MyTransport.SG as a new communication platform in implementing smart mobility in Singapore

Abstract

The development and innovation of information, communication, and technology (ICT) are the key in implementing smart mobility in Singapore to create smart and sustainable mobility. One product of them is MyTransport.SG which has website and mobile application display. This research aimed to analyze MyTransport.SG in supporting the implementation of smart mobility and to understand the role of The Government of Singapore in developing this product. This research used qualitative method and collected the data from transportation and geography journal, government publications, direct observation, and interview to LTA representative as creator and developer of MyTransport.SG. The results showed that MyTransport.SG which was launched in 2011 has provided public informations, data, and report by The Government of Singapore. MyTransport.SG website provides static and dynamic transport dataset. Another display named MyTransport.SG mobile application is developed with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) using Global Positioning System (GPS). This product needs to improve data update and information delivery to create inclusive environment and smart mobility. Beside of a new communication platform, this innovation in MyTransport.SG has implemented smart mobility in Singapore by achieving informative, interactive, assistive, and green mobility variables. Also, MyTransport.SG is included to e-services application by The Government of Singapore to provide advanced, renewable, and sustainable transportation around Singapore.