Discussions on P2P transport framework review underway
30 Dec 2023|709 views
Recent discussions pertaining to the review of the Point-to-Point (P2P) transport industry structure and regulatory framework surfaced ideas to implement training for drivers to help wheelchair users. Another initiative that was explored included ensuring drivers and commuters are promptly notified of disruptions.
These discussions, which are hosted by LTA, are held between taxi and ride-hailing service operators, associations representing private-hire car (PHC) and taxi drivers, and the government.
The review was announced in September 2023, with one of its objectives being making sure P2P services continue to meet the additional needs of commuter groups such as wheelchair users. The review also seeks to ensure P2P services are provided with minimal disruptions and downtime.
It seems the ideas looked at in ongoing discussions are on track to achieve these goals by bridging existing gaps.
The review is slated for completion by the second quarter of 2024, and is the first since the roll-out of the framework.
In a Facebook post on 27 December, Dr. Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for Transport, said that PHCs account for almost two-thirds of daily P2P trips today, and there are twice as many active PHC drivers compared to taxi drivers. "Many taxi drivers now also take ride-hail bookings," she added.
Against this backdrop, Dr. Khor referred to the review of the regulatory framework as "timely" so as to meet the diverse and evolving needs of commuters and drivers.
According to LTA data, the number of daily P2P trips climbed from 517,000 in November 2020 to 613,000 in July 2023. This brings the additional trips made per day via point-to-point transport to 96,000.
Available data also shows the growing popularity of ride-hailing services over street-hailing. In October 2022, of the 585,000 daily trips made, 488,000 were through ride-hailing and 97,000 through street-hailing.
From Dr. Khor's post, Sgcarmart understands that other suggestions raised during the review discussions included "streamlining taxi and PHC regulations" and "promoting more gracious behaviours by both drivers and commuters".
To make for a holistic review, LTA is also engaging with drivers, commuters, and academics.
Recent discussions pertaining to the review of the Point-to-Point (P2P) transport industry structure and regulatory framework surfaced ideas to implement training for drivers to help wheelchair users. Another initiative that was explored included ensuring drivers and commuters are promptly notified of disruptions.
These discussions, which are hosted by LTA, are held between taxi and ride-hailing service operators, associations representing private-hire car (PHC) and taxi drivers, and the government.
The review was announced in September 2023, with one of its objectives being making sure P2P services continue to meet the additional needs of commuter groups such as wheelchair users. The review also seeks to ensure P2P services are provided with minimal disruptions and downtime.
It seems the ideas looked at in ongoing discussions are on track to achieve these goals by bridging existing gaps.
The review is slated for completion by the second quarter of 2024, and is the first since the roll-out of the framework.
In a Facebook post on 27 December, Dr. Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for Transport, said that PHCs account for almost two-thirds of daily P2P trips today, and there are twice as many active PHC drivers compared to taxi drivers. "Many taxi drivers now also take ride-hail bookings," she added.
Against this backdrop, Dr. Khor referred to the review of the regulatory framework as "timely" so as to meet the diverse and evolving needs of commuters and drivers.
According to LTA data, the number of daily P2P trips climbed from 517,000 in November 2020 to 613,000 in July 2023. This brings the additional trips made per day via point-to-point transport to 96,000.
Available data also shows the growing popularity of ride-hailing services over street-hailing. In October 2022, of the 585,000 daily trips made, 488,000 were through ride-hailing and 97,000 through street-hailing.
From Dr. Khor's post, Sgcarmart understands that other suggestions raised during the review discussions included "streamlining taxi and PHC regulations" and "promoting more gracious behaviours by both drivers and commuters".
To make for a holistic review, LTA is also engaging with drivers, commuters, and academics.
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