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Calculated Shard: 152 (from laksa110)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa152.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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_(Singapore)\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_(Singapore)\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_(Singapore)","crawl_time":1754635934,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,wikipedia!en,\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_(Singapore) s443","src_root_hash":"17790707453426894952","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Fares and ticketing on the Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore) - Wikipedia","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Orchard MRT  concourse level with the faregates. Fares  and ticketing on  Singapore 's  public transport  system are aimed to  break-even  or exceed operating expenses. [ 1 ] [ 2 ]  Public transport operators collect fares based on account-based (ABT) and  card-based  ticketing options, [ 3 ] [ 4 ]  the  prices  of which are calculated based on the distances travelled between the origin and destination. These prices increase in stages for standard non-concessionary travel, according to the distances travelled. [ 5 ]  In account-based ticketing, the fare is automatically calculated in the back-end and charged to the passenger post journey. [ 6 ]  On the other hand, card-based ticketing is proprietary to the transport network and the fare is computed by the system based on the store values recorded in the cards. The public transit system is harmonising towards full ABT. [ 7 ] Stations on the MRT system are divided into two areas,  paid  and  unpaid areas , which allows the rail operators to collect needed fares by restricting entry only through the fare  gates , also known as  access control gates . [ 8 ]  These gates, connected to a  computer network , are able to read the electronic tickets, and can store information such as the amount of time taken per trip, and the start and destination stations of each trip. This allows the rail operators to collect fares based on this information.\n Although operated by private companies, the system's fare structure is regulated by the  Public Transport Council  (PTC), [ 9 ]  to which the operators submit requests for changes in fares. [ 10 ] [ 11 ]  Fares are kept affordable by pegging them approximately to distance-related bus fares, thus encouraging commuters to use the network and reduce heavy reliance on the bus system. A fare review is conducted every year, based on a formula that itself is reviewed every 5 years. Since 2021, fare formula has been revised such that there is no Network Capacity Factor (NCF) involved, but the NCF for 2021 only has January 2020 data. The formula takes into account the main factors affecting the cost of operating the public transport system, including the MRT and public buses. [ 12 ]  Fare increases have caused public concern, but fares have been reduced in 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016 and 2017. [ 13 ] [ 14 ]  Historically, fares on the fully underground  North East ,  Circle , and  Downtown  lines had been higher than those of the  North–South  and  East–West  lines (NSEWL), a disparity that was justified by citing higher costs of operation and maintenance on a completely underground line. However, the  Public Transport Council  (PTC) announced in 2016 that fares for the three underground lines would be reduced to match those on the NSEWL, which took effect along with the annual fare review, on 30 December 2016. [ 15 ] [ 16 ] After the opening of Downtown Line Stage 3, Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan announced that public transport fare rules will be reviewed to allow for transfers across MRT lines at different stations due to the increasing density of the rail network. At the time, commuters were charged a second time when they made such transfers. He added that the PTC would review distance-based fare transfer rules to ensure they continue to facilitate \"fast, seamless\" public transport journeys. The review of distance-based fare rules on MRT lines was completed, and a waiver on the second boarding fee incurred when making such transfers was announced on 22 March 2018. The scheme was implemented on 29 December 2018. [ 17 ] [ 18 ] [ 19 ] Children under the age of 4 and below the height of 0.9m travels for free. Children under the age of 7 can travel for free using a child concession card.\n After short-term concessionary travel expires, the following measures are being done:\n Primary school students and Secondary school students progressing to ITE will have the concessionary period extended for four more months upon completion of studies. Can continue to enjoy concessionary fares and purchase the next concession pass for four months. Secondary school students will have the concessionary period extended for the entire duration if going to junior college\/pre-university. Those going to polytechnic or Higher NITEC from 1 January 2023 will continue to have concessionary fares extended for four more months until you pursue a full-time studies. ITE students from 1 January 2023 will continue to have concessionary fares extended for four more months until you pursue a full-time studies (e.g. Nitec to Higher Nitec, Higher Nitec to Work-Study Diploma or normal diploma). Graduating polytechnic students and A Level students after the expiry of concession will have to pay adult fares (and hence no concession fares for all university students), because male citizens are not allowed to defer to pursue degree courses and more than 90% of the undergraduates are  eligible voters . The only long-term concessionary travel is Passion Silver Card, Persons with Disabilities Card and Workfare Transport Concession Card.\n Type\n Fares\n Adult\n Senior Citizen\n Persons with\n Disabilities\n Student\n Workfare Transport\n Concession\n Children under 0.9m\/under age 7\n Feeder\n $1.19\n $0.69\n $0.52\n $0.78\n FREE\n Basic\/Trunk\n $1.19 - $2.47\n $0.69 - $1.03\n $0.52 - $0.74\n $0.78 - $1.83\n FREE\n Express\n $1.79 - $3.07\n $1.14 - $1.48\n $0.82 - $1.04\n $1.28 - $2.33\n FREE\n Premium\n $3.00 - $6.00\n In order for a valid transfer, the following conditions must be met:\n All journeys must be within 2 hours of the first boarding (on the same journey). Maximum of 5 transfers can be made within a journey. 45 minutes for transfers between rail station and bus service, or between different bus services. 15 minutes for transfers between different rail stations. Current bus service must not be the same number as the preceding bus service. Terminating trip for dual-loop feeders service and transfer to its non-terminating trip at respective interchange will consist as a single trip. No exit and re-entry at the same station (15 minutes for transfer at Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang, Newton and Tampines stations). Main articles:  EZ-Link ,  NETS , and  CEPAS Fares can be paid via stored value travel cards (e.g.  EZ-Link ), bank cards (e.g.  credit\/debit cards ,  mobile wallets ), or tourist passes. [ 20 ]  The ticketing system is developed based on the Contactless e-Purse Application ( CEPAS ) standard. The Symphony for e-payment (SeP) is the backend processing and clearing system for public transit. [ 21 ]  \"SeP 2.0\" allows smartcards, credit card and debit card that complies with the CEPAS standard to be used within the system and a wide variety of payment applications. \"SeP 2.0\" has permitted EZ-Link, NETS, American Express (AMEX), Mastercard and VISA to provide for e-payment services. [ 22 ] The ticketing system currently utilises a mixture of Account-Based Ticketing (ABT), or \"SeP 2.0\", [ 23 ]  and legacy (non-ABT) card-based options. ABT has eliminated the need for top-ups. [ 24 ] Fares are charged based on commuters \"tapping in\" their payment cards, upon entering their mode of transport, at the origin or outset of the journey, and \"tapping out\" upon exit at the destination. The use of different cards during boarding and alighting, or the failure to tap out, will generally result in full or flat fare(s) charged to the user's account. [ 25 ] [ 26 ]  Furthermore, fare evasion is subject to a penalty of S$50. [ 27 ] The current status of the ticketing methods for public transit are tabulated below:\n CEPAS Version\n Methods 1 Features\n Authorised Sources\n Validity 2 Ref 3.0\n Credit Card Account-based, transacts via  contactless payment  with a credit facility. Banks Stated on Card [ 28 ] 3.0\n Debit Card Account-based, transacts via  contactless payment  with a debit facility. Banks Stated on Card [ 29 ] 3.0\n ATM Card Account-based, transacts via  contactless payment  with a bank account. Banks Per terms of service [ 30 ] 3.0\n Mobile Devices Mobile payment via  ApplePay ,  Google Pay ,  Samsung Pay ,  Fitbit  Pay or  Garmin  Pay with a compatible  NFC enabled mobile device . E-wallet payment service providers [ 31 ] Per terms of service [ 32 ] 2.0 (Purple\/Blue)\n EZ-Link Card-based, can be upgraded to SimplyGo at  Station Machines 5 , tops up at Station Machines 3  or  ATMs , displays fares and balances at station gates or bus readers, permits retail and motoring use. Ticketing Offices and convenience stores (7–11) 5 years from date of purchase [ 33 ] 3.0 (Yellow) Account-based, pairs with SimplyGo App, tops up at Station Machines or SimplyGo App 4 , auto top up via  Giro , permits retail use. 5 years from date of purchase [ 34 ] 2.0 (Purple\/Blue)\n NETS FlashPay Card-based, can be traded in at Ticketing Offices for NETS Prepaid Card, tops up at Station Machines, ATMs, or  NETS  App, displays fares and balances at station gates or bus readers, permits retail and motoring use. Ticketing Offices, Convenience Stores (7–11, Cheers, Buzz), NETS customer service,  Lazada  and  Shopee  platforms. [ 35 ] 7 years from date of purchase. [ 36 ] 3.0 (Yellow)\n NETS Prepaid Account-based, pairs with NETS App, tops up at Convenience Stores (7–11), NETS App or NETS website, permits retail use. Ticketing Offices, Convenience Stores (7–11, Cheers, Buzz), Airport & Ferry Terminals,  Lazada  and  Shopee  platforms. [ 37 ] 5 years from date of purchase [ 38 ] 2.0 (Purple\/Blue)\n Concession Card Card-based, can be upgraded to SimplyGo at  Station Machines , tops up at Station Machines 3  or  ATMs , displays fares and balances at station gates or bus readers,  concessionary travel , or purchase of one month's unlimited rides for a discounted fee, as applicable to prescribed categories, permits retail and motoring use. Institutions (Primary, Secondary, ITE, JC and Polytechnic) Apply via SimplyGo app (Persons with Disabilities, Workfare Transport, Passion Silver, Adult Monthly Travel Card) Ticket office for card replacement Ticket office by bringing birth certificate (Child Concession Card) Per eligibility status [ 39 ] 3.0 (Yellow)\n Account-based, pairs with SimplyGo App, tops up at Station Machines or SimplyGo App 4 , auto top up via  Giro , permits retail use.\n Per eligibility status\n [ 40 ] Tourist Pass Unlimited rides for limited duration from date of first use. Rental fee is refundable if returned to the Ticketing Office within rental period; otherwise, may be retained as regular EZ-link card. Airport Terminals, Ticketing Offices (selected locations) Per terms of service [ 41 ] Standard Ticket † Single trip fare ticket Not Available Phased out since 10 March 2022 [ 42 ] Notes: 1 Non-refundable fees may apply to issued cards, surcharges may apply to foreign banking cards 2 Refers to usage for public transport for multipurpose cards 3 Cash payment was phased out with the exception of TUK-A and staffed ticket counters [ 43 ] 4 Via credit\/debit card only 5 Upgrading to SimplyGo must be done at TUK with Supervision. TUK-A and TUK without Supervision is not allowed † Obsolete Date\n Events\n 1987\n Launched the original magnetic TransitLink farecard [ 44 ] [ 45 ] 1990\n Launched the Integrated Ticketing System (ITS), where magnetic farecard is accepted on all trains and buses.\n 13 April 2002\n Launched  FeliCa  EZ-Link card as a replacement to the magnetic Transit Link farecard. Both types of cards were accepted concurrently for travel. [ 46 ]  LTA launched Enhanced Integrated Fare System (EIFS).\n 1 December 2002\n Contactless smart cards  fully replaced their magnetic ticket predecessors, making Singapore one of the first cities to implement contactless smart card payment on all main modes of public transportation, similar to Hong Kong.\n 29 December 2008\n Launched CEPAS compliant EZ-link cards. [ 46 ] 9 January 2009 - 30 September 2009\n Started mass replacement of the FeliCa EZ-link cards with the CEPAS-compliant EZ-link cards. Locally-developed CEPAS specification extends EZ-Link card use to motoring (i.e. car parks and ERP gantries) and retail purposes. NETS, owned by local banks, issues Flashpay cards that also adopt the CEPAS specification. Supported by the first generation of System for e-Payments (SeP) backend system for payment processing\/clearing.\n 1 January 2017 - first half of 2018\n Phased out cash top ups at the passenger service centres. [ 47 ] 20 March 2017\n Started the upgrade of CEPAS to 3.0 and SeP to \"System for e-Payment 2.0\" to allow the use of credit\/debit card in public transport, trials began. [ 23 ] 4 April 2019\n Allows the use of credit\/debit card in public transport. [ 48 ] 30 January 2020 - 14 November 2023\n Replacement of all transit ticketing machines into Top Up Kiosks for public transport.\n 28 January 2021\n Launched CEPAS 3.0 EZ-Link cards, under SimplyGo Pte Ltd. CEPAS 3.0 is similar to  Windows 11  operating system. [ 49 ] 23 July 2021 - 9 March 2022\n Discontinuation of Single Trip Tickets (Standard Ticket) for the MRT system.\n September 2022\n Option to upgrade to CEPAS 3.0 offered for undergraduates, polytechnic students, ITE students and full-time National Servicemen.\n October 2022\n Option to upgrade to CEPAS 3.0 offered for senior citizens, Workfare Transport, adult monthly travel passes and persons with disabilities.\n 22 November 2022\n Launched CEPAS 3.0 NETS Prepaid cards, under SimplyGo Pte Ltd. [ 50 ] 9 January 2024\n LTA announced phasing out of CEPAS 1.0 and 2.0 legacy EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay cards. The non-ABT system was reaching the end of its operational lifespan, and would be phased out by 1 June 2024. [ 51 ] 22 January 2024\n LTA's decision to move all to CEPAS 3.0 was later reversed due to public backlash, [ 52 ]  with the Government spending $40 million to extend the card-based ticketing system until \"between 14 October 2025 and 2028\". [ 53 ] 6 September 2024\n Option to upgrade to CEPAS 3.0 offered for all School Smartcard holders.\n Stored-value cards and SimplyGo [ edit ] A non-concessionary stored value travel card from  NETS  or EZ-Link, may be purchased for S$10 (inclusive of a S$5 non-refundable card cost and a S$5 credit), for the payment of public transportation fares, [ 37 ] [ 54 ] [ 55 ]  from ticketing offices or merchant outlets where applicable. The EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay cards may also be used for the payment of goods and services at merchants displaying the \"EZ-Link\" logo,  Electronic Road Pricing  (ERP) tolls and Electronic Parking System (EPS) carparks. [ 22 ] [ 56 ]  Commuters can elect to upgrade the legacy EZ-Link cards to SimplyGo, and once done, it is optional to download the EZ-Link or SimplyGo mobile applications to check on the card balance.\n On 20 March 2017, LTA started a trial of the usage of contactless debit and credit MasterCard cards for fare payments on all main modes of public transport. [ 57 ]  Fares are charged directly to their debit or credit cards. From 3 December 2018, the trial was expanded to NETS and Visa cards. [ 58 ]  On 7 March 2019, the system was renamed to SimplyGo, and it was officially launched on 4 April 2019, starting with MasterCard holders. As of November 2019, Visa and NETS card holders are also able to utilise the system. [ 59 ]  And finally, all EZ-Link cardholders (including concession) can upgrade to SimplyGo. LTA and TransitLink is still in the works of adding concession fares into bank cards and smartwatches. [ citation needed ] On 9 January 2024, LTA announced that NETS FlashPay cards, EZ-Link cards and charms that have not been upgraded to SimplyGo (CEPAS 3.0 or SeP 2.0) can no longer be used for public transport from 1 June 2024. Charms are special EZ-Link cards in the form of trinkets. [ 60 ]  Only SimplyGo payment options will be accepted at MRT\/LRT fare gates and bus card readers, while the aforementioned options may still be used for motoring needs. [ 61 ]  Due to public backlash, the authorities announced on 22 January 2024 that the decision was reversed and the LTA was tasked to look into improving the user experience for ABT cards and solutions to display the fare and cards balances at fare gates and bus card readers. [ 52 ] In moves to improve standardisation across platforms, the TransitLink and EZ-Link entities will be merged into one company SimplyGo, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Land Transport Authority in August 2024. [ 62 ]  In addition, the EZ-Link and SimplyGo applications will be integrated into a common application called SimplyGo. [ 63 ] Singapore Tourist Pass [ edit ] A Singapore Tourist Pass may be purchased from S$22 [ 64 ]  (inclusive of a S$10 refundable card deposit and a 3-day pass) for the payment of public transportation fares. The card may be purchased at selected SimplyGo Ticket Offices, LTA Kiosks, Passenger Service Centres and Singapore Visitors Centres, and can be refunded at both SimplyGo Ticket Offices and Passenger Service Centres. [ 65 ] Access-control gates [ edit ] Access-control gates found in Singapore's MRT and LRT stations have evolved in design & features over the years. A few different series of gates from different manufacturers have been used in MRT and LRT stations.