Strengthening Bus Connectivity within Industrial Estates

Mr Kwek Hian Chuan Henry asked the Minister for Transport whether the Government can strengthen bus connectivity within industrial estates or partially subsidise local business associations to offer loop services in industrial estates during peak periods.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: Currently, 30 public bus services provide first- and last-mile connectivity between industrial estates and major transport nodes. This is around 10% of our bus services. As industrial areas are generally less dense and travel demand to these locations tend to be very low outside of a few peak periods, these services often require high government subsidies.

When companies have specific transport needs or are located in areas that cannot be viably served by public bus services, the Land Transport Authority encourages companies to provide alternative transport modes that suit their workplace, work shifts and the travel pattern of their employees.