The Big Story: A new support package for drivers is here. But why aren't they fully on board?

 

Autonomous vehicles are no longer a distant concept. Instead, they're becoming part of Singapore's transport future. As the industry evolves, the Government has introduced a new support package to help taxi and private-hire drivers prepare for what's next, through training opportunities, career guidance and pathways into new roles within the autonomous vehicle ecosystem.

But as drivers weigh the opportunities against concerns over income, job flexibility and career stability, an important question remains: will these measures be enough to bring them along for the transition?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Chua Yeow Hwee, Assistant Professor in Economics at the Nanyang Technological University and Honorary Secretary of the Economics Society of Singapore, to find out more.