Woohoo!! PTC approves 1.7% fare increase for bus and trains!
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Public Transport Council approves 1.7% fare increase for bus and trains
SINGAPORE: From October, adult EZ-link fares for buses and trains will increase by 1 to 3 cents, which amounts to an overall fare hike of 1.7 percent.
Senior citizen off-peak EZ-link fares will correspondingly increase by 1 cent.
There are no increases in case fares for buses, single trip tickets for trains, child and student fares and monthly student and NS concession passes.
In August, public transport operators SMRT Corp and SBS Transit applied to the Public Transport Council for these increases.
The Council says that given the positive economic outlook, it assessed that there were no "extenuating circumstances" to vary or reject the proposal.
It has approved a "tiered increase," depending on the distance travelled so that those who make short trips or transfers will pay less.
The Council added that of all the bus and train trips, six in ten will see either no increase, or an increase of 1 cent.
This also works out to be a quarter of all commuters who will not see any increase at all.
The government has pledged to help needy families adjust to the increase.
In a news release, the government said it has lined up the schemes that are available, including the Citizens' Consultative Committees ComCare Fund.
This is part of the ComCare Fund launched last July to ensure that needy Singaporeans are not left behind.
Since then, $1.95m have been disbursed, which helped about 12,500 cases.
The two public transport operators have also contributed $1m for Public Transport Vouchers, which will also be available through the CCCs.
Each voucher is worth $20 and can be used to buy or top up EZ-link cards, or to buy monthly concession passes.
The National Trade Unions Congress (NTUC) has also come up with $1.6m in "NTUC Care and Share Vouchers" to help union members from low-income families to cope with increases in utilities and transport costs.
Community Development, Youth and Sports Minister Vivian Balakrishnan commended these organisations for stepping in to help needy families.
He said through the Comcare Fund, the government will also do its part. - CNA /dt -
this is it...i will be walking to work tomorrow.....16 stations away
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Originally posted by www:
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[b]Public Transport Council approves 1.7% fare increase for bus and trains
SINGAPORE: From October, adult EZ-link fares for buses and trains will increase by 1 to 3 cents, which amounts to an overall fare hike of 1.7 percent.
Senior citizen off-peak EZ-link fares will correspondingly increase by 1 cent.
There are no increases in case fares for buses, single trip tickets for trains, child and student fares and monthly student and NS concession passes.
In August, public transport operators SMRT Corp and SBS Transit applied to the Public Transport Council for these increases.
The Council says that given the positive economic outlook, it assessed that there were no "extenuating circumstances" to vary or reject the proposal.
It has approved a "tiered increase," depending on the distance travelled so that those who make short trips or transfers will pay less.
The Council added that of all the bus and train trips, six in ten will see either no increase, or an increase of 1 cent.
This also works out to be a quarter of all commuters who will not see any increase at all.
The government has pledged to help needy families adjust to the increase.
In a news release, the government said it has lined up the schemes that are available, including the Citizens' Consultative Committees ComCare Fund.
This is part of the ComCare Fund launched last July to ensure that needy Singaporeans are not left behind.
Since then, $1.95m have been disbursed, which helped about 12,500 cases.
The two public transport operators have also contributed $1m for Public Transport Vouchers, which will also be available through the CCCs.
Each voucher is worth $20 and can be used to buy or top up EZ-link cards, or to buy monthly concession passes.
The National Trade Unions Congress (NTUC) has also come up with $1.6m in "NTUC Care and Share Vouchers" to help union members from low-income families to cope with increases in utilities and transport costs.
Community Development, Youth and Sports Minister Vivian Balakrishnan commended these organisations for stepping in to help needy families.
He said through the Comcare Fund, the government will also do its part. - CNA /dt
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i think i gotta get my blades outta the storeroom!
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keep saying increase cigarettes price to deter ppl from smoking.
how about increase transport fare? to deter ppl from taking bus/train?
dont be surprise if they impose road tax on ppl who walk/blade on the street. -
knn la..
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knn! 151 service so many broke down....
buses, sometimes TVmobile even don't work!!! this problem still haven clear yet!
Then some 151 buses, at night even never switch on the lights, like lights spoil also never change....old seats and cockroaches also never change and get rid off.... -
so i need to tap my ezlink card at the traffic light?Originally posted by www:dont be surprise if they impose road tax on ppl who walk/blade on the street. -
soon, you'll need to tap the ezlink card in order to open your front doorOriginally posted by FireIce:so i need to tap my ezlink card at the traffic light?
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They are liars, just want to earn money from the heavy duties imposed on ciggy. If they want to stop ppl from smoking, can just simply ban smoking.Originally posted by www:keep saying increase cigarettes price to deter ppl from smoking.
how about increase transport fare? to deter ppl from taking bus/train?
dont be surprise if they impose road tax on ppl who walk/blade on the street.
Increase transport fare when they are still getting high profits. To me, they are just greedy businessmen. In collaboration with the gahmen. -
take cab....Originally posted by FireIce:i think i gotta get my blades outta the storeroom!
