A Category A COE - for small cars 1,600cc and below, including taxis - rose to $58,501, up from $56,501 in the previous bidding in March. Cat B climbed as well to $83,700 from $82,003 previously.
The Open Cat, normally used for cars, also saw a rise to $84,590 from $80,101.
Cat C for commercial vehicles rose to $53,989 from $51,511. Cat D for motorcycles dipped to $1,896 from $2,000.
According to a Straits Times report, the rise was attributed to new car launches and renewed customer confidence stemming from a strong stock and property market.
| April 1st bidding | ||
| Category | April 4 | March 21 |
| Cars (1600CC & below) & taxis | $58,501 | $56,501 |
| Cars (above 1,600CC) | $83,700 | $82,003 |
| Commercial vehicles | $53,989 | $51,511 |
| Motorcycles | $1,896 | $2,000 |
| Open category | $84,590 | $80,101 |
