Jeffrey Siow
Singapore
“These solutions have been installed for the Bukit Panjang LRT in 2023, and for the Sengkang-Punggol LRT in 2024. While physical and technological constraints have prevented the installation of platform screen doors at LRT stations thus far, this incident reminds us that we must never stop looking for better solutions.”
“The point-to-point transport sector in Singapore is market-based, which allows the needs of both commuters and drivers to be met. We have no plans to regulate ride-hail platform commission rates or passenger fares.”
“The amended route for Service 965 was designed to bring residents closer to amenities near Sengkang town centre, including schools, Sengkang General Hospital and the Sengkang Community Hub, compared to the alternative of routing through Compassvale Road.”
“The Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Health (MOH) work closely together on transport options for healthcare needs. Our public transport network is barrier-free and wheelchair accessible. Taxis must accommodate foldable wheelchairs.”
“The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is the primary agency responsible for enforcing Active Mobility Act (AMA) offences on public paths, which comprise footpaths, shared paths and pedestrian-only paths. National Parks Board (NParks) officers are authorised by LTA to enforce AMA offences within NParks-managed parks and park connectors.”
“As earlier announced, the new bus stops, overhead bridges and lifts along the Tampines Expressway (TPE) will be completed between 2030 and 2032. Once works are completed, more residents in the northern parts of Rivervale estate will be within a 10-minute walk from a bus stop along TPE.”
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“The Land Transport Authority will be providing a right-turn from McNair Road onto Balestier Road towards the Central Expressway, on top of other traffic enhancements, such as junction widening and lane extension. This is intended to support new Build-To-Order (BTO) developments in the McNair and Towner precinct. These enhancements are targeted to be rolled out before the new BTO developments, which will be completed from the first half of 2026.”
“From 2020 to 2024, the average number of residential property transactions that involved the levying of Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) on Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) was around 6,600 per year. The corresponding average ABSD collected was around S$462 million per year. Out of these transactions, about 33% were for Housing and Development Board (HDB) properties; about 43% were for private properties with a purchase price below S$1.5 million and about 24% were for private properties with a purchase price equal to or above S$1.5 million. In terms of ABSD collected, HDB properties accounted for about 12%; private properties with a purchase price below S$1.5 million accounted for about 31%; and private properties with a purchase price equal to or above S$1.5 million accounted for the remaining 57%. Joint purchases by SPRs and foreigners are not included in the above-mentioned data, as these purchases will have to pay ABSD under the profile with the higher ABSD rate, that is, the ABSD rate for foreigners.”
“A train network is a complex system that comprises many different parts that need to work together. To diagnose the cause of a rail incident, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) analyses fault trends and reliability performance indicators across different rail lines and systems. LTA also analyses information including system logs, the condition of assets, and maintenance records, amongst others. The disruptions in July to September occurred across different Mass Rapid Transit lines. Investigations so far indicate that the incidents have different causes, and similar issues are not likely to occur on other lines. Nonetheless, we have formed the Rail Reliability Taskforce to review these recent incidents thoroughly and jointly conduct audits on the condition, maintenance practices and operations of critical systems, to further reassure ourselves that there are no systemic problems.”
“We had answered a similar question by Member of Parliament Assoc Prof Jamus Lim on 26 September 2025. As mentioned in the written reply, we have been encouraging commuters to offer their seats to those who need them more through the Caring SG Commuter Movement and campaigns on gracious commuting behaviour. [Please refer to "Policy Enhancements for Priority Seating on Public Transport and Considerations for Legal Enforcement", Official Report, 26 September 2025, Vol 96, Issue 6, Written Answers to Questions section.] The Government tracks the perceptions of graciousness on public transport through various studies by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Public Transport Council. We are currently reviewing the methodology of the LTA survey that was previously used to derive the Commuter Graciousness Index.”
