Take-up of E-scooter Trade-In-Grant by Delivery Riders since Introduction of Transition Assistance Package

Ms Rahayu Mahzam asked the Minister for Transport since the introduction of the Transition Assistance Package, how many delivery riders have switched to bicycles, power-assisted bicycles or personal mobility aids through the e-scooter Trade-In-Grant.

The Transition Assistance Package was designed to help food delivery riders switch out of e-scooters, through the e-scooter trade-in grant. As at 31 December 2019, LTA has received 3,550 applications from eligible riders and has approved all applications after accounting for duplicates. 74.6% of applicants applied to switch to power-assisted bicycles, 24.8% to bicycles, and 0.6% to personal mobility aids.

So far, about 790 riders have successfully switched to alternative devices. The rest will progressively switch when they receive their new devices. In the meantime, their food delivery companies have provided them with free bicycle rentals.