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SINGAPORE: Career conversion programmes and up to S$1,600 (US$1,240) in incentives for training are part of a new transition package to help taxi and private-hire drivers better adapt amid the autonomous vehicle (AV) transition.<\/p>\n
Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling announced the move in parliament on Tuesday (Jul 7) during a motion on Singapore’s transport strategy. The motion was tabled by the Transport Government Parliamentary Committee and led by its chairperson, MP Tin Pei Ling (PAP-Marine Parade-Braddell Heights).\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe recognise that autonomy and AI, if not managed well, can bring disruption to existing jobs, industries and business models,\u201d Ms Sun said.<\/p>\n
The government will roll out the use of autonomy and AI at a pace that is acceptable to residents, she added.<\/p>\n
The package was developed by the Ministry of Transport (MOT) in partnership with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), Grab Singapore and ComfortDelGro.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe government recognises that career transitions can be challenging, particularly with the opportunity costs of stepping away from driving to attend training,\u201d they said in a joint media release.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe package has been designed to offer drivers practical, accessible support that meets them where they are.\u201d<\/p>\n
A new career conversion programme for \u201cAV specialists\u201d will be launched to equip drivers with technical and operational skills for roles in the AV sector, such as safety operators, remote operators and fleet management positions.<\/p>\n
The programmes come with up to 90 per cent of salary support, said Ms Sun.<\/p>\n
It will be offered by the Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) in collaboration with industry partners, MOT and the Land Transport Authority (LTA).<\/p>\n
GrabAcademy, Grab\u2019s training arm, will also be a registered training provider.<\/p>\n
Drivers interested in pursuing careers in the public transport sector can also look forward to a new pathway under the career conversion programme for public transport professionals, which will provide them with a customised route to becoming bus drivers.<\/p>\n
Both the new career conversion programme and pathway will be launched in the third quarter this year, and they will be administered by the Singapore National Employers Federation. More details will be announced by SWDA when ready.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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