Transport

2,720 debates and bills about transport

10 Sep 2026

Assessment of City Direct Service Coverage Gaps in Buangkok and Sengkang, and Considerations of Additional City Direct Route

MP asked if LTA assessed Buangkok/Sengkang gaps in City Direct coverage and would add routes.
Reply: City Direct services target high demand, competitive with rail, not all areas.

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10 Sep 2026

Peak-period Capacity Utilisation of Sengkang City Direct Services and Consideration for Increase of Trips to Relieve Crowding

MP sought peak-period loading data for Sengkang City Direct services 654, 671, 677, 682.
Minister provided average loadings; no plans to increase trips to relieve crowding.

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10 Sep 2026

Update on Stakeholder Engagement, Design Finalisation and Implementation Timeline for Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Differentiated Licence Plates

Transport minister replied that LTA and SCDF are studying additional plate design options following public feedback.
No timeline was given for the rollout of differentiated plates for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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10 Sep 2026

Review of City Direct Service Departure Times, Peak Hour Alignment and Extended Morning and Evening Windows

MP asked if City Direct Services align with peak hours and could extend windows.
Minister said timings target peak demand, departing early to match MRT arrivals.
LTA reviews and adjusts these timings based on ridership demand.

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10 Sep 2026

Designating Surface Season Parking Lots for Oversized Commercial Passenger Vehicles Within HDB Estates and Raising Height Limits for Covered Car Parks

Louis asked HDB to reserve surface lots for oversized commercial vehicles and raise covered car park height limits.
Chee Hong Tat referred to a written reply from 8 January 2025, giving no new commitment.

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10 Sep 2026

Strengthening Enforcement Measures and Public Education on Lane Discipline for Large Vehicles

Enforcement of left-lane rule for large vehicles, including off-service buses, will continue.
Exceptions remain: overtaking, turning, or avoiding operational bus lanes.

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10 Sep 2026

Addressing Persistent Driving Centre Lesson Shortages, and Measures to Expand Instructor Capacity and Ease Pricing Pressures

High demand and limited instructors/circuit space cause driving lesson shortages.
Traffic Police hired foreign instructors and added weekend slots to boost supply.
Driving school fees must remain fair and reasonable under Road Traffic Rules.

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10 Sep 2026

Update on Investigations into Fatal Segar LRT Station Accident

Investigation into fatal Segar LRT accident is ongoing for thoroughness and family closure.
LTA and operators are studying physical barriers, including manual platform screen doors.
Solutions require careful evaluation to avoid new commuter risks.

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10 Sep 2026

Evaluation Criteria for "First to Board, First to Use" Shared Priority Bay Pilot on Public Bus Services

Denise Phua asked about pilot evaluation indicators, boarding failure breakdown, and design changes.
Minister replied via written answer, referencing earlier response on assessing priority bays.

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10 Sep 2026

Estimated Cost and Economic Benefit of Proposed Undersea Tunnel to Pulau Tekong

Gerald Giam sought tunnel cost, civilian uses for reclaimed land, and cost-benefit versus ferries.
Chee Hong Tat: Tekong is mainly military; civilian uses like utilities are being studied.
Tunnel boosts accessibility over ferries; cost-benefit study will precede implementation.

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10 Sep 2026

Update on Study of Public Transport for Tuas South

LTA is studying Bus Rapid Transit for Tuas South as it is cheaper, flexible, and faster than rail.
Study will assess ridership, land, traffic impact, and vehicle types for optimal system design.
Gul Circle’s spare platforms could extend the East-West Line if future need arises.

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10 Sep 2026