\n The two oldest generations of these gates in the MRT stations began to be removed starting from March 2010 as it is nearing the end of lifespan and prone to vandalism, and this was completed by October 2014 with the exception of Pioneer and Joo Koon, which was completed on 27 June 2017; Expo and Changi Airport were the next and Dover station was completed on 1 October 2017.\n The third generation of these gates are also removed from January 2018 and together with the wide faregates under Cubic and Thales. All such of these gates were removed in August 2021 after COVID-19 lockdown for East West and North South lines. The remaining gates were removed from August 2022 in Circle Line and completed in August 2024.\n TITAN faregates were removed from August 2024 for SMRT Trains stations. The very last station to get TITAN faregate is Punggol Coast MRT Station.\n On 22 July 2018, a hands-free ticketing technology trial was launched at 4 stations to examine the feasibility of a new hands-free fare gate that allows people with disabilities to enter and exit MRT stations without tapping their fare cards. If found to be feasible, the fare gates may be introduced to more stations. The trial lasted until November 2018. [ 66 ]  A tender for a second trial was announced in February 2020, with the possibility of expanding the system to all public buses and 400 faregates should the trial be successful. [ 67 ] Generation\n Manufacturer\/type\n Location\n Image\n Features\n Former Faregates\n 1\n Cubic AFC gates (First Generation)\n North–South Line  and  East–West Line  stations (replaced by 2014, Pioneer and Joo Koon replaced on 27 June 2017)\n Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps VFD fare information displays (Some units equipped with angled VFD displays, some of them are in analogue and some of them are in digital) Bulb-operated directional sign displays Red alarm\/concession indicator\n 2\n ST Electronics AFC gates\n Expo  (East–West Line) Bedok Kembangan Paya Lebar  (East–West Line) Raffles Place Tanjong Pagar Outram Park  (East–West Line) Dover Orchard (All phased out beginning with Orchard on 10 June 2011, then Bedok, Kembangan, Paya Lebar and Raffles Place in 2014, others were converted between July and November 2017)\n Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps Angled VFD fare information displays LED directional sign displays Red alarm\/concession indicator\n ST Electronics AFC wide faregates\n All stations with the exception of Changi Airport, Pioneer and Joo Koon for the North-South and East-West Lines (replaced by January 2020)\n Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003, exclusively for Expo MRT Station) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps Angled VFD fare information displays LED directional sign displays Red alarm\/concession indicator\n 1A\n Cubic AFC turnstile faregates\n Bukit Panjang LRT stations (replaced by November 2017)\n Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003) CEPAS smart card readers Three arms tripod turnstiles Angled VFD fare information displays Bulb-operated directional sign displays\n 3\n Thales gates\n North-East Line, Sengkang LRT, Punggol LRT stations (replaced by January 2019) and  Circle Line  stations (replaced by August 2024)\n CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps (Wide gate feature dual retractable flaps) 6.5\" LCD fare information displays LED directional sign displays LED gate status indicators\n Thales wide faregates\n Changi Airport station (replaced by August 2017) and North-East Line, Sengkang LRT, Punggol LRT stations (replaced by January 2019)\n Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003, only for Changi Airport MRT Station) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps Angled VFD fare information displays LED directional sign displays Red alarm\/concession indicator\n Current Faregates\n 4\n Titan automatic gates\n North-South Line stations: All North–South Line stations from Jurong East to Raffles Place East-West Line stations: Bedok, Kembangan, Paya Lebar, Raffles Place, Redhill, Queenstown, Commonwealth, Buona Vista, Dover, Chinese Garden, Boon Lay, Pioneer, Joo Koon, Gul Circle, Tuas Crescent, Tuas West Road, Tuas Link, Expo and Changi Airport All North East Line (including Punggol Coast), Punggol LRT, Sengkang LRT and Bukit Panjang LRT stations Bayfront  and Telok Ayer\n CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps Angled LCD fare information displays Illuminated LED directional bar LED gate status indicators Frontal LCD Display (selected units)\n Titan wide faregates\n All North-South Line, East-West Line, North East Line stations (including Punggol Coast), Punggol LRT, Sengkang LRT and Bukit Panjang LRT stations Bayfront  and Telok Ayer\n Titan Cronos gates\n Bukit Panjang LRT  stations\n CEPAS smart card readers Single bidirectional swing gate Angled top panel fare information display Illuminated LED bar display (indicating lane direction) LED gate status indicators\n DTL\n Thales swing gates\n All  Downtown Line  stations\n CEPAS smart card readers Bidirectional swing flaps 6.5\" LCD fare information displays LED directional sign displays LED gate status indicators\n 5\n Cubic AFC swing gates\n East West Line stations: Pasir Ris, Tampines, Simei, Tanah Merah, Eunos, Aljunied, Kallang, Lavender, Bugis, City Hall, Tanjong Pagar, Outram Park, Tiong Bahru, Clementi, Jurong East, Lakeside North South Line stations: Kranji, Marina Bay, Marina South Pier North East Line stations: Dhoby Ghaut Circle Line stations: All stations including Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road Downtown Line stations: Hume, Xilin, Sungei Bedok Thomson-East Coast Line stations: All  Thomson–East Coast line  stations [ 68 ] CEPAS smart card readers Two bidirectional glass swing flaps LCD fare information display LED directional sign display LED gate status indicators\n Cubic AFC wide faregates\n Passenger service centres [ edit ] Passenger service centres  are control stations that looks after the station, and handle cash top-ups for all MRT cards. By the first half of 2018, cash top-ups at all passenger service centres were phased out. [ 47 ] Machine\n Location\n Accepted Mode of Payment\n Features\n General Ticketing Machine (GTM)\n Circle Line Downtown Line East–West Line North East Line North–South Line Thomson–East Coast Line Bukit Panjang LRT Sengkang LRT Punggol LRT\n Cash (Minimum S$2 as banknote) NETS Credit\/Debit Card\n Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes with NETS Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit\/Debit Card [ 69 ] For those using cash, no change is given in the machine. Cash can only be used with $2, $5, $10 and $50 banknotes. GTMs by Cubic were introduced for North–South, East–West and Circle lines, whereas GTMs by Ascom were introduced for North East Line.\n Add Value Machine (AVM) (2002 - 2013) and Add Value Machine (AVM+) (2013 - 2022)\n North–South Line and East–West Line (All replaced by November 2021) Bus Interchanges\n NETS\n Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit\/Debit Card [ 69 ] Payment of penalty fee Express claims and filing for refunds Emailing of travel transactions Instant redemption of travel voucher and rewards Originally accepts magnetic farecards and was upgraded to stored value cards in 2002.\n Top-Up Machine (TUM)\n Circle Line (All replaced by March 2021) Downtown Line North–South Line East–West Line Punggol LRT Sengkang LRT Bukit Panjang LRT\n NETS\n Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions\n Top-Up Kiosk (TUK)\n Circle Line Downtown Line East–West Line North East Line North–South Line Thomson–East Coast Line Bukit Panjang LRT Sengkang LRT Punggol LRT\n NETS Credit\/Debit Card\n Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit\/Debit Card [ 69 ] Payment of penalty fee Express claims and filing for refunds Emailing of travel transactions\n Top-Up Kiosk with Cash Accepted (TUK-A)\n Circle Line Downtown Line East–West Line North East Line North–South Line Thomson–East Coast Line Bukit Panjang LRT Sengkang LRT Punggol LRT\n Cash (Minimum S$2 as banknote) NETS Credit\/Debit Card\n Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit\/Debit Card [ 69 ] Payment of penalty fee Express claims and filing for refunds Emailing of travel transactions For those using cash, no change is given in the machine. Cash can only be used with $2, $5, $10 and $50 banknotes.\n Assisted Service Kiosk (ASK)\n Thomson–East Coast Line\n NETS Credit\/Debit Card\n Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit\/Debit Card [ 69 ] Payment of penalty fee Express claims and filing for refunds Emailing of travel transactions\n Replacement of all ticketing machines into Top-Up Kiosk (TUK) [ edit ] General Ticketing Machines (GTMs) (Phased out), Assisted Service Kiosks (ASKs) and Top-Up Kiosks (TUK) in the MRT station During the COVID-19 pandemic, Add Value Machine (AVM), Top-Up Machine (TUM) and General Ticketing Machines (GTMs) were however replaced by Top-Up Kiosk (TUK). These replacement programme are as follows:\n 23 January 2020 - 15 January 2021: Circle Line and Thomson–East Coast Line 19 April 2021 - 19 July 2021: North–South Line 23 July 2021 - 15 November 2021: East–West Line 23 November 2021 - 19 February 2022: Downtown Line 1 March 2022 - 15 May 2022: North East Line Subsequently; all stations were upgraded to  Top-Up Kiosk with Cash Accepted  (TUK-A) where cash can be accepted. 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These prices increase in stages for standard non-concessionary travel, according to the distances travelled.[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-5) In account-based ticketing, the fare is automatically calculated in the back-end and charged to the passenger post journey.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-6) On the other hand, card-based ticketing is proprietary to the transport network and the fare is computed by the system based on the store values recorded in the cards. The public transit system is harmonising towards full ABT.[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-7)\n\nStations on the MRT system are divided into two areas, *paid* and *unpaid areas*, which allows the rail operators to collect needed fares by restricting entry only through the fare [gates](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gate \"Gate\"), also known as *access control gates*.[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-8) These gates, connected to a [computer network](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Computer_network \"Computer network\"), are able to read the electronic tickets, and can store information such as the amount of time taken per trip, and the start and destination stations of each trip. This allows the rail operators to collect fares based on this information.\n\n## Fares\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$&action=edit&section=1 \"Edit section: Fares\")\\]\n\nAlthough operated by private companies, the system's fare structure is regulated by the [Public Transport Council](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_Transport_Council \"Public Transport Council\") (PTC),[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-9) to which the operators submit requests for changes in fares.[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-ltafares-10)[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-stfarechange07-11) Fares are kept affordable by pegging them approximately to distance-related bus fares, thus encouraging commuters to use the network and reduce heavy reliance on the bus system. A fare review is conducted every year, based on a formula that itself is reviewed every 5 years. Since 2021, fare formula has been revised such that there is no Network Capacity Factor (NCF) involved, but the NCF for 2021 only has January 2020 data. The formula takes into account the main factors affecting the cost of operating the public transport system, including the MRT and public buses.[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-12) Fare increases have caused public concern, but fares have been reduced in 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016 and 2017.[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-13)[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-stfareraiseoct08-14) Historically, fares on the fully underground [North East](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_East_MRT_line \"North East MRT line\"), [Circle](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Circle_MRT_line \"Circle MRT line\"), and [Downtown](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Downtown_MRT_line \"Downtown MRT line\") lines had been higher than those of the [North–South](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North%E2%80%93South_MRT_line \"North–South MRT line\") and [East–West](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/East%E2%80%93West_MRT_line \"East–West MRT line\") lines (NSEWL), a disparity that was justified by citing higher costs of operation and maintenance on a completely underground line. However, the [Public Transport Council](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_Transport_Council \"Public Transport Council\") (PTC) announced in 2016 that fares for the three underground lines would be reduced to match those on the NSEWL, which took effect along with the annual fare review, on 30 December 2016.[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-15)[\\[16\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-16)\n\nAfter the opening of Downtown Line Stage 3, Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan announced that public transport fare rules will be reviewed to allow for transfers across MRT lines at different stations due to the increasing density of the rail network. At the time, commuters were charged a second time when they made such transfers. He added that the PTC would review distance-based fare transfer rules to ensure they continue to facilitate \"fast, seamless\" public transport journeys. The review of distance-based fare rules on MRT lines was completed, and a waiver on the second boarding fee incurred when making such transfers was announced on 22 March 2018. The scheme was implemented on 29 December 2018.[\\[17\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-17)[\\[18\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-18)[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-19)\n\nChildren under the age of 4 and below the height of 0.9m travels for free. Children under the age of 7 can travel for free using a child concession card.\n\nAfter short-term concessionary travel expires, the following measures are being done:\n\n- Primary school students and Secondary school students progressing to ITE will have the concessionary period extended for four more months upon completion of studies. Can continue to enjoy concessionary fares and purchase the next concession pass for four months.\n- Secondary school students will have the concessionary period extended for the entire duration if going to junior college\/pre-university. Those going to polytechnic or Higher NITEC from 1 January 2023 will continue to have concessionary fares extended for four more months until you pursue a full-time studies.\n- ITE students from 1 January 2023 will continue to have concessionary fares extended for four more months until you pursue a full-time studies (e.g. Nitec to Higher Nitec, Higher Nitec to Work-Study Diploma or normal diploma).\n- Graduating polytechnic students and A Level students after the expiry of concession will have to pay adult fares (and hence no concession fares for all university students), because male citizens are not allowed to defer to pursue degree courses and more than 90% of the undergraduates are [eligible voters](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Voting_rights_in_Singapore \"Voting rights in Singapore\").\n\nThe only long-term concessionary travel is Passion Silver Card, Persons with Disabilities Card and Workfare Transport Concession Card.\n\n### Bus Fare\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$&action=edit&section=2 \"Edit section: Bus Fare\")\\]\n\n| Type | Fares |   |   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| Adult | Senior Citizen | Persons with Disabilities | Student | Workfare Transport Concession | Children under 0.9m\/under age 7 |\n| Feeder | \\$1.19 | \\$0.69 | \\$0.52 | \\$0.78 | FREE |\n| Basic\/Trunk | \\$1.19 - \\$2.47 | \\$0.69 - \\$1.03 | \\$0.52 - \\$0.74 | \\$0.78 - \\$1.83 | FREE |\n| Express | \\$1.79 - \\$3.07 | \\$1.14 - \\$1.48 | \\$0.82 - \\$1.04 | \\$1.28 - \\$2.33 | FREE |\n| Premium | \\$3.00 - \\$6.00 |   |   |   |   |\n\n## Transfer Rules\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$&action=edit&section=3 \"Edit section: Transfer Rules\")\\]\n\nIn order for a valid transfer, the following conditions must be met:\n\n- All journeys must be within 2 hours of the first boarding (on the same journey).\n- Maximum of 5 transfers can be made within a journey.\n- 45 minutes for transfers between rail station and bus service, or between different bus services.\n- 15 minutes for transfers between different rail stations.\n- Current bus service must not be the same number as the preceding bus service.\n- Terminating trip for dual-loop feeders service and transfer to its non-terminating trip at respective interchange will consist as a single trip.\n- No exit and re-entry at the same station (15 minutes for transfer at Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang, Newton and Tampines stations).