Feeder Bus @ $0.83 ?
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The bus fare for a feeder bus service at $0.83?
Fortunately I need not have to rely on feeder service.
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Category : Transport
Subject : Do we actually need aircon for feeder bus service?
Suggestion : The feeder bus a run short trip around the estate to and fro bus interchange. Such trip will only last for about less <10mins for a typical commuter. The current fare is $0.83 for cash paying and about $0.6 for using EZ Link. 1) Do commuter actually need aircon for such a short trip? 2)In addition, it is fair for commuters who actually take the feeder bus to a market which is 3 bus stop away and need to pay $0.83 like the rest? 3)Suggest feeder service should be price according to the distance.
Date of Reply : 07/02/2005
Reply : Thank you for your feedback. This reply is provided in consultation with the bus operators.
According to commuters? feedback, majority of the commuters prefer air-conditioned buses to non-air-conditioned ones given our hot and humid climate. It is also quieter and more comfortable to travel in air-conditioned buses.
As for the suggestion to set feeder bus fares according to the distance travelled, we wish to clarify that the fares for feeder services are flat fares pegged at the minimum fare of trunk services, i.e., $0.80 for cash payment or $0.63 using ez-link card for adults. Many commuters using feeder bus services benefit from this flat fare as they would otherwise have to pay a higher fare if these services adopt the distance-related trunk service fare structure. As feeder services utilise the same level of resources as trunk services, it will not be viable for feeder services to set distance-related fares that are lower than the current flat fare.
Commuters are encouraged to use ez-link cards to enjoy lower fares. In particular, ez-link card users can enjoy additional transfer rebates if they connect from feeder bus services to the MRT or other bus services.
Should you require further clarification, please feel free to contact us at Tel: 6375 7085 or email at [email protected]. Thank you. -
Chance to earn more money! Why not?
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i prefer air-con buses. the weather really sucks.
but 83 cts is nothing new. tell me something that is cheap in singapore!!! -
library membership is free.Originally posted by dragg:i prefer air-con buses. the weather really sucks.
but 83 cts is nothing new. tell me something that is cheap in singapore!!! -
its free, not cheap!!!Originally posted by iamgoondu:library membership is free.
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vitasoy from the school canteen at 50 cents :pOriginally posted by dragg:i prefer air-con buses. the weather really sucks.
but 83 cts is nothing new. tell me something that is cheap in singapore!!! -
$0.83??? I thought is just $0.63??
Last time, feeder fares are lower than trunk fares... But it is understandable as actually bth types of svs are using the same type of buses -
feeder service fares used to be 20-30 cts. it has nothing to do with the air-con. the higher fares are due to the extended area covered by individual service number.
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That was in the 1980's already... Not extended area, the running costOriginally posted by dragg:feeder service fares used to be 20-30 cts. it has nothing to do with the air-con. the higher fares are due to the extended area covered by individual service number. -
How can we expect goods prices to maintain when we ask for increase in pay? Service providers also need to live on, people who work in this line also need to earn enough money to live on.
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Uncle.. count yourself that You are Living IN Singapore.. in HK, sometimes you may be paying up to S$2 for 1 or 2 stops only.. AND.. they do not have REBATE System over there.... Count yourself lucky....
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I always walk to the interchange instead of taking the feeder bus.
So I figured I might have saved around 0.63 x 100 days x 2 times a day x 3 years = $378.
That's for walking 20 ~ 25 minutes a day. -
To add on, Cross Harbour Svs the fares can be S$4.50Originally posted by sBs_boy:Uncle.. count yourself that You are Living IN Singapore.. in HK, sometimes you may be paying up to S$2 for 1 or 2 stops only.. AND.. they do not have REBATE System over there.... Count yourself lucky.... -
Thought you parka? Can still walk meh?Originally posted by Parka: I always walk to the interchange instead of taking the feeder bus.
So I figured I might have saved around 0.63 x 100 days x 2 times a day x 3 years = $378.
That's for walking 20 ~ 25 minutes a day. -
you the 1st to say this in a forum. you must have gotten a good increment!!!Originally posted by PJ_Quek:How can we expect goods prices to maintain when we ask for increase in pay? Service providers also need to live on, people who work in this line also need to earn enough money to live on. -
Eh, there is no rebate for bus system but if u tfrs at major bus stops[interchanges] u r entitled to discountsOriginally posted by sBs_boy:Uncle.. count yourself that You are Living IN Singapore.. in HK, sometimes you may be paying up to S$2 for 1 or 2 stops only.. AND.. they do not have REBATE System over there.... Count yourself lucky.... -
Singapore people very lucky le.. bus have transfer rebates concessiobns and children fares, similarly, petrol and diesel has loyalty points and discounts (also pointless) and many other countries dont have such little discounts
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Why is there a concession rate for students (tertiary students excluded)? Do you see 3 students share a seat? They occupy the same amount of space too. Perhaps they should consider removing the students concession.Originally posted by sbst275: $0.83??? I thought is just $0.63??
Last time, feeder fares are lower than trunk fares... But it is understandable as actually bth types of svs are using the same type of buses
There must be a reason why they first have a concession rate for feeder service. Why some areas are served only by feeder and not trunk services? -
how can you make such comparisons?Originally posted by 105090:Singapore people very lucky le.. bus have transfer rebates concessiobns and children fares, similarly, petrol and diesel has loyalty points and discounts (also pointless) and many other countries dont have such little discounts
there are always pros and cons. in UAE petrol is very cheap. so are we suppose to feel bad? -
if petrol is cheap, vehicle prices tend to be sky high.Originally posted by dragg:how can you make such comparisons?
there are always pros and cons. in UAE petrol is very cheap. so are we suppose to feel bad? -
If there are to be student concessions, these should be applied across the board, from Pri One to Final Year of BA degree.Originally posted by iamgoondu:Why is there a concession rate for students (tertiary students excluded)? Do you see 3 students share a seat? They occupy the same amount of space too. Perhaps they should consider removing the students concession. -
OK... They are subsidised by adult fare... Same as profitable svs supporting those bleeding onesOriginally posted by iamgoondu:Why is there a concession rate for students (tertiary students excluded)? Do you see 3 students share a seat? They occupy the same amount of space too. Perhaps they should consider removing the students concession.
There must be a reason why they first have a concession rate for feeder service. Why some areas are served only by feeder and not trunk services?
OK.. Back then in the 80's, feeder buses came to relive trunk buses from making 1 round at new towns bef getting to CBD... It is to increase its profits... But it is a concession rate as back then, as feeders are considered to be suplementary as to add a link aft trunk buses uses direct rts out of the new towns. -
it is very cheap tooOriginally posted by service_238:if petrol is cheap, vehicle prices tend to be sky high. -
What the heck!
SMRT has applied for fare hike today (10.00PM) Channel 8 news @Labour day.
Services (esp buses) never ever improved, still got the bloody cheek to apply for fare increase. What the world is coming to?
Only SMRT has applied for this round. This bloody "saw" is such an evil.
PTC should not approved it!!! -
majority?? feedback?? why no one ask mi har??? if u ask mi i will prefer paying less like last time with natural air con lor..Originally posted by iamgoondu:Date of Reply : 07/02/2005
Reply : Thank you for your feedback. This reply is provided in consultation with the bus operators.
According to commuters? feedback, majority of the commuters prefer air-conditioned buses to non-air-conditioned ones given our hot and humid climate. It is also quieter and more comfortable to travel in air-conditioned buses.
and pls...how many of u have took those "air con" bus that only blowing hot air out instead of cold air??? please +1