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Singapore transport authority proposes COE category merger with tiered pricing
The Land Transport Authority has unveiled plans to consolidate vehicle categories under Singapore's Certificate of Entitlement scheme, introducing a differentiated fee structure that could see luxury car buyers pay significantly more than those purchasing mass-market vehicles.
LSN Singapore ·
Singapore's Land Transport Authority has put forward a proposal to streamline the country's Certificate of Entitlement (COE) system by merging existing car categories, while implementing a new pricing framework tied to vehicle specifications and market segments.
Under the proposed restructuring, buyers of premium and higher-end vehicles could face substantially elevated costs compared to those purchasing mainstream models. Initial projections suggest the price differential could reach as much as S$30,000, depending on the vehicle category and specifications.
The proposed system would introduce tiered fees and rebates designed to differentiate pricing across the automotive market. The move reflects efforts by transport authorities to manage vehicle ownership patterns and potentially influence purchasing decisions toward more efficient or affordable models.
The authority has framed the consolidation as a simplification of the current multi-category COE framework, which has governed vehicle ownership in the city-state for decades. Details regarding the implementation timeline and final structure remain subject to public consultation and further refinement.
The proposal comes amid ongoing policy discussions about Singapore's approach to vehicle ownership, emissions standards, and sustainable transport planning.