Taxi, private-hire drivers can switch to bus driving under new career pathway amid AV rollout
Training will run two to six months and can be taken part-time, with a shorter track for drivers who already hold a Class 4 licence.
Singapore's taxi and private-hire drivers can now transition to bus driving through a new career pathway, announced by the Ministry of Transport, Skills and Workforce Development Agency, and National Trades Union Congress (NTUC). This opportunity allows drivers to utilize their existing skills while learning new competencies for the evolving transport industry.
The transition program, which can be completed in two to six months, offers on-the-job training in electric vehicle diagnostics, bus interchange operations, and other relevant skills. Drivers holding a Class 4 licence, which allows operation of heavy motor vehicles weighing more than 2,500kg, can qualify for a shorter program. The initiative aims to support workers as autonomous vehicles become more prevalent on Singapore's roads, with no immediate job displacement expected.
The government, industry, and unions collaborated to create flexibility for point-to-point drivers interested in becoming bus captains, offering part-time on-the-job training to balance work and personal responsibilities.
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