Transport

2,720 debates and bills about transport

7 Jul 2026

Criteria for Assessing Fitness of Elderly Individuals to Retain Driving Licences

Drivers aged 65+ need three-yearly medical checks covering vision, hearing, movement, and mental/physical health.
Traffic Police set criteria via SMA guidelines, reviewing with stakeholders as new risks emerge.

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7 Jul 2026

Singapore's Participation in Developing Passenger Dispersal and Transit Facilitation Channels at Johor's Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit Network

SG coordinates with Malaysia on RTS passenger dispersal, but e-ART is Malaysia's purview.
No Singapore participation in e-ART transit-oriented development plans.
Commuters at Woodlands North transfer to Thomson-East Coast Line MRT.

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7 Jul 2026

Safety Measures on Train Platforms following Fatal Incident at Segar LRT Station

Fatal Segar LRT incident under investigation; safety remains top priority.
Platform screen doors infeasible for LRT due to space constraints.
LTA will re-examine alternatives like manual doors and rope barriers.

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7 Jul 2026

Reinforcing Singapore's Position as a Global Transport Hub

Singapore will reinforce its transport hub status using technology and world-class infrastructure.
Cross-party support for motion prioritizing good jobs and international cooperation amid uncertainty.
Government announced AV trials and manpower transition packages to help workers adapt to AI.

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7 Jul 2026

Reinforcing Singapore's Position as a Global Transport Hub

Parliament backed boosting Singapore's transport hub status via frontier tech, international cooperation, and world-class infrastructure.
Speakers urged shifting from physical transit to an AI-driven digital decision hub.
Workers must gain reskilling and inclusive job redesign amid automation and geopolitical uncertainty.

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7 Jul 2026

Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill

Bill introduced to amend Road Traffic Act and Motor Vehicles Compensation Act.
Presented by Senior Minister of State Sim Ann for Second Reading.

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7 May 2026

Quantifiable Safety Metrics and AV Standards Governing AI Decision-Making Prior to Commercial Deployment on Public Roads

MP asked for quantifiable safety metrics and AI decision-making standards before commercial AV deployment.
Minister cited distance without intervention and traffic scenario handling as metrics in deployment readiness.
Technical Reference 68 under review; existing authorisation regime continues meanwhile.

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7 May 2026

Regular Publication of Data on EV Charger Utilisation Rates Across Public Carparks by Hour and Estate Demand

HDB EV charger utilisation averages 20%, higher at night, especially Tengah, Punggol, Sengkang.
JTC carparks average 9%, higher during the day; SLA has no chargers.
LTA will consider regularly publishing utilisation data alongside existing adoption and deployment figures.

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7 May 2026

Scope and Rationale of Public Transport Voucher in Offsetting Recent and Cumulative Fare Increases

PTVs only cushion immediate fare hikes, not cumulative increases since 2020.
Other support: $2B annual subsidies, deferred fare hikes, concessions up to 70%.

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7 May 2026

Rationale for Six-Month Service Disruption at Sengkang LRT’s West Loop

Six-month Sengkang LRT West Loop closure needed to link expanded depot’s new reception tracks.
Works require careful sequencing, electrical diversion, and safety measures, plus thorough inspection and testing.

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7 May 2026

Regulatory Oversight of Car-Sharing Insurance Products and Measures to Address Underwriting Practices and Inflated Repair Claims

All car-sharing vehicles must have valid motor insurance, covering third-party injury and death claims.
MAS regulates insurers, but does not oversee specific car-sharing insurance products.
Government will not intervene in commercial premium and coverage terms between operators and insurers.

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7 May 2026

Factors Hindering Switch from Private Transport to Achieve 75% Peak-Period Modal Share and Barriers to Public Transport Adoption

Singapore remains 10 points short of 75% peak-period modal share target.
Private hire cars and COVID infrastructure delays hindered adoption; rail reliability not a factor.
Commuters want direct connections and comfort; new lines like Cross Island Line will boost share.

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7 May 2026

Proportion of Keep-Left Summonses Involving Slow Vehicles and Detection of Lane Discipline Offences

All keep-left summonses applied only to vehicles with 60 km/h or lower speed limits, as the rule targets them.
No fixed cameras; detection relies on police patrols, public reports, and accident investigations.

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7 May 2026

Breakdown of Complaints Against Car-sharing Companies by Company, Type of Complaint Type and Resolution Outcomes

Car-sharing complaints: overcharging (27%), unclear damage costs (18%), delayed refunds (13%).
CASE resolved 88% via advice or negotiation; 47 pending, 19 unresolved.

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7 May 2026

EV Charging Rate Comparisons on Price Kaki App

MP asked if CCCS will add EV charging rates to Price Kaki.
Minister said government supports price comparisons and competitive markets.
CASE is currently assessing feasibility of including such rates.

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7 May 2026

Refurbishment Plans for First-generation C830 Circle Line Trains

LTA is assessing refurbishment scope and timing for first-generation Circle Line trains.
Criteria include train condition, obsolete parts, and viable upgrade options.
Trains typically get one major refurbishment around 20 years before replacement.

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7 May 2026

Mandating Sufficient Parking Space within Construction Sites to Prevent Project-related Vehicles from Parking along Public Roads

Dennis Tan urged LTA/BCA to mandate on-site parking for construction vehicles to prevent public road occupation.
Rejected as impractical due to space constraints; contractors instead use traffic marshals, staggered arrivals, and enforcement.

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7 May 2026

Covered Pedestrian and Cycling Pathway on Causeway

Gerald Giam asked if Singapore would build a covered Causeway pathway for walking and cycling with Malaysia.
Malaysia currently bans walking on the Causeway, though cycling is allowed.
Transport Ministry has no plans for such a pathway and no discussions were noted.

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7 May 2026

Ramping Up EV Charging Infrastructure Given Expected Increase in EV Adoption with Elevated Fuel Prices

EV charging plans in question amid fuel price-driven adoption surge.
Minister gave no new update, citing prior reply on inter-agency coordination.
No revised targets or resources for slow/fast chargers disclosed.

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7 May 2026

Review of Seat Widths and Spacing on MRT Trains and Public Buses

LTA minimum seat widths are 48cm for trains and 42cm for buses, exceeding EU standards.
No revision planned despite Singaporeans being taller and broader.
Future designs will balance commuter feedback, standing space, and wheelchair capacity.

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