Will AVs mean fewer jobs for drivers? Yeo Wan Ling urges caution over transition

CNA4 hours ago1:53

As autonomous vehicles (AVs) move closer to becoming part of Singapore’s transport system, what could they mean for drivers’ livelihoods? Speaking in parliament on Wednesday (Oct 7), MP Yeo Wan Ling said the impact may not come in the form of thousands of drivers suddenly losing their jobs. Instead, displacement could happen quietly as fewer trips become available over time. She also raised a broader concern — driving has long served as an accessible and flexible “employment buffer” for Singaporeans. If that role shrinks, what will take its place? Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

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