Bus, train fares to go up by 9 cents from today Dec 28 for adult card users: Public Transport Council

This will translate into an increase of 9 cents per journey for adult commuters who use travel cards. They make up about 65 per cent of all public transport trips here. The cost of monthly concession passes will go up by between S$1 and S$5.50, while the price of adult monthly travel passes will go up by S$8.

Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan said that in any fare adjustment, the Government tries to keep the increase “as low as possible” so it affects as few people as it can.

“Fortunately, more than half of Singaporeans receive substantial discounts from the normal fare of up to 70 per cent. This includes students, senior commuters and Workfare recipients,” he said.

Source: CNA/az