SINGAPORE - The number of workers in the public transport sector is expected to grow by around 4 per cent – or 880 positions – by 2025, from 22,000 now. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - The number of workers in the public transport sector is expected to grow by around 4 per cent – or 880 positions – by 2025, from 22,000 now.
Transport Minister S. Iswaran on Monday launched an updated blueprint for the industry, which outlines plans to equip rail and bus workers with more skills, improve rail reliability, and use technology to reduce carbon emissions as well as improve service to commuters. The Rail Manpower Development Incentive has helped to train more than 2,900 workers in the industry since 2020, the LTA added.
These electric buses will replace old buses from December 2024. As at the end of 2022, there are 5,847 buses used for public transport.
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