$7 million grant to help food delivery riders switch e-scooters to other devices: MOT

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SINGAPORE — A new $7 million grant was announced on Friday (8 November) to help food delivery riders switch their e-scooters to other modes of transport, three days after a ban of the devices on footpaths took effect.

The e-scooter Trade-in Grant is part of three components of a Transition Assistance Package unveiled by the Ministry of Transport .

Delivery riders with mobility difficulties who are eligible to use personal mobility aids and want to continue working for their companies will also get a grant of up to $1,000.The riders have to surrender their e-scooters at disposal points located at Grab, Deliveroo and foodpanda’s premises. Those who work for more than one food delivery company are eligible for just one grant disbursement.

Under the second component of the help package, for riders who plan to consider other job options, NTUC’s Employment and Employability Institute and Workforce Singapore are working with the food delivery companies to provide job search support for the riders.

 

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