\n\n## Ticketing\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$&action=edit&section=4 \"Edit section: Ticketing\")\\]\n\n*Main articles: [EZ-Link](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/EZ-Link \"EZ-Link\"), [NETS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NETS_\$company\$ \"NETS (company)\"), and [CEPAS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CEPAS \"CEPAS\")*\n\n### Tickets\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$&action=edit&section=5 \"Edit section: Tickets\")\\]\n\nFares can be paid via stored value travel cards (e.g. [EZ-Link](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/EZ-Link \"EZ-Link\")), bank cards (e.g. [credit\/debit cards](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Payment_card \"Payment card\"), [mobile wallets](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mobile_payment \"Mobile payment\")), or tourist passes.[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-20) The ticketing system is developed based on the Contactless e-Purse Application ([CEPAS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CEPAS \"CEPAS\")) standard. The Symphony for e-payment (SeP) is the backend processing and clearing system for public transit.[\\[21\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-21) \"SeP 2.0\" allows smartcards, credit card and debit card that complies with the CEPAS standard to be used within the system and a wide variety of payment applications. \"SeP 2.0\" has permitted EZ-Link, NETS, American Express (AMEX), Mastercard and VISA to provide for e-payment services.[\\[22\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-cepascard-22)\n\nThe ticketing system currently utilises a mixture of Account-Based Ticketing (ABT), or \"SeP 2.0\",[\\[23\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-abt-23) and legacy (non-ABT) card-based options. ABT has eliminated the need for top-ups.[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-24)\n\nFares are charged based on commuters \"tapping in\" their payment cards, upon entering their mode of transport, at the origin or outset of the journey, and \"tapping out\" upon exit at the destination. The use of different cards during boarding and alighting, or the failure to tap out, will generally result in full or flat fare(s) charged to the user's account.[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-25)[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-26) Furthermore, fare evasion is subject to a penalty of S\\$50.[\\[27\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-27)\n\nThe current status of the ticketing methods for public transit are tabulated below:\n\n| CEPAS Version | Methods1 | Features | Authorised Sources | Validity2 | Ref |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 3\\.0 | [Credit Card](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Credit_card \"Credit card\") | Account-based, transacts via [contactless payment](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Contactless_payment \"Contactless payment\") with a credit facility. | Banks | Stated on Card | [\\[28\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-28) |\n| 3\\.0 | [Debit Card](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Debit_card \"Debit card\") | Account-based, transacts via [contactless payment](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Contactless_payment \"Contactless payment\") with a debit facility. | Banks | Stated on Card | [\\[29\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-29) |\n| 3\\.0 | [ATM Card](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ATM_card \"ATM card\") | Account-based, transacts via [contactless payment](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Contactless_payment \"Contactless payment\") with a bank account. | Banks | Per terms of service | [\\[30\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-30) |\n| 3\\.0 | [Mobile Devices](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mobile_payment \"Mobile payment\") | Mobile payment via [ApplePay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apple_Wallet \"Apple Wallet\"), [Google Pay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Google_Wallet \"Google Wallet\"), [Samsung Pay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Samsung_Wallet \"Samsung Wallet\"), [Fitbit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fitbit \"Fitbit\") Pay or [Garmin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Garmin \"Garmin\") Pay with a compatible [NFC enabled mobile device](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Near-field_communication \"Near-field communication\"). | E-wallet payment service providers[\\[31\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-31) | Per terms of service | [\\[32\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-32) |\n| 2\\.0 (Purple\/Blue) | [EZ-Link](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/EZ-Link \"EZ-Link\") | Card-based, can be upgraded to SimplyGo at [Station Machines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#Ticketing_machines)5, tops up at Station Machines3 or [ATMs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Automated_teller_machine \"Automated teller machine\"), displays fares and balances at station gates or bus readers, permits retail and motoring use. | Ticketing Offices and convenience stores (7–11) | 5 years from date of purchase | [\\[33\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-33) |\n| 3\\.0 (Yellow) | Account-based, pairs with SimplyGo App, tops up at Station Machines or SimplyGo App4, auto top up via [Giro](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Giro_\$banking\$ \"Giro (banking)\"), permits retail use. | 5 years from date of purchase | [\\[34\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-34) |   |   |\n| 2\\.0 (Purple\/Blue) | [NETS FlashPay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NETS_FlashPay \"NETS FlashPay\") | Card-based, can be traded in at Ticketing Offices for NETS Prepaid Card, tops up at Station Machines, ATMs, or [NETS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NETS_\$company\$ \"NETS (company)\") App, displays fares and balances at station gates or bus readers, permits retail and motoring use. | Ticketing Offices, Convenience Stores (7–11, Cheers, Buzz), NETS customer service, [Lazada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lazada \"Lazada\") and [Shopee](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shopee \"Shopee\") platforms.[\\[35\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-35) | 7 years from date of purchase. | [\\[36\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-36) |\n| 3\\.0 (Yellow) | [NETS Prepaid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NETS_\$company\$#Prepaid_Card \"NETS (company)\") | Account-based, pairs with NETS App, tops up at Convenience Stores (7–11), NETS App or NETS website, permits retail use. | Ticketing Offices, Convenience Stores (7–11, Cheers, Buzz), Airport & Ferry Terminals, [Lazada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lazada \"Lazada\") and [Shopee](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shopee \"Shopee\") platforms.[\\[37\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-netsbuy-37) | 5 years from date of purchase | [\\[38\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-38) |\n| 2\\.0 (Purple\/Blue) | Concession Card | Card-based, can be upgraded to SimplyGo at [Station Machines](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#Ticketing_machines), tops up at Station Machines3 or [ATMs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Automated_teller_machine \"Automated teller machine\"), displays fares and balances at station gates or bus readers, [concessionary travel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#MRT_fares), or purchase of one month's unlimited rides for a discounted fee, as applicable to prescribed categories, permits retail and motoring use. | Institutions (Primary, Secondary, ITE, JC and Polytechnic) Apply via SimplyGo app (Persons with Disabilities, Workfare Transport, Passion Silver, Adult Monthly Travel Card) Ticket office for card replacement Ticket office by bringing birth certificate (Child Concession Card) | Per eligibility status | [\\[39\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-39) |\n| 3\\.0 (Yellow) | Account-based, pairs with SimplyGo App, tops up at Station Machines or SimplyGo App4, auto top up via [Giro](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Giro_\$banking\$ \"Giro (banking)\"), permits retail use. | Per eligibility status | [\\[40\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-40) |   |   |\n|   | Tourist Pass | Unlimited rides for limited duration from date of first use. Rental fee is refundable if returned to the Ticketing Office within rental period; otherwise, may be retained as regular EZ-link card. | Airport Terminals, Ticketing Offices (selected locations) | Per terms of service | [\\[41\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-41) |\n|   | Standard Ticket† | Single trip fare ticket | Not Available | Phased out since 10 March 2022 | [\\[42\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-42) |\n\n**Notes:** 1Non-refundable fees may apply to issued cards, surcharges may apply to foreign banking cards 2Refers to usage for public transport for multipurpose cards 3Cash payment was phased out with the exception of TUK-A and staffed ticket counters[\\[43\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-43) 4Via credit\/debit card only 5Upgrading to SimplyGo must be done at TUK with Supervision. TUK-A and TUK without Supervision is not allowed †Obsolete\n\n#### Milestones\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$&action=edit&section=6 \"Edit section: Milestones\")\\]\n\n| Date | Events |\n|---|---|\n| 1987 | Launched the original magnetic TransitLink farecard[\\[44\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-44)[\\[45\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-45) |\n| 1990 | Launched the Integrated Ticketing System (ITS), where magnetic farecard is accepted on all trains and buses. |\n| 13 April 2002 | Launched [FeliCa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FeliCa \"FeliCa\") EZ-Link card as a replacement to the magnetic Transit Link farecard. Both types of cards were accepted concurrently for travel.[\\[46\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-nlb-46) LTA launched Enhanced Integrated Fare System (EIFS). |\n| 1 December 2002 | [Contactless smart cards](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Contactless_smart_card \"Contactless smart card\") fully replaced their magnetic ticket predecessors, making Singapore one of the first cities to implement contactless smart card payment on all main modes of public transportation, similar to Hong Kong. |\n| 29 December 2008 | Launched CEPAS compliant EZ-link cards.[\\[46\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-nlb-46) |\n| 9 January 2009 - 30 September 2009 | Started mass replacement of the FeliCa EZ-link cards with the CEPAS-compliant EZ-link cards. Locally-developed CEPAS specification extends EZ-Link card use to motoring (i.e. car parks and ERP gantries) and retail purposes. NETS, owned by local banks, issues Flashpay cards that also adopt the CEPAS specification. Supported by the first generation of System for e-Payments (SeP) backend system for payment processing\/clearing. |\n| 1 January 2017 - first half of 2018 | Phased out cash top ups at the passenger service centres.[\\[47\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-:1-47) |\n| 20 March 2017 | Started the upgrade of CEPAS to 3.0 and SeP to \"System for e-Payment 2.0\" to allow the use of credit\/debit card in public transport, trials began.[\\[23\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-abt-23) |\n| 4 April 2019 | Allows the use of credit\/debit card in public transport.[\\[48\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-48) |\n| 30 January 2020 - 14 November 2023 | Replacement of all transit ticketing machines into Top Up Kiosks for public transport. |\n| 28 January 2021 | Launched CEPAS 3.0 EZ-Link cards, under SimplyGo Pte Ltd. CEPAS 3.0 is similar to [Windows 11](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Windows_11 \"Windows 11\") operating system.[\\[49\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-49) |\n| 23 July 2021 - 9 March 2022 | Discontinuation of Single Trip Tickets (Standard Ticket) for the MRT system. |\n| September 2022 | Option to upgrade to CEPAS 3.0 offered for undergraduates, polytechnic students, ITE students and full-time National Servicemen. |\n| October 2022 | Option to upgrade to CEPAS 3.0 offered for senior citizens, Workfare Transport, adult monthly travel passes and persons with disabilities. |\n| 22 November 2022 | Launched CEPAS 3.0 NETS Prepaid cards, under SimplyGo Pte Ltd.[\\[50\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-50) |\n| 9 January 2024 | LTA announced phasing out of CEPAS 1.0 and 2.0 legacy EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay cards. The non-ABT system was reaching the end of its operational lifespan, and would be phased out by 1 June 2024.[\\[51\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-cna_090124-51) |\n| 22 January 2024 | LTA's decision to move all to CEPAS 3.0 was later reversed due to public backlash,[\\[52\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-SimplyGo_reversed-52) with the Government spending \\$40 million to extend the card-based ticketing system until \"between 14 October 2025 and 2028\".[\\[53\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-53) |\n| 6 September 2024 | Option to upgrade to CEPAS 3.0 offered for all School Smartcard holders. |\n\n#### Stored-value cards and SimplyGo\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$&action=edit&section=7 \"Edit section: Stored-value cards and SimplyGo\")\\]\n\nA non-concessionary stored value travel card from [NETS](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Network_for_Electronic_Transfers \"Network for Electronic Transfers\") or EZ-Link, may be purchased for S\\$10 (inclusive of a S\\$5 non-refundable card cost and a S\\$5 credit), for the payment of public transportation fares,[\\[37\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-netsbuy-37)[\\[54\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-54)[\\[55\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-55) from ticketing offices or merchant outlets where applicable. The EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay cards may also be used for the payment of goods and services at merchants displaying the \"EZ-Link\" logo, [Electronic Road Pricing](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Electronic_Road_Pricing \"Electronic Road Pricing\") (ERP) tolls and Electronic Parking System (EPS) carparks.[\\[22\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-cepascard-22)[\\[56\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-cnaaug26-56) Commuters can elect to upgrade the legacy EZ-Link cards to SimplyGo, and once done, it is optional to download the EZ-Link or SimplyGo mobile applications to check on the card balance.\n\nOn 20 March 2017, LTA started a trial of the usage of contactless debit and credit MasterCard cards for fare payments on all main modes of public transport.[\\[57\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-57) Fares are charged directly to their debit or credit cards. From 3 December 2018, the trial was expanded to NETS and Visa cards.[\\[58\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-58) On 7 March 2019, the system was renamed to SimplyGo, and it was officially launched on 4 April 2019, starting with MasterCard holders. As of November 2019, Visa and NETS card holders are also able to utilise the system.[\\[59\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-59) And finally, all EZ-Link cardholders (including concession) can upgrade to SimplyGo. LTA and TransitLink is still in the works of adding concession fares into bank cards and smartwatches.\\[*[citation needed](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Citation_needed \"Wikipedia:Citation needed\")*\\]\n\nOn 9 January 2024, LTA announced that NETS FlashPay cards, EZ-Link cards and charms that have not been upgraded to SimplyGo (CEPAS 3.0 or SeP 2.0) can no longer be used for public transport from 1 June 2024. Charms are special EZ-Link cards in the form of trinkets.[\\[60\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-60) Only SimplyGo payment options will be accepted at MRT\/LRT fare gates and bus card readers, while the aforementioned options may still be used for motoring needs.[\\[61\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-61) Due to public backlash, the authorities announced on 22 January 2024 that the decision was reversed and the LTA was tasked to look into improving the user experience for ABT cards and solutions to display the fare and cards balances at fare gates and bus card readers.[\\[52\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-SimplyGo_reversed-52)\n\nIn moves to improve standardisation across platforms, the TransitLink and EZ-Link entities will be merged into one company SimplyGo, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Land Transport Authority in August 2024.[\\[62\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-62) In addition, the EZ-Link and SimplyGo applications will be integrated into a common application called SimplyGo.[\\[63\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-63)\n\n#### Singapore Tourist Pass\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$&action=edit&section=8 \"Edit section: Singapore Tourist Pass\")\\]\n\nA Singapore Tourist Pass may be purchased from S\\$22[\\[64\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-64) (inclusive of a S\\$10 refundable card deposit and a 3-day pass) for the payment of public transportation fares. The card may be purchased at selected SimplyGo Ticket Offices, LTA Kiosks, Passenger Service Centres and Singapore Visitors Centres, and can be refunded at both SimplyGo Ticket Offices and Passenger Service Centres.