“According to the Singapore Police Force, 20 accidents involving active mobility device users and pedestrians were reported between 1 July 2025 and 31 August 2025. We do not track the number of collisions occurring specifically on cycling paths adjacent to pedestrian-only paths (POPs). There are other incidents that are not reported and are typically resolved between affected parties. Under the Code of Conduct for Active Mobility, users are advised to keep to their own paths. The conversion of footpaths, next to cycling paths, to POPs is intended to improve safety for pedestrians who do not need to share the path with faster moving cyclists and personal mobility device users. We do not legally prohibit pedestrians from using cycling paths to afford pedestrians, who make up the largest group of path users, the flexibility of also walking on the cycling paths when safe to do so. Instead, our approach is to clearly demarcate the paths and focus on strengthening user etiquette and compliance through education and outreach efforts. Enforcement officers on the ground will also educate pedestrians who are seen to be on cycling paths to keep to the POPs for their own safety. The Land Transport Authority will continue to partner the community and schools to raise awareness on safe path use.”
“Motor vehicle loans granted by financial institutions must abide by the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS') motor vehicle financing restrictions. Under these restrictions, the maximum loan-to-value limit is based on the vehicle's Open Market Value (OMV), with those above $20,000 OMV capped at 60% and those below or equal to $20,000 capped at 70%. However, alternative financing arrangements extended by car dealers are not regulated by MAS. These include leasing arrangements or lease-to-own schemes that are not structured as hire-purchase arrangements. Buyers are strongly advised to obtain loans through regulated arrangements instead of unregulated ones, as they will have no protection if there are problems with the loan arrangements.”
“On Mr Kenneth Tiong's question on grants, all incentives offered by our economic agencies, including the Refundable Investment Credit, are subject to terms and conditions. Companies that receive Government support must make significant investments in Singapore and meet key outcomes, such as job creation and local employment, business spending or fixed asset investment. The level of support and conditions vary depending on the nature of the project and incentive. Should a company fail to meet the imposed conditions, the Government has mechanisms to terminate the incentive and claw back the grants provided. Our competitive strengths go beyond the financial incentives we provide. Singapore has built up a strong reputation as a global business hub, underpinned by our stable political environment, strong rule of law, deep pool of talent, excellent infrastructure and connectivity with the world. These attributes also enable us to compete on the basis of value and not simply on cost. On Base Erosion and Profit Shifting 2.0 Pillar Two, Singapore implemented the Domestic Top-up Tax and the Multinational Enterprise Top-up Tax from 1 January 2025. This was to avoid ceding revenues to other jurisdictions under the Pillar Two rules. In June 2025, the G7 released a statement on how the Pillar Two rules may co-exist "side-by-side" with the United States tax system. Discussions on the details of such a framework are ongoing. It is still unclear at the moment what the eventual outcome will be, and how other jurisdictions and multinational enterprises will respond. Hence, the impact on our fiscal outlook is uncertain. We are monitoring the issue closely and will review our approach once there is greater clarity.”
“The most common feedback received on disamenities caused by foreign vehicles is on illegal parking and pollutive emissions. The Land Transport Authority, the National Environment Agency and the Traffic Police conduct regular joint enforcement operations along our roads. For example, drivers of vehicles that fail emissions test will be given a composition sum on the spot. The same enforcement and deterrence measures for illegal parking are imposed on all vehicles, regardless of whether they are local or foreign-registered. Members of the public who have feedback on foreign vehicles on the road are encouraged to reach out to the relevant agencies.”
“The Government does not borrow to spend, except for major, long-term infrastructure under the Significant Infrastructure Government Loan Act (SINGA). Any sovereign green bond issuances have to comply with both the Singapore Green Bond Framework and the legislation under SINGA. The Jurong Region Line and Cross Island Line, which are being financed via our sovereign green bonds, meet both of these criteria. At this point, we do not have any plans for our sovereign green bond issuances to be used for more categories of projects. Besides sovereign green bonds, the Framework also serves as a reference for our Statutory Boards' respective green bond frameworks. To date, the Housing and Development Board, the National Environment Agency and the Public Utilities Board have issued green bonds to finance green buildings, sustainable waste management and sustainable water and wastewater management respectively.”
