Stroller on MRT and buses in Singapore: the rules, step by step

You can take an open stroller on MRT trains and public buses in Singapore. LTA's limit is 120cm long and 70cm wide, and anything bigger has to be folded. On the bus, you park in the wheelchair space, put the brakes on and hold on. At the station, you take the lift and the wide fare gate.

How to take a stroller on the MRT and buses, step by step

1. Check that it fits. LTA takes open strollers up to 120cm long and 70cm wide, and up to 150cm high measured to the top of your seated child's head if that's higher than the stroller.
2. Put heavy bags in the basket under the seat. The Consumer Product Safety Office says weight on the handlebar can tip a stroller over.
3. Take the lift. LTA says every MRT station has at least one barrier-free route with one.
4. Go through the wider fare gate, which SBS Transit asks families with strollers to use. A child under 0.9m rides free.
5. Wait in the priority queue. LTA marks it with blue stickers.
6. Let people off, then roll in. SMRT asks you not to rush the closing doors and to keep strollers clear of walkways and doorways.
7. Board the bus by the front door if the stroller fits. LTA says the back door works too: signal the bus captain early, then tap your card at the rear door.
8. Park in the wheelchair space with the brakes on. Use the restraint if the bus has one, and hold on to the stroller for the whole ride.
9. Fold it if the bus captain asks. Captains ask when the bus is already crowded as you board, or when a wheelchair user needs the space.
10. Get off by the rear door. SBS Transit asks parents with open strollers to alight there.

On the bus: the wheelchair space and when to fold

LTA says all buses and trains have a set space for parents to park strollers. On a bus, it's the wheelchair space. SBS Transit says you can spot a wheelchair-accessible bus by the blue wheelchair decal on its windscreen, and it has one or two wheelchair lots. If the strollers are small enough, Tower Transit says more than one can share it.

Wheelchair users come first. The Conditions of Carriage for Public Buses cover all four bus operators. They say you fold on a crowded bus and give the bay to a wheelchair user. At interchanges, SBS Transit boards wheelchair users first, then parents with strollers, then everyone else.

One rule works in your favour. SBS Transit says if the bus fills up after your open stroller is on board, you don't have to fold it. If the bus is crowded when it pulls in, you can fold or wait for the next one. LTA notes that buses and trains come every few minutes.

MOT announced two changes in March 2026. The Ministry of Transport said bus captains will lower the wheelchair ramp for an open stroller on request. And from April 2026, captains on around 10 selected services would let wheelchairs and open strollers use the bays first come, first served.

On a double-decker, the stroller stays downstairs and out of the aisle. Once you've folded and you're holding your baby, look for a priority seat. LTA says every seat between the two doors is one, plus the first row after the exit door.

Does your child use a paediatric wheelchair? People often mistake one for a stroller. LTA gives out a "This is a wheelchair" sign at Passenger Service Centres, which tells staff and other commuters that it can't be folded, and SBS Transit lets children with special needs who travel in prams use the ramp. Carry their SG Enable card or Developmental Disability Registry card, as the bus captain may ask for it.

On the MRT: lifts, gates and the right carriage

SBS Transit says every station has lift access from the street to the platform. SMRT adds that every station has at least one barrier-free entrance and wider fare gates. MOT also said priority queue lines would go up at lifts and priority boarding doors over time, and you can use them with a stroller.

On the platform, look for the wheelchair signs on the floor or the screen doors. SMRT says they mark the train's two wheelchair spaces and are usually near the lifts. If you'd rather find a seat, LTA says the first and last carriages are usually the least crowded.

LTA fills the gap between platform and train with rubber fillers where it can. Brakes on once you're in. Then hold a grab pole, as SMRT asks. If your baby gets hungry on the way, SBS Transit says you can breastfeed on its trains and buses, and LTA has baby care rooms at newer interchanges such as Jurong East and Yishun.

Riding with grandparents too? LTA's priority queues are for seniors as well as families with strollers. Our guide to travelling with grandparents and kids covers the rest of the day.

