Why do we need the COE system?
There is not enough land in Singapore to allow every Singaporean to own a car. Today there are 600,000 cars and 1.5 million households. The COE system limits the overall car population and allocates car ownership via market forces. Whilst the COE may not be a perfect system, it is the fairest and most effective way to allocate a scarce resource in Singapore's context.
Related questions
Could large families or those with elderly members/young children/persons with disabilities receive priority or subsidies for COEs or subsidies?
Has the government considered curbing car loans, given the high COE prices?
Why not introduce a COE surcharge, like an Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty, for those households with multiple cars?
What is COE revenue used for?
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