[\\[65\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-65)\n\n### Access-control gates\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$&action=edit&section=9 \"Edit section: Access-control gates\")\\]\n\nAccess-control gates found in Singapore's MRT and LRT stations have evolved in design & features over the years. A few different series of gates from different manufacturers have been used in MRT and LRT stations.\n\nThe two oldest generations of these gates in the MRT stations began to be removed starting from March 2010 as it is nearing the end of lifespan and prone to vandalism, and this was completed by October 2014 with the exception of Pioneer and Joo Koon, which was completed on 27 June 2017; Expo and Changi Airport were the next and Dover station was completed on 1 October 2017.\n\nThe third generation of these gates are also removed from January 2018 and together with the wide faregates under Cubic and Thales. All such of these gates were removed in August 2021 after COVID-19 lockdown for East West and North South lines. The remaining gates were removed from August 2022 in Circle Line and completed in August 2024.\n\nTITAN faregates were removed from August 2024 for SMRT Trains stations. The very last station to get TITAN faregate is Punggol Coast MRT Station.\n\nOn 22 July 2018, a hands-free ticketing technology trial was launched at 4 stations to examine the feasibility of a new hands-free fare gate that allows people with disabilities to enter and exit MRT stations without tapping their fare cards. If found to be feasible, the fare gates may be introduced to more stations. The trial lasted until November 2018.[\\[66\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-66) A tender for a second trial was announced in February 2020, with the possibility of expanding the system to all public buses and 400 faregates should the trial be successful.[\\[67\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-67)\n\n| Generation | Manufacturer\/type | Location | Image | Features |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| Former Faregates |   |   |   |   |\n| 1 | Cubic AFC gates (First Generation) | [North–South Line](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North%E2%80%93South_MRT_line \"North–South MRT line\") and [East–West Line](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/East%E2%80%93West_MRT_line \"East–West MRT line\") stations (replaced by 2014, Pioneer and Joo Koon replaced on 27 June 2017) |   | Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps VFD fare information displays (Some units equipped with angled VFD displays, some of them are in analogue and some of them are in digital) Bulb-operated directional sign displays Red alarm\/concession indicator |\n| 2 | ST Electronics AFC gates | [Expo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Expo_MRT_station \"Expo MRT station\") (East–West Line) [Bedok](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bedok_MRT_station \"Bedok MRT station\") [Kembangan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kembangan_MRT_station \"Kembangan MRT station\") [Paya Lebar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paya_Lebar_MRT_station \"Paya Lebar MRT station\") (East–West Line) [Raffles Place](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Raffles_Place_MRT_station \"Raffles Place MRT station\") [Tanjong Pagar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tanjong_Pagar_MRT_station \"Tanjong Pagar MRT station\") [Outram Park](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Outram_Park_MRT_station \"Outram Park MRT station\") (East–West Line) [Dover](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dover_MRT_station \"Dover MRT station\") [Orchard](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Orchard_MRT_station \"Orchard MRT station\") (All phased out beginning with Orchard on 10 June 2011, then Bedok, Kembangan, Paya Lebar and Raffles Place in 2014, others were converted between July and November 2017) |   | Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps Angled VFD fare information displays LED directional sign displays Red alarm\/concession indicator |\n| ST Electronics AFC wide faregates | All stations with the exception of Changi Airport, Pioneer and Joo Koon for the North-South and East-West Lines (replaced by January 2020) | Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003, exclusively for Expo MRT Station) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps Angled VFD fare information displays LED directional sign displays Red alarm\/concession indicator |   |   |\n| 1A | Cubic AFC turnstile faregates | Bukit Panjang LRT stations (replaced by November 2017) |   | Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003) CEPAS smart card readers Three arms tripod turnstiles Angled VFD fare information displays Bulb-operated directional sign displays |\n| 3 | Thales gates | North-East Line, Sengkang LRT, Punggol LRT stations (replaced by January 2019) and [Circle Line](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Circle_MRT_line \"Circle MRT line\") stations (replaced by August 2024) | [![A row of Third Generation Gates at Dhoby Ghaut.](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/61\/Thales_ticket_barriers%2C_Dhoby_Ghaut_MRT_Station%2C_Singapore_-_20051231.jpg\/250px-Thales_ticket_barriers%2C_Dhoby_Ghaut_MRT_Station%2C_Singapore_-_20051231.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Thales_ticket_barriers,_Dhoby_Ghaut_MRT_Station,_Singapore_-_20051231.jpg \"A row of Third Generation Gates at Dhoby Ghaut.\") | CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps (Wide gate feature dual retractable flaps) 6\\.5\" LCD fare information displays LED directional sign displays LED gate status indicators |\n| Thales wide faregates | Changi Airport station (replaced by August 2017) and North-East Line, Sengkang LRT, Punggol LRT stations (replaced by January 2019) | Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003, only for Changi Airport MRT Station) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps Angled VFD fare information displays LED directional sign displays Red alarm\/concession indicator |   |   |\n| Current Faregates |   |   |   |   |\n| 4 | Titan automatic gates | North-South Line stations: All North–South Line stations from Jurong East to Raffles Place East-West Line stations: Bedok, Kembangan, Paya Lebar, Raffles Place, Redhill, Queenstown, Commonwealth, Buona Vista, Dover, Chinese Garden, Boon Lay, Pioneer, Joo Koon, Gul Circle, Tuas Crescent, Tuas West Road, Tuas Link, Expo and Changi Airport All North East Line (including Punggol Coast), Punggol LRT, Sengkang LRT and Bukit Panjang LRT stations [Bayfront](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bayfront_MRT_station \"Bayfront MRT station\") and Telok Ayer | [![Orchard MRT concourse level with the faregates.](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d6\/Orchard_MRT_Concourse.jpg\/250px-Orchard_MRT_Concourse.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Orchard_MRT_Concourse.jpg \"Orchard MRT concourse level with the faregates.\") | CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps Angled LCD fare information displays Illuminated LED directional bar LED gate status indicators Frontal LCD Display (selected units) |\n| Titan wide faregates | All North-South Line, East-West Line, North East Line stations (including Punggol Coast), Punggol LRT, Sengkang LRT and Bukit Panjang LRT stations [Bayfront](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bayfront_MRT_station \"Bayfront MRT station\") and Telok Ayer |   |   |   |\n| Titan Cronos gates | [Bukit Panjang LRT](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bukit_Panjang_LRT_line \"Bukit Panjang LRT line\") stations |   | CEPAS smart card readers Single bidirectional swing gate Angled top panel fare information display Illuminated LED bar display (indicating lane direction) LED gate status indicators |   |\n| DTL | Thales swing gates | All [Downtown Line](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Downtown_MRT_line \"Downtown MRT line\") stations | [![Fare gates of the Downtown Line concourse at Bukit Panjang MRT\/LRT station](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f4\/Bukit_Panjang_station_DTL_concourse_faregates_2022-06-06.jpg\/250px-Bukit_Panjang_station_DTL_concourse_faregates_2022-06-06.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Bukit_Panjang_station_DTL_concourse_faregates_2022-06-06.jpg \"Fare gates of the Downtown Line concourse at Bukit Panjang MRT\/LRT station\") | CEPAS smart card readers Bidirectional swing flaps 6\\.5\" LCD fare information displays LED directional sign displays LED gate status indicators |\n| 5 | Cubic AFC swing gates | East West Line stations: Pasir Ris, Tampines, Simei, Tanah Merah, Eunos, Aljunied, Kallang, Lavender, Bugis, City Hall, Tanjong Pagar, Outram Park, Tiong Bahru, Clementi, Jurong East, Lakeside North South Line stations: Kranji, Marina Bay, Marina South Pier North East Line stations: Dhoby Ghaut Circle Line stations: All stations including Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road Downtown Line stations: Hume, Xilin, Sungei Bedok Thomson-East Coast Line stations: All [Thomson–East Coast line](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thomson%E2%80%93East_Coast_MRT_line \"Thomson–East Coast MRT line\") stations[\\[68\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-68) | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d1\/TE1_Woodlands_North_ticket_barriers_and_passenger_service.jpg\/250px-TE1_Woodlands_North_ticket_barriers_and_passenger_service.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:TE1_Woodlands_North_ticket_barriers_and_passenger_service.jpg) | CEPAS smart card readers Two bidirectional glass swing flaps LCD fare information display LED directional sign display LED gate status indicators |\n| Cubic AFC wide faregates |   |   |   |   |\n\n### Passenger service centres\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$&action=edit&section=10 \"Edit section: Passenger service centres\")\\]\n\n**Passenger service centres** are control stations that looks after the station, and handle cash top-ups for all MRT cards. By the first half of 2018, cash top-ups at all passenger service centres were phased out.[\\[47\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-:1-47)\n\n### Ticketing machines\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$&action=edit&section=11 \"Edit section: Ticketing machines\")\\]\n\n| Machine | Location | Accepted Mode of Payment | Features |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| General Ticketing Machine (GTM) | Circle Line Downtown Line East–West Line North East Line North–South Line Thomson–East Coast Line Bukit Panjang LRT Sengkang LRT Punggol LRT | Cash (Minimum S\\$2 as banknote) NETS Credit\/Debit Card | Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes with NETS Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit\/Debit Card[\\[69\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-:0-69) For those using cash, no change is given in the machine. Cash can only be used with \\$2, \\$5, \\$10 and \\$50 banknotes. GTMs by Cubic were introduced for North–South, East–West and Circle lines, whereas GTMs by Ascom were introduced for North East Line. |\n| Add Value Machine (AVM) (2002 - 2013) and Add Value Machine (AVM+) (2013 - 2022) | North–South Line and East–West Line (All replaced by November 2021) Bus Interchanges | NETS | Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit\/Debit Card[\\[69\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-:0-69) Payment of penalty fee Express claims and filing for refunds Emailing of travel transactions Instant redemption of travel voucher and rewards Originally accepts magnetic farecards and was upgraded to stored value cards in 2002. |\n| Top-Up Machine (TUM) | Circle Line (All replaced by March 2021) Downtown Line North–South Line East–West Line Punggol LRT Sengkang LRT Bukit Panjang LRT | NETS | Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions |\n| Top-Up Kiosk (TUK) | Circle Line Downtown Line East–West Line North East Line North–South Line Thomson–East Coast Line Bukit Panjang LRT Sengkang LRT Punggol LRT | NETS Credit\/Debit Card | Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit\/Debit Card[\\[69\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-:0-69) Payment of penalty fee Express claims and filing for refunds Emailing of travel transactions |\n| Top-Up Kiosk with Cash Accepted (TUK-A) | Circle Line Downtown Line East–West Line North East Line North–South Line Thomson–East Coast Line Bukit Panjang LRT Sengkang LRT Punggol LRT | Cash (Minimum S\\$2 as banknote) NETS Credit\/Debit Card | Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit\/Debit Card[\\[69\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-:0-69) Payment of penalty fee Express claims and filing for refunds Emailing of travel transactions For those using cash, no change is given in the machine. Cash can only be used with \\$2, \\$5, \\$10 and \\$50 banknotes. |\n| Assisted Service Kiosk (ASK) | Thomson–East Coast Line | NETS Credit\/Debit Card | Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit\/Debit Card[\\[69\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_note-:0-69) Payment of penalty fee Express claims and filing for refunds Emailing of travel transactions |\n\n#### Replacement of all ticketing machines into Top-Up Kiosk (TUK)\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$&action=edit&section=12 \"Edit section: Replacement of all ticketing machines into Top-Up Kiosk (TUK)\")\\]\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b8\/TE7_Bright_Hill_MRT_Ticketing_Machines.jpg\/250px-TE7_Bright_Hill_MRT_Ticketing_Machines.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:TE7_Bright_Hill_MRT_Ticketing_Machines.jpg)\n\nGeneral Ticketing Machines (GTMs) (Phased out), Assisted Service Kiosks (ASKs) and Top-Up Kiosks (TUK) in the MRT station\n\nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, Add Value Machine (AVM), Top-Up Machine (TUM) and General Ticketing Machines (GTMs) were however replaced by Top-Up Kiosk (TUK). These replacement programme are as follows:\n\n- 23 January 2020 - 15 January 2021: Circle Line and Thomson–East Coast Line\n- 19 April 2021 - 19 July 2021: North–South Line\n- 23 July 2021 - 15 November 2021: East–West Line\n- 23 November 2021 - 19 February 2022: Downtown Line\n- 1 March 2022 - 15 May 2022: North East Line\n\nSubsequently; all stations were upgraded to **Top-Up Kiosk with Cash Accepted** (TUK-A) where cash can be accepted. Top Up Kiosks (TUK) can only accept NETS and Credit\/Debit Card only together with the Assisted Service Kiosk (ASK).\n\nEZ-Link SimplyGo ambassadors were being deployed at selected stations (previously at the heartlands) to help cardholders who face difficulties in transition, mitigate their assistance; including those who have \\$100 note to give change to small note (\\$50) and those ticketing machines need to have maintenance, they will ask commuters to move to other facilities nearby.\n\n## See also\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$&action=edit&section=13 \"Edit section: See also\")\\]\n\n- [Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$ \"Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)\")\n\n## References\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$&action=edit&section=14 \"Edit section: References\")\\]\n\n1. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_ref-1)**\n   Chang, Zheng; Phang, Sock Yong (November 2017). [\"Urban rail transit PPPs: Lessons from East Asian cities\"](https:\/\/ink.library.smu.edu.sg\/soe_research\/2097). *Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice*. **105**: 106–122\\.\n2. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_ref-2)**\n   [\"Oral Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat to Parliamentary Question on Keeping Public Transport Fares Affordable\"](https:\/\/www.mot.gov.sg\/news\/Details\/oral-reply-by-acting-minister-for-transport-chee-hong-tat-to-parliamentary-question-on-keeping-public-transport-fares-affordable). *Ministry of Transport*. Government of Singapore. 3 October 2023.\n3. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_ref-3)**\n   McLevie, Simon (15 May 2023). [\"Advantages of using true Account-based Ticketing (ABT)\"](https:\/\/itbrief.com.au\/story\/advantages-of-using-true-account-based-ticketing-abt). *ITBrief Australia*.\n4. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_ref-4)**\n   [\"Account-based EZ-Link cards available for use in Public Transport from 28 Jan\"](https:\/\/www.masabi.com\/2019\/11\/29\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-account-based-ticketing\/). *Land Transport Authority*. 28 January 2021.\n5. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_ref-5)**\n   [\"Bus and Trains fare\"](https:\/\/www.ptc.gov.sg\/fare-regulation\/bus-rail\/fare-structure). *Public Transport Council*. Government of Singapore.\n6. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_ref-6)**\n   Gooch, James (29 November 2019). 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MediaCorp.\n10. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_ref-ltafares_10-0)** [Land Transport Authority, Singapore 1996](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#lta1996), pp. 58–59.\n11. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_ref-stfarechange07_11-0)**\n    \"Tricky balance in fare changes\". *The Straits Times*. 17 September 2007. p. 21.\n12. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_ref-12)**\n    [\"Review of transport fare formula needed to reflect rising cost of operating MRT system: Khaw Boon Wan\"](https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/news\/singapore\/transport-fares-review-formula-needed-mrt-khaw-boon-wan-11700938). *CNA*. 8 July 2019. 