Public transport users who shift their travel schedules to avoid the morning rush hour are set to receive up to 80 per cent in fare discounts, in an effort to better manage peak-hour crowding on buses and trains, especially in north-east Singapore, said Transport Minister Chee Hong...
Public transport users who shift their travel schedules to avoid the morning rush hour are set to receive up to 80 per cent in fare discounts, in an effort to better manage peak-hour crowding on buses and trains, especially in north-east Singapore, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat .
The bigger fare rebates, Mr Chee said, are aimed at spreading the peak-hour load on public transport, while sharing the resulting cost savings with passengers. With the refresh, the idea is to provide more impactful fare discounts, at up to 80 per cent, to further incentivise passengers to change their travel behaviour, said Mr Chee.
Four new City Direct bus services – 675, 676, 677 and 678 – will start operations from Jan 2, 2025, taking north-east residents to the Central Business District during peak hours. The minister noted that 29 existing bus services have benefited from the BCEP so far, with the Land Transport Authority adding more bus trips and adjusting routes in response to changes in ridership and demand.
“ still early days, but I’m happy to see that the initial response from our residents, and also from our operators and public transport workers, has been positive.” “We still have to use the resources prudently, but at least it gives us more leeway and more options to be able to meet the new demand in different parts of Singapore.”
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