Transport

2,720 debates and bills about transport

6 Jul 2021

Extending SG Enable's Taxi Scheme to Individuals under Special Circumstances with Monthly per Capita Household Income above $2,800

Ms Raeesah Khan asked whether SG Enable’s Taxi Subsidy Scheme can be extended to individuals with monthly per capita household income above $2,800 due to special circumstances, how many such cases exist and their reasons, and if subsidies could cover trips beyond home-work/school and private hire options for wheelchair users.
Masagos Zulkifli B M M explained the scheme supports persons with disabilities attending school, work, or training who meet means-test criteria and cannot use public transport, with the income threshold raised to $2,800 in January 2020, and no current recipients exceed this limit, though appeals are assessed case-by-case.
The Ministry also subsidizes transport for government-funded programmes via the Voluntary Welfare Organisation Transport Subsidy Scheme and medical trips through the Agency for Integrated Care’s Medical Escort and Transport service, and will continue reviewing schemes for relevance and affordability.

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6 Jul 2021

LTA replaced physical road tax renewal notices with electronic notifications starting July 2019, sending SMS reminders one month before and up to the expiry date.
The on-time renewal rate increased from 93.1% in 2019 to 94.6% in 2020 after the switch to digital communication.
LTA confirmed that vehicle owners can still opt to receive physical renewal notices via the OneMotoring website or by requesting through the LTA hotline.

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6 Jul 2021

Mr. Melvin Yong asked the Ministry for Transport for the number of commuters signed up for the SimplyGo ABT system since April 2019, a breakdown of sign-ups by age group, and if more would be done to assist seniors in adopting ABT.
Minister S Iswaran replied that ABT allows payments via contactless cards or mobile wallets, and about 19% of adult trips used ABT by May 2021, but no sign-up breakdown by age is available as ABT users do not need to register.
LTA and EZ-Link will pilot ABT concession cards later this year to gather feedback from seniors and other concession cardholders, with plans to develop measures for a smooth transition to ABT.

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6 Jul 2021

Dr Tan Yia Swam asked the Minister for Transport about mental health support systems for public transport drivers.
The Ministry and transport operators prioritize mental well-being, offering support channels through driver relations teams and trained supervisors who monitor workers and refer them to medical professionals.
The Health Promotion Board partners with unions and operators to provide customized mental well-being talks, workshops, and training programs for transport workers.
Transport workers can access public mental health resources like Mindline.sg and community hotlines for additional support.

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6 Jul 2021

The Minister explained that COE prices are determined by market forces of supply and demand, with motorcycle COE supply stable since 2018 and tied to deregistrations.
He noted that recent high prices reflect post-reopening demand without evidence of speculation, as most COEs are being used for registration.
The government will continue monitoring the situation and study further measures to regulate COE price fluctuations.

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6 Jul 2021

Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked the Minister for Transport about the number of appeals received for the COVID-19 Driver Relief Fund (CDRF), the success and failure rates relative to private hire car drivers, and whether the 200-trip monthly criterion could be reviewed due to lower ridership and to include delivery trips.
Between January and May 2021, 850 appeals were received, with about 190 approved and 660 rejected; half of the rejections lacked valid reasons, while around 300 were from new drivers not active during the qualifying period.
The CDRF targets active taxi and private hire car drivers dependent on driving for income, with the 200-trip criterion set to ensure support reaches existing drivers, though appeals consider factors like COVID-19 impact, delivery trips, and medical or compassionate grounds.

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6 Jul 2021

The Minister for Transport confirmed that travellers from high-risk countries must take dedicated, private charter buses to their Stay-Home Notice facilities with strict health protocols, including limited capacity, PPE for drivers, and post-trip disinfection.
For travellers from lower-risk countries, who undergo an on-arrival PCR test, it is possible to take taxis or private hire cars to their homes while awaiting results, though the Minister emphasized that dedicated transport remains the standard for higher-risk arrivals.
The Minister acknowledged that some taxi drivers have contracted COVID-19 but noted that infections are more likely linked to community exposure rather than ferrying incoming passengers, and offered to verify specific cases if further details are provided.

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5 Jul 2021