To ensure that public transport fares continue to be affordable, the Public Transport Council (PTC) said the government has agreed to pump in over $200 million in subsidies in 2026. That’s on top of setting aside vouchers worth $60 to lower-income households to cushion the impact of the fare hike, which will take effect on Dec 27. AsiaOne has more from PTC’s press conference on Oct 14. https://asia1.news/4h8FE3L #sgnews #singapore #sgtransport #transport #fares | AsiaOne

157K views · 1.5K reactions | Adults will pay 9 to 10 cents more per journey for card fares on public buses and trains from Dec 27, the Public Transport Council (PTC) announced on Tuesday (Oct 14). PTC Chairperson Janet Ang added that while fares will go up by 5 per cent, it is lower than 2024's 6 per cent increase. #sgnews #singapore | CNA | Facebook