However, this does not apply to University students, as they will still be charged with adult fares which costs up to $1.48 for an average journey of 10 km. This does sound a tad bit unfair, as University students are still students, just like the polytechnic students. They don't hold full time jobs, and thus, have no steady income to pay for the increase. In light of this, three undergraduates started a petition to appeal for university students to receive the same rights.
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Bus And Train Fares Set For Highest Increase In Years
If this mooted fare increase gets approved, it will be the highest fare increase for years. If this happens, fares could go up by $0.10, the maximum increase that can be allowed under the current fare formula, a measure implemented from 2018 to the year 2022. While some might say that $0.10 is a small price to pay, if taken into account each trip a person makes he needs to cough up $0.10 extra, someone might face up to $15 total of increased fares per month.
Read More »Netizen: City Tour Buses Shouldn’t be on the Roads during Peak Hours
Our reader thinks all city tour buses should not be allowed to ply the city during peak hours or lunch time so they do not waste other people's time. What do you think? Is this a valid argument?
Read More »IS IT FAIR TO PAY TRAIN FARES WHEN WE’VE TO TAKE BUSES DUE TO SHORTER TRAIN HOURS?
Do you think Singaporeans will be charged train fares despite having to take shuttle bus services following the shorter operation hours along the EWL? Is this fair?
Read More »BIKER DIED IN THE SECOND LINK MOTORBIKE ACCIDENT
Reports indicated the deceased as Yeoh Yoke Khing, 37, who was heading into Singapore for work when the accident happened. His motorbike hit the rear tyre of a bus which was in the midst of doing a U-turn, and the victim died at the scene due to severe injuries caused by the collision.
Read More »LTA REMINDS US THAT DEEPAVALI IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN HALLOWEEN
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) once again looks to delight fellow Singaporeans who celebrate the occasion with a gorgeous visual feast of decorated MRT trains, which run on the North East Line and Downtown Line. So, if trains breakdown again, you can always look at the nice Deepavali decorations and enjoy them, while waiting for the trains to move again.
Read More »NEL SERVICE RESUMED, SBS TRANSIT SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE
SBS Transit announced that train services on the Northeast Line are back. It apologised for train delays between Buangkok and Punggol stations earlier on.
Read More »NETIZEN COMES UP WITH SOLUTIONS FOR SMRT TO HELP STUDENTS STUCK IN TRAIN DELAYS
A netizen came up with 4 solutions for SMRT to facilitate students who are late for exams due to train delays. She suggested linking up with taxi companies, having buses for students only and even preparing a room in the station for them to take their exams!
Read More »DISABLED MAN WITH WHEELCHAIR STOPS & BLOCKS BUS ENTRANCE, NO ONE KNOWS WHY
A netizen shared his unusual experience while taking Bus 100 along Joo Seng Road today when a disabled commuter with a wheelchair suddenly got up and blocked the entrance of the bus, forcing commuters to wait at least another 15 minutes for the second bus to arrive.
Read More »BUS MOUNTED KERB OUTSIDE BEDOK INTERCHANGE, ONE WOMAN UNDER BUS
Saw an accident at Bedok Bus interchange today. The bus, which was returning back to the interchange, mounted the kerb and unfortunately, hit two pedestrians who were waiting at the traffic junction to cross the road. According to people who were there at the time of the accident, the victims were two women pedestrians. One woman appeared injured and was down beside the bus, while another woman was actually under the bus. The woman who was at the pavement beside the bus appeared hurt, and some say she might have injured both her legs. The woman under the bus was apparently still responsive when ambulance and SCDF came.
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