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Response:

Calculated Shard: 145 (from laksa064)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa145.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://mustsharenews.com/bus-train-fares-increase/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://mustsharenews.com/bus-train-fares-increase/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/bus-train-fares-increase\/","crawl_time":1772978146,"first_indexed_time":1635937243,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,mustsharenews!\/bus-train-fares-increase\/ s443","src_root_hash":"3049476149552763345","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"S'pore Bus & Train Fares To Increase By 3-4 Cents From 26 Dec","meta_descriptions":["From 26 Dec, bus and train fares will see a 2.2% increase. This translates to a fare hike of about 3 to 4 cents per journey."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Bus & Train Fares Will Increase From 26 Dec To Support Rising Operating Costs\nMost of us get around Singapore via our extensive network of\nbuses\nand\ntrains\nevery day, which makes our public transport an indispensable part of our lives.\nOn Wednesday (3 Nov), the\nPublic Transport Council (PTC)\nsaid\nbus and train fares\nwill increase by 2.2% from 26 Dec.\nThis translates to a price hike of 3 to 4 cents per journey for adult commuters. Those using concessionary fares will see a 1 cent increase.\nPrices for cash fares, single trip tickets, monthly concessions, and travel passes will remain unchanged.\nBus & train fares increase by 3-4 cents per journey\nOn Wednesday (3 Nov), the PTC announced that there will be a price hike of 2.2% for public transport services.\nThis would mean that adult fares for journeys up to 14.2km will increase by 3 cents.\nFor longer rides beyond that distance, there will be a 4 cents increase.\nThe fare hike will be capped at 1 cent per journey for concessionary groups.\nPrices will remain unchanged for commuters on monthly concession or travel passes.\nHere’s a summary of all the changes that will take effect from 26 Dec:\nSource\nWill help mitigate operating costs\nThe PTC acknowledges the pandemic has made many Singaporeans’ economic circumstances difficult.\nFor this reason, they did not increase bus and train fares during last year’s Fare Review Exercise (FRE) to help Singaporeans cope.\nThe fare adjustment of 4.4% last year was carried over to this year’s exercise.\nAccording to the current fare formula – which accounts for inflation, energy prices, productivity, and network capacity – the maximum allowable fare adjustment this year should be -2.2%.\nPTC granted the full 2.2% increase to help mitigate the costs of running public transport services.\nOperators have been facing rising cost pressures, especially from energy prices which have risen over 30% in the first half of 2021.\nDue to the fall in ridership, PTC noted that the fare increase could have been up to 60 cents.\nBut they excluded the network capacity factor (NCF) for 11 out of the 12 months in 2020. This is due to the exceptional circumstances of Covid-19.\nNCF is a measure of the cost of expanding public transport capacity relative to ridership.\nVouchers will be given to eligible households to cope with adjustment\nReferring to the 1 cent increase in price for concessionary groups, PTC says around 2 million commuters, which amounts to about half of all Singaporeans, continue to enjoy up to 70% subsidised fares.\nDespite this, the council recognises the need to provide support for households to cope with the fare adjustment.\nPTC says the government will tap on the Public Transport Fund to provide 600,000 Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs) worth $30 to eligible households.\nUnder this year’s fare adjustment, the government will collect about $34.2 million per year in fare revenue. SBS Transit Rail will see an increase in annual revenue of $4.6 million and SMRT will see $10 million.\nBoth operators will be mandated to contribute about $2.23 million to the Public Transport Fund to share the gains with commuters.\nGlad PTC is keeping fares reasonable\nA fare hike is not something any of us will rejoice over.\nHowever, given that public transport has continued to run throughout the pandemic at almost its usual frequencies, operators have also taken on significant costs.\nWe’re glad the PTC continues to look out for Singaporeans and maintain a high standard of public transport whilst keeping fares reasonable.\nHave news you must share? 