Motorcyclist dies after accident involving Tower Transit bus on PIE; driver arrested

SINGAPORE - A motorcyclist was killed in an accident with a Tower Transit bus on the PIE on Nov 27.

The police said they were alerted to the accident, near the Lorong 2 Toa Payoh exit of the PIE towards Changi, at about 10.20am. They arrested the 27-year-old bus driver for driving without due care and attention, causing death.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said a paramedic pronounced a person dead at the scene, after it was alerted at about 10.25am.

The motorcyclist was a 52-year-old man, with no other injuries reported, the police added.

In a Facebook post on the same day, Tower Transit Singapore said it was “deeply saddened” by the accident and is assisting with ongoing police investigations.

The bus was plying the Service 966 route with 30 passengers on board at the time of the accident, said Tower Transit.

“No words can fully express our condolences and apologies to the family and loved ones of the motorcyclist,” said the post.

In response to queries, a Tower Transit spokeswoman said the company is in contact with the family of the motorcyclist and offering them support.

She added that passengers on board the affected bus were transferred to another bus to continue their journey.

In July, it was announced that Minister of State for Transport Murali Pillai would lead a

task force to look into the safety of public buses

– following a spate of accidents involving the vehicles.

The task force comprises representatives from government agencies, the National Transport Workers’ Union, all four public bus operators and the Singapore Road Safety Council.

It will also

engage international experts, regulators and operators

to identify suitable practices that the sector can adopt.

The group aims to complete the review by early 2025.