Written Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan to Parliamentary Question on Personal Mobility Devices on Buses and Trains

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Transport

a.     whether personal mobility devices will be allowed on buses and trains permanently;

b.     whether there have been any cases of denied access and what are the reasons for such cases; and

c.     how can the first-and-last mile experience be further improved for users of personal mobility devices. 

Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan:

1.      The trial to allow foldable bicycles and personal mobility devices (PMDs) on buses and trains at all hours began last December. This has been welcomed by cyclists and PMD users, and so far, there have not been significant negative reactions from other commuters. We will decide whether to make this arrangement permanent when the trial ends in May this year.

2.     In the last four months, there were about 70 reported instances where foldable bicycles or PMDs were not permitted to board the train or bus, largely because they exceeded the allowable dimensions. 

3.     To improve the first and last mile experience for cyclists and PMD users, we will continue to widen footpaths where possible, and build more covered linkways, cycling paths and bicycle parking facilities.