Parking for Private Buses

Ms Lee Li Lian asked the Minister for National Development whether the Ministry will consider giving priority to private bus drivers to park at public heavy vehicle car parks and, if not, whether the Ministry will consider providing separate bus car parks.

Mr Khaw Boon Wan: There are around 5,200 private buses in Singapore. They make up about 15% of all heavy vehicles but occupy 37% of all public heavy vehicle parking lots.

It will not be fair to accord private buses further priority ahead of other heavy vehicles.

Nevertheless, LTA and URA are working with MOE to study if more school buses can be parked overnight within school premises.