“There are more than 25,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points island wide, of which more than 7,500 are installed across about 85% of Housing and Development Board car parks. We are on track to achieving our public commitment of every HDB resident having convenient access to an EV charger by the end of this year. We are also on track to achieve our earlier target of deploying 60,000 charging points by 2030. The Land Transport Authority is monitoring charger utilisation rates. We will continue to keep up with the latest technology, and work with the community and EV charging operators to scale up deployment of EV chargers in carparks with high charging demand, electrical capacity permitting. EV drivers can look forward to more charging points across the island over the coming years.”
“Critical road defects, such as potholes, are fixed within a day. Beyond critical road defects, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has a comprehensive inspection and maintenance regime for our road network, including roads with heavy construction activities. Roads are inspected regularly using video analytics to detect road defects and determine the need for road resurfacing. LTA is also considering using cameras on public buses to detect road defects. In addition, LTA is working with the industry and Institutes of Higher Learning to research and potentially deploy more durable and sustainable road mixes to minimise road defects and the need for maintenance.”
“Heavy Vehicle Park (HVP) licence holders have the discretion to manage the allocation of vehicle parking certificates for their parking lots. About 90% of private heavy vehicle parking lots meant for heavy vehicles, or about 27,000 are not available for public enquiry on lot availability. HVP licence holders may or may not directly own heavy vehicle.”
“To date, two drone incursions have occurred at Changi Airport – both took place in 2019 and resulted in flight delays and diversions. There was no evidence to suggest that these drone incursions were national security threats. There were no drone incursions at Seletar Airport over the past six years. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) adopts a multi-layered approach comprising regulations, education, and enforcement, to ensure the safe and responsible use of drones. For example, to ensure aviation safety around the aerodromes, CAAS has imposed a five-kilometre no-fly zone for drones around each of Singapore's aerodromes and works with the Citizens' Consultative Committees in nearby areas to educate residents on the no-fly zones. CAAS also works closely with the airport operator and other Government agencies, such as the Singapore Police Force, Singapore Armed Forces, Defence Science and Technology Agency and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to promptly detect, identify and neutralise unlawful drones.”
“The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is close to completing the planned 200 additional Red-Amber-Green (RAG) arrows at signalised junctions. By end-2025, there would be around 1,400 RAG arrows, covering almost all signalised traffic junctions island-wide. The remaining signalised junctions where RAG arrows will not be installed mostly have a single right-turn lane with only one lane of oncoming traffic. LTA will review the need and feasibility for RAG arrows at these signalised junctions when there are road developments and upgrading.”
“The construction and development of Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5) is on track to be completed in the mid-2030s. The groundbreaking ceremony for T5 was held in May 2025 and contracts for tunnels, airfield and substructure works were awarded in the first half of 2025. Other tenders including the above-ground construction for T5 and the ground transportation centre will be awarded in the coming years. T5 will be connected to T2 via an underground automated people mover system and baggage handling system to facilitate seamless transfers between T5 and the existing terminals.”
“On average, about 77,000 foreign-registered vehicles entered Singapore daily in 2024, of which 82% are motorcycles. This is about 8% of our local vehicle population. All foreign-registered cars and motorcycles entering Singapore must obtain a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), and all ASEAN goods vehicles must obtain an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Goods Vehicle Permit (GVP) from the Land Transport Authority. Each permit is tied to the vehicle's road tax and insurance and is valid for up to one year, and six months for VEP and GVP respectively. As an alternative to private vehicles, the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link will provide a more seamless travel experience. There will be co-located Customs, Immigration and Quarantine facilities at both stations, allowing commuters to clear immigration at the point of departure only. The RTS Link station at Woodlands will be directly connected to Woodlands North Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the Thomson-East Coast Line to allow convenient access to and from the MRT network.”
“This question has been addressed in the oral response issued for Parliamentary Question Nos 19 to 24 for Oral Answer for the 22 September 2025 Parliament Sitting. [Please refer to "Causes for Recent MRT and LRT Breakdowns, and Measures to Improve Rail Reliability and Review Financial Penalties", Official Report, 22 September 2025, Vol 96, Issue 2, Oral Answers to Questions section.]”
