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We Are Family: How do we attract workers to public transport jobs?

Published on 7 Jul 2026
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Singapore has unveiled its first dedicated residence for bus drivers, complete with air-conditioned rooms, shared facilities and a depot right next door. It's the latest effort to improve the working lives of those keeping our public transport system running.

But is better accommodation enough to attract more people into an industry known for long hours, split shifts and demanding responsibilities? Joining us is Jeffrey Sim Vee Ming, Group Chief Executive Officer of SBS Transit, to discuss what it will take to make public transport careers more appealing, how operators are rethinking the job, and why attracting the next generation of bus captains matters to every commuter in Singapore.

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