Driverless mini buses could ply HDB estates in next 5 years: Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow
Driverless mini buses could hit the roads in HDB estates within the next five years to supplement Singapore's public transport system. In his first interview with the media since taking on his new role, Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said a key focus will be to make public transport as competitive, if not better, than private options. He stressed that transport is a long-term effort, with projects stretching up to 15 years. Richa Mathew reports.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CNA
2 hours ago
- CNA
Singapore Tonight - Tue 17 Jun 2025
47:53 Min Singapore Tonight From business to politics, health to technology, we bring you up-to-date with the latest news on Singapore and analyze how these events may affect you tomorrow. Singapore Tonight About the show: From business to politics, health to technology, we bring you up-to-date with the latest news on Singapore and analyze how these events may affect you tomorrow.
CNA
4 hours ago
- CNA
Asia First - Tue 17 Jun 2025
02:27:04 Min From the opening bell across markets in Southeast Asia and China, to the biggest business interviews and top financial stories, tune in to Asia First to kick-start your business day.
CNA
5 hours ago
- CNA
Car workshops finding it hard to pivot as Singapore transitions to electric vehicles
Singapore aims to have its car population run on cleaner energy by 2030. Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said electric vehicles could allow roads to be built closer to buildings, as they are silent and non-polluting. The number of petrol cars in Singapore dipped by around 2.7% to stand at about 500,000 as of end-May. Electric cars saw an increase of close to 30% to around 34,000. However, car workshops are finding it hard to pivot, with technicians having to be trained in new, brand-specific technologies. Some EV makers said a highly capable talent pool makes Singapore well-prepared to deal with new EV technologies.
