Celebrating 5 Years of Caring Commuter Week: Championing Caring Commuter Culture and Honouring Caring Commuters

On 15 November 2025, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Public Transport Council (PTC) launched the fifth edition of Caring Commuter Week 2025, marking five years of collective commitment to fostering a gracious, caring and inclusive commuting culture. Held in support of the Caring SG Commuters Movement, this year’s Caring Commuter Week features a line-up of activities to honour commuters who have demonstrated exceptional care towards others during their public transport journeys.  

From 15 to 30 November, the public can participate in a public transport-themed escape room designed to deepen their understanding of the different challenges faced by persons with disabilities. Through interactive puzzles, participants can test their knowledge of inclusive transport features while gaining valuable insights into the commuting experience for persons with disabilities. The roving exhibition will be held at Our Tampines Hub, Yishun Town Square and Toa Payoh HDB Hub. For more details on the Caring Commuter Week 2025 activities, please refer to ANNEX A [PDF, 128 MB].

Launch of Caring Commuter Week 2025

Mr Jeffrey Siow, Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, was the Guest-of-Honour at the launch of Caring Commuter Week 2025, with Special Guest Mr Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State for Transport, and Culture, Community and Youth.

Mr Siow also launched the first Young ChangeMakers - Caring SG Commuters Grant, an initiative by PTC and the National Youth Council (NYC) to encourage more youth-led projects that encourage a more gracious, caring and inclusive commuting culture. Approved projects that benefit the community and society can receive seed funding of up to $7,000. More details can be found in ANNEX B [PDF, 162 MB].

To find out more about Caring SG Commuters’ initiatives and how to take part, please visit the Caring SG Commuters Portal.

Recognising Caring Commuters

Acting Minister for Transport Mr Jeffrey Siow and Minister of State for Transport Mr Baey Yam Keng also presented awards to outstanding individuals and organisations who have contributed to building a more caring commuting culture.

The Richard Magnus Award for the Outstanding Caring Commuter was presented to Yash Raj and Chen Zugen from Greendale Secondary School. The two students had assisted an injured commuter, Ms Tan Siew Hua, who had fallen down the stairs at Meridian LRT on 11 February 2025. The students then accompanied her to Sengkang General Hospital and stayed with Ms Tan until she was attended to by medical staff and followed up later in the day to check on her well-being. Five other commuters received the commendation award, with a total of seven recipients for the Caring Commuter Award.

The Caring Commuter Champion (Inspirer) award was presented to nine individuals who actively participated in activities organised by the Caring SG Commuters Movement and spread its messages in their workplaces and communities. Their contributions include assisting commuters during train service disruptions, volunteering at deployments, and taking part in Focus Group Discussions, Assembly Talks, Sharing Sessions, and Learning Journeys.

The Caring SG Commuters Partners Award was presented to Dementia Singapore, Singapore Polytechnic and St Patrick’s School. These partners were recognised for actively championing the movement and co-creating initiatives that enhance the commuting experience. For more details on all award winners, please refer to ANNEX C [PDF, 183 MB].

Launch of “A Brand New Way to Ride” Theme Song

The first Caring SG Commuters’ theme song, “A Brand New Way to Ride”, was also launched at the event. Composed and performed by Singaporean singer-songwriter, Tay Kewei, the song aims to raise awareness of the movement and inspire commuters to embrace caring behaviours, making journeys more pleasant for everyone. The song can be accessed on the Caring SG Commuters YouTube channel and portal.

ANNEX A [PDF, 128 MB] – Caring Commuter Week 2025 Activities

ANNEX B [PDF, 162 MB]– Young ChangeMakers - Caring SG Commuters Grant Details

ANNEX C [PDF, 183 MB]– Recipients of the Caring Commuter Award, Caring Commuter Champion (Inspirer) Award, and Caring SG Commuters Partners Award

ANNEX D [PDF, 274 MB] – Key Collaterals for Caring Commuter Week 2025