New AI-powered SMRT command centre aims to make bus services safer, more reliable and faster
All bus service operations will now be controlled from the Mobility Command and Control Centre in Gali Batu Bus Depot near Yew...
A new $6 million command centre in Singapore aims to enhance safety, reliability and efficiency for SMRT bus services. This Mobility Command and Control Centre consolidates fleet operations that were previously handled by various depots. It monitors buses in real time, detects issues like driver fatigue and bus bunching, and allows for quicker responses to incidents like breakdowns or traffic congestion.
The centre, opened by Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow on August 28, 2024, employs an artificial intelligence system that flags potential problems and guides service controllers on when to intervene. Fleet managers at the command centre oversee more than 1,200 buses across 75 services, with about 20 officers monitoring around 60 buses each.
The system has contributed to a 20% reduction in bus breakdowns since November 2024 and will extend its coverage to electric buses by the end of October 2026.
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