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| Launch Of The Integrated ONE.MOTORING Portal With New Innovative Services |
Jointly Issued by The Land Transport Authority of Singapore and Singapore, 25 August 2004 - The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Green Dot Internet Services Pte Ltd (GDIS) today launch the newly integrated ONE.MOTORING (www.onemotoring.com.sg) portal as the online gateway for all matters pertaining to motoring and road transport. The new portal integrates, at one focal point, all information and services previously available on the former ONE.MOTORING, traffic.smart and OnePay.Hub sites. In addition, it promises new services, richer content and greater accessibility, making it Singapore's premier one-stop internet portal for motorists, road users and the motor trade industry. The new ONE.MOTORING portal offers a comprehensive range of vehicle-related information and services such as e-transactions and e-payments, as well as information on real-time traffic conditions, road projects, traffic management schemes and transport technologies under the new On-the-Roads section. The introduction of the interest group and lifestyle sections featuring contests, promotions and articles, adds vibrancy to the portal. For instance, the SMS Classifieds service under the new 'Buy & Sell' section allows sellers to reach out to potential buyers quickly and affordably using their mobile phones. The ONE.MOTORING portal will be made more accessible via channels such as the Short Messaging System (SMS) or the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP). This increased accessibility caters to a population that is increasingly becoming more mobile, and enables users to access information and services on the portal even while on the move. Through an open tender, LTA awarded the 5-year contract to manage and operate ONE.MOTORING to local e-business company, GDIS. Under the contract, LTA will continue to provide regulatory information and services for the portal while GDIS will actively operate the portal and enrich it with innovative services and contents as the private sector partner for the project. This will enable the portal to address a wider range of needs and interests of the users. Says Ms Maria Choy, Director, Vehicle and Transit Licensing Division of LTA, "LTA is always on the look out for ways and means to deliver better service to our motorists and road users. Providing this premier one-stop motoring portal is one way we can give value to them. This collaboration with GDIS allows us to tap on the nimbleness and enterprise of the private sector, introducing an innovative facet to the regulatory role we have traditionally played. In addition, rationalising our operations and outsourcing our internet efforts in this way has yielded cost savings and service delivery efficiency." Dr Francis Yeoh, CEO of GDIS, added "GDIS has had considerable experience and success in operating portals such as MIW ( www.miw.com.sg), the portal for National Servicemen and CAN.COM (www.can.com.sg), a location-based interactive lifestyle portal. We are excited about the opportunity to operate ONE.MOTORING. The partnership model adopted by LTA is ideal as it combines the best of public and private sector strengths to give a win-win arrangement which will benefit all parties, particularly the users of the portal. While introducing some new services now, we are already working on many other interesting and innovative ideas which will see fruition in the near future."About Green Dot Internet Services Green Dot Internet Services (GDIS) Pte Ltd is an innovative e-business company and multi-channel solutions provider, providing services in portal development, data centre & call centre operation, as well as integrated marketing. Incorporated in 2000, GDIS is a subsidiary of Green Dot Capital (GDC) and part of the Singapore Technologies group. GDIS is the developer and operator of MIW ( www.miw.com.sg), the portal for national servicemen (NSmen), ONE.MOTORING (www.onemotoring.com.sg), Singapore's one-stop premier motoring portal and CAN.COM (www.can.com.sg), the location-based interactive lifestyle portal. The company also operates the e-Services Centre (eSC), a contact centre for the Ministry of Defence. GDIS specialises in collaborative outsourcing, an innovative and effective outsourcing approach in which GDIS provides a range of multi-channel IT & e-marketing services in an ongoing partnership with enterprises to achieve their business objectives.About The Land Transport Authority The Land Transport Authority (LTA), a government statutory board, spearheads all land transport developments in Singapore, including the building of the road network and the development of rail infrastructure. It is committed to providing an efficient and cost-effective land transport system for different needs. Annex 1 e-Transactions and Online Enquiries The e-Transactions and online enquiries available are checking of COE bidding results, viewing of available vehicle numbers for bidding and results, enquiries of PARF/COE rebate, enquiries of road tax payable, transfer fee and new vehicle registration cost, searching of vehicle insurance particulars, request for duplicate road tax renewal notice and notification of change of vehicle colour. e-Payments Through our e-Payment service, public can renew their road tax, pay LTA fines and fees, and purchase LTA publications using eNETS payment facilities such as direct debit via internet banking, credit card or eNETS VCard. On-the-Roads On-the-Roads provides motorists with updates on traffic situations and gives them a better understanding of how the road system works. Users can check out real-time traffic updates, view images captured by traffic cameras and use the travel time calculator to plan their journeys. At the Information section of On-the-Roads, the public will learn more about how the road system is being managed and what they as road users can do to ensure a safe and smooth travelling experience. They can read more about the road projects that are carried out at different parts of the island to optimise the road network and know what are the upcoming road improvements and benefits they will enjoy. On-the-Roads also offers information on specific traffic schemes to give the public a better understanding of how the schemes work. Also of interest are measures implemented to ensure road safety as well as advanced transport technologies that are harnessed to enhance traffic flow. Motoring Information This section pools together the regulatory information and guidelines that are most popular with users. It provides information related to the entire life cycle of a vehicle from buying a new vehicle, maintaining a vehicle, selling and buying a used vehicle to de-registering a vehicle. Interest Groups and Lifestyle This section provides information about the best bargains in town for cars and other motoring deals and tips about accessories. Lifestyle articles, such as interviews with interesting personalities in the motoring circle, tips for smart driving in Singapore and self-drive holidays, reviews of the latest cars, gears and gadgets are also available. There is also a buying and selling section where users can look through the motoring directory and SMS classifieds, or buy a road map. The Members' Area allows ONE.MOTORING members to enter contests and enjoy promotions. |
