Debated in Parliament on 11 Nov 2013.
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport if he can provide an update on (i) the effort between LTA and HDB to make car-sharing more accessible in the heartlands; and (ii) the study by LTA to liberalise the Private Car Rental Scheme.
LTA and HDB have been working with car-sharing operators to provide parking spaces in locations where there is possibly higher demand for car-sharing services. We expect the operators to put up 18 more stations in the coming months, which would be about a 20% increase in the total number of stations, with two to three cars at each station. The process of identifying suitable locations is a continuous one, and LTA and HDB will need
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to take into consideration the competing demand for parking from resident car owners.
The Private Car Rental Scheme (PCRS) was introduced in 1996 to allow non-car owners access to private transport during weekends and public holidays. LTA's review indicates that the scheme is adequate and that current levels of demand do not justify further liberalisation for now.
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