Profile

Our service track record includes customising transportation needs for petrochemical and hydrocarbon companies to high-security areas such as facilities Jurong Island.

awards6In 2007, Poh Lee was appointed the official transport provider by a major oil and gas contractor, working on one of the prestigious mega projects on Jurong Island.

What began as a single route transporting personnel from Jurong East MRT to site offices on Jurong Island has transformed into a service that transports the needs of more than 30,000 passengers per month in and around the island and within the facility.

At the peak, there are a total of 24 routes and 32 buses in daily operation by Poh Lee at this site on Jurong Island. A great deal of planning and management has gone into the ever changing transportation requirement around the site, whilst sustaining the efficiency and reliability of the service.

Poh Lee has again been recognised for achieving another landmark SPT Site Services Safety Recognition Awards for “3,000,000 kilometre Safe Travelled ” and “20,000,000 Safe Work Hours Without Accident Loss Time” performance . We attribute our success to the effective work practice and safety culture of our dedicated bus captains, who have to undergo stringent safety training that includes a defensive driving course.

To ensure business continuity and efficient operations for our clients, Poh Lee has its own motor workshop of 57,000 sq feet servicing and maintaining all its buses – minimising downtime and inconvenience to our customers.

Our company offers a range of services to our clients such as route planning, scheduling and co-ordination by our team of destination co-ordinators. The co-ordinators are able to assist our bus captains in ensuring hassle-free travel.

Giving back to our Community
Poh Lee has been a strong supporter of community service since 1984 The company sponsors organisations such as the Ministry of Education’s annual community involvement programme, providing transport services for the elderly to social events.

Poh Lee also works closely with various community groups like the Chinese Development Assistance Council, Salvation Army, schools/institutions and the media for multiple charity causes.

Vision
Take priority on Safety On & Off Job and Be Proactive.

Mission
Effective, Responsive, Innovative & Timely delivery of transport assignment.

Goal
Be the Best of all the Best

Poh Lee Transport Service, a Bizsafe accredited company, has been dedicated in serving the various transportation needs of Singapore since 1968. Established as a leading transport provider today, the company’s objectives are met through the support of its 120 committed employees.

We have a multinational team, with highly trained bus captains from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China and Myanmar. The bus captains go through a stringent selection process, followed by an immersion programme that includes conversational English courses, conducted by Poh Lee. Our foreign bus captains also understand the local culture, thereby maintaining excellent customer service. All of our bus captains possess a Singapore Class 4/5 Driving Licence and have attended the Defensive Driving Course.

Equipped with a modern fleet of more than 60 Euro IV generation buses, Poh Lee consistently delivers efficient and reliable transportation service to
our clientele with various demands.

Poh Lee Transport Service began in 1968 with a modest four-man team and two buses. A family-owned business for over 42 years, Poh Lee has grown into a leading transport provider for its growing clientele.


1968
Poh Lee Transport Service founded by elder Mr Ong


1978
Despite the economic downturn in the mid-70s, Poh Lee beats the odds and moved to a 20,000 sq ft premise hosting its own repair and maintenance facility at Old Jurong Road. The company’s fleet of buses had grown to more than 40 with 60 employees

1984
Poh Lee became a leading transport provider for schools and MNCs supported by its fleet of 120 buses. Clients include British American Tobacco and Mobil who have been with us until today

1991
The Persian Gulf War from Aug 1990 sent diesel prices soaring sparking a global oil crisis

2000
To herald the new millennium, Poh Lee moved to its newly-owned 57,000 sq ft premise at No.3 Joo Koon Road, equipped with an in-house training centre and workshop servicing and maintaining all its vehicles under one roof

2002
Poh Lee Bus Transport Pte Ltd was incorporated to reach out to a wider network of schools

2005
Venture Travel was formed to develop the local in-bound tour business

2007
Poh Lee was appointed as the official transport provider for the Singapore Parallel Train project by FWP

2009
Poh Lee received its first 1,000,000 kilometre accident-free safety award by Exxon Mobil and FWP

2010
Poh Lee received SAFETY MILESTONE AWARD for contribution to the ECC Project achievement of 35,000,000 CONSTRUCTION EXPOSURE HOURS Without Lost Time Injury by TOYO JV Project Management Team

2010
The company has a staff strength of 250 employees, including 100 bus captains and more than 150 Euro III, IV and V generation air-con buses

2010
SPT Site Services Safety Recognition Award 3,000,000km Safe Travelled 2010 by Exxon Mobil and FWP

2010
20,000,000 Safe Work Hours Without Lost Time Incident Award for SPT project by Exxon Mobil and FWP

2011
SPT Site Service Safety Recognition Award 2,000,000 Safe Work Hours Without Lost Time Incident by Exxon Mobil and FWP.