“The evacuation of commuters onto the tracks is a last resort that is only carried out when it is not possible to move a stalled train within a reasonable period of time, or in the event of emergency such as fire or smoke on a stalled train. Besides the use of rescue trains to move stalled trains so that passengers can disembark at stations, newer trains on the North-South and East-West Lines and the Jurong Region Line are equipped with batteries that enable them to reach the nearest station even when there is no traction power. During evacuation, operators follow protocols to ensure commuters are evacuated safely. Special attention is given to those with mobility challenges, such as the elderly and people on wheelchairs. Trained officers are deployed to evacuate such passengers. If a train is stalled between stations, Singapore Civil Defence Force personnel are deployed to help evacuate such passengers safely. Train service is only resumed after all passengers are safely evacuated and this is why sometimes train disruptions can take several hours to be resolved. As part of its work to improve rail reliability and incident response, the Rail Reliability Taskforce formed on 19 September 2025 will look into ways stalled trains can be recovered faster, with a view to further reducing instances where commuters must be evacuated onto the tracks.”
“Corporate income taxes and goods and services taxes are regularly the highest contributors to tax revenue. While corporate income tax collections have increased in recent years, this cannot be taken for granted, given the increasingly competitive investment landscape, economic volatility and new developments on international tax regimes like the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Pillar Two. The increase in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue due to the GST rate increase in the last term of Government supports medium-term priorities, such as rising healthcare costs of an ageing population. Revenue sustainability is an integral part of Singapore's fiscal strategy. This is why we made several revenue moves in the last term of Government to make our tax base more resilient and diversified. The Net Investment Returns Contribution (NIRC) from our Reserves now provides about a fifth of our annual budget. We will continue to manage our expenditure prudently, while adjusting our tax policies where necessary to adapt to changing circumstances.”
“This question has been addressed in the written reply issued for Parliamentary Question No 58 for written answer for the 24 September 2025 Parliament Sitting. [Please refer to "Regulatory Oversight over Rail Operators' Safety Decisions following East-West Line Incident on 25 September 2024", Official Report, 24 September 2025, Vol 96, Issue 4, Written Answers to Questions section.]”
“This question has been addressed in the written reply to Parliamentary Question No 35 at the 23 September 2025 Parliament Sitting. [Please refer to "Considerations for Singapore’s Position on Cross-Border Ride-Hailing", Official Report, 23 September 2025, Vol 96, Issue 3, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]”
“The auditing and reporting process undertaken by the Auditor-General's Office (AGO) is an integral part of our system to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. Our overall system is robust. However, it should be borne in mind that we are operating in a rapidly changing operating environment with increasing scale and complexity of Government operations. With a high volume of transactions handled across the Public Service and multiple IT systems, human errors and process gaps will inevitably occur from time to time. Regardless, we are committed to continually improve how we operate. The Government takes all observations in the AGO report seriously. In the event any gaps or lapses are identified, we will work to rectify the same, strengthen governance and keep up with changes. Changes are effected through cross-agency coordination, change management and staff adoption. We emphasise professional training and development to help public officers build capability in both technical skills and judgement in the conduct of their work and put in place robust processes and controls. The Auditor-General's reports highlight issues alongside responses and remedial actions by agencies across domains and sectors. The Government may also issue public statements as appropriate depending on the nature and extent of the issue. The Auditor-General's independent and transparent reporting process, followed by timely and constructive agencies' responses, enhances accountability and helps uphold public trust.”
“The sole objective of the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau's (TSIB's) rail safety investigations is the prevention of rail accidents and incidents. The safety investigations do not seek to apportion blame or liability. For the September 2024 East-West Line disruption, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) imposed a financial penalty of $2.4 million on SMRT for breach of licence under the Rapid Transit Systems Act. LTA also issued a direction to SMRT to invest a minimum of $600,000 to strengthen its capabilities and address areas of improvement from the incident so as to improve service reliability for commuters. As neither TSIB nor LTA's investigations found any criminal wrongdoing on the part of any individual, there are no grounds for Government to take further action against specific individuals. LTA does not interfere in human resource decisions that rail operators may take in response to our investigation findings.”
