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Calculated Shard: 130 (from laksa118)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa130.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/","crawl_time":1775481668,"first_indexed_time":1570569496,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"sg,seedly!blog,\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/ s443","src_root_hash":"10089702552268967530","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Bus & Train Fares To Increase by up to 5 Cents From 26 Dec 2022: Here’s All You Need To Know","meta_descriptions":["Here's all you need to know about the latest bus fare increase and a train fare increase taking effect from 26 Dec 2022."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Fare Review Exercise (FRE) 2022: Bus Fare Singapore and Train Fare Singapore To Go Up by 2.9%\nFollowing the annual Fare Review Exercise (FRE) this year, the Public Transport Council (PTC) has\nannounced\nthat there will be an\nincrease in public transport fares by 2.9%\nfrom\n26 Dec 2022\nonwards.\nThe PTC explained that:\nThe global energy crunch in 2021 caused\nenergy prices\nto increase by\n117%\n. This, together with increased\nmanpower costs\nand inflation, led to a maximum allowable fare adjustment quantum of\n13.5%\n, according to the PTC’s fare adjustment formula.\nThe PTC has decided to apply the same principle as FRE 2021 and continue to exclude the Network Capacity Factor from the computation of this year’s fare adjustment quantum.\nIn other words, the PTC is trying its best to balance fare affordability for commuters in a\nperiod of rising inflation\n while ensuring the\nsustainability\nof Singapore’s public transport system amidst\nrising costs\n.\nFor context,\noverall inflation\n or the \nConsumer Price Index (CPI) inflation \nincreased to \n7.5% year on year (y-o-y) in August 2022,\n up from \n7.0% y-o-y in July 2022\n.\nWhereas the \nMonetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Core Inflation\n (excludes accommodation and private transport costs) in \nAugust 2022\n soared to \n5.1% y-o-y,\n up from \n4.8% y-o-y\n in \nJuly 2022.\nFor context, the last time MAS Core Inflation was higher was about 14 years ago, in \nNovember 2008,\n when it went up by \n5.5% y-o-y\n.\nNot to mention that the\nGoods and Services Tax (GST) will increase\nfrom\n7%\nto\n8%\n from\n1 Jan 2023 \nand\n8%\nto\n9%\nfrom\n1 Jan 2024\n.\nBut with rising operational costs, it would not be possible to continue deferring fare increases.\nTL;DR: Singapore Public Transport Fare Increase 2022 — Mrt Price Singapore and Bus Price Singapore to Rise From 26 Dec 2022\nLatest Bus Fare Increase and Train Fare Increase (2022)\nAt a glance, this is how the\n2022 Fare Review Exercise\nwill affect everyone:\nFare Types\nTypes of Public Transport Users\nFare Adjustments (From 26 Dec 2022)\nAdult Fares\nAdult Card\n+4 cents (Journeys ≤ 8.2km)\n+5 cents (Journeys > 8.2km)\nConcession Fares\nStudent Card\n+1 cent\n#rowspan#\nSenior Citizen Card\nPersons with Disabilites Card\nWorkfare Transport Concession Card\nAdult Fares\nAdult Monthly Travel Pass\nNo change\nConcession Fares\nMonthly Concession Passes\nCash Fares\nHigher than card fares & only for bus journeys\nAll\nClick to Teleport\nTrain Fare Adult and Bus Fare Adult Changes in 2022\nStudent MRT Fare and Student Bus Fare Changes 2022\nBus And Train Fare Changes for Senior Citizens in 2022\nBus And Train Fare Changes for Children in 2022\nBus And Train Fare Changes for Lower-Wage Workers in 2022\nBus And Train Fare Changes for Persons With Disabilities in 2022\nPublic Transport Vouchers (PTVs)\n5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares\nSome Commonly Asked Questions Answered\nTrain Fare Adult and Bus Fare Adult Changes in 2022\nFor adult fare journeys\nup to 8.2km\n, there will be an\nincrease of 4 cents \nper journey.\nAdult fare journeys\nbeyond 8.2km\nwill see an\nincrease of 5 cents \nper journey\nAdult Concession Card Price and Bus Concession Prices\nThere will be no changes in price to the Adult Monthly Travel Pass and Cash Fares.\nBack to top\nStudent MRT Fare and Student Bus Fare Changes 2022\nThere will be an increase of\n1 cent per journey\nfor\nstudents\n.\nMRT Student Concession and Student Concession Card Price\nThere will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares.\nBack to top\nBus And Train Fare Changes for Senior Citizens in 2022\nThere will be an increase of\n1 cent per journey\nfor senior citizens.\nSenior Citizen Concession Pass Price\nThere will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares.\nBack to top\nBus And Train Fare Changes for Children in 2022\nChildren\nunder seven years old and up to 0.9m will continue to enjoy free travel on basic bus and train services, Nite Owl bus services and Chinatown Direct Bus Services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.\nChildren under seven years old and above 0.9m in height can also travel for free on the above-mentioned services with a valid Child Concession Card.\nHowever, do note that Student cash fare may apply for Express Bus Services and City Direct Services. Please check with the bus captain when you board the respective bus services.\nFree child concessionary travel does not apply to the NightRider services and Premium Bus Services, and the child will need to pay an adult cash fare.\nBack to top\nBus And Train Fare Changes for Lower-Wage Workers in 2022\nThere will be an increase of\n1 cent per journey\nfor\nlower-wage workers\n.\nLower Wage Workers Concession Pass Price\nThere will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares.\nBack to top\nBus And Train Fare Changes for Persons With Disabilities in 2022\nThere will be an increase of\n1 cent per journey\nfor\npersons with disabilities\n.\nPersons With Disabilities Concession Pass Price\nThere will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares.\nBack to top\nNeed Help With Your Fares? You May Be Eligible For Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs)\nTo provide support for households to cope with fare adjustment, the Government will be providing\n600,000 Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs)\nworth\n$30\nto lower-middle-income households from the\nPublic Transport Fund\n.\nHouseholds that received a voucher under the last exercise and remain eligible will receive the voucher in the mail by end-December 2022.\nWhereas applications open in early 2023 for this tranche of the PTV.\nWho Is Eligible for the Public Transport Voucher?\nAccording to the Public Transport Council, the Public Transport Voucher is available for resident households whose\nmonthly household income\nper person does not exceed $1,600\n.\nBack to top\n5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares\nAlso, check out these tips on how to\nsave money on Bus and MRT fares\n:\nSome Commonly Asked Questions Answered\n1) Why Is There a Fare Review Exercise?\nThe\nannual\nFare Review ensures that public transport fares can keep up with the costs of running a public transport system smoothly, safely, efficiently and reliably.\nOur fares pay for:\ndiesel to fuel our buses\nelectricity\nto power our trains\nsalaries & training for public transport workers, as well as\nother miscellaneous costs.\nIf you’re wondering what the Fare Review Exercise has been like over the years, here it is at a glance:\nFare Review Exercise\nAnnual Fare Adjustment\n2014\n+2.8%\n2015\n-1.9%\n2016\n-4.2%\n2017\n-2.2%\n2018\n+4.3%\n2019\n+7%\n2020\nNo change\n2021\n+2.2%\n2022\n+2.9%\n2) How Does the Public Transport Council Calculate the Fare Adjustment Rate?\nThe Fare Adjustment Rate is determined by the\ncurrent Fare Formula\n — which was implemented in\n2018\nand will be in place till\n2022\n.\nIt’s used to \ncap the maximum allowable fare adjustment\nand it looks like this:\nSource: Public Transport Council\nThis formula takes into consideration cost changes due to:\nInflation\nWages\nEnergy prices\nNetwork\ncapacity.