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Archived from [the original](http:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/stories\/singaporelocalnews\/view\/145571\/1\/.html) on 2 February 2008.\n14. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_ref-stfareraiseoct08_14-0)**\n    Christopher Tan (13 September 2008). \"Bus and MRT fares to go up from Oct 1\". *The Straits Times*. p. 1.\n15. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_ref-15)**\n    [\"Public transport fares may be standardised\"](https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/public-transport-fares-may-be-standardised). *The Straits Times*. 10 October 2016. [Archived](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20190406131955\/https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/public-transport-fares-may-be-standardised) from the original on 6 April 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2019.\n16. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_ref-16)**\n    [\"Public transport fares to fall by 4.2% from Dec 30 due to lower energy prices\"](https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/news\/singapore\/public-transport-fares-to-fall-by-4-2-from-dec-30-due-to-lower-e-7751976). *CNA*. [Archived](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20190406131958\/https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/news\/singapore\/public-transport-fares-to-fall-by-4-2-from-dec-30-due-to-lower-e-7751976) from the original on 6 April 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2019.\n17. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_ref-17)**\n    [\"PTC to review fares incurred when switching between MRT stations, says Khaw\"](http:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/news\/singapore\/ptc-to-review-fares-incurred-when-switching-between-mrt-stations-9327622). *Channel NewsAsia*. 22 October 2017. [Archived](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20171023052138\/http:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/news\/singapore\/ptc-to-review-fares-incurred-when-switching-between-mrt-stations-9327622) from the original on 23 October 2017.\n18. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_\$Singapore\$#cite_ref-18)**\n    Koh, Valerie (20 October 2017). [\"Review underway to address additional fares when switching between MRT lines: Khaw\"](http:\/\/www.todayonline.com\/singapore\/review-underway-address-additional-fares-when-switching-between-mrt-lines-khaw). *TODAY Online*. 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Boilerpipe Text	Orchard MRT concourse level with the faregates. Fares and ticketing on Singapore 's public transport system are aimed to break-even or exceed operating expenses. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Public transport operators collect fares based on account-based (ABT) and card-based ticketing options, [ 3 ] [ 4 ] the prices of which are calculated based on the distances travelled between the origin and destination. These prices increase in stages for standard non-concessionary travel, according to the distances travelled. [ 5 ] In account-based ticketing, the fare is automatically calculated in the back-end and charged to the passenger post journey. [ 6 ] On the other hand, card-based ticketing is proprietary to the transport network and the fare is computed by the system based on the store values recorded in the cards. The public transit system is harmonising towards full ABT. [ 7 ] Stations on the MRT system are divided into two areas, paid and unpaid areas , which allows the rail operators to collect needed fares by restricting entry only through the fare gates , also known as access control gates . [ 8 ] These gates, connected to a computer network , are able to read the electronic tickets, and can store information such as the amount of time taken per trip, and the start and destination stations of each trip. This allows the rail operators to collect fares based on this information. Although operated by private companies, the system's fare structure is regulated by the Public Transport Council (PTC), [ 9 ] to which the operators submit requests for changes in fares. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] Fares are kept affordable by pegging them approximately to distance-related bus fares, thus encouraging commuters to use the network and reduce heavy reliance on the bus system. A fare review is conducted every year, based on a formula that itself is reviewed every 5 years. Since 2021, fare formula has been revised such that there is no Network Capacity Factor (NCF) involved, but the NCF for 2021 only has January 2020 data. The formula takes into account the main factors affecting the cost of operating the public transport system, including the MRT and public buses. [ 12 ] Fare increases have caused public concern, but fares have been reduced in 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016 and 2017. [ 13 ] [ 14 ] Historically, fares on the fully underground North East , Circle , and Downtown lines had been higher than those of the North–South and East–West lines (NSEWL), a disparity that was justified by citing higher costs of operation and maintenance on a completely underground line. However, the Public Transport Council (PTC) announced in 2016 that fares for the three underground lines would be reduced to match those on the NSEWL, which took effect along with the annual fare review, on 30 December 2016. [ 15 ] [ 16 ] After the opening of Downtown Line Stage 3, Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan announced that public transport fare rules will be reviewed to allow for transfers across MRT lines at different stations due to the increasing density of the rail network. At the time, commuters were charged a second time when they made such transfers. He added that the PTC would review distance-based fare transfer rules to ensure they continue to facilitate "fast, seamless" public transport journeys. The review of distance-based fare rules on MRT lines was completed, and a waiver on the second boarding fee incurred when making such transfers was announced on 22 March 2018. The scheme was implemented on 29 December 2018. [ 17 ] [ 18 ] [ 19 ] Children under the age of 4 and below the height of 0.9m travels for free. Children under the age of 7 can travel for free using a child concession card. After short-term concessionary travel expires, the following measures are being done: Primary school students and Secondary school students progressing to ITE will have the concessionary period extended for four more months upon completion of studies. Can continue to enjoy concessionary fares and purchase the next concession pass for four months. Secondary school students will have the concessionary period extended for the entire duration if going to junior college/pre-university. Those going to polytechnic or Higher NITEC from 1 January 2023 will continue to have concessionary fares extended for four more months until you pursue a full-time studies. ITE students from 1 January 2023 will continue to have concessionary fares extended for four more months until you pursue a full-time studies (e.g. Nitec to Higher Nitec, Higher Nitec to Work-Study Diploma or normal diploma). Graduating polytechnic students and A Level students after the expiry of concession will have to pay adult fares (and hence no concession fares for all university students), because male citizens are not allowed to defer to pursue degree courses and more than 90% of the undergraduates are eligible voters . The only long-term concessionary travel is Passion Silver Card, Persons with Disabilities Card and Workfare Transport Concession Card. Type Fares Adult Senior Citizen Persons with Disabilities Student Workfare Transport Concession Children under 0.9m/under age 7 Feeder $1.19 $0.69 $0.52 $0.78 FREE Basic/Trunk $1.19 - $2.47 $0.69 - $1.03 $0.52 - $0.74 $0.78 - $1.83 FREE Express $1.79 - $3.07 $1.14 - $1.48 $0.82 - $1.04 $1.28 - $2.33 FREE Premium $3.00 - $6.00 In order for a valid transfer, the following conditions must be met: All journeys must be within 2 hours of the first boarding (on the same journey). Maximum of 5 transfers can be made within a journey. 45 minutes for transfers between rail station and bus service, or between different bus services. 15 minutes for transfers between different rail stations. Current bus service must not be the same number as the preceding bus service. Terminating trip for dual-loop feeders service and transfer to its non-terminating trip at respective interchange will consist as a single trip. No exit and re-entry at the same station (15 minutes for transfer at Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang, Newton and Tampines stations). Main articles: EZ-Link , NETS , and CEPAS Fares can be paid via stored value travel cards (e.g. EZ-Link ), bank cards (e.g. credit/debit cards , mobile wallets ), or tourist passes. [ 20 ] The ticketing system is developed based on the Contactless e-Purse Application ( CEPAS ) standard. The Symphony for e-payment (SeP) is the backend processing and clearing system for public transit. [ 21 ] "SeP 2.0" allows smartcards, credit card and debit card that complies with the CEPAS standard to be used within the system and a wide variety of payment applications. "SeP 2.0" has permitted EZ-Link, NETS, American Express (AMEX), Mastercard and VISA to provide for e-payment services. [ 22 ] The ticketing system currently utilises a mixture of Account-Based Ticketing (ABT), or "SeP 2.0", [ 23 ] and legacy (non-ABT) card-based options. ABT has eliminated the need for top-ups. [ 24 ] Fares are charged based on commuters "tapping in" their payment cards, upon entering their mode of transport, at the origin or outset of the journey, and "tapping out" upon exit at the destination. The use of different cards during boarding and alighting, or the failure to tap out, will generally result in full or flat fare(s) charged to the user's account. [ 25 ] [ 26 ] Furthermore, fare evasion is subject to a penalty of S$50. [ 27 ] The current status of the ticketing methods for public transit are tabulated below: CEPAS Version Methods 1 Features Authorised Sources Validity 2 Ref 3.0 Credit Card Account-based, transacts via contactless payment with a credit facility. Banks Stated on Card [ 28 ] 3.0 Debit Card Account-based, transacts via contactless payment with a debit facility. Banks Stated on Card [ 29 ] 3.0 ATM Card Account-based, transacts via contactless payment with a bank account. Banks Per terms of service [ 30 ] 3.0 Mobile Devices Mobile payment via ApplePay , Google Pay , Samsung Pay , Fitbit Pay or Garmin Pay with a compatible NFC enabled mobile device . E-wallet payment service providers [ 31 ] Per terms of service [ 32 ] 2.0 (Purple/Blue) EZ-Link Card-based, can be upgraded to SimplyGo at Station Machines 5 , tops up at Station Machines 3 or ATMs , displays fares and balances at station gates or bus readers, permits retail and motoring use. Ticketing Offices and convenience stores (7–11) 5 years from date of purchase [ 33 ] 3.0 (Yellow) Account-based, pairs with SimplyGo App, tops up at Station Machines or SimplyGo App 4 , auto top up via Giro , permits retail use. 5 years from date of purchase [ 34 ] 2.0 (Purple/Blue) NETS FlashPay Card-based, can be traded in at Ticketing Offices for NETS Prepaid Card, tops up at Station Machines, ATMs, or NETS App, displays fares and balances at station gates or bus readers, permits retail and motoring use. Ticketing Offices, Convenience Stores (7–11, Cheers, Buzz), NETS customer service, Lazada and Shopee platforms. [ 35 ] 7 years from date of purchase. [ 36 ] 3.0 (Yellow) NETS Prepaid Account-based, pairs with NETS App, tops up at Convenience Stores (7–11), NETS App or NETS website, permits retail use. Ticketing Offices, Convenience Stores (7–11, Cheers, Buzz), Airport & Ferry Terminals, Lazada and Shopee platforms. [ 37 ] 5 years from date of purchase [ 38 ] 2.0 (Purple/Blue) Concession Card Card-based, can be upgraded to SimplyGo at Station Machines , tops up at Station Machines 3 or ATMs , displays fares and balances at station gates or bus readers, concessionary travel , or purchase of one month's unlimited rides for a discounted fee, as applicable to prescribed categories, permits retail and motoring use. Institutions (Primary, Secondary, ITE, JC and Polytechnic) Apply via SimplyGo app (Persons with Disabilities, Workfare Transport, Passion Silver, Adult Monthly Travel Card) Ticket office for card replacement Ticket office by bringing birth certificate (Child Concession Card) Per eligibility status [ 39 ] 3.0 (Yellow) Account-based, pairs with SimplyGo App, tops up at Station Machines or SimplyGo App 4 , auto top up via Giro , permits retail use. Per eligibility status [ 40 ] Tourist Pass Unlimited rides for limited duration from date of first use. Rental fee is refundable if returned to the Ticketing Office within rental period; otherwise, may be retained as regular EZ-link card. Airport Terminals, Ticketing Offices (selected locations) Per terms of service [ 41 ] Standard Ticket † Single trip fare ticket Not Available Phased out since 10 March 2022 [ 42 ] Notes: 1 Non-refundable fees may apply to issued cards, surcharges may apply to foreign banking cards 2 Refers to usage for public transport for multipurpose cards 3 Cash payment was phased out with the exception of TUK-A and staffed ticket counters [ 43 ] 4 Via credit/debit card only 5 Upgrading to SimplyGo must be done at TUK with Supervision. TUK-A and TUK without Supervision is not allowed † Obsolete Date Events 1987 Launched the original magnetic TransitLink farecard [ 44 ] [ 45 ] 1990 Launched the Integrated Ticketing System (ITS), where magnetic farecard is accepted on all trains and buses. 13 April 2002 Launched FeliCa EZ-Link card as a replacement to the magnetic Transit Link farecard. Both types of cards were accepted concurrently for travel. [ 46 ] LTA launched Enhanced Integrated Fare System (EIFS). 1 December 2002 Contactless smart cards fully replaced their magnetic ticket predecessors, making Singapore one of the first cities to implement contactless smart card payment on all main modes of public transportation, similar to Hong Kong. 29 December 2008 Launched CEPAS compliant EZ-link cards. [ 46 ] 9 January 2009 - 30 September 2009 Started mass replacement of the FeliCa EZ-link cards with the CEPAS-compliant EZ-link cards. Locally-developed CEPAS specification extends EZ-Link card use to motoring (i.e. car parks and ERP gantries) and retail purposes. NETS, owned by local banks, issues Flashpay cards that also adopt the CEPAS specification. Supported by the first generation of System for e-Payments (SeP) backend system for payment processing/clearing. 1 January 2017 - first half of 2018 Phased out cash top ups at the passenger service centres. [ 47 ] 20 March 2017 Started the upgrade of CEPAS to 3.0 and SeP to "System for e-Payment 2.0" to allow the use of credit/debit card in public transport, trials began. [ 23 ] 4 April 2019 Allows the use of credit/debit card in public transport. [ 48 ] 30 January 2020 - 14 November 2023 Replacement of all transit ticketing machines into Top Up Kiosks for public transport. 28 January 2021 Launched CEPAS 3.0 EZ-Link cards, under SimplyGo Pte Ltd. CEPAS 3.0 is similar to Windows 11 operating system. [ 49 ] 23 July 2021 - 9 March 2022 Discontinuation of Single Trip Tickets (Standard Ticket) for the MRT system. September 2022 Option to upgrade to CEPAS 3.0 offered for undergraduates, polytechnic students, ITE students and full-time National Servicemen. October 2022 Option to upgrade to CEPAS 3.0 offered for senior citizens, Workfare Transport, adult monthly travel passes and persons with disabilities. 