Published on: 9 May 2023, 9:05AM
Modified on: 9 May 2023, 11:18AM

Amid high COE prices, remember goal of car-lite society

In an op-ed article, Prof Raymond Ong (Civil and Environmental Engineering) says Singapore’s goal of a car-lite society hinges on the efficiency, accessibility and affordability of public transport.

In an op-ed article, Prof Raymond Ong (Civil and Environmental Engineering) says Singapore’s goal of a car-lite society hinges on the efficiency, accessibility and affordability of public transport – but calling for a reversal in COE policy threatens it.

The Straits Times, May 7, 2023

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