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3 Nov 2021, 6:59 pm\n***\n\n[**Follow us on Whatsapp** for the latest updates](https:\/\/tsl.to\/whatsapp\/msn)   [**Follow us on Telegram** for the latest updates](https:\/\/tsl.to\/telegram\/msn)\n\n## Bus & Train Fares Will Increase From 26 Dec To Support Rising Operating Costs\nMost of us get around Singapore via our extensive network of [buses](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/go-ahead-bus-services\/) and [trains](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/mrt-commuters-transcom-officers\/) every day, which makes our public transport an indispensable part of our lives.\n\nOn Wednesday (3 Nov), the [Public Transport Council (PTC)](https:\/\/www.ptc.gov.sg\/newsroom\/news-releases\/newsroom-view\/2021-fare-review-exercise) said [bus and train fares](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/bus-train-fares\/) will increase by 2.2% from 26 Dec.\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nThis translates to a price hike of 3 to 4 cents per journey for adult commuters. Those using concessionary fares will see a 1 cent increase.\n\nPrices for cash fares, single trip tickets, monthly concessions, and travel passes will remain unchanged.\n\n### Bus & train fares increase by 3-4 cents per journey\nOn Wednesday (3 Nov), the PTC announced that there will be a price hike of 2.2% for public transport services.\n\nThis would mean that adult fares for journeys up to 14.2km will increase by 3 cents.\n\nFor longer rides beyond that distance, there will be a 4 cents increase.\n\nThe fare hike will be capped at 1 cent per journey for concessionary groups.\n\nPrices will remain unchanged for commuters on monthly concession or travel passes.\n\nHere’s a summary of all the changes that will take effect from 26 Dec:\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)[Source](https:\/\/www.ptc.gov.sg\/newsroom\/news-releases\/newsroom-view\/2021-fare-review-exercise)\n\n### Will help mitigate operating costs\nThe PTC acknowledges the pandemic has made many Singaporeans’ economic circumstances difficult.\n\nFor this reason, they did not increase bus and train fares during last year’s Fare Review Exercise (FRE) to help Singaporeans cope.\n\nThe fare adjustment of 4.4% last year was carried over to this year’s exercise.\n\nAccording to the current fare formula – which accounts for inflation, energy prices, productivity, and network capacity – the maximum allowable fare adjustment this year should be -2.2%.\n\nPTC granted the full 2.2% increase to help mitigate the costs of running public transport services.\n\nOperators have been facing rising cost pressures, especially from energy prices which have risen over 30% in the first half of 2021.\n\nDue to the fall in ridership, PTC noted that the fare increase could have been up to 60 cents.\n\nBut they excluded the network capacity factor (NCF) for 11 out of the 12 months in 2020. This is due to the exceptional circumstances of Covid-19.\n\nNCF is a measure of the cost of expanding public transport capacity relative to ridership.\n\n### Vouchers will be given to eligible households to cope with adjustment\nReferring to the 1 cent increase in price for concessionary groups, PTC says around 2 million commuters, which amounts to about half of all Singaporeans, continue to enjoy up to 70% subsidised fares.\n\n![bus train fares increase](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nDespite this, the council recognises the need to provide support for households to cope with the fare adjustment.\n\nPTC says the government will tap on the Public Transport Fund to provide 600,000 Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs) worth \\$30 to eligible households.\n\nUnder this year’s fare adjustment, the government will collect about \\$34.2 million per year in fare revenue. SBS Transit Rail will see an increase in annual revenue of \\$4.6 million and SMRT will see \\$10 million.\n\nBoth operators will be mandated to contribute about \\$2.23 million to the Public Transport Fund to share the gains with commuters.\n\n### Glad PTC is keeping fares reasonable\nA fare hike is not something any of us will rejoice over.\n\nHowever, given that public transport has continued to run throughout the pandemic at almost its usual frequencies, operators have also taken on significant costs.\n\nWe’re glad the PTC continues to look out for Singaporeans and maintain a high standard of public transport whilst keeping fares reasonable.\n\n*Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at [news@mustsharenews.com](mailto:news@mustsharenews.com).*\n\n*Featured image by MS News.