Transport

• Government to collaborate with platform and taxi operators to ease drivers' rising costs.
• Targeted support considered for platform drivers, delivery riders, and taxi drivers.
• Refer to Ministerial Statements on Middle East impact for detailed measures.

• Traffic data for ERP rate calibration does not distinguish between local and foreign vehicles.
• Foreign-registered vehicles can pay via IU or a $5 daily flat fee; split is 4:3 in 2024.
• ERP rates do not account separately for price-insensitive foreign vehicles.

• LTA uses data metrics to assess EV charging point adequacy in Bidadari.
• Bidadari’s slow chargers are 40% utilized, higher than national average.
• More slow chargers planned; fast-charging hub to be added with infrastructure upgrades.

• No public feedback received on Marina South Pier MirrorMoves.
• Expansion to other MRT stations with lower ridership being considered.
• Community spaces will be made available where safe and non-disruptive.

• 2,500 annual violations, 415 vehicles seized, most prosecuted.
• 43% of cases involve repeat offenders.
• No specific data on organised syndicates provided.

• LTA to pilot active staff deployments at busy MRT stations for better commuter etiquette.
• Staff will encourage considerate behavior, like giving way and removing backpacks during peak hours.
• Priority queues and public education campaigns will also promote gracious commuting.

• All vehicles in Singapore must meet UNECE safety standards for door latches and hinges.
• LTA is monitoring UNECE and other market regulatory reviews on door operability in emergencies.
• LTA will collaborate with the industry when implementing any new safety measures.

• Traffic offences rose 6% to 55,044 in early 2026.
• Top violations listed, March 2026 data unavailable yet.
• Comparisons made with 51,944 offences same period 2025.

• Foo Cexiang asked the government to encourage remote work for non-essential services amid rising petrol prices.
• Minister Tan See Leng stated the government currently has no plans to encourage remote work specifically for petrol surges.

• Phua seeks stronger safeguards and advisories for vehicle ownership transfers.
• Government highlights existing protections and encourages using accredited dealers.
• Emphasizes caution and two-step verification to prevent fraud.

• Tenders for EV chargers do not include electrical infrastructure upgrades, which are handled separately.
• HDB carparks currently support three to twelve slow chargers, depending on varying electrical capacity.

• Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik inquired if the government tracks drivers caught watching videos or using social media while driving, and whether such incidents are increasing.
• Minister K Shanmugam confirmed that the Traffic Police do not collect or track this specific data, providing no information on any trends.

• Ng Shi Xuan queried declining Class 3/3A driving test pass rates, noting they are below 50% at centres.
• Minister replied Traffic Police standards are high and unchanged; schools/instructors must improve instruction.
• Learners should ensure proficiency before testing; TP publishes school and instructor pass rates.

• Platform workers faced 84.6 injuries per 100,000, mostly delivery riders, with road safety a key concern.
• Ministry convening workgroup to study risks, focusing on two-wheeled vehicles and safer work practices.
• Incentive structures reviewed to avoid unsafe behaviors while protecting workers’ incomes, via industry principles.

Singapore must develop a low-altitude economy with eVTOLs and drones, focusing on cross-border mobility and logistics. Government, industry, and academia should collaborate on talent, infrastructure, and innovation. A national strategy is needed to overcome airspace and safety constraints.

• Minister corrected year of support measures for Combi drivers to 2022, pledging NTUC collaboration.
• Government remains committed to assist self-employed transport groups amid Middle East impact.

Low Wu Yang Andre questioned the $4 fare for Punggol autonomous shuttle trials, asking how it was set, if affordability was studied, and what percentage of riders find it affordable. Jeffrey Siow replied that operators set the fare in consultation with the Ministry and LTA, with adjustments possible based on demand.

• Miss Rachel Ong questioned the timing of a S$1 ERP increase amid rising petrol costs and asked for the rationale. Jeffrey Siow explained the ERP manages congestion and rates are adjusted quarterly based on traffic speeds; the increase was to relieve congestion on specific expressways.

• The Ministry received under 30 appeals from car buyers affected by PARF rebate cuts, with fewer than 2,000 buyers estimated impacted.
• No transitional support is planned, as the immediate change aligns with past market-sensitive tax adjustments, and dealers are handling alternatives with buyers.

-Christopher de Souza inquired about the expected fare range and affordability measures for the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link. Jeffrey Siow stated fares would be set commercially by the operator, RTS Operations Pte Ltd, with details to be announced later.