2 schools get new bus operators after transport firm's abrupt closure

Several international schools also hit; some employees say wages still unpaid

- Ng Wei Kai

Some schools and employees were left in the lurch after the death of Yeap Transport's founder and chief executive resulted in the company's closure.

Pei Chun Public and Cedar Primary schools have appointed new bus operators for the 2025 school year after their previous contractor, Yeap Transport, closed abruptly in early November.

Workers from the company have also been affected by the closure, with some filing reports with the authorities that their salaries have not been paid.

The funeral of its founder and chief executive, Mr Adrian Yeap, on Oct 29 was announced by the company in social media posts.

The company did not give details on the cause of death.

In response to queries, the National Transport Workers' Union (NTWU) said it was alerted on Oct 30 that some workers for Yeap Transport had filed complaints about not being paid.

On Nov 11, the union met union members affected by the sudden closure.

As Yeap Transport is non-unionised, not all its employees are formally represented by NTWU.

About 30 employees participated in a session with NTUC's Employment and Employability Institute, where they were briefed on the job matching and training support they could draw upon.

NTWU also assisted affected members with salary claim processes, said the union.

NTWU understands that some employees have already found jobs in the same sector.