\nJust in case you thought that the PTC\nanyhow\ncome up with the 7% Fare Adjustment Cap back in 2019, here’s a full breakdown of the computation of the 2019 Fare Formula:\nSource: Public Transport Council\nAnd here’s the same formula in action for the 2022 Fare Review Exercise:\nSource: PTC\nYep, there’s a science to it.\nThe more you know!\nBack to top\nRead More\nHere Are 5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares\nTime To Ditch Your EZ-Link Card: Best Credit Cards for MRT\/Bus Rides 2022\nCombi Bus, Limousine & Delivery Drivers Can Receive up to $300 in Cash Under NTUC Scheme: Here’s All You Need to Know!","attrs_markdown":"![facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=1090273721022565&ev=PageView&noscript=1)\n\nBlog\n\n[![icon](https:\/\/f.seedly.sg\/navbar\/blog\/most_recent.svg) Most Recent](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/)\n\n[![icon](https:\/\/f.seedly.sg\/navbar\/blog\/life_stages.svg) Life Stages](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/category\/personal-finance-life-stages\/)\n\n![icon](https:\/\/f.seedly.sg\/navbar\/blog\/banking.svg)\n\nBanking\n\n![icon](https:\/\/f.seedly.sg\/navbar\/blog\/loans.svg)\n\nLoans\n\n![icon](https:\/\/f.seedly.sg\/navbar\/blog\/cards.svg)\n\nCards\n\n![icon](https:\/\/f.seedly.sg\/navbar\/blog\/investments.svg)\n\nInvestments\n\n![icon](https:\/\/f.seedly.sg\/navbar\/blog\/utilities_bills.svg)\n\nUtilities & Bills\n\n![icon](https:\/\/f.seedly.sg\/navbar\/blog\/insurance.svg)\n\nInsurance\n\n![icon](https:\/\/f.seedly.sg\/navbar\/blog\/property.svg)\n\nProperty\n\n![icon](https:\/\/f.seedly.sg\/navbar\/blog\/lifestyle.svg)\n\nLifestyle\n\n![icon](https:\/\/f.seedly.sg\/navbar\/blog\/more.svg)\n\nMore\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMzIiIGhlaWdodD0iMzIiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyIgdmVyc2lvbj0iMS4xIi8+)![](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ff.seedly.sg%2Freward%2Fgift-small.svg&w=64&q=75)\n\nLogin\n\n- Blog\n- [Most Recent](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/)\n- [Life Stages](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/category\/personal-finance-life-stages\/)\n- [Banking](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/category\/banking\/)\n  - 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[Seedly](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/category\/seedly-community\/)\n  - [SeedlyExplains](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/category\/seedly-explains\/)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n![](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn-blog.seedly.sg%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F11%2F13000904%2FSingapore-Public-Transport-Fare-Increase-2022.png&w=3840&q=75)\n\n[Lifestyle](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/category\/financial-lifestyle\/)[Transportation](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/category\/transportation\/)\n\n# Bus & Train Fares To Increase by up to 5 Cents From 26 Dec 2022: Here’s All You Need To Know\n[![profile](https:\/\/cdn-blog.seedly.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/31000922\/kenneth_fong-150x150.png)Kenneth Fong](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/author\/kenneth-fong\/)\n\n●\n\n12 Oct 2022\n\n## Fare Review Exercise (FRE) 2022: Bus Fare Singapore and Train Fare Singapore To Go Up by 2.9%\nFollowing the annual Fare Review Exercise (FRE) this year, the Public Transport Council (PTC) has [announced](https:\/\/www.ptc.gov.sg\/newsroom\/news-releases\/newsroom-view\/2022-fare-review-exercise) that there will be an **increase in public transport fares by 2.9%** from **26 Dec 2022** onwards.\n\nThe PTC explained that:\n\n> The global energy crunch in 2021 caused [energy prices](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/ultimate-comparison-petrol-station-prices-best-credit-card-fuel-promotions-singapore-sinopec-shell-esso-caltex-spc\/) to increase by **117%**. This, together with increased [manpower costs](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/average-monthly-income-occupation-job-guide\/) and inflation, led to a maximum allowable fare adjustment quantum of **13\\.5%**, according to the PTC’s fare adjustment formula.  \n>  The PTC has decided to apply the same principle as FRE 2021 and continue to exclude the Network Capacity Factor from the computation of this year’s fare adjustment quantum.\n\nIn other words, the PTC is trying its best to balance fare affordability for commuters in a [period of rising inflation](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/inflation-rate-singapore\/) while ensuring the [sustainability](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/esg-investing-singapore\/) of Singapore’s public transport system amidst [rising costs](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/rising-cost-of-living-affecting-us\/).\n\n[![](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/230922-Latest-Inflation-Rate-Singapore-2022-August.png)](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/inflation-rate-singapore\/)\n\nFor context, **overall inflation** or the **Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation** increased to **7\\.5% year on year (y-o-y) in August 2022,** up from **7\\.0% y-o-y in July 2022**.\n\nWhereas the **Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Core Inflation** (excludes accommodation and private transport costs) in **August 2022** soared to **5\\.1% y-o-y,** up from **4\\.8% y-o-y** in **July 2022.**\n\nFor context, the last time MAS Core Inflation was higher was about 14 years ago, in **November 2008,** when it went up by **5\\.5% y-o-y**.\n\nNot to mention that the [Goods and Services Tax (GST) will increase](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/gst-singapore\/) from **7%** to **8%** from **1 Jan 2023** and **8%** to **9%** from **1 Jan 2024**.\n\nBut with rising operational costs, it would not be possible to continue deferring fare increases.\n***\n## TL;DR: Singapore Public Transport Fare Increase 2022 — Mrt Price Singapore and Bus Price Singapore to Rise From 26 Dec 2022\n### Latest Bus Fare Increase and Train Fare Increase (2022)\nAt a glance, this is how the **2022 Fare Review Exercise** will affect everyone:\n\n| Fare Types | Types of Public Transport Users | Fare Adjustments (From 26 Dec 2022) |\n|---|---|---|\n| **Adult Fares** | Adult Card | \\+4 cents (Journeys ≤ 8.2km)  +5 cents (Journeys \\> 8.2km) |\n| **Concession Fares** | Student Card | \\+1 cent |\n| **\\#rowspan\\#** | Senior Citizen Card |   |\n| Persons with Disabilites Card |   |   |\n| Workfare Transport Concession Card |   |   |\n| **Adult Fares** | Adult Monthly Travel Pass | No change |\n| **Concession Fares** | Monthly Concession Passes |   |\n| **Cash Fares**  *Higher than card fares & only for bus journeys* | All |   |\n### Click to Teleport\n- [Train Fare Adult and Bus Fare Adult Changes in 2022](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#adult)\n- [Student MRT Fare and Student Bus Fare Changes 2022](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#student)\n- [Bus And Train Fare Changes for Senior Citizens in 2022](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#senior)\n- [Bus And Train Fare Changes for Children in 2022](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#children)\n- [Bus And Train Fare Changes for Lower-Wage Workers in 2022](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#lower)\n- [Bus And Train Fare Changes for Persons With Disabilities in 2022](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#pwd)\n- [Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs)](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#ptv)\n- [5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#save)\n- [Some Commonly Asked Questions Answered](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#faq)\n***\n## Train Fare Adult and Bus Fare Adult Changes in 2022\nFor adult fare journeys **up to 8.2km**, there will be an **increase of 4 cents** per journey.