“The Government holds rail operators accountable for meeting service and reliability standards, and penalises them for lapses that lead to disruptions. Operators that do not meet reliability targets will also not receive payments under the relevant incentive schemes. Our rail operators are commercial entities. Setting remuneration that incentivises their employees to achieve desired outcomes, including rail reliability, is the responsibility of their boards and management.”
“Today, persons with disabilities enjoy up to 55% off adult per-journey fares. Like all commuters, if they travel before 7.45 am on weekdays, they can save an additional 50 cents on the Mass Rapid Transit. They can also purchase monthly concession passes currently priced at $58 for unlimited travel on train and basic bus services.”
“There are currently more than 25,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points island-wide, of which close to half are publicly accessible. We are on track to achieve our earlier target of deploying 60,000 charging points by 2030, in tandem with EV adoption. For Housing Housing and Development Board (HDB) car parks, there are more than 7,500 charging points installed across about 85% of HDB car parks today. We are on track to provide every HDB resident with convenient access to an EV charger by the end of this year, keeping pace with the progress of EV adoption. The Land Transport Authority tracks the usage of these chargers. We will continue to keep up with the latest charging technology and work with the community and EV charging operators to scale up deployment of EV chargers in car parks with high charging demand, electrical capacity permitting.”
“The Ministry of Finance regularly reviews and updates our tax policies to ensure they remain relevant. Our reviews will take into account evolving business needs, jurisprudence and other factors relevant to our economic objectives. The rulings referred to by the Member have provided further clarity on the assets that are not eligible for capital allowance. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore will update its e-Tax Guide to reflect the clarifications.”
“The Land Transport Authority received an average about 700 new applications annually to operate private Heavy Vehicle Parks over 2022 to 2024. These are not applications for heavy vehicle parking lots, but licences to operate these parking spaces. There are about 2,100 operators currently. Vehicle Parking Certificates are issued by Heavy Vehicle Park operators. The mean and median processing time for Heavy Vehicle Park applications over the past three years was about two days.”
“Under the Vehicle Parking Certificate (VPC) Scheme, heavy vehicles are required to secure a parking lot in an authorised Heavy Vehicle Park. Between 12.00 am and 6.00 am, heavy vehicles must be parked in designated parking lots suitable for heavy vehicles when not in use. The Land Transport Authority has been taking enforcement action against heavy vehicles found parked at non-designated locations, based on feedback received and through patrols. The number of Notices of Offence issued against heavy vehicles parking at non-designated parking spaces average about 1,300 annually over 2020 to 2024.”
“Commercial vehicles, in particular goods vehicles, are categorised by Maximum Laden Weight (MLW) as vehicles that are loaded beyond their designated weight are less able to steer effectively at road bends and stop quickly during an emergency. Building owners may also be concerned about the structural capacity of the carparks. Numerous countries around the world adopt this approach, including the United Kingdom and European Union member states. As vehicles with higher MLWs are often large and could cause road safety risks if parked indiscriminately, they require vehicle parking certificate to ensure that owners of these heavy vehicles have a designated overnight parking space between 12.00 am and 6.00 am.”
“The voucher schemes introduced by the Government over the past few years serve different policy objectives. To assess the take-up of our voucher schemes, it is more meaningful to look at the overall utilisation of the schemes across their validity periods, rather than the budget utilisation for each Financial Year. The overall utilisation varies from 23% for the Climate Friendly Households Programme Vouchers in Phase 1, 56% for the SingapoRediscovers Vouchers, to over 90% for Community Development Council Vouchers issued up to 2024. SG60 vouchers were only issued this year.”
