Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-12-16 06:03Group 1 - The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore has awarded six contracts for the procurement of 660 new electric buses, including 360 single-deck buses and 300 double-deck buses, with successful bidders including BYD, Yutong, and a consortium involving CRRC and Zhongtong [1][2] - The new buses are set to gradually enter passenger service starting from the end of 2026, replacing diesel buses that are nearing their legal lifespan [1] - ST Engineering Mobility Services, in collaboration with CRRC, won a contract for 100 single-deck buses and 150 double-deck buses, with contract values of approximately 35.7 million SGD and 79 million SGD respectively [1] Group 2 - This marks the first large-scale procurement of electric double-deck buses by the LTA, which will feature three doors and two staircases for improved passenger flow [2] - The new buses will be equipped with advanced battery technology, passenger information display systems, and various safety assistance systems, including onboard CCTV and fatigue monitoring [2] - Singapore aims to achieve a 100% clean energy public bus fleet by 2040, with electric buses expected to make up half of the public bus fleet by 2030 [2]