\n\nAdult fare journeys **beyond 8.2km** will see an **increase of 5 cents** per journey\n\n### Adult Concession Card Price and Bus Concession Prices\nThere will be no changes in price to the Adult Monthly Travel Pass and Cash Fares.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#top)\n\n## Student MRT Fare and Student Bus Fare Changes 2022\nThere will be an increase of **1 cent per journey** for [students](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/best-side-hustle-ideas-for-students-singapore\/).\n\n### MRT Student Concession and Student Concession Card Price\nThere will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#top)\n\n## Bus And Train Fare Changes for Senior Citizens in 2022\nThere will be an increase of **1 cent per journey** for senior citizens.\n\n### Senior Citizen Concession Pass Price\nThere will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#top)\n\n## Bus And Train Fare Changes for Children in 2022\n[Children](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/ultimate-guide-to-raising-a-child\/) under seven years old and up to 0.9m will continue to enjoy free travel on basic bus and train services, Nite Owl bus services and Chinatown Direct Bus Services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.\n\nChildren under seven years old and above 0.9m in height can also travel for free on the above-mentioned services with a valid Child Concession Card.\n\nHowever, do note that Student cash fare may apply for Express Bus Services and City Direct Services. Please check with the bus captain when you board the respective bus services.\n\nFree child concessionary travel does not apply to the NightRider services and Premium Bus Services, and the child will need to pay an adult cash fare.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#top)\n\n## Bus And Train Fare Changes for Lower-Wage Workers in 2022\nThere will be an increase of **1 cent per journey** for [lower-wage workers](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/progressive-wage-model-singapore-pwm-retail\/).\n\n### Lower Wage Workers Concession Pass Price\nThere will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#top)\n\n## Bus And Train Fare Changes for Persons With Disabilities in 2022\nThere will be an increase of **1 cent per journey** for [persons with disabilities](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/activities-discounts-persons-with-disabilities-caregivers\/).\n\n### Persons With Disabilities Concession Pass Price\nThere will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#top)\n\n## **Need Help With Your Fares? You May Be Eligible For Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs)**\n![](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/coupon-voucher-150x150.png)\n\nTo provide support for households to cope with fare adjustment, the Government will be providing **600,000 Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs)** worth **\\$30** to lower-middle-income households from the **Public Transport Fund**.\n\nHouseholds that received a voucher under the last exercise and remain eligible will receive the voucher in the mail by end-December 2022.\n\nWhereas applications open in early 2023 for this tranche of the PTV.\n\n### Who Is Eligible for the Public Transport Voucher?\nAccording to the Public Transport Council, the Public Transport Voucher is available for resident households whose **[monthly household income](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/average-singaporean-household-income-stand\/) per person does not exceed \\$1,600**.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#top)\n\n## 5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares\nAlso, check out these tips on how to [save money on Bus and MRT fares](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/singapore-public-transport-bus-fares-mrt-fares\/):\n\n[![](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/041121-singapore-public-transport-bus-fares-mrt-fares-1.png)](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/singapore-public-transport-bus-fares-mrt-fares\/)\n\n## Some Commonly Asked Questions Answered\n### 1\\) Why Is There a Fare Review Exercise?\nThe **annual** Fare Review ensures that public transport fares can keep up with the costs of running a public transport system smoothly, safely, efficiently and reliably.\n\nOur fares pay for:\n\n- diesel to fuel our buses\n- [electricity](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/electricity-retailer-comparison-cheapest-in-singapore\/) to power our trains\n- salaries & training for public transport workers, as well as\n- other miscellaneous costs.\n\nIf you’re wondering what the Fare Review Exercise has been like over the years, here it is at a glance:\n\n| Fare Review Exercise | Annual Fare Adjustment |\n|---|---|\n| 2014 | \\+2.8% |\n| 2015 | \\-1.9% |\n| 2016 | \\-4.2% |\n| 2017 | \\-2.2% |\n| 2018 | \\+4.3% |\n| 2019 | \\+7% |\n| 2020 | No change |\n| 2021 | \\+2.2% |\n| **2022** | **\\+2.9%** |\n### 2\\) How Does the Public Transport Council Calculate the Fare Adjustment Rate?\nThe Fare Adjustment Rate is determined by the **current Fare Formula** — which was implemented in **2018** and will be in place till **2022**.\n\nIt’s used to **cap the maximum allowable fare adjustment** and it looks like this:\n\n![](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screenshot-2019-10-09-at-1.53.04-AM-1024x585.png)\n\n*Source: Public Transport Council*\n\nThis formula takes into consideration cost changes due to:\n\n- Inflation\n- [Wages](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/salary-guide-singapore\/)\n- Energy prices\n- [Network](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/best-broadband-singapore-plans\/) capacity.\n\nJust in case you thought that the PTC *anyhow* come up with the 7% Fare Adjustment Cap back in 2019, here’s a full breakdown of the computation of the 2019 Fare Formula:\n\n![](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screenshot-2019-10-09-at-2.19.17-AM-1024x908.png)\n\n*Source: Public Transport Council*\n\nAnd here’s the same formula in action for the 2022 Fare Review Exercise:\n\n![](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/singapore-public-transport-fare-formula.png)\n\n*Source: PTC*\n\nYep, there’s a science to it.\n\nThe more you know\\!\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#top)\n\n### Read More\n- [Here Are 5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/singapore-public-transport-bus-fares-mrt-fares\/)\n- [Time To Ditch Your EZ-Link Card: Best Credit Cards for MRT\/Bus Rides 2022](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/best-credit-cards-public-transport-ez-link-card\/)\n- [Combi Bus, Limousine & Delivery 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This, together with increased [manpower costs](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/average-monthly-income-occupation-job-guide\/) and inflation, led to a maximum allowable fare adjustment quantum of **13\\.5%**, according to the PTC’s fare adjustment formula.  \n>  The PTC has decided to apply the same principle as FRE 2021 and continue to exclude the Network Capacity Factor from the computation of this year’s fare adjustment quantum.\n\nIn other words, the PTC is trying its best to balance fare affordability for commuters in a [period of rising inflation](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/inflation-rate-singapore\/) while ensuring the [sustainability](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/esg-investing-singapore\/) of Singapore’s public transport system amidst [rising costs](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/rising-cost-of-living-affecting-us\/).