(1) Measures to ensure the use of our public transport is safe

Public buses and taxis are required to comply with a set of Construction and Use standards to ensure road safety before the vehicles can be registered. The vehicles are also subject to compulsory regular vehicle inspection to ensure their roadworthiness when they are on the road. In addition, the vocational drivers of such public service vehicles are required to maintain good safety driving records for application and renewal of their vocational licences.

The licensed operators of the MRT/LRT services are subject to a set of Operating Performance Standards (OPS), which include maintenance, operation and safety performance requirements. Operators who fail to meet such standards could be penalised under the Rapid Transit System Act.

(2) Security against Terrorism

Public Transport Security Committee (PTSC)
The Chief Executive of LTA chairs a multi-agency Public Transport Security Committee that plans, coordinates and implements measures to enhance the security of Singapore's public transport system. Apart from the use of video surveillance systems, specially trained transit security officers are also deployed at our MRT stations and bus interchange to detect security threats, protect commuters and prevent potential terrorist attacks.

CCTV Cameras at Stations
All MRT and LRT stations have been fitted with CCTV systems.

Security Guards at Stations and Bus Interchanges
Specially trained uniformed officers are deployed at MRT stations and bus interchanges to detect security threats, protect commuters and prevent potential attacks on our public transport system.

Police MRT Unit
A Police MRT Unit was set up in August 2005 to complement the security in the MRT system. These trained police officers look out for suspicious activities and items, conduct security checks and patrol the premises of MRT stations and trains.

Removal of Litterbins and Containers
Litterbins and other types of containers have been removed from MRT stations as these could be used by potential terrorists to plant explosives.

Raising Public Awareness and Vigilance
Public Education campaigns are conducted through posters and in-station and in-train announcements, to heighten commuters' security awareness so that they will exercise greater vigliance and report suspicious activities to the authorites.

Last Updated on 05/08/2008