Daily working hours of platform workers not tracked in Singapore: MOM

Although the Ministry of Manpower does not track the daily average hours of platform workers, it has assured that it will continuously monitor the situation and review policies and indicators as needed.

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is actively monitoring the median incomes of platform ride-hail and delivery workers, as shared in response to a Parliamentary query on 4 February 2025 (Tuesday). 

Member of Parliament See Jinli Jean had asked the following questions: 

• In view of the recent enactment of the Platform Workers Act, does MOM intend to track the impact of the Act henceforth on 
  • the daily average hours at work, and 
  • the average earnings per hour at work for full-time platform ride-hail drivers and full-time platform delivery workers, respectively; and if so, how often will updated versions of such data be published.

"Data on the median incomes of platform ride-hail and delivery workers are being monitored and published in MOM’s annual report on Labour Force In Singapore," MOM stated.

In addition to this, the Ministry is actively working with the relevant agencies to monitor the impact of the Platform Workers Act, including by engaging Platform Work Associations and platform workers.

"MOM does not specifically track the daily average hours of platform workers, as their working hours are flexible and may vary widely for different reasons including the preferences of platform workers. 

"Nevertheless, we will consider the Member’s suggestions and continue to monitor the situation, reviewing our policies and indicators as necessary."  

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