Plans for Mandatory PMD Insurance to Protect Pedestrians and PMD Users

Debated in Parliament on 13 Jan 2026.

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Melvin Yong Yik Chye raised a question about the potential for compulsory insurance for all Personal Mobility Device (PMD) users to protect pedestrians and PMD users in accident scenarios. Jeffrey Siow responded that commercial riders are required to have third-party liability insurance while using active mobility devices on public paths, but insurance is encouraged, not mandated, for other PMD users to shield against claims.

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Melvin Yong Yik Chye

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Acting Minister for Transport whether the Ministry has plans to reconsider requiring all users of Personal Mobility Devices (PMD) to purchase compulsory insurance to safeguard the interests of both pedestrians and PMD users in the event of an accident involving the PMD.

Jeffrey Siow

Commercial riders using active mobility device on public paths must have third-party liability insurance coverage during their course of work. We encourage, but do not mandate, all other riders to purchase insurance to protect themselves from claims.

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Plans for Mandatory PMD Insurance to Protect Pedestrians and PMD Users

Debated in Parliament on 13 Jan 2026.

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Melvin Yong Yik Chye

Jeffrey Siow

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Plans for Mandatory PMD Insurance to Protect Pedestrians and PMD Users

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Melvin Yong Yik Chye

Jeffrey Siow

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