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Ministry of Transport
In Parliament

Commuter Comfort at Bus Stops

Sectors

Buses

7 May 2026

Oral Reply by Minister of State Baey Yam Keng

Ms Lee Hui Ying asked the Acting Minister for Transport 

a.    whether the Ministry has considered installing solar-powered fans at bus stops to improve commuter comfort in view of projections that 2026 may be among the hottest years on record; and

b.    if so, what are the (i) findings on feasibility (ii) estimated costs and (iii) implementation plans.

Reply by Minister of State Baey Yam Keng: 

1.      Based on earlier trials conducted by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), fans have a limited impact on the ambient temperature in an exposed bus stop environment. Commuter feedback from the trials was also unfavourable. Most bus stops are also shaded by surrounding buildings and trees, reducing the effectiveness of solar installations. We therefore have no plans to install solar-powered fans at bus stops.

2.      LTA will continue to study other options to improve commuter comfort at bus stops, including the use of green roofs which can help lower the ambient temperature.