Reinstating Late-night Bus Routes and Services to Support Nightlife Sector Recovery

Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Minister for Transport whether the Ministry will consider reinstating late-night bus routes and services like the NightRider and Nite Owl to provide more late-night transport options beyond ride-hailing services to support the recovery and accessibility of Singapore's nightlife scene.

Mr Chee Hong Tat: Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, late-night bus services were provided on Fridays, Saturdays and the eves of public holidays. Ridership for these services was very low compared to regular bus services, with an average of about 10 passengers per trip.

The Land Transport Authority is open to proposals from private operators who wish to provide after-hours bus services to meet late-night travel demand on a commercial basis, to complement existing options provided by the point-to-point transport sector.