor to the conventional way of the food and beverage business
30:00 Playing on the unique features of the electric vehicles to spark buying interest
38:00 How BYD bids for certificates of entitlement (COEs)
47:00 Spreading the message on green mobility
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Read more COE articles:<a href="https://str.sg/iGKC"> https://str.sg/iGKC</a>
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A restaurant that also serves BYD EVs

Competing in Europe in Formula 4 racing

Racing at Macau GP, the world’s toughest track

Surviving a 229km/h crash in a road car

Committing to Porsche Carrera Cup in Singapore

1,000km simulator grind for race prep

How a 36-year-old will be racing on the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Oct 2025

Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.

Host and senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe chats with Mr Roy Tang, who puts in his best effort as a financial adviser to fund his racing.

Instead of stepping on the brakes after a high-speed accident on track, he goes full throttle and will be competing in the Porsche Carrera Cup during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend. 

Follow Roy’s racing exploits on his Instagram account: @onemantank

Highlights (click/tap above): 

4:36 Competing in Europe’s Formula 4, a category for karters to transition to professional racing

9:15 Racing in the dangerous Macau Grand Prix circuit

13:00 Surviving a 229kmh traffic accident

17:10 Committing to the Porsche Carrera Cup

19:37 Driving 1,000km on the simulator to prepare for the big race

Read Lee Nian Tjoe's articles: https://str.sg/wt8G

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Produced & edited by: Eden Soh

Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong

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How a 36-year-old will be racing on the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Oct 2025
Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.
Host and senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe chats with Mr Roy Tang, who puts in his best effort as a financial adviser to fund his racing.
Instead of stepping on the brakes after a high-speed accident on track, he goes full throttle and will be competing in the Porsche Carrera Cup during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend.&nbsp;
Follow Roy&rsquo;s racing exploits on his Instagram account: @onemantank
Highlights (click/tap above):&nbsp;
4:36 Competing in Europe&rsquo;s Formula 4, a category for karters to transition to professional racing
9:15 Racing in the dangerous Macau Grand Prix circuit
13:00 Surviving a 229kmh traffic accident
17:10 Committing to the Porsche Carrera Cup
19:37 Driving 1,000km on the simulator to prepare for the big race
Read Lee Nian Tjoe's articles:<a href="https://str.sg/wt8G"> https://str.sg/wt8G</a>
Follow Lee Nian Tjoe on LinkedIn:<a href="https://str.sg/iqkJ"> https://str.sg/iqkJ</a>
Read more COE articles:<a href="https://str.sg/iGKC"> https://str.sg/iGKC</a>
Host: Lee Nian Tjoe (<a href="mailto:niantjoel@sph.com.sg">niantjoel@sph.com.sg</a>)
Produced &amp; edited by: Eden Soh
Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong
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Competing for the Porsche Carrera Cup during F1 Grand Prix weekend in SG

Getting the right angles for his videos

A community that is more forward-looking

Is taxi driving a sunset industry?

Reacting to the rise of autonomous driving

Do not treat driving as a career

“LazyCabbie” drives for 10 hours daily, besides making insightful videos on his working life. 

Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.

Contrary to the name of his YouTube channel, Mr Eddie Jui is anything but lazy. The 48-year-old drives 10 hours daily and spends nearly as much time making videos. Like the friendly cabbie making conversation with his passenger, Mr Jui’s videos are candid and honest. And based on how fast the LazyCabbie YouTube channel is growing, it is resonating with people.

More on the conversations between Mr Eddie Jui and senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe below. 

Highlights (click/tap above): 

2:00 Spending at least two to three hours just to get the right angles for the videos. 

14:20 Trying to create an online community that is more forward-looking and positive. 

18:00 Taxi driving as a sunset industry but one that pays the bills, if you need money urgently. 

20:10 Reacting to the rise of autonomous driving potentially taking away taxi driving as a vocation. 

23:00 Do not treat driving as a career because there is no progression. Zero progression.

