Help for SMEs Heavily Reliant on Point-to-point Travel to Transport Workers Safely

29 Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Acting Minister for Transport in promoting safer alternatives to transportation of workers and equipment on lorry deck, what new measures will the Ministry implement to support SMEs, particularly specialist trades reliant on frequent point-to-point travel and lorry deck transport for both workers and equipment, to mitigate cost pressures and operational disruption.

Mr Jeffrey Siow: We regularly review measures to improve the safety of workers transported on lorries, in consultation with industry and non-governmental organisations. Specialist trades typically use smaller vehicles that can transport a few workers with equipment. We are studying options that can make their operations safer for workers while minimising disruption.