\n\n[![](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/230922-Latest-Inflation-Rate-Singapore-2022-August.png)](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/inflation-rate-singapore\/)\n\nFor context, **overall inflation** or the **Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation** increased to **7\\.5% year on year (y-o-y) in August 2022,** up from **7\\.0% y-o-y in July 2022**.\n\nWhereas the **Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Core Inflation** (excludes accommodation and private transport costs) in **August 2022** soared to **5\\.1% y-o-y,** up from **4\\.8% y-o-y** in **July 2022.**\n\nFor context, the last time MAS Core Inflation was higher was about 14 years ago, in **November 2008,** when it went up by **5\\.5% y-o-y**.\n\nNot to mention that the [Goods and Services Tax (GST) will increase](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/gst-singapore\/) from **7%** to **8%** from **1 Jan 2023** and **8%** to **9%** from **1 Jan 2024**.\n\nBut with rising operational costs, it would not be possible to continue deferring fare increases.\n***\n## TL;DR: Singapore Public Transport Fare Increase 2022 — Mrt Price Singapore and Bus Price Singapore to Rise From 26 Dec 2022\n### Latest Bus Fare Increase and Train Fare Increase (2022)\nAt a glance, this is how the **2022 Fare Review Exercise** will affect everyone:\n\n| Fare Types | Types of Public Transport Users | Fare Adjustments (From 26 Dec 2022) |\n|---|---|---|\n| **Adult Fares** | Adult Card | \\+4 cents (Journeys ≤ 8.2km)  +5 cents (Journeys \\> 8.2km) |\n| **Concession Fares** | Student Card | \\+1 cent |\n| **\\#rowspan\\#** | Senior Citizen Card |   |\n| Persons with Disabilites Card |   |   |\n| Workfare Transport Concession Card |   |   |\n| **Adult Fares** | Adult Monthly Travel Pass | No change |\n| **Concession Fares** | Monthly Concession Passes |   |\n| **Cash Fares**  *Higher than card fares & only for bus journeys* | All |   |\n### Click to Teleport\n- [Train Fare Adult and Bus Fare Adult Changes in 2022](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#adult)\n- [Student MRT Fare and Student Bus Fare Changes 2022](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#student)\n- [Bus And Train Fare Changes for Senior Citizens in 2022](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#senior)\n- [Bus And Train Fare Changes for Children in 2022](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#children)\n- [Bus And Train Fare Changes for Lower-Wage Workers in 2022](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#lower)\n- [Bus And Train Fare Changes for Persons With Disabilities in 2022](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#pwd)\n- [Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs)](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#ptv)\n- [5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#save)\n- [Some Commonly Asked Questions Answered](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#faq)\n***\n## Train Fare Adult and Bus Fare Adult Changes in 2022\nFor adult fare journeys **up to 8.2km**, there will be an **increase of 4 cents** per journey.\n\nAdult fare journeys **beyond 8.2km** will see an **increase of 5 cents** per journey\n\n### Adult Concession Card Price and Bus Concession Prices\nThere will be no changes in price to the Adult Monthly Travel Pass and Cash Fares.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#top)\n\n## Student MRT Fare and Student Bus Fare Changes 2022\nThere will be an increase of **1 cent per journey** for [students](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/best-side-hustle-ideas-for-students-singapore\/).\n\n### MRT Student Concession and Student Concession Card Price\nThere will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#top)\n\n## Bus And Train Fare Changes for Senior Citizens in 2022\nThere will be an increase of **1 cent per journey** for senior citizens.\n\n### Senior Citizen Concession Pass Price\nThere will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#top)\n\n## Bus And Train Fare Changes for Children in 2022\n[Children](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/ultimate-guide-to-raising-a-child\/) under seven years old and up to 0.9m will continue to enjoy free travel on basic bus and train services, Nite Owl bus services and Chinatown Direct Bus Services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.\n\nChildren under seven years old and above 0.9m in height can also travel for free on the above-mentioned services with a valid Child Concession Card.\n\nHowever, do note that Student cash fare may apply for Express Bus Services and City Direct Services. Please check with the bus captain when you board the respective bus services.\n\nFree child concessionary travel does not apply to the NightRider services and Premium Bus Services, and the child will need to pay an adult cash fare.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#top)\n\n## Bus And Train Fare Changes for Lower-Wage Workers in 2022\nThere will be an increase of **1 cent per journey** for [lower-wage workers](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/progressive-wage-model-singapore-pwm-retail\/).\n\n### Lower Wage Workers Concession Pass Price\nThere will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#top)\n\n## Bus And Train Fare Changes for Persons With Disabilities in 2022\nThere will be an increase of **1 cent per journey** for [persons with disabilities](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/activities-discounts-persons-with-disabilities-caregivers\/).\n\n### Persons With Disabilities Concession Pass Price\nThere will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#top)\n\n## **Need Help With Your Fares? You May Be Eligible For Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs)**\n![](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/coupon-voucher-150x150.png)\n\nTo provide support for households to cope with fare adjustment, the Government will be providing **600,000 Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs)** worth **\\$30** to lower-middle-income households from the **Public Transport Fund**.\n\nHouseholds that received a voucher under the last exercise and remain eligible will receive the voucher in the mail by end-December 2022.\n\nWhereas applications open in early 2023 for this tranche of the PTV.\n\n### Who Is Eligible for the Public Transport Voucher?\nAccording to the Public Transport Council, the Public Transport Voucher is available for resident households whose **[monthly household income](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/average-singaporean-household-income-stand\/) per person does not exceed \\$1,600**.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#top)\n\n## 5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares\nAlso, check out these tips on how to [save money on Bus and MRT fares](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/singapore-public-transport-bus-fares-mrt-fares\/):\n\n[![](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/041121-singapore-public-transport-bus-fares-mrt-fares-1.png)](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/singapore-public-transport-bus-fares-mrt-fares\/)\n\n## Some Commonly Asked Questions Answered\n### 1\\) Why Is There a Fare Review Exercise?\nThe **annual** Fare Review ensures that public transport fares can keep up with the costs of running a public transport system smoothly, safely, efficiently and reliably.\n\nOur fares pay for:\n\n- diesel to fuel our buses\n- [electricity](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/electricity-retailer-comparison-cheapest-in-singapore\/) to power our trains\n- salaries & training for public transport workers, as well as\n- other miscellaneous costs.