>show middle finger< -
Originally posted by NUS_Superst@r:They are liars, just want to earn money from the heavy duties imposed on ciggy. If they want to stop ppl from smoking, can just simply ban smoking.
Increase transport fare when they are still getting high profits. To me, they are just greedy businessmen. In collaboration with the gahmen. Be grateful dey gif u tutition grant hor u badmouth dem later u kana -
Farking GREEDY gov!!!!
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The Council says that given the positive economic outlook, it assessed that there were no "extenuating circumstances" to vary or reject the proposal.
With the Positive ECONOMIC OUTLOOK for slavepore, there will be an increase in the GST for next year since the last increase is 2003.
So, if you have any HDTV or laptop or car that you want to purchase, please kindly procure before the end of the year.
Any increase that will benefit the top 5% of the nation will be approved.
Dun complain if you are the petty 95%. -
Someone once said PTC=Public Transport Cartel. He couldn't be far wrong.
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you are saying" just becos we are afraid of privileges being taken away, we will have to endure any unfair treatments given to us?" No wonder still so many idiots vote for PAP.Originally posted by Chelzea: Be grateful dey gif u tutition grant hor u badmouth dem later u kana -
Yah, and they are importing more idiots to vote for them!Originally posted by NUS_Superst@r:you are saying" just becos we are afraid of privileges being taken away, we will have to endure any unfair treatments given to us?" No wonder still so many idiots vote for PAP.
All these FTs from PRC are for what? You think our own good???
They need more gullible new bloods to keep them in power!
But I'm sure, these PRCs aren't stupid - they are more cunning then us locals!
We'll see who has the last laugh! -
Make sure the heartlanders have the last laugh. Don't give up hope.Originally posted by ShutterBug:Yah, and they are importing more idiots to vote for them!
All these FTs from PRC are for what? You think our own good???
They need more gullible new bloods to keep them in power!
But I'm sure, these PRCs aren't stupid - they are more cunning then us locals!
We'll see who has the last laugh! -
what is the main reason to increase the fare...?
smrt, sbs, comfort and etc. all making big money leh...
Originally posted by www:
[b]Public Transport Council approves 1.7% fare increase for bus and trains
SINGAPORE: From October, adult EZ-link fares for buses and trains will increase by 1 to 3 cents, which amounts to an overall fare hike of 1.7 percent.
Senior citizen off-peak EZ-link fares will correspondingly increase by 1 cent.
There are no increases in case fares for buses, single trip tickets for trains, child and student fares and monthly student and NS concession passes.
In August, public transport operators SMRT Corp and SBS Transit applied to the Public Transport Council for these increases.
The Council says that given the positive economic outlook, it assessed that there were no "extenuating circumstances" to vary or reject the proposal.
It has approved a "tiered increase," depending on the distance travelled so that those who make short trips or transfers will pay less.
The Council added that of all the bus and train trips, six in ten will see either no increase, or an increase of 1 cent.
This also works out to be a quarter of all commuters who will not see any increase at all.
The government has pledged to help needy families adjust to the increase.
In a news release, the government said it has lined up the schemes that are available, including the Citizens' Consultative Committees ComCare Fund.
This is part of the ComCare Fund launched last July to ensure that needy Singaporeans are not left behind.
Since then, $1.95m have been disbursed, which helped about 12,500 cases.
The two public transport operators have also contributed $1m for Public Transport Vouchers, which will also be available through the CCCs.
Each voucher is worth $20 and can be used to buy or top up EZ-link cards, or to buy monthly concession passes.
The National Trade Unions Congress (NTUC) has also come up with $1.6m in "NTUC Care and Share Vouchers" to help union members from low-income families to cope with increases in utilities and transport costs.
Community Development, Youth and Sports Minister Vivian Balakrishnan commended these organisations for stepping in to help needy families.
He said through the Comcare Fund, the government will also do its part. - CNA /dt
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[quote]Originally posted by NUS_Superst@r:
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They are liars, just want to earn money from the heavy duties imposed on ciggy. If they want to stop ppl from smoking, can just simply ban smoking.
why sell ciggys in 20-sticks-pack?
it only encourages people to smoke more. -
actual interpretation:Originally posted by dragg:why sell ciggys in 20-sticks-pack?
it only encourages people to smoke more.
wanna smoke, smoke more.
7-sticks or 10 sticks pack tax not enough. -
Anyone thinking of going to Suntec to protest about the fare increase?
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the purpose is to make more money from ciggy tax.Originally posted by www:actual interpretation:
wanna smoke, smoke more.
7-sticks or 10 sticks pack tax not enough.
and the contraband smuggling hit a record high too. -
Originally posted by www:
this is economic idiocy!
[b]Public Transport Council approves 1.7% fare increase for bus and trains
The Council says that given the positive economic outlook, it assessed that there were no "extenuating circumstances" to vary or reject the proposal.
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they always come up with something.
all they need to do is change the template.