Public transport leads daily commutes for on-site, hybrid workers

Only 23% drive to work.

Workers in Singapore mainly rely on public transport when commuting to work, with 60% commuting via MRT/LRT and 56% taking public buses, YouGov reported.

According to the report commissioned by Budget Direct Insurance, 57% of Singapore employees are fully back in the office, whilst hybrid workers are on-site on Wednesdays (69%), Tuesdays (63%), Mondays (59%), and Fridays (41%).

Attendance drops further on weekends, reaching only 10% on Saturdays and 5% on Sundays.

When choosing how to commute, respondents rank convenience (69%), commute time (66%), and cost (60%) as the most important factors.

Waiting time (52%), accessibility (44%), and comfort (39%) also play a role, whilst safety (33%) and sustainability (18%) rank lower.

Meanwhile, 23% drive, and only 12% use private hire services like Grab or Gojek. Additionally, 25% walk to work, 5% use bicycles, and 3% use motorcycles.

YouGov surveyed over 1,000 Singaporeans on their commuting patterns influenced by hybrid work arrangements and evolving transport preferences.

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