660 new electric buses with step-free interiors, driver fatigue monitoring to enter service from end-2026: LTA
Public transport commuters can soon look forward to better accessibility, comfort and safety features in buses as 660 new electric buses are introduced into service from end-2026 onwards.The buses are part of the Land Transport Authority's (LTA) plan to transition Singapore's public bus fleet to cleaner energy. By 2030, half of the public bus fleet will be electric, with the entire fleet running on cleaner energy by 2040.LTA said the new electric buses have been improved based on feedback received from commuters, bus captains and public transport operators.Among the new features is a full low-floor design with no steps along the main passageway, made possible by advances in battery technology. Seating platforms are also kept low, with step heights generally capped at 230mm, or 300mm for seats above the wheel arches.This makes boarding, alighting and moving within the bus easier for commuters, LTA said.