Private company

Singapore Traction Company

Transport company in Singapore

The Singapore Traction Company (STC) was a tram, trolleybus and motor bus operator in Singapore from 1925 to 1971. Established as a result of the Traction Ordinance in 1925, it was initially owned by the Shanghai Electric Company.2 It ceased to exist in 1978.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Oct 1, 1925Founded1
  • HeadquartersSingapore1

The Singapore Traction Company (STC) was a tram, trolleybus and motor bus operator in Singapore from 1925 to 1971. Established as a result of the Traction Ordinance in 1925, it was initially owned by the Shanghai Electric Company.2

Timeline

  1. Dec 28, 1978Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Oct 1, 1925Founded Founded1

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