\n\nIf you’re wondering what the Fare Review Exercise has been like over the years, here it is at a glance:\n\n| Fare Review Exercise | Annual Fare Adjustment |\n|---|---|\n| 2014 | \\+2.8% |\n| 2015 | \\-1.9% |\n| 2016 | \\-4.2% |\n| 2017 | \\-2.2% |\n| 2018 | \\+4.3% |\n| 2019 | \\+7% |\n| 2020 | No change |\n| 2021 | \\+2.2% |\n| **2022** | **\\+2.9%** |\n### 2\\) How Does the Public Transport Council Calculate the Fare Adjustment Rate?\nThe Fare Adjustment Rate is determined by the **current Fare Formula** — which was implemented in **2018** and will be in place till **2022**.\n\nIt’s used to **cap the maximum allowable fare adjustment** and it looks like this:\n\n![](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screenshot-2019-10-09-at-1.53.04-AM-1024x585.png)\n\n*Source: Public Transport Council*\n\nThis formula takes into consideration cost changes due to:\n\n- Inflation\n- [Wages](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/salary-guide-singapore\/)\n- Energy prices\n- [Network](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/best-broadband-singapore-plans\/) capacity.\n\nJust in case you thought that the PTC *anyhow* come up with the 7% Fare Adjustment Cap back in 2019, here’s a full breakdown of the computation of the 2019 Fare Formula:\n\n![](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screenshot-2019-10-09-at-2.19.17-AM-1024x908.png)\n\n*Source: Public Transport Council*\n\nAnd here’s the same formula in action for the 2022 Fare Review Exercise:\n\n![](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/singapore-public-transport-fare-formula.png)\n\n*Source: PTC*\n\nYep, there’s a science to it.\n\nThe more you know\\!\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/bus-train-fare-review-exercise\/#top)\n\n### Read More\n- [Here Are 5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/singapore-public-transport-bus-fares-mrt-fares\/)\n- [Time To Ditch Your EZ-Link Card: Best Credit Cards for MRT\/Bus Rides 2022](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/best-credit-cards-public-transport-ez-link-card\/)\n- [Combi Bus, Limousine & Delivery Drivers Can Receive up to \\$300 in Cash Under NTUC Scheme: Here’s All You Need to Know\\!](https:\/\/blog.seedly.sg\/support-package-for-drivers-delivery-riders\/)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Fare Review Exercise (FRE) 2022: Bus Fare Singapore and Train Fare Singapore To Go Up by 2.9% Following the annual Fare Review Exercise (FRE) this year, the Public Transport Council (PTC) has announced that there will be an increase in public transport fares by 2.9% from 26 Dec 2022 onwards. The PTC explained that: The global energy crunch in 2021 caused energy prices to increase by 117% . This, together with increased manpower costs and inflation, led to a maximum allowable fare adjustment quantum of 13.5% , according to the PTC’s fare adjustment formula. The PTC has decided to apply the same principle as FRE 2021 and continue to exclude the Network Capacity Factor from the computation of this year’s fare adjustment quantum. In other words, the PTC is trying its best to balance fare affordability for commuters in a period of rising inflation while ensuring the sustainability of Singapore’s public transport system amidst rising costs . For context, overall inflation or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased to 7.5% year on year (y-o-y) in August 2022, up from 7.0% y-o-y in July 2022 . Whereas the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Core Inflation (excludes accommodation and private transport costs) in August 2022 soared to 5.1% y-o-y, up from 4.8% y-o-y in July 2022. For context, the last time MAS Core Inflation was higher was about 14 years ago, in November 2008, when it went up by 5.5% y-o-y . Not to mention that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will increase from 7% to 8% from 1 Jan 2023 and 8% to 9% from 1 Jan 2024 . But with rising operational costs, it would not be possible to continue deferring fare increases. TL;DR: Singapore Public Transport Fare Increase 2022 — Mrt Price Singapore and Bus Price Singapore to Rise From 26 Dec 2022 Latest Bus Fare Increase and Train Fare Increase (2022) At a glance, this is how the 2022 Fare Review Exercise will affect everyone: Fare Types Types of Public Transport Users Fare Adjustments (From 26 Dec 2022) Adult Fares Adult Card +4 cents (Journeys ≤ 8.2km) +5 cents (Journeys > 8.2km) Concession Fares Student Card +1 cent #rowspan# Senior Citizen Card Persons with Disabilites Card Workfare Transport Concession Card Adult Fares Adult Monthly Travel Pass No change Concession Fares Monthly Concession Passes Cash Fares Higher than card fares & only for bus journeys All Click to Teleport Train Fare Adult and Bus Fare Adult Changes in 2022 Student MRT Fare and Student Bus Fare Changes 2022 Bus And Train Fare Changes for Senior Citizens in 2022 Bus And Train Fare Changes for Children in 2022 Bus And Train Fare Changes for Lower-Wage Workers in 2022 Bus And Train Fare Changes for Persons With Disabilities in 2022 Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs) 5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares Some Commonly Asked Questions Answered Train Fare Adult and Bus Fare Adult Changes in 2022 For adult fare journeys up to 8.2km , there will be an increase of 4 cents per journey. Adult fare journeys beyond 8.2km will see an increase of 5 cents per journey Adult Concession Card Price and Bus Concession Prices There will be no changes in price to the Adult Monthly Travel Pass and Cash Fares. Back to top Student MRT Fare and Student Bus Fare Changes 2022 There will be an increase of 1 cent per journey for students . MRT Student Concession and Student Concession Card Price There will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares. Back to top Bus And Train Fare Changes for Senior Citizens in 2022 There will be an increase of 1 cent per journey for senior citizens. Senior Citizen Concession Pass Price There will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares. Back to top Bus And Train Fare Changes for Children in 2022 Children under seven years old and up to 0.9m will continue to enjoy free travel on basic bus and train services, Nite Owl bus services and Chinatown Direct Bus Services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult. Children under seven years old and above 0.9m in height can also travel for free on the above-mentioned services with a valid Child Concession Card. However, do note that Student cash fare may apply for Express Bus Services and City Direct Services. Please check with the bus captain when you board the respective bus services. Free child concessionary travel does not apply to the NightRider services and Premium Bus Services, and the child will need to pay an adult cash fare. Back to top Bus And Train Fare Changes for Lower-Wage Workers in 2022 There will be an increase of 1 cent per journey for lower-wage workers . Lower Wage Workers Concession Pass Price There will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares. Back to top Bus And Train Fare Changes for Persons With Disabilities in 2022 There will be an increase of 1 cent per journey for persons with disabilities . Persons With Disabilities Concession Pass Price There will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares. Back to top Need Help With Your Fares? You May Be Eligible For Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs) To provide support for households to cope with fare adjustment, the Government will be providing 600,000 Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs) worth $30 to lower-middle-income households from the Public Transport Fund . Households that received a voucher under the last exercise and remain eligible will receive the voucher in the mail by end-December 2022. Whereas applications open in early 2023 for this tranche of the PTV. Who Is