“We should not crowd out gracious conduct by legislating for every desired behaviour. Besides the elderly and persons with disabilities, there are other commuters who may also need a seat due to invisible medical conditions, and it is not possible to legislate for every scenario. Our approach is instead to build a more caring commuter culture that supports a wide range of needs. Through the Caring SG Commuter Movement and publicity campaigns on gracious commuting behaviour, we have been encouraging commuters to offer their seats to those who need them more. In a 2024 survey conducted by the Public Transport Council, more than 70% of respondents with disabilities agreed that it was easier to get a seat on public transport compared to the year before. We will continue to build on this positive momentum.”
“Bus captains are trained and required to provide safe and smooth journeys. This includes avoiding harsh braking or acceleration. Bus operators have also equipped their vehicles with telematics systems to allow them to monitor and incentivise bus captains with good driving behaviour, and provide support to bus captains who require additional training. As a safety protocol, bus captains are required to look out and wait for vulnerable passengers, such as the elderly and pregnant, to be seated or to hold on firmly to a handrail, before driving off. However, bus captains need to also respond to road conditions, including the behaviours of other drivers. In some cases, bus captains have to step on the brakes to prevent road accidents. As they must focus on driving while the bus is moving, it is not always possible for them to spot passengers who stand up and move about between or before stops. We therefore urge all passengers, especially vulnerable passengers, to remain seated and refrain from moving about the bus until it comes to a stop.”
“The Land Transport Authority regularly reviews the design of bus stops to better serve commuters. New bus stop designs include back panels which serve both as back rests and rain screens. When older bus stops are upgraded, such newer design features are adopted. At higher-traffic bus stops, such as those connecting to MRT stations, our designs may feature wider and larger roofs if the infrastructure permits.”
“The operating hours of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link will be mutually agreed among both countries and the operator, RTS Operations Pte Ltd, based on ridership demand and operational constraints.”
“As a starting point, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) always aims to build cycling paths that are connected, wide and segregated. However, this is not always possible for various reasons. Some gaps in connectivity are temporary, because LTA is building cycling paths in stages and many gaps will be closed over time. There are also cycling paths built in the Housing and Development Board (HDB) towns that do not meet the current guidelines today, as they carry the old typology. These are grey cycling paths, and some are narrower than the current standard, red-coated cycling paths that are 2 metres wide. LTA has progressively upgraded these grey cycling paths and are continuing to work on the upgrades. In other cases, the paths are narrower than ideal due to the lack of space, such as where we need to avoid mature trees. Where paths cannot be widened further, LTA works with relevant agencies to implement safety measures, such as installing convex mirrors at locations with line-of-sight issues, speed regulating strips and trimming of overgrown hedges that narrow the paths. For cycling paths beside pedestrian-only paths, path marking and signs are used to guide users to stay on their respective paths.”
“Jetstar Asia ceased operations on 31 July 2025. Prior to its closure, Jetstar Asia accounted for about 3% of Changi's passenger traffic. Since then, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have worked with other airlines to progressively enhance capacity on the affected routes. Three of the four routes previously operated solely by Jetstar Asia are already, or will soon be, served by other carriers. With growing passenger traffic at Changi Airport, CAG will be increasing the frequency of shuttle bus service between Terminal 4 and the other terminals from November 2025, as part of its continual efforts to enhance the passenger experience.”
“We have trialled and implemented on-road cycling lanes; they are located along Tanah Merah Coast Road full day and time-based along West Camp Road. When we plan for dedicated on-road cycling lanes, we need to look for locations where vehicular traffic is relatively low and the roads are wide enough to devote a lane for cyclists. While financial considerations are not always key, the cost of impact and potential inconvenience on existing road and non-road users of amenities and facilities in the area must be carefully assessed and addressed. It will also be important that any potential new area to implement on-road cycling lanes is serving an existing critical mass of regular on-road cyclists. We will grow this network over time to cater for road cyclists who want dedicated lanes, but we have to be realistic that in land-scarce and high-density Singapore, there will be limits to how much we can do. Our focus is therefore to expand off-road cycling infrastructure, which is safer for cyclists as well as motorists. The Islandwide Cycling Network programme aims to expand the cycling path network in every Housing and Development Board town, as well as connect towns to one another and to the city. The Islandwide Cycling Network will increase from 750km currently to around 1,300km by 2030. The 21.5km long North South Corridor will also provide a cycling trunk route to connect active mobility users from the Northern region to the city and support longer distance commute.”
