Written Reply by Minister for Transport S Iswaran to Parliamentary Question on Options for Drivers to Safely Drop Off and Pick Up Passengers from Bus Stops

Mr Darryl David asked the Minister for Transport 

a.     whether cars, motorcycles and other similar vehicles are allowed to make quick stops at bus stops to allow passengers to alight/board; and 

b.     if not, what options are available for drivers to safely drop off and pick up passengers from bus stops. 

Reply by Minister for Transport S Iswaran:

1.     Bus stops are designed to facilitate the safe boarding and alighting of public bus commuters. Their capacities are sized based on the volume of public buses and commuters they serve. If other vehicles, such as cars and motorcycles, are allowed to freely pick up or drop off passengers at all bus stops, it could result in congestion at the bus stops and affect the service reliability of public buses. 

2.     It is an offence for vehicles apart from public buses to stop at bus stops which are heavily used, such as those located along bus lanes during bus lane operation hours or at bus stops where there are “No Stopping Except Public Buses” signs. 

3.     Motorists are allowed to make quick stops at other bus stops. However, parking or waiting at bus stops is prohibited as it could disrupt public bus operations. Enforcement action will be taken against motorists who do so.