![]() We enjoyed a few hours of walking and sun. It’s named for a boat full of cow bones (used for making buttons in the day) which crashed on the reef there. Our first stop was Cow Wreck Beach, a beautiful and mostly deserted beach on the northwest corner of the island. A quick stop at the car rental and off we went in our Moke – nothing but luxury for us! Miss Moke 2022 Mid-morning traffic on the busy side of the island. We had one day to explore the island – we needed wheels. No Anegada yet! If you look closely you can see a green tinge to the clouds which is a reflection of the reef that surrrounds Anegada There it is! Just pointed the boat to 45 degrees and put on the autopilot. ![]() Our sail was a quick one, only 3 hours from Trellis Bay. But with 3 days left in our trip, a great weather window opened, so off we went! We had intended to go early in our trip, but northerly swells and lousy weather killed that plan. Its highest point is only 21 feet above sea level.īecause Anegada is a bit farther from the other islands and because there’s no line of sight for a while as you sail to it, good conditions are important for getting there. While the other islands were formed by volcanos, Anegada was formed by a reef. What to do with that time? Relax? Nah! It’s off to Anegada!Īnegada is the most northerly island in the BVI and the most unique. Lots of sun, sailing and painkillers!Īfter dropping them off at Trellis Bay, we had only 3 days left on our charter. He urged other businesses to also expand beyond Singapore to seek opportunities.We enjoyed 5 days great sailing with Melanie’s brother and sister-in-law. ![]() I think in the next five to 10 years, how people consume transport will change dramatically,” he added.ĭuring Zipster’s launch, Mr Chee said Enterprise Singapore is working with mobilityX to take the app overseas. “We are still in the early stages of the revolution. Mr Lim has plans to expand Zipster in the Asia Pacific region and said a growing demand for alternatives to a car would boost business. MobilityX is likewise working with payments giant Mastercard and local firm MatchMove to develop a pilot payment card for its subscription plans. They can cost between S$50 and S$100, with savings ranging from 5% to 20%. When the enhanced app is launched in six months’ time, mobilityX’s Mr Lim said commuters can expect an initial three to five subscription plans. For private-hire trips on Grab or Gojek, the app will direct commuters to their respective app.Ĭommuters can also buy discount vouchers through Zipster’s consolidated marketplace. Additionally, it shows the prices of taking a trip by bus, MRT or private-hire cars. The current Zipster offers a route planning function similar to that of apps like Google Maps and suggests various transport options and timings for completing a trip. ![]() There has been 16,000 user downloads and used approximately150,000 times. The trial version of the app has been available for download since April this year. “There are also benefits to society as a whole, as such services can further improve the overall efficiency of our transport system,” he added. ![]() “By integrating mobility services such as public transport, taxis, and car and bicycle sharing, MaaS offers commuters a more streamlined and personalised experience,” said Mr Chee, referring to the concept Mobility as a Service (MaaS). Mr Chee also noted that Zipster appears to be the next disruptor in the land transport sector, reiterating a point made last month by Senior Minister of State for Transport Janil Puthucheary. ![]()
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