Impact of Proposed Reduction of Frequency of MRT Trains During Off-peak Periods on Use of Mass Public Transport

Prof Lim Sun Sun asked the Minister for Transport whether the Ministry has considered the impact that the proposed reduction in the regularity of MRT trains during off-peak periods may have on steering people towards greater use of ride hailing and thus complicate efforts to encourage greater use of mass public transport.

Mr Khaw Boon Wan: The rail operators are experimenting with adjusting MRT headways during off-peak periods to better match supply with commuter demand. This is unlikely to steer people towards ride hailing services in large numbers, as ridership is low during these periods.