Capping Fare System
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Is it true that they only charge $1.90 for the maximum fare regardless of no.of trips taken?
What if I took 5 trips in a single day and each trip cost more than $1 -
1st Qn: No.Originally posted by dO|pH|n3 a.k.a JaMiE:Is it true that they only charge $1.90 for the maximum fare regardless of no.of trips taken?
What if I took 5 trips in a single day and each trip cost more than $1
2nd Qn: It'll cost you $1.90 plus the unrebated fare of the last trip, provided the first 4 trips meet the criteria of a "journey" (read below).
To clarify this interesting point (this is, of cos, interesting to any bus spotter who is not on a bus pass!), let's see an excerpt of the latest definition (not that it has changed) of the Unlimited Bus Transfers system from the recent Bus Fare Amendment notice:
"Continue to enjoy unlimited bus transfers for a journey at only $1.90... We guarantee a maximum fare of $1.90 on our basic bus services when using the ez-link card."
The keyword here is a journey, which is up to 4 bus trips that all meet the eligibility criteria for transfer rebate:
1. From MRT/LRT to bus, bus to bus, or bus to MRT/LRT, you must transfer to the next service within 45 minutes of exit from MRT/LRT gate or from tapping the card on the bus exit card-reader.
2. NOT RELEVANT BUT INCLUDED: For all concessionary travel on buses or trains, the time allowed for the next transfer will also be 45 minutes of exit from MRT/LRT gate or from tapping the card on the bus exit card-reader.
3. The first, second and third valid transfers on a journey must be made within 2 hours of the first boarding on the same journey.
For the third point, in a gist, it means you must board the 4th trip within 2 hours from the time you board the 1st trip to qualify for Bus Fare Cap and each alight-to-board transfer should not take more than 45 minutes.
Now you know there's no such thing as unlimited bus transfers for the whole day, but you have to take these buses in a string. -
think it only apply to SBStransit... correct me if i am wrong
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Absolutely correct.Originally posted by medicheng:think it only apply to SBStransit... correct me if i am wrong
SMRT Buses wanted to join in this July, but eventually gave up, saying that public transport fares in Singapore are already one of the lowest in the world.
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If your journey exceeds 4 trips or 2 hours, you can claim the balance from any TransitLink Office or here provided you do not exceed 45mins between each transfer.
I know there is a computer at the control office of Toa Payoh Int & Boon Lay Int that allows us to check how much we can claim back. Look for the comp with a DD wallpaper.
Quoted from SBST website:
From 1st October 2002, SBS Transit will cap the maximum fare for a journey at $1.90, regardless of the number of bus transfers a commuter makes on our basic bus services which excludes Nite Owl services and Express services.
Commuters can claim their reimbursement at any TransitLink Ticket Offices. To check whether they are eligible for reimbursement, SBS Transit commuters can call the TransitLink hotline at 1800-CALL ONE (1800-2255 663).
Transfer information can be found here -
Originally posted by samtlk:
That was before they programmed the ez-link to have fare caps. After the automatic deduction, there is no such sweet deal anymore.
If your journey exceeds 4 trips or 2 hours, you can claim the balance from any TransitLink Office or here provided you do not exceed 45mins between each transfer.
I know there is a computer at the control office of Toa Payoh Int & Boon Lay Int that allows us to check how much we can claim back. Look for the comp with a DD wallpaper.
Quoted from SBST website:
From 1st October 2002, SBS Transit will cap the maximum fare for a journey at $1.90, [b]regardless of the number of bus transfers a commuter makes on our basic bus services which excludes Nite Owl services and Express services.
Commuters can claim their reimbursement at any TransitLink Ticket Offices. To check whether they are eligible for reimbursement, SBS Transit commuters can call the TransitLink hotline at 1800-CALL ONE (1800-2255 663).
Transfer information can be found here[/b]
Now, you can try and go to any TransitLink Office and ask for reimbursement. Either they act blur or say they do not provide reimbursements anymore. -
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Let's say I take 48 Ffrom Buona Vista to Rochor Road and transfer 23 to Tampines Interchange and take 291 for two bus stop. How much would it cost me?
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how come singapore doesn't sell day travel passes? we have such day passes for tubes n bus in London, and we have the fare cap system too. very resonable. wish singapore could be less profit minded.
