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 »SMRT Suspends Station Manager After Allowing Train To Move With Doors Open
A SMRT Station Manager has been suspended after allowing a train to continue moving with its doors opened.
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 »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 »EWL TRAIN DELAYS AFFECT STUDENTS TAKING PSLE, ANNOY RUSH HR CROWD
Commuters were affected by train delays between Tampines and Pasir Ris stations this morning. This comes on the 1st day of PSLE and the MOE assured students they will be given full paper duration. Thank you SMRT for surprising us again!
Read More »ENOUGH COMPLAINING, SOMEONE ACTUALLY PRAISED SMRT FOR ITS EFFICIENCY
If you're sick and tired of people complaining about SMRT, there's finally a netizen who praised SMRT for providing efficient train service that allowed her to get home earlier than usual. World class hor?
Read More »MDM PRESIDENT PLS LOOK INTO TRAIN BREAKDOWNS, IT’S AFFECTING US EVERYDAY
A netizen asks Madam President to look into bigger local issues such as train breakdowns, as it is affecting the daily lives of Singaporeans. She said she has to resort to taking premium buses and taxis just to avoid these delays.
Read More »WHY LTA AWARD SMRT CONTRACT FOR NEW TEL MRT LINE DESPITE ITS POOR RECORD?
Why did the LTA award SMRT trains the contract to run the new Thomson-East Coast line when it has been plagued with so many train delays and has not even completely resolved the problems?
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