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Enabling Transport Subsidy

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The Enabling Transport Subsidy supports eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents with disabilities who need to use dedicated transport provided by the Social Service Agencies (SSAs) to access Ministry of Family and Social Development (MSF) approved services on a regular basis. These services include but are not limited to Government-funded services such as the Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children (EIPIC), Special Education (SPED) schools, Day Activity Centres (DACs), Sheltered Workshops (SWs) and Special Student Care Centres (SSCCs), Enabling Business Hubs (EBHs) and Enabling Service Hubs (ESHs). SSAs will appoint their own transport operators. Availability of transport may vary across providers.

The subsidy scheme is means-tested – to be eligible, the monthly per capita household income should be $3,600 and below for Singapore Citizens, or $2,600 and below for Permanent Residents. For households with no income, the Annual Value (AV) of residence reflected on NRIC should be $21,000 and below. People on this scheme cannot concurrently be recipients of the Taxi Subsidy Scheme. Interested applicants should apply for the Enabling Transport Subsidy through their SPED school or Social Service Agencies. Transport operators are usually appointed by the respective SPED school or SSA operator. Availability can vary across the different programmes and providers.

Enhancement to the Enabling Transport Subsidy (ETS) Scheme
From 1 October 2024, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) will increase the Monthly Per Capita Household Income (PCHI) criteria and corresponding subsidy rates for MSF-funded services and schemes. The PCHI revision aims to improve affordability and ensure that Singaporeans with greater needs receive continued support.

Overview

The Scheme provides up to 80% subsidy for transport fees.
The amount of subsidy depends on:
- Whether applicants are Singapore Citizen or Permanent Residents;
- Per capita monthly household income (PCHI);
- Whether applicants are wheelchair users or ambulant; and
- Transport fees

Who Can Apply

Persons with disabilities on transport services provided by SSAs and are attending Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children (EIPIC), Special Education (SPED) schools, Day Activity Centres (DACs), Sheltered Workshops (SWs) and Special Student Care Centres (SSCCs); and
From families with a per capita monthly household income of $3,600 and below for Singapore Citizens, or $2,600 and below for Permanent Residents. For households with no income, the Annual Value (AV) of residence reflected on NRIC should be $21,000 and below.

How to Apply

Existing clients of Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children (EIPIC), Special Education (SPED) schools, Day Activity Centres (DACs), Sheltered Workshops (SWs) and Special Student Care Centres (SSCCs) may apply. Read More Taxi Subsidy Scheme - Support for persons with disabilities who rely on taxis for travelling to school, work or training
Clients may apply through the SPED schools or SSAs that are arranging your transportation services. They will assist in conducting a means test for you and will submit the subsidy request to SG Enable on your behalf.