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Host: Lee Nian Tjoe (niantjoel@sph.com.sg)

Produced & edited by: Teo Tong Kai

Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong

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&ldquo;LazyCabbie&rdquo; drives for 10 hours daily, besides making insightful videos on his working life.&nbsp;
Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.
Contrary to the name of his YouTube channel, Mr Eddie Jui is anything but lazy. The 48-year-old drives 10 hours daily and spends nearly as much time making videos. Like the friendly cabbie making conversation with his passenger, Mr Jui&rsquo;s videos are candid and honest. And based on how fast the LazyCabbie YouTube channel is growing, it is resonating with people. More on the conversations between Mr Eddie Jui and senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe below.&nbsp;
Highlights (click/tap above):&nbsp;
2:00 Spending at least two to three hours just to get the right angles for the videos.&nbsp;
14:20 Trying to create an online community that is more forward-looking and positive.&nbsp;
18:00 Taxi driving as a sunset industry but one that pays the bills, if you need money urgently.&nbsp;
20:10 Reacting to the rise of autonomous driving potentially taking away taxi driving as a vocation.&nbsp;
23:00 Do not treat driving as a career because there is no progression. Zero progression.
Read Lee Nian Tjoe's articles:<a href="https://str.sg/wt8G"> https://str.sg/wt8G</a>
Follow Lee Nian Tjoe on LinkedIn:<a href="https://str.sg/iqkJ"> https://str.sg/iqkJ</a>
Read more COE articles:<a href="https://str.sg/iGKC"> https://str.sg/iGKC</a>
Host: Lee Nian Tjoe (<a href="mailto:niantjoel@sph.com.sg">niantjoel@sph.com.sg</a>)
Produced &amp; edited by: Teo Tong Kai
Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong
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Taxi driver “adding shift” to be a YouTuber

Listen to our news commentary podcasts on the go every week.

Podcasts have become part of the global media landscape these days. The audio-on-demand format allows many listeners to often do other chores or hobbies, while hearing the shows in the background over headphones or bluetooth speakers

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Trailer narrated by: Podcast editor Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg); edited by: Elsa Goh

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Green Trails (4 eps): https://str.sg/bMyx

This series clinched the gold award for Best Podcast at the Digital Media Awards Asia 2025 on April 23, organised by the World Association of News Publishers (Wan-Ifra).

True Crimes Of Asia (6 eps): https://str.sg/i44T

This series clinched the gold award for Best Podcast at the Digital Media Awards Asia 2024 in April, and third place for Best Podcast at the Digital Media Awards Worldwide 2024, both organised by Wan-Ifra.

The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2

This series also won The Best Podcast/Digital Audio Project category at the 2022 Digital Media Awards Asia, organised by Wan-Ifra.

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Listen to our news commentary podcasts on the go every week.
Podcasts have become part of the global media landscape these days. The audio-on-demand format allows many listeners to often do other chores or hobbies, while hearing the shows in the background over headphones or bluetooth speakers
Almost every weekday, check out our discussions on Singapore current affairs and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, personal finance and career.
Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST&rsquo;s app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.
Trailer narrated by: Podcast editor Ernest Luis (<a href="mailto:ernest@sph.com.sg">ernest@sph.com.sg</a>); edited by:&nbsp;Elsa Goh
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Special edition series:
Green Trails (4 eps):&nbsp;<a href="https://str.sg/bMyx" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://str.sg/bMyx&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1750408938780000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1s3jSH9McN6waPR3ux1gVy">https://str.sg/bMyx</a>
This series clinched the gold award for Best Podcast at the Digital Media Awards Asia 2025 on April 23, organised by the World Association of News Publishers (Wan-Ifra).
True Crimes Of Asia (6 eps):&nbsp;<a href="https://str.sg/i44T" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://str.sg/i44T&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1750408938780000&amp;usg=AOvVaw14C8XpAJT3NwECdg5etcWl">https://str.sg/i44T</a>
This series clinched the gold award for Best Podcast at the Digital Media Awards Asia 2024 in April, and third place for Best Podcast at the Digital Media Awards Worldwide 2024, both organised by Wan-Ifra.
The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): <a href="https://str.sg/wuZ2" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://str.sg/wuZ2&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1750408938780000&amp;usg=AOvVaw16LnQH-L6al98edzUwz3Yo">https://str.sg/wuZ2</a>
This series also won The Best Podcast/Digital Audio Project category at the 2022 Digital Media Awards Asia, organised by Wan-Ifra.
Music Lab: <a href="https://str.sg/w9TX" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://str.sg/w9TX&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1750408938780000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Y3CqWrFBZm-mLJVTOSapN">https://str.sg/w9TX</a>
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The first car, a used Fiat, for $5,000 in 1974

Medical check-up every 3 years

Public transport saves money and reclaims time

Driving tests for seniors above 70?

Stop driving if it's unsafe for you or others

Eyesight and vehicle costs are major concerns for seniors who drive.

Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.

Mr Danny Yeo has been driving since 1974. The 75-year-old has no issues passing the medical check-up required to maintain his licence. Still, the freelance actor thinks that he would probably hang up his car keys when he turns 85 as he expects his reflexes to decline. He said among his peers, failing eyesight is the most common reason for them to stop driving, as is the cost of keeping a car, which has been rising together with the high certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums.

