Reduced train, bus fares at end of this year: Lui Tuck Yew
- Fares for trains and buses will adjusted downwards by up to 1.9 per cent, says Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew.
SINGAPORE: Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew announced a fare reduction of up to 1.9 per cent at the end of the year.
Speaking to reporters at a preview of new Circle Line trains on Monday (Aug 3), Mr Lui said the adjustment will coincide with the opening of the second phase of the Downtown Line in December.
The adjustment will affect both train and bus fares, he said, adding that the fare decrease comes amid reduced fuel costs.
The last adjustment in transport fares was in April this year. Adult card fares for buses went up by between 2 and 5 cents, while adult cash fares increased by 10 cents. Student card fares increased by 1 cent.
Currently, students pay between 39 and 61 cents with their concession cards, or between 65 and 85 cents in cash for bus rides. Adults pay between 79 cents and S$2.07 with their fare cards, or between S$1.40 and S$2.50 in cash for bus rides. Senior citizens pay between 56 and 90 cents with their concession cards, or between S$1.00 and S$1.30 for bus services.
For train services, students pay between 39 and 61 cents. Adults pay between 79 cents and S$2.32 using fare cards, or between S$1.40 and S$2.70 using single-trip tickets. Senior citizens' train fares are between 56 cents and 94 cents.
- CNA/xq ( By Justin Ong )
- Fares for trains and buses will adjusted downwards by up to 1.9 per cent, says Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew.
SINGAPORE: Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew announced a fare reduction of up to 1.9 per cent at the end of the year.
Speaking to reporters at a preview of new Circle Line trains on Monday (Aug 3), Mr Lui said the adjustment will coincide with the opening of the second phase of the Downtown Line in December.
The adjustment will affect both train and bus fares, he said, adding that the fare decrease comes amid reduced fuel costs.
The last adjustment in transport fares was in April this year. Adult card fares for buses went up by between 2 and 5 cents, while adult cash fares increased by 10 cents. Student card fares increased by 1 cent.
Currently, students pay between 39 and 61 cents with their concession cards, or between 65 and 85 cents in cash for bus rides. Adults pay between 79 cents and S$2.07 with their fare cards, or between S$1.40 and S$2.50 in cash for bus rides. Senior citizens pay between 56 and 90 cents with their concession cards, or between S$1.00 and S$1.30 for bus services.
For train services, students pay between 39 and 61 cents. Adults pay between 79 cents and S$2.32 using fare cards, or between S$1.40 and S$2.70 using single-trip tickets. Senior citizens' train fares are between 56 cents and 94 cents.
- CNA/xq ( By Justin Ong )
