SINGAPORE, Dec. 15 -- CapitaLand's free night shuttle at Clarke Quay is proving a win-win for both partygoers and the developer, cutting transport costs for students and young adults while potentially boosting footfall at its commercial properties.

The real estate and investment company develops and manages shopping malls, offices, and residential properties across Singapore, including at Clarke Quay, a popular riverside nightlife and entertainment hub.

The shuttle runs in two parts: a 23-seater looped service around the city from 11pm to 2.50am, and 45-seater "home shuttles" at 4am to Westgate in Jurong East and Tampines Central 4.

While the city loop recorded low ridership, the home shuttles saw 24 passengers on December 14, Singapor...