TRANSPORT IN SINGAPORE: Experts remain upbeat especially on building a sustainable talent pipeline

Industry observers are upbeat about the transportation sector with bus captains still having jobs despite automation and AI adoption. Observers say recent the move to raise the starting salaries of bus captains is key to building a sustainable pipeline of local drivers. They also call for more steps like moving into management positions and upskilling AI skills to ensure that bus captains' jobs and careers remain resilient.