22 November 2022 Launched CEPAS 3.0 NETS Prepaid cards, under SimplyGo Pte Ltd. [ 50 ] 9 January 2024 LTA announced phasing out of CEPAS 1.0 and 2.0 legacy EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay cards. The non-ABT system was reaching the end of its operational lifespan, and would be phased out by 1 June 2024. [ 51 ] 22 January 2024 LTA's decision to move all to CEPAS 3.0 was later reversed due to public backlash, [ 52 ] with the Government spending $40 million to extend the card-based ticketing system until "between 14 October 2025 and 2028". [ 53 ] 6 September 2024 Option to upgrade to CEPAS 3.0 offered for all School Smartcard holders. Stored-value cards and SimplyGo [ edit ] A non-concessionary stored value travel card from NETS or EZ-Link, may be purchased for S$10 (inclusive of a S$5 non-refundable card cost and a S$5 credit), for the payment of public transportation fares, [ 37 ] [ 54 ] [ 55 ] from ticketing offices or merchant outlets where applicable. The EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay cards may also be used for the payment of goods and services at merchants displaying the "EZ-Link" logo, Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) tolls and Electronic Parking System (EPS) carparks. [ 22 ] [ 56 ] Commuters can elect to upgrade the legacy EZ-Link cards to SimplyGo, and once done, it is optional to download the EZ-Link or SimplyGo mobile applications to check on the card balance. On 20 March 2017, LTA started a trial of the usage of contactless debit and credit MasterCard cards for fare payments on all main modes of public transport. [ 57 ] Fares are charged directly to their debit or credit cards. From 3 December 2018, the trial was expanded to NETS and Visa cards. [ 58 ] On 7 March 2019, the system was renamed to SimplyGo, and it was officially launched on 4 April 2019, starting with MasterCard holders. As of November 2019, Visa and NETS card holders are also able to utilise the system. [ 59 ] And finally, all EZ-Link cardholders (including concession) can upgrade to SimplyGo. LTA and TransitLink is still in the works of adding concession fares into bank cards and smartwatches. [ citation needed ] On 9 January 2024, LTA announced that NETS FlashPay cards, EZ-Link cards and charms that have not been upgraded to SimplyGo (CEPAS 3.0 or SeP 2.0) can no longer be used for public transport from 1 June 2024. Charms are special EZ-Link cards in the form of trinkets. [ 60 ] Only SimplyGo payment options will be accepted at MRT/LRT fare gates and bus card readers, while the aforementioned options may still be used for motoring needs. [ 61 ] Due to public backlash, the authorities announced on 22 January 2024 that the decision was reversed and the LTA was tasked to look into improving the user experience for ABT cards and solutions to display the fare and cards balances at fare gates and bus card readers. [ 52 ] In moves to improve standardisation across platforms, the TransitLink and EZ-Link entities will be merged into one company SimplyGo, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Land Transport Authority in August 2024. [ 62 ] In addition, the EZ-Link and SimplyGo applications will be integrated into a common application called SimplyGo. [ 63 ] Singapore Tourist Pass [ edit ] A Singapore Tourist Pass may be purchased from S$22 [ 64 ] (inclusive of a S$10 refundable card deposit and a 3-day pass) for the payment of public transportation fares. The card may be purchased at selected SimplyGo Ticket Offices, LTA Kiosks, Passenger Service Centres and Singapore Visitors Centres, and can be refunded at both SimplyGo Ticket Offices and Passenger Service Centres. [ 65 ] Access-control gates [ edit ] Access-control gates found in Singapore's MRT and LRT stations have evolved in design & features over the years. A few different series of gates from different manufacturers have been used in MRT and LRT stations. The two oldest generations of these gates in the MRT stations began to be removed starting from March 2010 as it is nearing the end of lifespan and prone to vandalism, and this was completed by October 2014 with the exception of Pioneer and Joo Koon, which was completed on 27 June 2017; Expo and Changi Airport were the next and Dover station was completed on 1 October 2017. The third generation of these gates are also removed from January 2018 and together with the wide faregates under Cubic and Thales. All such of these gates were removed in August 2021 after COVID-19 lockdown for East West and North South lines. The remaining gates were removed from August 2022 in Circle Line and completed in August 2024. TITAN faregates were removed from August 2024 for SMRT Trains stations. The very last station to get TITAN faregate is Punggol Coast MRT Station. On 22 July 2018, a hands-free ticketing technology trial was launched at 4 stations to examine the feasibility of a new hands-free fare gate that allows people with disabilities to enter and exit MRT stations without tapping their fare cards. If found to be feasible, the fare gates may be introduced to more stations. The trial lasted until November 2018. [ 66 ] A tender for a second trial was announced in February 2020, with the possibility of expanding the system to all public buses and 400 faregates should the trial be successful. [ 67 ] Generation Manufacturer/type Location Image Features Former Faregates 1 Cubic AFC gates (First Generation) North–South Line and East–West Line stations (replaced by 2014, Pioneer and Joo Koon replaced on 27 June 2017) Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps VFD fare information displays (Some units equipped with angled VFD displays, some of them are in analogue and some of them are in digital) Bulb-operated directional sign displays Red alarm/concession indicator 2 ST Electronics AFC gates Expo (East–West Line) Bedok Kembangan Paya Lebar (East–West Line) Raffles Place Tanjong Pagar Outram Park (East–West Line) Dover Orchard (All phased out beginning with Orchard on 10 June 2011, then Bedok, Kembangan, Paya Lebar and Raffles Place in 2014, others were converted between July and November 2017) Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps Angled VFD fare information displays LED directional sign displays Red alarm/concession indicator ST Electronics AFC wide faregates All stations with the exception of Changi Airport, Pioneer and Joo Koon for the North-South and East-West Lines (replaced by January 2020) Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003, exclusively for Expo MRT Station) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps Angled VFD fare information displays LED directional sign displays Red alarm/concession indicator 1A Cubic AFC turnstile faregates Bukit Panjang LRT stations (replaced by November 2017) Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003) CEPAS smart card readers Three arms tripod turnstiles Angled VFD fare information displays Bulb-operated directional sign displays 3 Thales gates North-East Line, Sengkang LRT, Punggol LRT stations (replaced by January 2019) and Circle Line stations (replaced by August 2024) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps (Wide gate feature dual retractable flaps) 6.5" LCD fare information displays LED directional sign displays LED gate status indicators Thales wide faregates Changi Airport station (replaced by August 2017) and North-East Line, Sengkang LRT, Punggol LRT stations (replaced by January 2019) Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003, only for Changi Airport MRT Station) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps Angled VFD fare information displays LED directional sign displays Red alarm/concession indicator Current Faregates 4 Titan automatic gates North-South Line stations: All North–South Line stations from Jurong East to Raffles Place East-West Line stations: Bedok, Kembangan, Paya Lebar, Raffles Place, Redhill, Queenstown, Commonwealth, Buona Vista, Dover, Chinese Garden, Boon Lay, Pioneer, Joo Koon, Gul Circle, Tuas Crescent, Tuas West Road, Tuas Link, Expo and Changi Airport All North East Line (including Punggol Coast), Punggol LRT, Sengkang LRT and Bukit Panjang LRT stations Bayfront and Telok Ayer CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps Angled LCD fare information displays Illuminated LED directional bar LED gate status indicators Frontal LCD Display (selected units) Titan wide faregates All North-South Line, East-West Line, North East Line stations (including Punggol Coast), Punggol LRT, Sengkang LRT and Bukit Panjang LRT stations Bayfront and Telok Ayer Titan Cronos gates Bukit Panjang LRT stations CEPAS smart card readers Single bidirectional swing gate Angled top panel fare information display Illuminated LED bar display (indicating lane direction) LED gate status indicators DTL Thales swing gates All Downtown Line stations CEPAS smart card readers Bidirectional swing flaps 6.5" LCD fare information displays LED directional sign displays LED gate status indicators 5 Cubic AFC swing gates East West Line stations: Pasir Ris, Tampines, Simei, Tanah Merah, Eunos, Aljunied, Kallang, Lavender, Bugis, City Hall, Tanjong Pagar, Outram Park, Tiong Bahru, Clementi, Jurong East, Lakeside North South Line stations: Kranji, Marina Bay, Marina South Pier North East Line stations: Dhoby Ghaut Circle Line stations: All stations including Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road Downtown Line stations: Hume, Xilin, Sungei Bedok Thomson-East Coast Line stations: All Thomson–East Coast line stations [ 68 ] CEPAS smart card readers Two bidirectional glass swing flaps LCD fare information display LED directional sign display LED gate status indicators Cubic AFC wide faregates Passenger service centres [ edit ] Passenger service centres are control stations that looks after the station, and handle cash top-ups for all MRT cards. By the first half of 2018, cash top-ups at all passenger service centres were phased out. [ 47 ] Machine Location Accepted Mode of Payment Features General Ticketing Machine (GTM) Circle Line Downtown Line East–West Line North East Line North–South Line Thomson–East Coast Line Bukit Panjang LRT Sengkang LRT Punggol LRT Cash (Minimum S$2 as banknote) NETS Credit/Debit Card Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes with NETS Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit/Debit Card [ 69 ] For those using cash, no change is given in the machine. Cash can only be used with $2, $5, $10 and $50 banknotes. GTMs by Cubic were introduced for North–South, East–West and Circle lines, whereas GTMs by Ascom were introduced for North East Line. Add Value Machine (AVM) (2002 - 2013) and Add Value Machine (AVM+) (2013 - 2022) North–South Line and East–West Line (All replaced by November 2021) Bus Interchanges NETS Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit/Debit Card [ 69 ] Payment of penalty fee Express claims and filing for refunds Emailing of travel transactions Instant redemption of travel voucher and rewards Originally accepts magnetic farecards and was upgraded to stored value cards in 2002. Top-Up Machine (TUM) Circle Line (All replaced by March 2021) Downtown Line North–South Line East–West Line Punggol LRT Sengkang LRT Bukit Panjang LRT NETS Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Top-Up Kiosk (TUK) Circle Line Downtown Line East–West Line North East Line North–South Line Thomson–East Coast Line Bukit Panjang LRT Sengkang LRT Punggol LRT NETS Credit/Debit Card Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit/Debit Card [ 69 ] Payment of penalty fee Express claims and filing for refunds Emailing of travel transactions Top-Up Kiosk with Cash Accepted (TUK-A) Circle Line Downtown Line East–West Line North East Line North–South Line Thomson–East Coast Line Bukit Panjang LRT Sengkang LRT Punggol LRT Cash (Minimum S$2 as banknote) NETS Credit/Debit Card Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit/Debit Card [ 69 ] Payment of penalty fee Express claims and filing for refunds Emailing of travel transactions For those using cash, no change is given in the machine. Cash can only be used with $2, $5, $10 and $50 banknotes. Assisted Service Kiosk (ASK) Thomson–East Coast Line NETS Credit/Debit Card Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit/Debit Card [ 69 ] Payment of penalty fee Express claims and filing for refunds Emailing of travel transactions Replacement of all ticketing machines into Top-Up Kiosk (TUK) [ edit ] General Ticketing Machines (GTMs) (Phased out), Assisted Service Kiosks (ASKs) and Top-Up Kiosks (TUK) in the MRT station During the COVID-19 pandemic, Add Value Machine (AVM), Top-Up Machine (TUM) and General Ticketing Machines (GTMs) were however replaced by Top-Up Kiosk (TUK). These replacement programme are as follows: 23 January 2020 - 15 January 2021: Circle Line and Thomson–East Coast Line 19 April 2021 - 19 July 2021: North–South Line 23 July 2021 - 15 November 2021: East–West Line 23 November 2021 - 19 February 2022: Downtown Line 1 March 2022 - 15 May 2022: North East Line Subsequently; all stations were upgraded to Top-Up Kiosk with Cash Accepted (TUK-A) where cash can be accepted. Top Up Kiosks (TUK) can only accept NETS and Credit/Debit Card only together with the Assisted Service Kiosk (ASK). EZ-Link SimplyGo ambassadors were being deployed at selected stations (previously at the heartlands) to help cardholders who face difficulties in transition, mitigate their assistance; including those who have $100 note to give change to small note ($50) and those ticketing machines need to have maintenance, they will ask commuters to move to other facilities nearby.
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[Fares](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares "Fares") and ticketing on [Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore "Singapore")'s [public transport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$ "Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)") system are aimed to [break-even](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Break-even "Break-even") or exceed operating expenses.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-1)[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-2) Public transport operators collect fares based on account-based (ABT) and [card-based](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transit_pass "Transit pass") ticketing options,[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-3)[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-4) the [prices](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prices "Prices") of which are calculated based on the distances travelled between the origin and destination. These prices increase in stages for standard non-concessionary travel, according to the distances travelled.[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-5) In account-based ticketing, the fare is automatically calculated in the back-end and charged to the passenger post journey.[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-6) On the other hand, card-based ticketing is proprietary to the transport network and the fare is computed by the system based on the store values recorded in the cards. The public transit system is harmonising towards full ABT.[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-7) Stations on the MRT system are divided into two areas, paid and unpaid areas, which allows the rail operators to collect needed fares by restricting entry only through the fare [gates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gate "Gate"), also known as access control gates.[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-8) These gates, connected to a [computer network](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_network "Computer network"), are able to read the electronic tickets, and can store information such as the amount of time taken per trip, and the start and destination stations of each trip. This allows the rail operators to collect fares based on this information. ## Fares \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$&action=edit&section=1 "Edit section: Fares")\] Although operated by private companies, the system's fare structure is regulated by the [Public Transport Council](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Transport_Council "Public Transport Council") (PTC),[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-9) to which the operators submit requests for changes in fares.[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-ltafares-10)[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-stfarechange07-11) Fares are kept affordable by pegging them approximately to distance-related bus fares, thus encouraging commuters to use the network and reduce heavy reliance on the bus system. A fare review is conducted every year, based on a formula that itself is reviewed every 5 years. Since 2021, fare formula has been revised such that there is no Network Capacity Factor (NCF) involved, but the NCF for 2021 only has January 2020 data. The formula takes into account the main factors affecting the cost of operating the public transport system, including the MRT and public buses.[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-12) Fare increases have caused public concern, but fares have been reduced in 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016 and 2017.[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-13)[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-stfareraiseoct08-14) Historically, fares on the fully underground [North East](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_East_MRT_line "North East MRT line"), [Circle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_MRT_line "Circle MRT line"), and [Downtown](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_MRT_line "Downtown MRT line") lines had been higher than those of the [North–South](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North%E2%80%93South_MRT_line "North–South MRT line") and [East–West](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East%E2%80%93West_MRT_line "East–West MRT line") lines (NSEWL), a disparity that was justified by citing higher costs of operation and maintenance on a completely underground line. However, the [Public Transport Council](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Transport_Council "Public Transport Council") (PTC) announced in 2016 that fares for the three underground lines would be reduced to match those on the NSEWL, which took effect along with the annual fare review, on 30 December 2016.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-15)[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-16) After the opening of Downtown Line Stage 3, Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan announced that public transport fare rules will be reviewed to allow for transfers across MRT lines at different stations due to the increasing density of the rail network. At the time, commuters were charged a second time when they made such transfers. He added that the PTC would review distance-based fare transfer rules to ensure they continue to facilitate "fast, seamless" public transport journeys. The review of distance-based fare rules on MRT lines was completed, and a waiver on the second boarding fee incurred when making such transfers was announced on 22 March 2018. The scheme was implemented on 29 December 2018.