Caring Commuter Champions

When you spot a commuter in need, do you stop in your tracks, unsure what to do?

By signing up as a Caring Commuter Champion (CCC), you can now arm yourself with knowledge and skills to step up and help fellow commuters, in particular those with disabilities or special needs. 

It is conducted free, and you can do so wherever you are and even at your own time! Sign up for a short one-hour e-learning course here!

As a certified CCC, you may choose to participate in activities to contribute to an inclusive and caring commuting culture, or simply step up and show care to those in need during your commute on public transport!

CCC Programmes

Put your newly acquired knowledge into practice by participating in any of our CCC programmes below!

Register your interest via this form and we'll contact to notify you when there is an available session.

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Programme

Activities

Duration

1

“Find Your Way” Experiential Programme (Dementia)

  • Pick up practical tips on how to help persons living with dementia on public transport
  • Go on a guided tour at a selected “Find Your Way” bus interchange or MRT station to learn how nostalgic icons support wayfinding
  • Participate in role-playing based on public transport scenarios
  • Experience the challenges faced by persons with dementia using virtual reality (VR) or through an interactive activity

1 hour

2

Inclusivity Programme on CARES Community Bus

(Visual Impairment)
  • Learn how to help the visually impaired on public transport
  • Understand the challenges of the visually impaired through demonstrations and role-playing activities
  • Learn about the inclusive features on the bus
  • Gain a better understanding of our Bus Captains’ roles and responsibilities

1 hour

3

Familiarisation Tour for Special Needs Students

(Autism/Intellectual Disabilities)
  • Help students familiarise themselves with selected MRT station layouts
  • Demonstrate regular tasks such as topping up of fare cards and reading of system maps
  • Share safe and gracious commuting tips with the students during the train ride

1.5 hour

4

CARES Service Ambassadors

(Students/Vulnerable Groups)
  • Help students and vulnerable commuters at bus interchanges and/or MRT stations
  • Encourage commuters to queue up or give up their seats to those in need
  • Assist in crowd control during travel peak hours

2 to 3 hours

 

Have a question? Reach out to us at customerxp@sbstransit.com.sg.