In the long run, Singapore on the whole will benefit from air that is less tainted by smoky tailpipes – a scourge that has remained despite decades of enforcement.
The firm, in partnership with car seat manufacturer Carfoldio, is looking to equip its entire fleet with the compact mifold Grab-and-Go seats, which cost $99, but will be sold to its drivers at $30.
Some stretches of Upper Aljunied Road will be permanently closed to traffic from Sunday (March 12), while a new re-aligned road will take its place, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) said.
The Government is assessing whether to go ahead with plans to launch the national bike sharing scheme by the end of this year, after the recent emergence of private companies offering similar services here.