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CityBuzzPassOriginally posted by HENG@:how come singapore doesn't sell day travel passes? we have such day passes for tubes n bus in London, and we have the fare cap system too. very resonable. wish singapore could be less profit minded. 
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can u simply walk into any mrt station n purchase one? in london we can buy a day pass in any tube station, as well as in many grocershops or newsagents, as well as some off-licences.Originally posted by samtlk: -
Tourist Day Tickets
can try this.
Priced at SGD 10.00, the Tourist Day Tickets allows you to take up to 12 rides a day regardless of distance traveled, on the MRT and on all basic fare bus services. You will need to inform the ticketing officer of the exact date you wish to use the card as it is printed on the card and valid for that day only. Tickets can be bought at any TransitLink Ticket Sales Office located in most Mass rapid Transit stations and bus interchanges up to seven days in advance. -
Statisically, they're not wrong. But once again, they are comparing with developed countries in Europe and US.Originally posted by ^tamago^:Absolutely correct.
SMRT Buses wanted to join in this July, but eventually gave up, saying that public transport fares in Singapore are already one of the lowest in the world.
The average bus fare in western Europe costs about 2 euros. The average cost of a train ticket in their subway is 1.5 euros. All Unlimited distance but subject to single trip.
Convert that and it's roughly 4 sing dollars (for buses) > than 1.9 which is the max you pay for a single trip. For trains, it's about 3 sing bucks > 2+ dollars on a max trip on MRT.
So yeah...SG transport is 'cheap' . Wait till you guys see eastern europe and africa. -
only 12 rides a day? needs to be bought in advance? do i need a foreign passport to show that im a tourist? because im not. bah. a day travel pass can be bought on the spot, and allows me unlimited rides on the tube and bus in london. and best of all, ANYONE can buy one.Originally posted by medicheng:can try this. -
Singapore to be less profit-Minded,I must be dreaming then,LOL.Least to say SBST are quite generous compared to SMRT frankly
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Those were farecards & are no longer available. They were replaced by The Visitors Card...for tourists only.Originally posted by medicheng:can try this.
What HENG@ means is that we don't have an adult card that works like the student concession pass where we make a one-time payment for unlimited travel for the day. -
yea. that sucks ShitOriginally posted by samtlk:Those were farecards & are no longer available. They were replaced by The Visitors Card...for tourists only.
What HENG@ means is that we don't have an adult card that works like the student concession pass where we make a one-time payment for unlimited travel for the day. -
$1.90.Originally posted by dO|pH|n3 a.k.a JaMiE:Let's say I take 48 Ffrom Buona Vista to Rochor Road and transfer 23 to Tampines Interchange and take 291 for two bus stop. How much would it cost me?
48: $1.05 (U.P. $1.05)
23: $0.85 (U.P. $1.10)
291: $0.00 (U.P. $0.39)
Total: $1.90 (U.P. $2.54) -
Then how much it cost me to take MRT from Tampines to Buona VIsta and take 74 from buona vista mrt bus stop for two bus stop.
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You can actually walk there, it is very near...10mins walkOriginally posted by dO|pH|n3 a.k.a JaMiE:Then how much it cost me to take MRT from Tampines to Buona VIsta and take 74 from buona vista mrt bus stop for two bus stop. -
Isn't Comfort-Delgro involved in the bus transport system in London and Scotland as well? Metroline or something....it *is* the world's second largest land transport company with operations in other countries.
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I want to know how much it cost. Everytime I walk, I will sweat because of the stupid weather.
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the fare for MRT from Tampines to Buona Vista, plus $0.39. note: no fare cap. hence:Originally posted by dO|pH|n3 a.k.a JaMiE:Then how much it cost me to take MRT from Tampines to Buona VIsta and take 74 from buona vista mrt bus stop for two bus stop.
MRT: $1.57
074: $0.39 (Rebate $0.25)
Total: $1.96
If you don't mind saving 6 cents, you can do an all-SBST stint. Take 23 from Tampines Int to Rochor Canal Rd, then take 48 and finally transfer to 74 at Holland Dr.
023: $1.35
048: $0.55 (U.P. $0.80)
074: $0.00 (U.P. $0.39)
Total: $1.90 -
Oic, thanks a lot of all of your help.
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I think the bus journey is quite long right?