LTA to roll out AI system using bus cameras to detect traffic violations, road defects

LTA said the technology would enhance its monitoring capabilities across the bus network, facilitating more timely rectification or enforcement where needed.

“Technology solutions can play an important role in relieving bus captains of manual duties and unlocking the next bound of how we assess risks to safety,” said Senior Minister of State for Transport and National Development Sun Xueling.

Speaking at the Public Transport Safety and Security Awards 2026 at One Punggol, Ms Sun added that reducing encroachments into bus lanes would help avoid situations where bus captains have to brake suddenly to prevent collisions.

LTA will also progressively deploy a fully automated safety audio announcement feature across the bus fleet from the end of 2027, in tandem with an upgrade to the Bus Fleet Management System.

The audio safety announcements have been piloted on 11 bus services since August 2025, reminding passengers to hold onto hand grips and grab poles before the bus moves off.

“The feature has been well received and will continue to be available on these services,” LTA said.