[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-17)[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-18)[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-19) Children under the age of 4 and below the height of 0.9m travels for free. Children under the age of 7 can travel for free using a child concession card. After short-term concessionary travel expires, the following measures are being done: - Primary school students and Secondary school students progressing to ITE will have the concessionary period extended for four more months upon completion of studies. Can continue to enjoy concessionary fares and purchase the next concession pass for four months. - Secondary school students will have the concessionary period extended for the entire duration if going to junior college/pre-university. Those going to polytechnic or Higher NITEC from 1 January 2023 will continue to have concessionary fares extended for four more months until you pursue a full-time studies. - ITE students from 1 January 2023 will continue to have concessionary fares extended for four more months until you pursue a full-time studies (e.g. Nitec to Higher Nitec, Higher Nitec to Work-Study Diploma or normal diploma). - Graduating polytechnic students and A Level students after the expiry of concession will have to pay adult fares (and hence no concession fares for all university students), because male citizens are not allowed to defer to pursue degree courses and more than 90% of the undergraduates are [eligible voters](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_rights_in_Singapore "Voting rights in Singapore"). The only long-term concessionary travel is Passion Silver Card, Persons with Disabilities Card and Workfare Transport Concession Card. ### Bus Fare \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$&action=edit&section=2 "Edit section: Bus Fare")\] \| Type \| Fares \| \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Adult \| Senior Citizen \| Persons with Disabilities \| Student \| Workfare Transport Concession \| Children under 0.9m/under age 7 \| \| Feeder \| \$1.19 \| \$0.69 \| \$0.52 \| \$0.78 \| FREE \| \| Basic/Trunk \| \$1.19 - \$2.47 \| \$0.69 - \$1.03 \| \$0.52 - \$0.74 \| \$0.78 - \$1.83 \| FREE \| \| Express \| \$1.79 - \$3.07 \| \$1.14 - \$1.48 \| \$0.82 - \$1.04 \| \$1.28 - \$2.33 \| FREE \| \| Premium \| \$3.00 - \$6.00 \| \| \| \| \| ## Transfer Rules \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$&action=edit&section=3 "Edit section: Transfer Rules")\] In order for a valid transfer, the following conditions must be met: - All journeys must be within 2 hours of the first boarding (on the same journey). - Maximum of 5 transfers can be made within a journey. - 45 minutes for transfers between rail station and bus service, or between different bus services. - 15 minutes for transfers between different rail stations. - Current bus service must not be the same number as the preceding bus service. - Terminating trip for dual-loop feeders service and transfer to its non-terminating trip at respective interchange will consist as a single trip. - No exit and re-entry at the same station (15 minutes for transfer at Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang, Newton and Tampines stations). ## Ticketing \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$&action=edit&section=4 "Edit section: Ticketing")\] Main articles: [EZ-Link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EZ-Link "EZ-Link"), [NETS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NETS_$company$ "NETS (company)"), and [CEPAS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CEPAS "CEPAS") ### Tickets \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$&action=edit&section=5 "Edit section: Tickets")\] Fares can be paid via stored value travel cards (e.g. [EZ-Link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EZ-Link "EZ-Link")), bank cards (e.g. [credit/debit cards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payment_card "Payment card"), [mobile wallets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_payment "Mobile payment")), or tourist passes.[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-20) The ticketing system is developed based on the Contactless e-Purse Application ([CEPAS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CEPAS "CEPAS")) standard. The Symphony for e-payment (SeP) is the backend processing and clearing system for public transit.[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-21) "SeP 2.0" allows smartcards, credit card and debit card that complies with the CEPAS standard to be used within the system and a wide variety of payment applications. "SeP 2.0" has permitted EZ-Link, NETS, American Express (AMEX), Mastercard and VISA to provide for e-payment services.[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-cepascard-22) The ticketing system currently utilises a mixture of Account-Based Ticketing (ABT), or "SeP 2.0",[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-abt-23) and legacy (non-ABT) card-based options. ABT has eliminated the need for top-ups.[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-24) Fares are charged based on commuters "tapping in" their payment cards, upon entering their mode of transport, at the origin or outset of the journey, and "tapping out" upon exit at the destination. The use of different cards during boarding and alighting, or the failure to tap out, will generally result in full or flat fare(s) charged to the user's account.[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-25)[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-26) Furthermore, fare evasion is subject to a penalty of S\$50.[\[27\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-27) The current status of the ticketing methods for public transit are tabulated below: \| CEPAS Version \| Methods1 \| Features \| Authorised Sources \| Validity2 \| Ref \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 3\.0 \| [Credit Card](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit_card "Credit card") \| Account-based, transacts via [contactless payment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contactless_payment "Contactless payment") with a credit facility. \| Banks \| Stated on Card \| [\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-28) \| \| 3\.0 \| [Debit Card](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debit_card "Debit card") \| Account-based, transacts via [contactless payment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contactless_payment "Contactless payment") with a debit facility. \| Banks \| Stated on Card \| [\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-29) \| \| 3\.0 \| [ATM Card](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATM_card "ATM card") \| Account-based, transacts via [contactless payment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contactless_payment "Contactless payment") with a bank account. \| Banks \| Per terms of service \| [\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-30) \| \| 3\.0 \| [Mobile Devices](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_payment "Mobile payment") \| Mobile payment via [ApplePay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Wallet "Apple Wallet"), [Google Pay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Wallet "Google Wallet"), [Samsung Pay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Wallet "Samsung Wallet"), [Fitbit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitbit "Fitbit") Pay or [Garmin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garmin "Garmin") Pay with a compatible [NFC enabled mobile device](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near-field_communication "Near-field communication"). \| E-wallet payment service providers[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-31) \| Per terms of service \| [\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-32) \| \| 2\.0 (Purple/Blue) \| [EZ-Link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EZ-Link "EZ-Link") \| Card-based, can be upgraded to SimplyGo at [Station Machines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#Ticketing_machines)5, tops up at Station Machines3 or [ATMs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_teller_machine "Automated teller machine"), displays fares and balances at station gates or bus readers, permits retail and motoring use. \| Ticketing Offices and convenience stores (7–11) \| 5 years from date of purchase \| [\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-33) \| \| 3\.0 (Yellow) \| Account-based, pairs with SimplyGo App, tops up at Station Machines or SimplyGo App4, auto top up via [Giro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giro_$banking$ "Giro (banking)"), permits retail use. \| 5 years from date of purchase \| [\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-34) \| \| \| \| 2\.0 (Purple/Blue) \| [NETS FlashPay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NETS_FlashPay "NETS FlashPay") \| Card-based, can be traded in at Ticketing Offices for NETS Prepaid Card, tops up at Station Machines, ATMs, or [NETS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NETS_$company$ "NETS (company)") App, displays fares and balances at station gates or bus readers, permits retail and motoring use. \| Ticketing Offices, Convenience Stores (7–11, Cheers, Buzz), NETS customer service, [Lazada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazada "Lazada") and [Shopee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopee "Shopee") platforms.[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-35) \| 7 years from date of purchase. \| [\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-36) \| \| 3\.0 (Yellow) \| [NETS Prepaid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NETS_$company$#Prepaid_Card "NETS (company)") \| Account-based, pairs with NETS App, tops up at Convenience Stores (7–11), NETS App or NETS website, permits retail use. \| Ticketing Offices, Convenience Stores (7–11, Cheers, Buzz), Airport & Ferry Terminals, [Lazada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazada "Lazada") and [Shopee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopee "Shopee") platforms.[\[37\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-netsbuy-37) \| 5 years from date of purchase \| [\[38\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-38) \| \| 2\.0 (Purple/Blue) \| Concession Card \| Card-based, can be upgraded to SimplyGo at [Station Machines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#Ticketing_machines), tops up at Station Machines3 or [ATMs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_teller_machine "Automated teller machine"), displays fares and balances at station gates or bus readers, [concessionary travel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#MRT_fares), or purchase of one month's unlimited rides for a discounted fee, as applicable to prescribed categories, permits retail and motoring use. \| Institutions (Primary, Secondary, ITE, JC and Polytechnic) Apply via SimplyGo app (Persons with Disabilities, Workfare Transport, Passion Silver, Adult Monthly Travel Card) Ticket office for card replacement Ticket office by bringing birth certificate (Child Concession Card) \| Per eligibility status \| [\[39\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-39) \| \| 3\.0 (Yellow) \| Account-based, pairs with SimplyGo App, tops up at Station Machines or SimplyGo App4, auto top up via [Giro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giro_$banking$ "Giro (banking)"), permits retail use. \| Per eligibility status \| [\[40\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-40) \| \| \| \| \| Tourist Pass \| Unlimited rides for limited duration from date of first use. Rental fee is refundable if returned to the Ticketing Office within rental period; otherwise, may be retained as regular EZ-link card. \| Airport Terminals, Ticketing Offices (selected locations) \| Per terms of service \| [\[41\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-41) \| \| \| Standard Ticket† \| Single trip fare ticket \| Not Available \| Phased out since 10 March 2022 \| [\[42\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-42) \| Notes: 1Non-refundable fees may apply to issued cards, surcharges may apply to foreign banking cards 2Refers to usage for public transport for multipurpose cards 3Cash payment was phased out with the exception of TUK-A and staffed ticket counters[\[43\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-43) 4Via credit/debit card only 5Upgrading to SimplyGo must be done at TUK with Supervision. TUK-A and TUK without Supervision is not allowed †Obsolete #### Milestones \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$&action=edit&section=6 "Edit section: Milestones")\] \| Date \| Events \| \|---\|---\| \| 1987 \| Launched the original magnetic TransitLink farecard[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-44)[\[45\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-45) \| \| 1990 \| Launched the Integrated Ticketing System (ITS), where magnetic farecard is accepted on all trains and buses. \| \| 13 April 2002 \| Launched [FeliCa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FeliCa "FeliCa") EZ-Link card as a replacement to the magnetic Transit Link farecard. Both types of cards were accepted concurrently for travel.[\[46\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-nlb-46) LTA launched Enhanced Integrated Fare System (EIFS). \| \| 1 December 2002 \| [Contactless smart cards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contactless_smart_card "Contactless smart card") fully replaced their magnetic ticket predecessors, making Singapore one of the first cities to implement contactless smart card payment on all main modes of public transportation, similar to Hong Kong. \| \| 29 December 2008 \| Launched CEPAS compliant EZ-link cards.[\[46\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-nlb-46) \| \| 9 January 2009 - 30 September 2009 \| Started mass replacement of the FeliCa EZ-link cards with the CEPAS-compliant EZ-link cards. Locally-developed CEPAS specification extends EZ-Link card use to motoring (i.e. car parks and ERP gantries) and retail purposes. NETS, owned by local banks, issues Flashpay cards that also adopt the CEPAS specification. Supported by the first generation of System for e-Payments (SeP) backend system for payment processing/clearing. \| \| 1 January 2017 - first half of 2018 \| Phased out cash top ups at the passenger service centres.[\[47\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-:1-47) \| \| 20 March 2017 \| Started the upgrade of CEPAS to 3.0 and SeP to "System for e-Payment 2.0" to allow the use of credit/debit card in public transport, trials began.[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-abt-23) \| \| 4 April 2019 \| Allows the use of credit/debit card in public transport.[\[48\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-48) \| \| 30 January 2020 - 14 November 2023 \| Replacement of all transit ticketing machines into Top Up Kiosks for public transport. \| \| 28 January 2021 \| Launched CEPAS 3.0 EZ-Link cards, under SimplyGo Pte Ltd. CEPAS 3.0 is similar to [Windows 11](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_11 "Windows 11") operating system.[\[49\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-49) \| \| 23 July 2021 - 9 March 2022 \| Discontinuation of Single Trip Tickets (Standard Ticket) for the MRT system. \| \| September 2022 \| Option to upgrade to CEPAS 3.0 offered for undergraduates, polytechnic students, ITE students and full-time National Servicemen. \| \| October 2022 \| Option to upgrade to CEPAS 3.0 offered for senior citizens, Workfare Transport, adult monthly travel passes and persons with disabilities. \| \| 22 November 2022 \| Launched CEPAS 3.0 NETS Prepaid cards, under SimplyGo Pte Ltd.[\[50\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-50) \| \| 9 January 2024 \| LTA announced phasing out of CEPAS 1.0 and 2.0 legacy EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay cards. The non-ABT system was reaching the end of its operational lifespan, and would be phased out by 1 June 2024.[\[51\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-cna_090124-51) \| \| 22 January 2024 \| LTA's decision to move all to CEPAS 3.0 was later reversed due to public backlash,[\[52\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-SimplyGo_reversed-52) with the Government spending \$40 million to extend the card-based ticketing system until "between 14 October 2025 and 2028".[\[53\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-53) \| \| 6 September 2024 \| Option to upgrade to CEPAS 3.0 offered for all School Smartcard holders. \| #### Stored-value cards and SimplyGo \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$&action=edit&section=7 "Edit section: Stored-value cards and SimplyGo")\] A non-concessionary stored value travel card from [NETS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_for_Electronic_Transfers "Network for Electronic Transfers") or EZ-Link, may be purchased for S\$10 (inclusive of a S\$5 non-refundable card cost and a S\$5 credit), for the payment of public transportation fares,[\[37\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-netsbuy-37)[\[54\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-54)[\[55\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-55) from ticketing offices or merchant outlets where applicable. The EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay cards may also be used for the payment of goods and services at merchants displaying the "EZ-Link" logo, [Electronic Road Pricing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Road_Pricing "Electronic Road Pricing") (ERP) tolls and Electronic Parking System (EPS) carparks.[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-cepascard-22)[\[56\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-cnaaug26-56) Commuters can elect to upgrade the legacy EZ-Link cards to SimplyGo, and once done, it is optional to download the EZ-Link or SimplyGo mobile applications to check on the card balance. On 20 March 2017, LTA started a trial of the usage of contactless debit and credit MasterCard cards for fare payments on all main modes of public transport.[\[57\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-57) Fares are charged directly to their debit or credit cards. From 3 December 2018, the trial was expanded to NETS and Visa cards.[\[58\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-58) On 7 March 2019, the system was renamed to SimplyGo, and it was officially launched on 4 April 2019, starting with MasterCard holders. As of November 2019, Visa and NETS card holders are also able to utilise the system.