Enabling Transport Subsidy

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. Such services are the Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children (EIPIC), Special Education (SPED) schools, Day Activity Centres (DACs), Sheltered Workshops (SWs), Special Student Care Centres (SSCCs), Enabling Skills for Life Programme (ESLP), Enabling Business Hubs (EBHs) and Enabling Service Hubs (ESHs).

The subsidy scheme is means-tested – to be eligible, the monthly per capita household income should be $4,800 and below for both Singapore Citizens and 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 July 2026, 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), Special Student Care Centres (SSCCs), Enabling Skills for Life Programme (ESLP), Enabling Business Hubs (EBHs) and Enabling Service Hubs (ESHs); and
  • From families with a per capita monthly household income of $4,800 and below for Singapore Citizens and 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


More Information

For more information on the Enabling Transport Subsidy, please contact your respective Social Service Agencies which you are receiving the services.

Have additional enquiries? Contact SG Enable at contactus@sgenable.sg or call 1800-8585-885.  

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