Images on Community-based Shuttle Bus Pilot for Marine Parade Town Cluster

Written PQ 5971: Mr Leong Mun Wai: To ask the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) what were the considerations in deciding to feature images of Grassroots Advisers on the buses that provide free shuttle services for the Marine Parade cluster; and (b) what is the cost of these images.

1. The buses have drawings of iconic Marine Parade landmarks as well as caricatures of Marine Parade Grassroot Advisers, which and whom local residents can recognise and will be familiar with. This makes it easier for residents to identify the buses, and build awareness so more residents can use the buses to get to their destinations. This is not dissimilar to other grassroots programmes which have banners of the Grassroot Advisers hosting the programmes.

2. The cost is part of the overall contract with the bus operator so we do not have breakdowns on the cost of this aspect alone.