“The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) monitors the competitiveness of Changi Airport closely, including its connectivity, passenger experience and service levels, to ensure that Changi continues to be attractive to airlines and passengers. Aeronautical charges by the airport operator, Changi Airport Group (CAG), are regulated by CAAS to ensure that they remain competitive. Airlines globally face cost challenges, including fuel, manpower and post-pandemic inflationary pressures, which are not unique to airlines at Changi Airport. Notwithstanding this, the number of airlines operating at Changi Airport continues to grow. As of September 2025, about 100 airlines operate out of Changi Airport, including almost 20 low-cost carriers, with the airport welcoming six new airlines over the last 12 months. CAAS and CAG will continue to support airlines at Changi Airport, as we have done over the years, with targeted rebates and incentives to encourage their growth at Changi.”
“This question has been addressed in Oral Parliamentary Question Nos 19 to 24 at the 22 September 2025 Parliament Sitting. [Please refer to "Causes for Recent MRT and LRT Breakdowns, and Measures to Improve Rail Reliability and Review Financial Penalties", Official Report, 22 September 2025, Vol 96, Issue 2, Oral Answers to Questions section.]”
“As of 18 September 2025, 274 vehicles remain registered under voluntary welfare organisations under the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) Exemption Scheme. In 2018, the COE Exemption Scheme was replaced with the COE Grant Scheme. The COE Grant Scheme covers the cost of COE and Additional Registration Fee. Eligible social service agencies (SSAs) that need vehicles to transport persons with disabilities or elderly to access key services can apply for the scheme.”
“As a car-lite town, Tengah residents will have access to public transport options as well as infrastructure that encourages walking and cycling. Today, the roads within Tengah Town are planned with bus lanes on both sides of the road to ensure priority for buses and a more pleasant bus commuting experience. Tengah is currently served by seven bus services, including a City Direct Service. Cycling paths have also been planned on both sides of the road, with segments along Tengah Boulevard already in use. The cycling paths will progressively be completed. The upcoming Jurong Region Line (JRL) will connect Tengah residents directly to key destinations in the west, such as the Jurong Lake District, Nanyang Technological University and other employment areas. JRL will also connect commuters to the rest of the rail network, with interchanges at Choa Chu Kang, Boon Lay and Jurong East. In the longer term, the Land Transport Authority is studying the feasibility of a new Tengah Line. More details will be announced after these studies are completed.”
“The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) will have a maximum capacity of 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction. Earlier studies indicated that it could alleviate Causeway traffic considerably, but this assessment was dependent on assumptions that will have to be reviewed closer to the project's completion. The RTS Link will be an attractive option for travel between Singapore and Johor Bahru. A trip takes about five minutes, and commuters only need to undergo immigration clearance once at the point of departure. The RTS Link station at Woodlands will also be directly connected to Woodlands North Mass Rapid Transit Station on the Thomson-East Coast Line, to provide convenient access between the RTS Link and our local public transport network.”
“Today, resurfacing of roads typically takes place under two circumstances. First, road resurfacing can take place when work-commissioning parties require roads to be temporarily reinstated to facilitate ongoing works. For example, multiple work-commissioning parties could be working concurrently on the same stretch of road, or the works may need to be carried out in stages. As work-commissioning parties typically only work on a portion of the road, it could appear as spot resurfacing. But once the works are completed, the road is permanently reinstated. Second, road resurfacing can also take place as part of Land Transport Authority (LTA)'s planned road maintenance programme. Generally, these are carried out for an entire stretch of road. All road resurfacing, regardless in part or for the entire stretch of road, must strictly adhere to LTA’s requirements. Audit checks are also conducted to ensure compliance.”