[\[59\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-59) And finally, all EZ-Link cardholders (including concession) can upgrade to SimplyGo. LTA and TransitLink is still in the works of adding concession fares into bank cards and smartwatches.\[[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed "Wikipedia:Citation needed")\] On 9 January 2024, LTA announced that NETS FlashPay cards, EZ-Link cards and charms that have not been upgraded to SimplyGo (CEPAS 3.0 or SeP 2.0) can no longer be used for public transport from 1 June 2024. Charms are special EZ-Link cards in the form of trinkets.[\[60\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-60) Only SimplyGo payment options will be accepted at MRT/LRT fare gates and bus card readers, while the aforementioned options may still be used for motoring needs.[\[61\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-61) Due to public backlash, the authorities announced on 22 January 2024 that the decision was reversed and the LTA was tasked to look into improving the user experience for ABT cards and solutions to display the fare and cards balances at fare gates and bus card readers.[\[52\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-SimplyGo_reversed-52) In moves to improve standardisation across platforms, the TransitLink and EZ-Link entities will be merged into one company SimplyGo, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Land Transport Authority in August 2024.[\[62\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-62) In addition, the EZ-Link and SimplyGo applications will be integrated into a common application called SimplyGo.[\[63\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-63) #### Singapore Tourist Pass \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$&action=edit&section=8 "Edit section: Singapore Tourist Pass")\] A Singapore Tourist Pass may be purchased from S\$22[\[64\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-64) (inclusive of a S\$10 refundable card deposit and a 3-day pass) for the payment of public transportation fares. The card may be purchased at selected SimplyGo Ticket Offices, LTA Kiosks, Passenger Service Centres and Singapore Visitors Centres, and can be refunded at both SimplyGo Ticket Offices and Passenger Service Centres.[\[65\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-65) ### Access-control gates \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$&action=edit&section=9 "Edit section: Access-control gates")\] Access-control gates found in Singapore's MRT and LRT stations have evolved in design & features over the years. A few different series of gates from different manufacturers have been used in MRT and LRT stations. The two oldest generations of these gates in the MRT stations began to be removed starting from March 2010 as it is nearing the end of lifespan and prone to vandalism, and this was completed by October 2014 with the exception of Pioneer and Joo Koon, which was completed on 27 June 2017; Expo and Changi Airport were the next and Dover station was completed on 1 October 2017. The third generation of these gates are also removed from January 2018 and together with the wide faregates under Cubic and Thales. All such of these gates were removed in August 2021 after COVID-19 lockdown for East West and North South lines. The remaining gates were removed from August 2022 in Circle Line and completed in August 2024. TITAN faregates were removed from August 2024 for SMRT Trains stations. The very last station to get TITAN faregate is Punggol Coast MRT Station. On 22 July 2018, a hands-free ticketing technology trial was launched at 4 stations to examine the feasibility of a new hands-free fare gate that allows people with disabilities to enter and exit MRT stations without tapping their fare cards. If found to be feasible, the fare gates may be introduced to more stations. The trial lasted until November 2018.[\[66\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-66) A tender for a second trial was announced in February 2020, with the possibility of expanding the system to all public buses and 400 faregates should the trial be successful.[\[67\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-67) \| Generation \| Manufacturer/type \| Location \| Image \| Features \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Former Faregates \| \| \| \| \| \| 1 \| Cubic AFC gates (First Generation) \| [North–South Line](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North%E2%80%93South_MRT_line "North–South MRT line") and [East–West Line](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East%E2%80%93West_MRT_line "East–West MRT line") stations (replaced by 2014, Pioneer and Joo Koon replaced on 27 June 2017) \| \| Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps VFD fare information displays (Some units equipped with angled VFD displays, some of them are in analogue and some of them are in digital) Bulb-operated directional sign displays Red alarm/concession indicator \| \| 2 \| ST Electronics AFC gates \| [Expo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expo_MRT_station "Expo MRT station") (East–West Line) [Bedok](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedok_MRT_station "Bedok MRT station") [Kembangan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kembangan_MRT_station "Kembangan MRT station") [Paya Lebar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paya_Lebar_MRT_station "Paya Lebar MRT station") (East–West Line) [Raffles Place](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raffles_Place_MRT_station "Raffles Place MRT station") [Tanjong Pagar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanjong_Pagar_MRT_station "Tanjong Pagar MRT station") [Outram Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outram_Park_MRT_station "Outram Park MRT station") (East–West Line) [Dover](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dover_MRT_station "Dover MRT station") [Orchard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchard_MRT_station "Orchard MRT station") (All phased out beginning with Orchard on 10 June 2011, then Bedok, Kembangan, Paya Lebar and Raffles Place in 2014, others were converted between July and November 2017) \| \| Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps Angled VFD fare information displays LED directional sign displays Red alarm/concession indicator \| \| ST Electronics AFC wide faregates \| All stations with the exception of Changi Airport, Pioneer and Joo Koon for the North-South and East-West Lines (replaced by January 2020) \| Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003, exclusively for Expo MRT Station) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps Angled VFD fare information displays LED directional sign displays Red alarm/concession indicator \| \| \| \| 1A \| Cubic AFC turnstile faregates \| Bukit Panjang LRT stations (replaced by November 2017) \| \| Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003) CEPAS smart card readers Three arms tripod turnstiles Angled VFD fare information displays Bulb-operated directional sign displays \| \| 3 \| Thales gates \| North-East Line, Sengkang LRT, Punggol LRT stations (replaced by January 2019) and [Circle Line](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_MRT_line "Circle MRT line") stations (replaced by August 2024) \| [![A row of Third Generation Gates at Dhoby Ghaut.](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Thales_ticket_barriers%2C_Dhoby_Ghaut_MRT_Station%2C_Singapore_-_20051231.jpg/250px-Thales_ticket_barriers%2C_Dhoby_Ghaut_MRT_Station%2C_Singapore_-_20051231.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Thales_ticket_barriers,_Dhoby_Ghaut_MRT_Station,_Singapore_-_20051231.jpg "A row of Third Generation Gates at Dhoby Ghaut.") \| CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps (Wide gate feature dual retractable flaps) 6\.5" LCD fare information displays LED directional sign displays LED gate status indicators \| \| Thales wide faregates \| Changi Airport station (replaced by August 2017) and North-East Line, Sengkang LRT, Punggol LRT stations (replaced by January 2019) \| Magnetic fare card reader (removed by 2003, only for Changi Airport MRT Station) CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps Angled VFD fare information displays LED directional sign displays Red alarm/concession indicator \| \| \| \| Current Faregates \| \| \| \| \| \| 4 \| Titan automatic gates \| North-South Line stations: All North–South Line stations from Jurong East to Raffles Place East-West Line stations: Bedok, Kembangan, Paya Lebar, Raffles Place, Redhill, Queenstown, Commonwealth, Buona Vista, Dover, Chinese Garden, Boon Lay, Pioneer, Joo Koon, Gul Circle, Tuas Crescent, Tuas West Road, Tuas Link, Expo and Changi Airport All North East Line (including Punggol Coast), Punggol LRT, Sengkang LRT and Bukit Panjang LRT stations [Bayfront](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayfront_MRT_station "Bayfront MRT station") and Telok Ayer \| [![Orchard MRT concourse level with the faregates.](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Orchard_MRT_Concourse.jpg/250px-Orchard_MRT_Concourse.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Orchard_MRT_Concourse.jpg "Orchard MRT concourse level with the faregates.") \| CEPAS smart card readers Retractable red flaps Angled LCD fare information displays Illuminated LED directional bar LED gate status indicators Frontal LCD Display (selected units) \| \| Titan wide faregates \| All North-South Line, East-West Line, North East Line stations (including Punggol Coast), Punggol LRT, Sengkang LRT and Bukit Panjang LRT stations [Bayfront](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayfront_MRT_station "Bayfront MRT station") and Telok Ayer \| \| \| \| \| Titan Cronos gates \| [Bukit Panjang LRT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukit_Panjang_LRT_line "Bukit Panjang LRT line") stations \| \| CEPAS smart card readers Single bidirectional swing gate Angled top panel fare information display Illuminated LED bar display (indicating lane direction) LED gate status indicators \| \| \| DTL \| Thales swing gates \| All [Downtown Line](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_MRT_line "Downtown MRT line") stations \| [![Fare gates of the Downtown Line concourse at Bukit Panjang MRT/LRT station](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f4/Bukit_Panjang_station_DTL_concourse_faregates_2022-06-06.jpg/250px-Bukit_Panjang_station_DTL_concourse_faregates_2022-06-06.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bukit_Panjang_station_DTL_concourse_faregates_2022-06-06.jpg "Fare gates of the Downtown Line concourse at Bukit Panjang MRT/LRT station") \| CEPAS smart card readers Bidirectional swing flaps 6\.5" LCD fare information displays LED directional sign displays LED gate status indicators \| \| 5 \| Cubic AFC swing gates \| East West Line stations: Pasir Ris, Tampines, Simei, Tanah Merah, Eunos, Aljunied, Kallang, Lavender, Bugis, City Hall, Tanjong Pagar, Outram Park, Tiong Bahru, Clementi, Jurong East, Lakeside North South Line stations: Kranji, Marina Bay, Marina South Pier North East Line stations: Dhoby Ghaut Circle Line stations: All stations including Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road Downtown Line stations: Hume, Xilin, Sungei Bedok Thomson-East Coast Line stations: All [Thomson–East Coast line](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomson%E2%80%93East_Coast_MRT_line "Thomson–East Coast MRT line") stations[\[68\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-68) \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/TE1_Woodlands_North_ticket_barriers_and_passenger_service.jpg/250px-TE1_Woodlands_North_ticket_barriers_and_passenger_service.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TE1_Woodlands_North_ticket_barriers_and_passenger_service.jpg) \| CEPAS smart card readers Two bidirectional glass swing flaps LCD fare information display LED directional sign display LED gate status indicators \| \| Cubic AFC wide faregates \| \| \| \| \| ### Passenger service centres \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$&action=edit&section=10 "Edit section: Passenger service centres")\] Passenger service centres are control stations that looks after the station, and handle cash top-ups for all MRT cards. By the first half of 2018, cash top-ups at all passenger service centres were phased out.[\[47\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-:1-47) ### Ticketing machines \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$&action=edit&section=11 "Edit section: Ticketing machines")\] \| Machine \| Location \| Accepted Mode of Payment \| Features \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| General Ticketing Machine (GTM) \| Circle Line Downtown Line East–West Line North East Line North–South Line Thomson–East Coast Line Bukit Panjang LRT Sengkang LRT Punggol LRT \| Cash (Minimum S\$2 as banknote) NETS Credit/Debit Card \| Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes with NETS Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit/Debit Card[\[69\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-:0-69) For those using cash, no change is given in the machine. Cash can only be used with \$2, \$5, \$10 and \$50 banknotes. GTMs by Cubic were introduced for North–South, East–West and Circle lines, whereas GTMs by Ascom were introduced for North East Line. \| \| Add Value Machine (AVM) (2002 - 2013) and Add Value Machine (AVM+) (2013 - 2022) \| North–South Line and East–West Line (All replaced by November 2021) Bus Interchanges \| NETS \| Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit/Debit Card[\[69\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-:0-69) Payment of penalty fee Express claims and filing for refunds Emailing of travel transactions Instant redemption of travel voucher and rewards Originally accepts magnetic farecards and was upgraded to stored value cards in 2002. \| \| Top-Up Machine (TUM) \| Circle Line (All replaced by March 2021) Downtown Line North–South Line East–West Line Punggol LRT Sengkang LRT Bukit Panjang LRT \| NETS \| Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions \| \| Top-Up Kiosk (TUK) \| Circle Line Downtown Line East–West Line North East Line North–South Line Thomson–East Coast Line Bukit Panjang LRT Sengkang LRT Punggol LRT \| NETS Credit/Debit Card \| Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit/Debit Card[\[69\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-:0-69) Payment of penalty fee Express claims and filing for refunds Emailing of travel transactions \| \| Top-Up Kiosk with Cash Accepted (TUK-A) \| Circle Line Downtown Line East–West Line North East Line North–South Line Thomson–East Coast Line Bukit Panjang LRT Sengkang LRT Punggol LRT \| Cash (Minimum S\$2 as banknote) NETS Credit/Debit Card \| Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit/Debit Card[\[69\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-:0-69) Payment of penalty fee Express claims and filing for refunds Emailing of travel transactions For those using cash, no change is given in the machine. Cash can only be used with \$2, \$5, \$10 and \$50 banknotes. \| \| Assisted Service Kiosk (ASK) \| Thomson–East Coast Line \| NETS Credit/Debit Card \| Topping up CEPAS cards Upgrading CEPAS cards to SimplyGo Checking last 30 travel transactions Encoding and extension of monthly concession passes Manage Auto Reload services through GIRO or Credit/Debit Card[\[69\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$#cite_note-:0-69) Payment of penalty fee Express claims and filing for refunds Emailing of travel transactions \| #### Replacement of all ticketing machines into Top-Up Kiosk (TUK) \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$&action=edit&section=12 "Edit section: Replacement of all ticketing machines into Top-Up Kiosk (TUK)")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b8/TE7_Bright_Hill_MRT_Ticketing_Machines.jpg/250px-TE7_Bright_Hill_MRT_Ticketing_Machines.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TE7_Bright_Hill_MRT_Ticketing_Machines.jpg) General Ticketing Machines (GTMs) (Phased out), Assisted Service Kiosks (ASKs) and Top-Up Kiosks (TUK) in the MRT station During the COVID-19 pandemic, Add Value Machine (AVM), Top-Up Machine (TUM) and General Ticketing Machines (GTMs) were however replaced by Top-Up Kiosk (TUK). These replacement programme are as follows: - 23 January 2020 - 15 January 2021: Circle Line and Thomson–East Coast Line - 19 April 2021 - 19 July 2021: North–South Line - 23 July 2021 - 15 November 2021: East–West Line - 23 November 2021 - 19 February 2022: Downtown Line - 1 March 2022 - 15 May 2022: North East Line Subsequently; all stations were upgraded to Top-Up Kiosk with Cash Accepted (TUK-A) where cash can be accepted. Top Up Kiosks (TUK) can only accept NETS and Credit/Debit Card only together with the Assisted Service Kiosk (ASK). EZ-Link SimplyGo ambassadors were being deployed at selected stations (previously at the heartlands) to help cardholders who face difficulties in transition, mitigate their assistance; including those who have \$100 note to give change to small note (\$50) and those ticketing machines need to have maintenance, they will ask commuters to move to other facilities nearby. ## See also \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$&action=edit&section=13 "Edit section: See also")\] - [Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$ "Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)") ## References \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fares_and_ticketing_on_the_Mass_Rapid_Transit_$Singapore$&action=edit&section=14 "Edit section: References")\] 1. 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