Eligible for the Public Transport Voucher? According to the Public Transport Council, the Public Transport Voucher is available for resident households whose monthly household income per person does not exceed $1,600 . Back to top 5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares Also, check out these tips on how to save money on Bus and MRT fares : Some Commonly Asked Questions Answered 1) Why Is There a Fare Review Exercise? The annual Fare Review ensures that public transport fares can keep up with the costs of running a public transport system smoothly, safely, efficiently and reliably. Our fares pay for: diesel to fuel our buses electricity to power our trains salaries & training for public transport workers, as well as other miscellaneous costs. If you’re wondering what the Fare Review Exercise has been like over the years, here it is at a glance: Fare Review Exercise Annual Fare Adjustment 2014 +2.8% 2015 -1.9% 2016 -4.2% 2017 -2.2% 2018 +4.3% 2019 +7% 2020 No change 2021 +2.2% 2022 +2.9% 2) How Does the Public Transport Council Calculate the Fare Adjustment Rate? The Fare Adjustment Rate is determined by the current Fare Formula — which was implemented in 2018 and will be in place till 2022 . It’s used to cap the maximum allowable fare adjustment and it looks like this: Source: Public Transport Council This formula takes into consideration cost changes due to: Inflation Wages Energy prices Network capacity. Just in case you thought that the PTC anyhow come up with the 7% Fare Adjustment Cap back in 2019, here’s a full breakdown of the computation of the 2019 Fare Formula: Source: Public Transport Council And here’s the same formula in action for the 2022 Fare Review Exercise: Source: PTC Yep, there’s a science to it. The more you know! Back to top Read More Here Are 5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares Time To Ditch Your EZ-Link Card: Best Credit Cards for MRT/Bus Rides 2022 Combi Bus, Limousine & Delivery Drivers Can Receive up to $300 in Cash Under NTUC Scheme: Here’s All You Need to Know!
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The PTC explained that: > The global energy crunch in 2021 caused [energy prices](https://blog.seedly.sg/ultimate-comparison-petrol-station-prices-best-credit-card-fuel-promotions-singapore-sinopec-shell-esso-caltex-spc/) to increase by 117%. This, together with increased [manpower costs](https://blog.seedly.sg/average-monthly-income-occupation-job-guide/) and inflation, led to a maximum allowable fare adjustment quantum of 13\.5%, according to the PTC’s fare adjustment formula. > The PTC has decided to apply the same principle as FRE 2021 and continue to exclude the Network Capacity Factor from the computation of this year’s fare adjustment quantum. In other words, the PTC is trying its best to balance fare affordability for commuters in a [period of rising inflation](https://blog.seedly.sg/inflation-rate-singapore/) while ensuring the [sustainability](https://blog.seedly.sg/esg-investing-singapore/) of Singapore’s public transport system amidst [rising costs](https://blog.seedly.sg/rising-cost-of-living-affecting-us/). [![](https://blog.seedly.sg/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/230922-Latest-Inflation-Rate-Singapore-2022-August.png)](https://blog.seedly.sg/inflation-rate-singapore/) For context, overall inflation or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased to 7\.5% year on year (y-o-y) in August 2022, up from 7\.0% y-o-y in July 2022. Whereas the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Core Inflation (excludes accommodation and private transport costs) in August 2022 soared to 5\.1% y-o-y, up from 4\.8% y-o-y in July 2022. For context, the last time MAS Core Inflation was higher was about 14 years ago, in November 2008, when it went up by 5\.5% y-o-y. Not to mention that the [Goods and Services Tax (GST) will increase](https://blog.seedly.sg/gst-singapore/) from 7% to 8% from 1 Jan 2023 and 8% to 9% from 1 Jan 2024. But with rising operational costs, it would not be possible to continue deferring fare increases. * ## TL;DR: Singapore Public Transport Fare Increase 2022 — Mrt Price Singapore and Bus Price Singapore to Rise From 26 Dec 2022 ### Latest Bus Fare Increase and Train Fare Increase (2022) At a glance, this is how the 2022 Fare Review Exercise will affect everyone: \| Fare Types \| Types of Public Transport Users \| Fare Adjustments (From 26 Dec 2022) \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Adult Fares \| Adult Card \| \+4 cents (Journeys ≤ 8.2km) +5 cents (Journeys \> 8.2km) \| \| Concession Fares \| Student Card \| \+1 cent \| \| \#rowspan\# \| Senior Citizen Card \| \| \| Persons with Disabilites Card \| \| \| \| Workfare Transport Concession Card \| \| \| \| Adult Fares \| Adult Monthly Travel Pass \| No change \| \| Concession Fares \| Monthly Concession Passes \| \| \| Cash Fares** Higher than card fares & only for bus journeys \| All \| \| ### Click to Teleport - [Train Fare Adult and Bus Fare Adult Changes in 2022](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#adult) - [Student MRT Fare and Student Bus Fare Changes 2022](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#student) - [Bus And Train Fare Changes for Senior Citizens in 2022](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#senior) - [Bus And Train Fare Changes for Children in 2022](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#children) - [Bus And Train Fare Changes for Lower-Wage Workers in 2022](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#lower) - [Bus And Train Fare Changes for Persons With Disabilities in 2022](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#pwd) - [Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs)](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#ptv) - [5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#save) - [Some Commonly Asked Questions Answered](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#faq) * ## Train Fare Adult and Bus Fare Adult Changes in 2022 For adult fare journeys up to 8.2km, there will be an increase of 4 cents per journey. Adult fare journeys beyond 8.2km will see an increase of 5 cents per journey ### Adult Concession Card Price and Bus Concession Prices There will be no changes in price to the Adult Monthly Travel Pass and Cash Fares. [Back to top](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#top) ## Student MRT Fare and Student Bus Fare Changes 2022 There will be an increase of 1 cent per journey for [students](https://blog.seedly.sg/best-side-hustle-ideas-for-students-singapore/). ### MRT Student Concession and Student Concession Card Price There will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares. [Back to top](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#top) ## Bus And Train Fare Changes for Senior Citizens in 2022 There will be an increase of 1 cent per journey for senior citizens. ### Senior Citizen Concession Pass Price There will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares. [Back to top](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#top) ## Bus And Train Fare Changes for Children in 2022 [Children](https://blog.seedly.sg/ultimate-guide-to-raising-a-child/) under seven years old and up to 0.9m will continue to enjoy free travel on basic bus and train services, Nite Owl bus services and Chinatown Direct Bus Services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult. Children under seven years old and above 0.9m in height can also travel for free on the above-mentioned services with a valid Child Concession Card. However, do note that Student cash fare may apply for Express Bus Services and City Direct Services. Please check with the bus captain when you board the respective bus services. Free child concessionary travel does not apply to the NightRider services and Premium Bus Services, and the child will need to pay