“Between 2019 and 2024, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) partnered with SG Enable and the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped to trial a mobile application that can provide audio updates of bus arrivals at select bus stops, to help visually-impaired passengers identify the bus they wish to board. LTA is currently reviewing the outcomes of the trial, with the intention of extending it to more bus services and areas, if successful.”
“About 9,000 cars have required a return to the workshop for rectification works so far. All installations are carried out by trained technicians in authorised workshops. The cases are evenly distributed across the workshops. To maintain consistency of standards, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) regularly audits the workshops, especially those with negative feedback. LTA also provides re-training and resourcing such as installation manuals for the technicians.”
“Bus captains are trained to align their buses as close to and as parallel to the bus stop kerbs as possible to facilitate safe boarding and alighting for commuters, including those with strollers. In doing so, bus captains need to take into consideration ground factors, such as whether there are passengers standing near the kerb who risk being hit by the side mirror or the bus. Out of about 1.4 billion bus trips by commuters in the past year, the Land Transport Authority received less than five pieces of public feedback relating to stroller users having difficulties boarding buses due to wide gaps between the bus and the kerbs. That said, we recognise that not all those who face difficulties will provide feedback. We are exploring ways to help families with young children better access our buses.”
“The Land Transport Authority's (LTA's) priority is to provide covered linkways around public transport infrastructure to encourage and support the use of public transport. This includes linkways that connect to the boundary of private estates. Requests for covered linkways further from Mass Rapid Transit stations, Light Rail Transit stations, bus interchanges and bus stops to connect with major amenities are considered on a case-by-case basis. Factors considered include pedestrian traffic, technical feasibility, land ownership, maintenance responsibility and the possibility of connecting to existing covered linkways to maximise the usefulness of the connection. These same factors apply to requests for connections to both private estates and Housing and Development Board precincts. In general, LTA would assess and respond to most requests within two to eight weeks, and more complex cases will require more time.”
“The Land Transport Authority and its subsidiary, EV-Electric Charging Pte Ltd (EVe), work closely with EV charging operators (EVCOs), the Housing and Development Board (HDB), and Town Councils to deploy EV chargers in HDB carparks. EV chargers are mostly sited on the third deck of multi-storey carparks to balance the needs of both EV and non-EV drivers and facilitate wayfinding. Currently, the average charger utilisation rate of EV chargers at HDB carparks is around 10%, and remains sufficient to meet the demand from EV drivers. We are monitoring charger utilisation rates and will work with the EVCOs to scale up deployment in high demand areas, where electrical capacity permits. To deter lot hogging, EVCOs have implemented idle fees at some of their charging locations, especially for chargers with high demand. Details of idle fees are available on their websites or applications.”
“Road works are carried out for a variety of reasons, such as to expand utilities to meet demand, to maintain existing utilities or to allow for construction of new MRT lines or road corridors. There are often multiple demands for works on the same roads, for different reasons and, sometimes, at different times. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) coordinates the scheduling of all planned road works to ensure that they are properly staggered and optimised. Work-commissioning agencies must obtain approval from LTA and other relevant agencies before commencing works. The permit system limits the duration of each road work to three weeks and charges a daily fee to incentivise agencies to complete road works expeditiously. To minimise the impact to motorists, road works are not allowed during traffic peak hours and road sections directly impacted by road works must be promptly reinstated daily for peak hours traffic. To keep motorists and stakeholders informed of road works, LTA requires agencies to provide advance notification to stakeholders prior to commencement of works. There could be unexpected road works, such as due to emergency repairs, which inadvertently affect the planned schedule. However, such instances are generally infrequent. Upon completion of works, LTA requires the affected road to be permanently reinstated in accordance with the standards specified in LTA's Code of Practice for Works on Public Streets. Contractors must engage qualified personnel to supervise any road reinstatement and LTA conducts regular checks to ensure compliance. This process aims to minimise road excavations, reduce the duration of disruptions to motorists and ensure timely supply of utilities.”