Singapore a perfect testbed for green transport solutions

AFTER years of wrangling, the Paris Agreement On Climate Change took effect last Nov 4.

A key element of the convention is "sustainable mobility" - no surprise given the environmental impact of transportation, which produces around 23 per cent of all energy-related carbon dioxide emissions.

Singapore is uniquely positioned to act as a testbed for green transport solutions. It is able to readily create a comprehensive public transport system of rail and bus services, while piloting electric car-sharing services and driverless cars.