Written Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan to Parliamentary Question on Improving Connectivity from Private Estates to Public Transport Nodes to Encourage More Go Car-Lite

Miss Cheryl Chan Wei Ling asked the Minister for Transport

a.     how can the connectivity from private estates to public transport nodes be improved as citizens are encouraged to go car-lite and more seniors are not driving due to old age; and

b.     what are the short- to mid-term plans that can be implemented.

Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan:

1.     We are committed to ensuring that there are adequate public bus services for both public and private residential estates, subject to a minimum level of ridership. We work closely with the local MPs and grassroots leaders to better understand commuters’ need when planning bus services throughout Singapore. 

2.     Today, around 20% of our bus services serve private estates. The bus services that ply through private estates take routes that serve the largest number of residents. While we try to provide better coverage to the estates, it is not always possible to serve every corner. We seek the Member’s understanding.