an adult cash fare. [Back to top](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#top) ## Bus And Train Fare Changes for Lower-Wage Workers in 2022 There will be an increase of 1 cent per journey for [lower-wage workers](https://blog.seedly.sg/progressive-wage-model-singapore-pwm-retail/). ### Lower Wage Workers Concession Pass Price There will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares. [Back to top](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#top) ## Bus And Train Fare Changes for Persons With Disabilities in 2022 There will be an increase of 1 cent per journey for [persons with disabilities](https://blog.seedly.sg/activities-discounts-persons-with-disabilities-caregivers/). ### Persons With Disabilities Concession Pass Price There will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares. [Back to top](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#top) ## Need Help With Your Fares? You May Be Eligible For Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs) ![](https://blog.seedly.sg/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/coupon-voucher-150x150.png) To provide support for households to cope with fare adjustment, the Government will be providing 600,000 Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs) worth \$30 to lower-middle-income households from the Public Transport Fund. Households that received a voucher under the last exercise and remain eligible will receive the voucher in the mail by end-December 2022. Whereas applications open in early 2023 for this tranche of the PTV. ### Who Is Eligible for the Public Transport Voucher? According to the Public Transport Council, the Public Transport Voucher is available for resident households whose [monthly household income](https://blog.seedly.sg/average-singaporean-household-income-stand/) per person does not exceed \$1,600. [Back to top](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#top) ## 5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares Also, check out these tips on how to [save money on Bus and MRT fares](https://blog.seedly.sg/singapore-public-transport-bus-fares-mrt-fares/): [![](https://blog.seedly.sg/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/041121-singapore-public-transport-bus-fares-mrt-fares-1.png)](https://blog.seedly.sg/singapore-public-transport-bus-fares-mrt-fares/) ## Some Commonly Asked Questions Answered ### 1\) Why Is There a Fare Review Exercise? The annual Fare Review ensures that public transport fares can keep up with the costs of running a public transport system smoothly, safely, efficiently and reliably. Our fares pay for: - diesel to fuel our buses - [electricity](https://blog.seedly.sg/electricity-retailer-comparison-cheapest-in-singapore/) to power our trains - salaries & training for public transport workers, as well as - other miscellaneous costs. If you’re wondering what the Fare Review Exercise has been like over the years, here it is at a glance: \| Fare Review Exercise \| Annual Fare Adjustment \| \|---\|---\| \| 2014 \| \+2.8% \| \| 2015 \| \-1.9% \| \| 2016 \| \-4.2% \| \| 2017 \| \-2.2% \| \| 2018 \| \+4.3% \| \| 2019 \| \+7% \| \| 2020 \| No change \| \| 2021 \| \+2.2% \| \| 2022 \| \+2.9% \| ### 2\) How Does the Public Transport Council Calculate the Fare Adjustment Rate? The Fare Adjustment Rate is determined by the current Fare Formula — which was implemented in 2018 and will be in place till 2022. It’s used to cap the maximum allowable fare adjustment** and it looks like this: ![](https://blog.seedly.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screenshot-2019-10-09-at-1.53.04-AM-1024x585.png) Source: Public Transport Council This formula takes into consideration cost changes due to: - Inflation - [Wages](https://blog.seedly.sg/salary-guide-singapore/) - Energy prices - [Network](https://blog.seedly.sg/best-broadband-singapore-plans/) capacity. Just in case you thought that the PTC anyhow come up with the 7% Fare Adjustment Cap back in 2019, here’s a full breakdown of the computation of the 2019 Fare Formula: ![](https://blog.seedly.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screenshot-2019-10-09-at-2.19.17-AM-1024x908.png) Source: Public Transport Council And here’s the same formula in action for the 2022 Fare Review Exercise: ![](https://blog.seedly.sg/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/singapore-public-transport-fare-formula.png) Source: PTC Yep, there’s a science to it. The more you know\! 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Readable Markdown	## Fare Review Exercise (FRE) 2022: Bus Fare Singapore and Train Fare Singapore To Go Up by 2.9% Following the annual Fare Review Exercise (FRE) this year, the Public Transport Council (PTC) has [announced](https://www.ptc.gov.sg/newsroom/news-releases/newsroom-view/2022-fare-review-exercise) that there will be an increase in public transport fares by 2.9% from 26 Dec 2022 onwards. The PTC explained that: > The global energy crunch in 2021 caused [energy prices](https://blog.seedly.sg/ultimate-comparison-petrol-station-prices-best-credit-card-fuel-promotions-singapore-sinopec-shell-esso-caltex-spc/) to increase by 117%. This, together with increased [manpower costs](https://blog.seedly.sg/average-monthly-income-occupation-job-guide/) and inflation, led to a maximum allowable fare adjustment quantum of 13\.5%, according to the PTC’s fare adjustment formula. > The PTC has decided to apply the same principle as FRE 2021 and continue to exclude the Network Capacity Factor from the computation of this year’s fare adjustment quantum. In other words, the PTC is trying its best to balance fare affordability for commuters in a [period of rising inflation](https://blog.seedly.sg/inflation-rate-singapore/) while ensuring the [sustainability](https://blog.seedly.sg/esg-investing-singapore/) of Singapore’s public transport system amidst [rising costs](https://blog.seedly.sg/rising-cost-of-living-affecting-us/). [![](https://blog.seedly.sg/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/230922-Latest-Inflation-Rate-Singapore-2022-August.png)](https://blog.seedly.sg/inflation-rate-singapore/) For context, overall inflation or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased to 7\.5% year on year (y-o-y) in August 2022, up from 7\.0% y-o-y in July 2022. Whereas the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Core Inflation (excludes accommodation and private transport costs) in August 2022 soared to 5\.1% y-o-y, up from 4\.8% y-o-y in July 2022. For context, the last time MAS Core Inflation was higher was about 14 years ago, in November 2008, when it went up by 5\.5% y-o-y. Not to mention that the [Goods and Services Tax (GST) will increase](https://blog.seedly.sg/gst-singapore/) from 7% to 8% from 1 Jan 2023 and 8% to 9% from 1 Jan 2024. But with rising operational costs, it would not be possible to continue deferring fare increases. * ## TL;DR: Singapore Public Transport Fare Increase 2022 — Mrt Price Singapore and Bus Price Singapore to Rise From 26 Dec 2022 ### Latest Bus Fare Increase and Train Fare Increase (2022) At a glance, this is how the 2022 Fare Review Exercise will affect everyone: \| Fare Types \| Types of Public Transport Users \| Fare Adjustments (From 26 Dec 2022) \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Adult Fares \| Adult Card \| \+4 cents (Journeys ≤ 8.2km) +5 cents (Journeys \> 8.2km) \| \| Concession Fares \| Student Card \| \+1 cent \| \| \#rowspan\# \| Senior Citizen Card \| \| \| Persons with Disabilites Card \| \| \| \| Workfare Transport Concession Card \| \| \| \| Adult Fares \| Adult Monthly Travel Pass \| No change \| \| Concession Fares \| Monthly Concession Passes \| \| \| Cash Fares** Higher than card fares & only for bus journeys \| All \| \| ### Click to Teleport - [Train Fare Adult and Bus Fare Adult Changes in 2022](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#adult) - [Student