Addressing Bus Drivers' Needs Given Additional Foreign Worker Quotas

49 Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Manpower whether he can provide an update in addressing bus driver needs in Singapore with additional foreign worker quotas.

Dr Tan See Leng: The Ministry of Manpower has worked with the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Education to provide targeted support for public transport operators and school bus operators to ensure an adequate supply of bus drivers.

Bus driving remains a viable career for Singaporeans. To ensure that bus operators and sector agencies are committed to hiring and retaining locals, the additional foreign worker quotas are provided on a time-limited basis. For example, the Land Transport Authority will continue to work with public bus operators to offer more competitive salary packages and improve the working conditions for bus captains.