Class 3, 3A licence holders can now drive electric light goods vehicles, electric small buses
Singaporean authorities have updated driving regulations to allow Class 3 and 3A license holders to operate heavier electric light goods vehicles and small buses. The change aims to support the nation's transition to clean energy vehicles by 2040.
Why it matters
Regulatory adjustments are essential for the mass adoption of electric commercial vehicles as they often weigh more than traditional combustion engine counterparts.
Class 3 and 3A driving licence holders can now drive heavier electric light goods vehicles (eLGVs) and electric small buses of up to 3,00kg in unladen weight, the traffic police stated on Sunday (June 14).
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