Misuse of Personal Mobility Devices for Food Delivery Service

Mr Murali Pillai asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether there has been upstream engagement with food delivery platforms to address the problem of able-bodied delivery riders misusing personal mobility aids, which are designed for the elderly and handicapped, to make deliveries; and (b) what measures have been introduced to discourage such misuse amongst delivery riders.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has regulations in place to ensure that personal mobility aids (PMAs) are used safely and responsibly. These include disallowing the use of PMAs on roads and having a 10 kilometre/hour speed limit on public paths. LTA conducts regular enforcement islandwide to ensure users comply with these regulations.

The Active Mobility Advisory Panel is reviewing the rules and regulations applicable to PMAs, which is expected to be completed by end of the year. It has been engaging various stakeholders, including food delivery platforms, persons with mobility challenges, occupational therapists, medical professionals, among others.