Medical Transport in Singapore – Differences between Medical Transport Service (MTS) & Wheelchair bus transport
Members of the public (MOP) are often confused by the term Medical Transport Service (MTS) with Wheelchair escort bus transport. In this article, we will clarify the difference between MTS and wheelchair bus transport. What is Medical Transport Service? Medical Transport Service (MTS) is managed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) as one of the […]
Wheelchair Access Guide: Haw Par Villa
In 1935, Burmese-Chinese brothers Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par purchased land in Singapore and began constructing Haw Par Villa. The villa was bombed and occupied by the Japanese during the Japanese occupation, and was later demolished after the war leaving only a garden. Between 1937 and 1954, Aw Boon Haw commissioned statues and […]
Wheelchair Inclusion Features on SBS Buses
In May 2023, a wheelchair-bound bus passenger fell out of his wheelchair when his bus was making a corner turn. The elderly passenger landed with his head under a bus panel door and suffered bleeding from his head and right hand. An ambulance was called immediately and the elderly passenger was conveyed conscious to Sengkang […]
Wheelchair Transport Subsidies in Singapore
Enabling Transport Subsidy Taxi Subsidy Scheme Eligibility requirements: Monthly income of $2,800 or less (Singapore citizens) Monthly income of $2,000 or less (permanent residents) Not concurrently a recipient of the Taxi Subsidy Scheme. Person with permanent disabilities and medically certified as unable to take public transport Per capita monthly household income of $2,800 or below […]
5 Services for Wheelchair-bound Travellers at Changi Airport
Internationally known for being the world’s best airport, Singapore’s Changi Airport offers world-class service to ensure the best experience for each guest. Care is especially taken to provide assistance for wheelchair-bound travellers in the airport. Read on for 5 services offered in Changi Airport designed for comfortable wheelchair-travel. Assistance for wheelchair-bound travellers in Changi Airport […]