Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap (Aljunied): Sir, I have been requesting sheltered pedestrian crossing for my Kaki Bukit ward, a Silver Zone, in previous MOT COS debates. I would like to continue my request this year, as it is a crucial feature to have, especially for my elderly Kaki Bukit residents. Sir, my ward consistsContinue reading “Sheltered Pedestrian Crossing”
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Public Bus Services at Kaki Bukit
Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap (Aljunied): Sir, at the Committee of Supply (COS) 2023, I spoke on behalf of my Kaki Bukit residents, requesting an enhancement of public bus services to improve connectivity to other parts of Bedok Town, particularly the convenience of elderly commuters. The Minister replied that no new routes were being introducedContinue reading “Public Bus Services at Kaki Bukit”
Noise Nuisance in Public Transport
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong: Our public transport system should be a calm, reliable mode of travel for all Singaporeans. Yet, many commuters continue to suffer from excessive noise on trains and buses, whether it is someone playing loud videos on speakers or having disruptive phone conversations. While “Hush Hush Hannah” has raised awareness, we canContinue reading “Noise Nuisance in Public Transport”
Bus Services along Hougang Avenue 7
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong (Hougang): Chairman, currently, and for many years, there is only one full-day bus service, Bus Service 112 serving Hougang Avenue 7. Would the Government please consider either increasing the frequency of Bus Service 112 throughout the day or add an additional full-day bus service to serve Hougang Avenue 7. I haveContinue reading “Bus Services along Hougang Avenue 7”
Growing Public Transport Ridership
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis (Sengkang): In 2019, the LTA reported that they were on track to meet its 2030 target of a 75% public transport mode share for all peak period commutes. In 2016, the public transport mode share for MRT, Light Rail Transit (LRT) and buses was 62%. This increased marginally to 65% inContinue reading “Growing Public Transport Ridership”
Alternative COE Durations for Electric Vehicles
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim (Sengkang): The existing vehicle quota system of Vehicle Quota System (VQS) maintains COEs that last for 10 years for the first instance and can be renewed for either five- or 10-year periods thereafter. At the inception of the VQS, the 10-year duration was chosen because it will align with theContinue reading “Alternative COE Durations for Electric Vehicles”
Carbon Emissions Regulations for Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong (Hougang): The demand for AI, especially generative AI, has been increasing exponentially in the past two years. With this comes a staggering increase in the energy intensity and by extension, carbon emissions intensity of AI-related activities. The Government should look into regulating the carbon footprint of the use and development ofContinue reading “Carbon Emissions Regulations for Artificial Intelligence (AI)”
ALLOWING ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR CHILD CONCESSION CARD VIA LIFESG APP
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport whether the Government will consider allowing parents of children who are eligible for a Child Concession Card to apply for it online via the LifeSG app and have the card delivered to their registered home address after verification via Singpass. Mr Chee Hong Tat: All concession cardsContinue reading “ALLOWING ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR CHILD CONCESSION CARD VIA LIFESG APP”
FACTORS IN PRICING OF ADULT MONTHLY TRAVEL PASS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport (a) what is the average monthly public transport fare expenditure for adult users who commute to work using public transport; (b) how is the pricing of the Adult Monthly Travel Pass (AMTP) determined; and (c) what is the average value utilised by AMTP holders based onContinue reading “FACTORS IN PRICING OF ADULT MONTHLY TRAVEL PASS”
IMPACT OF MOVE TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL COES ON CAR-LITE AMBITIONS AND ON SWITCH TO DISTANCE-BASED ROAD CHARGES
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Transport (a) what is the anticipated impact of planned increase of 20,000 additional COEs on Singapore’s “car-lite” ambitions; and (b) whether the Ministry expects the plans to result in increased adoption of private car use for transport. Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Transport what are theContinue reading “IMPACT OF MOVE TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL COES ON CAR-LITE AMBITIONS AND ON SWITCH TO DISTANCE-BASED ROAD CHARGES”
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