Highlights (click/tap above): 

2:38 He paid $5,000 for used Fiat in 1974

5:42 The medical check-up needed every three years to revalidate the licence for drivers aged 65 and above

8:03 Listen to your body - don't just depend on medical checkups

10:50 A driving test for seniors above 70 to ensure that they are fit to drive?

19:00 If you have issues that make driving dangerous, stop for the sake of other drivers and pedestrians.

Read Lee Nian Tjoe's articles: https://str.sg/wt8G

Follow Lee Nian Tjoe on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/iqkJ

Read more COE articles: https://str.sg/iGKC

Host: Lee Nian Tjoe (niantjoel@sph.com.sg)

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong

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Eyesight and vehicle costs are major concerns for seniors who drive.
Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.
Mr Danny Yeo has been driving since 1974. The 75-year-old has no issues passing the medical check-up required to maintain his licence. Still, the freelance actor thinks that he would probably hang up his car keys when he turns 85 as he expects his reflexes to decline. He said among his peers, failing eyesight is the most common reason for them to stop driving, as is the cost of keeping a car, which has been rising together with the high certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums.
Highlights (click/tap above):&nbsp;
2:38 He paid $5,000 for used Fiat in 1974
5:42 The medical check-up needed every three years to revalidate the licence for drivers aged 65 and above
8:03 Listen to your body - don't just depend on medical checkups
10:50 A driving test for seniors above 70 to ensure that they are fit to drive?
19:00 If you have issues that make driving dangerous, stop for the sake of other drivers and pedestrians.
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65 going 85, how old is too old to drive a car?

Car reduction to car-free

MRT shock 

Time to intervene and form new habits

Walk, cycle, and ride in the transport system

Driverless vehicle for late-night hunger

Forget “car-lite”, go for “car-free”, an SUTD prof makes the case for drivers to hang up their keys. 

Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.

It turned out that capping fares for seniors can be a way to urge older Singaporeans to not only stay mobile, but also ditch their cars for public transport. Dr Samuel Chng, research assistant professor at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, believes that Singapore has the potential to be “car-free”. 

Also head of SUTD's Urban Psychology Lab in the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Dr Chng sees a future where autonomous vehicles can fill in the gaps left by existing public transport modes. 

Highlights (click/tap above):

7:42 Journey from fewer cars towards car-free 

12:50 The shock of not being on public transport in decades

20:33 The opportune time to intervene and form new transport habits

24:34 The role of walk, cycle and ride in the overall transport system

28:59 Driverless technology as a solution for late-night hunger pangs

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Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong

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#wheelinsights

Forget &ldquo;car-lite&rdquo;, go for &ldquo;car-free&rdquo;, an SUTD prof makes the case for drivers to hang up their keys.&nbsp;
Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport.
It turned out that capping fares for seniors can be a way to urge older Singaporeans to not only stay mobile, but also ditch their cars for public transport. Dr Samuel Chng, research assistant professor at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, believes that Singapore has the potential to be &ldquo;car-free&rdquo;.&nbsp;
Also head of SUTD's Urban Psychology Lab in the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Dr Chng sees a future where autonomous vehicles can fill in the gaps left by existing public transport modes.&nbsp;
Highlights (click/tap above):
7:42 Journey from fewer cars towards car-free&nbsp;
12:50 The shock of not being on public transport in decades
20:33 The opportune time to intervene and form new transport habits
24:34 The role of walk, cycle and ride in the overall transport system
28:59 Driverless technology as a solution for late-night hunger pangs
Read Lee Nian Tjoe's articles:<a href="https://str.sg/wt8G"> https://str.sg/wt8G</a>
Follow Lee Nian Tjoe on LinkedIn:<a href="https://str.sg/iqkJ"> https://str.sg/iqkJ</a>
Read more COE articles:<a href="https://str.sg/iGKC"> https://str.sg/iGKC</a>
Host: Lee Nian Tjoe (<a href="mailto:niantjoel@sph.com.sg">niantjoel@sph.com.sg</a>)
Produced &amp; edited by: Amirul Karim and Hadyu Rahim
Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong
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Who needs a car when there is a driverless bus at 2am?

Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines wider public and private transport issues including vehicle prices.

Podcaster: Lee Nian Tjoe

Produced and edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Synopsis:&nbsp;Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines wider public and private transport issues including vehicle prices.
Podcaster: Lee Nian Tjoe
Produced and edited by: Amirul Karim
Executive producers: Ernest Luis &amp; Lynda Hong
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Wheel Insights

Examines wider public and private transportation issues, including vehicle prices.

Wheel Insights

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