In Parliament
Written Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan to Parliamentary Question on Number of Hybrid and Fully Electric Cars Registered in Singapore
4 November 2019
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Dr Intan Azura Mokhtar asked the Minister for Transport
a. how many hybrid cars and fully electric cars are registered currently; and
b. whether there are plans to convert all taxis, private hire vehicles and public buses to hybrid or fully electric vehicles.
Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan:
1. There are currently 34,000 hybrid and 1,000 fully electric cars registered in Singapore.
2. Under the Land Transport Master Plan 2040, we have articulated a vision to have all taxis, private hire cars and public buses be hybrid or fully electric by 2040. As for existing vehicles, it is for the owners to decide if they wish to switch.
3. We understand that all taxi companies and some private hire car booking providers and car rental companies have committed to having 100% cleaner fleets by 2040.