Bus fare increases quietly today

[Boliao]

Had to read this from Chinese news reminding Chinese living in Singapore

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/mrt-train-bus-fare-review-ptc-11981384

SINGAPORE: Bus and train fares will go up by 7 per cent from Dec 28, the Public Transport Council (PTC) announced on Tuesday (Oct 8), the maximum allowable increase under this year’s fare review exercise.

This will translate into an increase of 9 cents per journey for adult commuters who use travel cards. They make up about 65 per cent of all public transport trips here. Those using cash on buses, or who purchase single-trip tickets for train rides, will see a steeper increase of 20 cents per trip. The cost of monthly concession passes will go up by between S$1 and S$5.50, while the price of adult monthly travel passes will go up by S$8.

 

[sweetiepie]

KNN increasing price quietly is a smart move KNN only very small numbers of smart people will notice it KNN

 

[zhihau]

Lots of Sinkies still overseas, haven’t you been to NATAS fair?

 

[laksaboy]

I think increased already since yesterday.

You would notice that on the signboards at bus stops, the new bus journey/fare charts no longer show you how much you need to pay for your bus ride. You're now given a generic colour code and no corresponding fare for reference.

 

[whoami]

I pity those old pakchik and makchik, uncle and aunties, who dont use fare cards. They paid more by cash and theres no rebates.

 

[Valium]

What difference if it's quietly or loudly increased?

 

[jw5]

Do you remember who said this:

"What's wrong with collecting more money?"