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Why are public transport fares going up this year when energy prices are falling in Q4?

Higher energy costs brought on by the ongoing Middle East conflict contributed heavily to the higher fare increase.
Higher energy costs brought on by the ongoing Middle East conflict contributed heavily to the higher fare increase.

About 60,000 more households to qualify for public transport vouchers after income limits eased

Households can use the vouchers to top up fare cards or buy monthly passes after the fare hike kicks in on Dec 26.
Households can use the vouchers to top up fare cards or buy monthly passes after the fare hike kicks in on Dec 26.

Bus, train fares to rise by up to 13 cents for adults from Dec 26 due to higher energy prices

This is the highest fare increase so far, after fares rose by up to 11 cents in the 2023 fare review exercise.
This is the highest fare increase so far, after fares rose by up to 11 cents in the 2023 fare review exercise.

I don’t want Singapore to be a ‘fine city’ anymore

People are doing it because they were afraid of being fined instead of genuinely caring for society, says the writer.
People are doing it because they were afraid of being fined instead of genuinely caring for society, says the writer.

Cabbies, PHV drivers can take up bus driver jobs by signing up for new training programme from Oct 1

Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling at the Singapore Bus Academy at Ulu Pandan Bus Depot on Sept 28.
Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling at the Singapore Bus Academy at Ulu Pandan Bus Depot on Sept 28.

Forum: Design of new buses can be more elder-friendly

SBS Transit to roll out new AI tool in 2027 to tackle uneven bus timings

SBS Transit senior service controller Calvin Chan scanning recommendations made by AI at Seletar Bus Depot.
SBS Transit senior service controller Calvin Chan scanning recommendations made by AI at Seletar Bus Depot.

Bus commuters playing music loudly, putting feet on seats face fines of up to $500 from Sept 23: LTA

As public transport is a shared space, every commuter has a part to play in ensuring “a gracious and pleasant commuting environment”, LTA said.
As public transport is a shared space, every commuter has a part to play in ensuring “a gracious and pleasant commuting environment”, LTA said.

3 new bus services for Tengah, Choa Chu Kang and Woodlands in the pipeline

Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said transport connectivity is a priority for Tengah, a new town.
Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said transport connectivity is a priority for Tengah, a new town.

Girl, 6, taken to hospital after SBS Transit bus and car collide in Tampines Central

The accident happened on Sept 16, at around 4.25pm.
The accident happened on Sept 16, at around 4.25pm.

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