MRT Fare and Student Bus Fare Changes 2022](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#student) - [Bus And Train Fare Changes for Senior Citizens in 2022](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#senior) - [Bus And Train Fare Changes for Children in 2022](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#children) - [Bus And Train Fare Changes for Lower-Wage Workers in 2022](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#lower) - [Bus And Train Fare Changes for Persons With Disabilities in 2022](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#pwd) - [Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs)](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#ptv) - [5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#save) - [Some Commonly Asked Questions Answered](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#faq) * ## Train Fare Adult and Bus Fare Adult Changes in 2022 For adult fare journeys up to 8.2km, there will be an increase of 4 cents per journey. Adult fare journeys beyond 8.2km will see an increase of 5 cents per journey ### Adult Concession Card Price and Bus Concession Prices There will be no changes in price to the Adult Monthly Travel Pass and Cash Fares. [Back to top](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#top) ## Student MRT Fare and Student Bus Fare Changes 2022 There will be an increase of 1 cent per journey for [students](https://blog.seedly.sg/best-side-hustle-ideas-for-students-singapore/). ### MRT Student Concession and Student Concession Card Price There will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares. [Back to top](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#top) ## Bus And Train Fare Changes for Senior Citizens in 2022 There will be an increase of 1 cent per journey for senior citizens. ### Senior Citizen Concession Pass Price There will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares. [Back to top](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#top) ## Bus And Train Fare Changes for Children in 2022 [Children](https://blog.seedly.sg/ultimate-guide-to-raising-a-child/) under seven years old and up to 0.9m will continue to enjoy free travel on basic bus and train services, Nite Owl bus services and Chinatown Direct Bus Services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult. Children under seven years old and above 0.9m in height can also travel for free on the above-mentioned services with a valid Child Concession Card. However, do note that Student cash fare may apply for Express Bus Services and City Direct Services. Please check with the bus captain when you board the respective bus services. Free child concessionary travel does not apply to the NightRider services and Premium Bus Services, and the child will need to pay an adult cash fare. [Back to top](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#top) ## Bus And Train Fare Changes for Lower-Wage Workers in 2022 There will be an increase of 1 cent per journey for [lower-wage workers](https://blog.seedly.sg/progressive-wage-model-singapore-pwm-retail/). ### Lower Wage Workers Concession Pass Price There will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares. [Back to top](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#top) ## Bus And Train Fare Changes for Persons With Disabilities in 2022 There will be an increase of 1 cent per journey for [persons with disabilities](https://blog.seedly.sg/activities-discounts-persons-with-disabilities-caregivers/). ### Persons With Disabilities Concession Pass Price There will be no change to monthly concession passes and cash fares. [Back to top](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#top) ## Need Help With Your Fares? You May Be Eligible For Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs) ![](https://blog.seedly.sg/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/coupon-voucher-150x150.png) To provide support for households to cope with fare adjustment, the Government will be providing 600,000 Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs) worth \$30 to lower-middle-income households from the Public Transport Fund. Households that received a voucher under the last exercise and remain eligible will receive the voucher in the mail by end-December 2022. Whereas applications open in early 2023 for this tranche of the PTV. ### Who Is Eligible for the Public Transport Voucher? According to the Public Transport Council, the Public Transport Voucher is available for resident households whose [monthly household income](https://blog.seedly.sg/average-singaporean-household-income-stand/) per person does not exceed \$1,600. [Back to top](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#top) ## 5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares Also, check out these tips on how to [save money on Bus and MRT fares](https://blog.seedly.sg/singapore-public-transport-bus-fares-mrt-fares/): [![](https://blog.seedly.sg/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/041121-singapore-public-transport-bus-fares-mrt-fares-1.png)](https://blog.seedly.sg/singapore-public-transport-bus-fares-mrt-fares/) ## Some Commonly Asked Questions Answered ### 1\) Why Is There a Fare Review Exercise? The annual Fare Review ensures that public transport fares can keep up with the costs of running a public transport system smoothly, safely, efficiently and reliably. Our fares pay for: - diesel to fuel our buses - [electricity](https://blog.seedly.sg/electricity-retailer-comparison-cheapest-in-singapore/) to power our trains - salaries & training for public transport workers, as well as - other miscellaneous costs. If you’re wondering what the Fare Review Exercise has been like over the years, here it is at a glance: \| Fare Review Exercise \| Annual Fare Adjustment \| \|---\|---\| \| 2014 \| \+2.8% \| \| 2015 \| \-1.9% \| \| 2016 \| \-4.2% \| \| 2017 \| \-2.2% \| \| 2018 \| \+4.3% \| \| 2019 \| \+7% \| \| 2020 \| No change \| \| 2021 \| \+2.2% \| \| 2022 \| \+2.9% \| ### 2\) How Does the Public Transport Council Calculate the Fare Adjustment Rate? The Fare Adjustment Rate is determined by the current Fare Formula — which was implemented in 2018 and will be in place till 2022. It’s used to cap the maximum allowable fare adjustment** and it looks like this: ![](https://blog.seedly.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screenshot-2019-10-09-at-1.53.04-AM-1024x585.png) Source: Public Transport Council This formula takes into consideration cost changes due to: - Inflation - [Wages](https://blog.seedly.sg/salary-guide-singapore/) - Energy prices - [Network](https://blog.seedly.sg/best-broadband-singapore-plans/) capacity. Just in case you thought that the PTC anyhow come up with the 7% Fare Adjustment Cap back in 2019, here’s a full breakdown of the computation of the 2019 Fare Formula: ![](https://blog.seedly.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screenshot-2019-10-09-at-2.19.17-AM-1024x908.png) Source: Public Transport Council And here’s the same formula in action for the 2022 Fare Review Exercise: ![](https://blog.seedly.sg/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/singapore-public-transport-fare-formula.png) Source: PTC Yep, there’s a science to it. The more you know\! [Back to top](https://blog.seedly.sg/bus-train-fare-review-exercise/#top) ### Read More - [Here Are 5 Ways You Can Save Money on Bus and MRT Fares](https://blog.seedly.sg/singapore-public-transport-bus-fares-mrt-fares/) - [Time To Ditch Your EZ-Link Card: Best Credit Cards for MRT/Bus Rides 2022](https://blog.seedly.sg/best-credit-cards-public-transport-ez-link-card/) - [Combi Bus, Limousine & Delivery Drivers Can Receive up to \$300 in Cash Under NTUC Scheme: Here’s All You Need to Know\!](https://blog.seedly.sg/support-package-for-drivers-delivery-riders/)
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