MRT, bus or taxi with a stroller

Still choosing a stroller? Our stroller guide has a fold check for lifts and buses, and the accessories guide covers add-ons that stick out on a bus.

Free MRT and bus fares for young children

SimplyGo says a child under 0.9m rides free with a fare-paying adult, with no card needed. From 0.9m, a child under seven who isn't in primary school still rides free with a Child Concession Card. It's free to apply for at any SimplyGo Ticket Office, and it works straight away.

SBS Transit says the card lasts until 30 April of the year your child turns 7. Free rides don't cover Express, Premium or City Direct buses, SimplyGo says. At the gates, SBS Transit asks a walking child to stay close to and in front of you.

Taxis and private-hire cars with a baby

The car seat law is rule 8 of the Road Traffic seat belt rules. A passenger under 1.35m must be secured in an approved child restraint, or a seat belt with a booster cushion. The rule exempts a taxi only when the child sits in the back seat. Public buses are exempt too.

LTA says children under 1.35m in private-hire cars need a proper car seat, and suggests booking a ride with a child seat option. Fold the stroller for the boot before the car arrives. Our car seat guide covers portable seats for taxis. Going to the airport? See Changi Airport with kids.

When to get help

• Wheel stuck in the platform gap: SMRT says stay calm and get other commuters to press the Emergency Stop Plunger or Emergency Train Stop on a platform wall or pillar.
• Trouble on the train: press the red Emergency Communications Button beside the door to speak to staff, SMRT says.
• Something dropped onto the tracks: SMRT says don't try to get it back, and ask station staff.
• Need a hand at a station: LTA says station staff and service ambassadors will help, so go to the Passenger Service Centre.
• Need help on the bus: Tower Transit says you can approach the bus captain.
• Your child is hurt or very unwell: call 995. SCDF lists emergencies such as seizures, breathlessness, loss of consciousness and heavy bleeding. KKH's Children's Emergency treats acutely ill or injured children. For minor problems, SCDF points you to your family doctor.
• Feedback for the operator: SBS Transit 1800 287 2727 (7.30am to 8pm daily), SMRT 1800 336 8900 (7.30am to 8pm daily), Tower Transit 1800 248 0950 (7.30am to 8pm daily) or Go-Ahead Singapore 6812 6469 (7.30am to 10pm daily).
• Not sure who runs your line: LTA says SMRT runs the North-South, East-West, Circle and Thomson-East Coast lines and the Bukit Panjang LRT. SBS Transit runs the North East and Downtown lines and the Sengkang-Punggol LRT.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take the MRT with a stroller?

Yes. LTA allows open strollers up to 120cm long and 70cm wide on trains. Take the lift and the wider fare gate, then board where the platform shows the wheelchair sign and park in that space. Keep the brakes on and the stroller clear of the doorway.

Can I bring an open stroller on the bus in Singapore?

Yes, on every public bus. Board by the front door if it fits, park in the wheelchair space and put the brakes on. Use the restraint if there is one and hold on to the stroller. Keep it off the stairs and the upper deck.

What is LTA's stroller size limit?

LTA's limit for an open stroller is 120cm long, 70cm wide and 150cm high. Height is measured from the floor to the top of the stroller or your seated child's head, whichever is higher. A bigger stroller has to be folded.

Taking a bus with a stroller in Singapore: when must I fold it?

Fold when the bus captain asks. Captains ask when the bus is crowded as you board or a wheelchair user needs the bay. SBS Transit says a stroller already on board doesn't have to be folded if the bus fills up later. You can also wait for the next bus.

Any tips for taking the MRT with a baby?

Ride outside peak hours if you can, as LTA suggests. Use the priority queues at the lift and the screen doors. LTA says the first and last carriages are usually the least crowded. A baby under 0.9m rides free with no card.

Can I take a taxi with a baby in Singapore without a car seat?

In a taxi, the law allows it if your baby sits in the back seat. A private-hire car is different: LTA says a child under 1.35m needs a proper car seat, so book a ride with a child seat option. Our car seat guide covers portable seats for taxis.