Singapore Jobs: SBS Transit to Make 300 Inclusive Hires
Singapore jobs news: SBS Transit has committed to 300 inclusive hires of persons with disabilities by 2030 under a new partnership with SG Enable.
WorldwideIn brief
- SBS Transit has committed to 300 cumulative inclusive hires by 2030.
- The total counts SBS Transit's own staff plus people hired by its service providers.
- The pledge came with an MOU with SG Enable signed on 29 October 2026.
- Singapore aims to raise the employment rate of resident persons with disabilities to 40% by 2030; it was 34.7% in 2025.
| Country | Worldwide |
|---|---|
| Organization | SBS Transit |
| Official source | Human Resources Online – SBS Transit targets 300 inclusive hires by 2030 ✓ humanresourcesonline.net |
Singapore jobs are opening up for persons with disabilities (PwDs). Public transport operator SBS Transit has pledged 300 inclusive hires by 2030, counting both its own staff and people hired by the companies that provide services to it. The pledge was announced at a partnership signing with SG Enable on 29 October 2026.
What did SBS Transit announce?
SBS Transit and SG Enable, Singapore's agency for disability and inclusion, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Manpower, praised the pledge at the signing event held at Taman Jurong Community Club.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | SBS Transit |
| Partner | SG Enable |
| Hiring commitment | 300 cumulative inclusive hires |
| Deadline | 2030 |
| MOU signed | 29 October 2026 |
| Focus areas | Inclusive employment, staff training, public education |
What does the partnership cover?
The MOU covers three areas:
- Inclusive employment – SBS Transit will step up hiring of persons with disabilities.
- Staff training – employees will learn how to better support colleagues and commuters with disabilities.
- Public education – SG Enable will use SBS Transit's buses, trains and stations to raise awareness about inclusion.
How is Singapore doing on disability employment?
Singapore's Enabling Masterplan 2030 aims to raise the employment rate of resident PwDs to 40% by 2030.
| Year | PwD employment rate |
|---|---|
| 2022 (masterplan launch) | 31.4% |
| 2025 | 34.7% |
| 2030 target | 40% |
The government is also strengthening hiring support, including enhancements to the Enabling Employment Credit and a new Supported-Enterprise Enabling Grant, to encourage more employers to hire inclusively and help workers stay and progress in their jobs.
How do I apply?
Visit the official SBS Transit careers page for current vacancies. Jobseekers with disabilities can also contact SG Enable, which offers job matching and employment support in Singapore.
What it means for job seekers
- More doors are opening. Large employers like SBS Transit are setting public hiring targets for PwDs.
- Support is available. SG Enable can help with job matching, training and workplace adjustments.
- Employers get help too. Government credits and grants make it easier for companies to hire inclusively.
Related: Oman's employment of persons with disabilities rises 10%.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people with disabilities will SBS Transit hire?
It has pledged 300 inclusive hires in total by 2030, counting its own staff and its service providers' staff.
What is the SBS Transit and SG Enable partnership?
An MOU signed on 29 October 2026 covering inclusive employment, staff training and public education about disability inclusion.
What is Singapore's employment target for persons with disabilities?
To raise the employment rate of resident persons with disabilities to 40% by 2030, from 31.4% in 2022 and 34.7% in 2025.
How do I apply for SBS Transit jobs?
Through the official SBS Transit careers page, which lists current vacancies such as bus captains, train officers and technicians.
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