As part of a six-month trial, 20 public buses have been fitted with camera sensors that help bus drivers look out for cyclists and pedestrians.
Go-Ahead Singapore, the island's fourth bus operator is training its drivers to advise riders on what the journey ahead will be like.
Go-Ahead, which will start services in Q3, is close to filling all driver positions, and opens Loyang bus depot on Sunday.
Newcomer bus firm Go-Ahead is sweetening the package for driveres, offering bonuses of up to $3,000, leave perks, free travel and an annual allowance.
Transport operator Go-Ahead is confident its years of expertise in bus scheduling, route management and maintenance regimes will meet performance standards.