Rationale for No-Standing Rule on Premium and Bus-Plus Services

Debated in Parliament on 8 Jul 2013.

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Lim Biow Chuan questioned the policy rationale for prohibiting standing on premium and bus-plus services.
Lui Tuck Yew explained that premium bus services offer higher quality, faster, and more direct journeys with guaranteed seats for commuters who pay higher fares.
He noted that if demand increases, operators can add more trips to accommodate passengers instead of allowing standing.

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Lim Biow Chuan

Mr Lim Biow Chuan asked the Minister for Transport what is the policy rationale for not allowing commuters to stand on buses licensed as premium buses or bus plus services.

Lui Tuck Yew

Premium bus services (PBS) offer a higher quality of service. Commuters pay a higher fare to enjoy a faster and more direct journey,

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and a more comfortable ride and, hence, under this scheme, every commuter is guaranteed a seat. If there is more demand, PBS operators may choose to add more trips.

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Rationale for No-Standing Rule on Premium and Bus-Plus Services

Debated in Parliament on 8 Jul 2013.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Lim Biow Chuan questioned the policy rationale for prohibiting standing on premium and bus-plus services.
Lui Tuck Yew explained that premium bus services offer higher quality, faster, and more direct journeys with guaranteed seats for commuters who pay higher fares.
He noted that if demand increases, operators can add more trips to accommodate passengers instead of allowing standing.

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Lim Biow Chuan

Mr Lim Biow Chuan asked the Minister for Transport what is the policy rationale for not allowing commuters to stand on buses licensed as premium buses or bus plus services.

Lui Tuck Yew

Premium bus services (PBS) offer a higher quality of service. Commuters pay a higher fare to enjoy a faster and more direct journey,

Page: 152

and a more comfortable ride and, hence, under this scheme, every commuter is guaranteed a seat. If there is more demand, PBS operators may choose to add more trips.

Rationale for No-Standing Rule on Premium and Bus-Plus Services

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Lim Biow Chuan

Lui Tuck Yew

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Rationale for No-Standing Rule on Premium and Bus-Plus Services

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Lim Biow Chuan

Lui Tuck Yew

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Questions Identified