Singapore Opens First Home for Bus Drivers

Singapore has a new home for bus drivers with air conditioning and games.

The home is next to a bus depot where drivers start and end their work.

It is called SQ@Sengkang West and will house drivers from China.

The drivers get to live there for free, but they pay for utilities.

There are 234 beds in 39 apartments, with dining and kitchen areas.

One floor is for female drivers.

Bedrooms are cool and have storage, kitchens have stoves and fridges.

There is a room for games like carrom and table tennis.

A grocery delivery service is available, and no alcohol is allowed.

A company called Coliwoo will manage the home.

The bus company usually houses drivers in flats near their work.

This new home is similar in cost to leasing flats, the company said.

The home was built with feedback from drivers, the CEO said.

The CEO believes drivers know what makes a place comfortable.

A union leader gave input on what drivers need, the CEO said.

The best part is the short commute, the CEO highlighted.

Drivers can rest more since they live next to work.

They can use the extra time to rest, exercise, or have fun.

One driver said the new home gives him more time to rest.

He used to wake up at 5am, now he can sleep until 5:40am.

The driver likes the new home, he can cook and shower easily.

The bus depot opened in 2025 to support electric buses.

The union said local drivers prefer to go home after work.

The home is for drivers from China who live far from the depot.

The union wants more rest areas for drivers between shifts.

They are exploring sleeping pods at depots for drivers to rest.

The union wants to improve work conditions to attract local drivers.

Local bus drivers will get a pay rise to attract more people.

Drivers said early start times and risks may still keep people away.

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