*\n\nArticle written by:\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nSabrina Seng\n\nSabrina Seng\n\n2,645\n\nShares\n\n- Related Articles\n- More From Author\n\n[![Amy Ang Singapore](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Amy-Ang-Singapore-324x160.jpg)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/amy-ang-back-singapore\/)\n\n4 hours ago\n\n## [Local actress Amy Ang finally back in S'pore after being stuck in Middle East for 6 days](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/amy-ang-back-singapore\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pokemon-white-house-cover-324x160.jpg)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/pokemon-white-house\/)\n\n5 hours ago\n\n## [Pokémon criticises US govt's use of its imagery in social media post, White House calls company politically biased](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/pokemon-white-house\/)\n\n[![student beaten seniors](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/student-beaten-smoking-seniors-324x160.jpg)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/student-beaten-smoking-malaysia\/)\n\n6 hours ago\n\n## [16-year-old student in M’sia beaten by 2 seniors after allegedly smoking e-cigarette on campus](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/student-beaten-smoking-malaysia\/)\n\n[![surgery corgis breeder kennel](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/surgery-corgis-breeder-kennel-324x160.jpg)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/surgery-corgis-breeder-kennel\/)\n\n6 hours ago\n\n## [Rescuer appeals for funds for surgery of 2 corgis rescued from breeder kennel in S'pore](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/surgery-corgis-breeder-kennel\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SPH-Media-Says-21-People-Hired-For-Senior-Leadership-Appointments-Came-After-Careful-Evaluation-324x160.jpg)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/sph-media-senior-leadership\/)\n\n3 years ago\n\n## [SPH Media Says 21 People Hired For Senior Leadership, Appointments Came After Careful Evaluation](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/sph-media-senior-leadership\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/24-Year-Old-Motorcyclist-Passes-Away-After-Loyang-Avenue-Collision-Car-Driver-Arrested-324x160.png)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/motorcyclist-loyang-collision\/)\n\n3 years ago\n\n## [24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Passes Away After Loyang Avenue Collision, Car Driver Arrested](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/motorcyclist-loyang-collision\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Philippines-Bans-Spore-Pig-Products-Due-To-African-Swine-Fever-Items-Will-Be-Confiscated-324x160.jpg)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/singapore-pig-products-bans\/)\n\n3 years ago\n\n## [Philippines Bans S’pore Pig Products Due To African Swine Fever, Items Will Be Confiscated](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/singapore-pig-products-bans\/)\n\n[![Anime Pillow Among Sex Toys Seized By M'sia Ministry Of Home Affairs, 1 Man Arrested](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cover-20-1-324x160.jpg)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/anime-pillow-seized\/)\n\n3 years ago\n\n## [Anime Pillow Among Sex Toys Seized By M’sia Ministry Of Home Affairs, 1 Man Arrested](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/anime-pillow-seized\/)\n\n## Trending Stories\n- [![‘You will miss this in 5 or 10 years’: Grayce Tan breaks silence with quote on Instagram](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/plb-grayce-tan-instagram-quote\/ \"‘You will miss this in 5 or 10 years’: Grayce Tan breaks silence with quote on Instagram\")\n  \n  1 day ago\n  \n  ## 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Those using concessionary fares will see a 1 cent increase.\n\nPrices for cash fares, single trip tickets, monthly concessions, and travel passes will remain unchanged.\n\n### Bus & train fares increase by 3-4 cents per journey\nOn Wednesday (3 Nov), the PTC announced that there will be a price hike of 2.2% for public transport services.\n\nThis would mean that adult fares for journeys up to 14.2km will increase by 3 cents.\n\nFor longer rides beyond that distance, there will be a 4 cents increase.\n\nThe fare hike will be capped at 1 cent per journey for concessionary groups.\n\nPrices will remain unchanged for commuters on monthly concession or travel passes.\n\nHere’s a summary of all the changes that will take effect from 26 Dec:\n\n![](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/price-hike.png)[Source](https:\/\/www.ptc.gov.sg\/newsroom\/news-releases\/newsroom-view\/2021-fare-review-exercise)\n\n### Will help mitigate operating costs\nThe PTC acknowledges the pandemic has made many Singaporeans’ economic circumstances difficult.\n\nFor this reason, they did not increase bus and train fares during last year’s Fare Review Exercise (FRE) to help Singaporeans cope.\n\nThe fare adjustment of 4.4% last year was carried over to this year’s exercise.\n\nAccording to the current fare formula – which accounts for inflation, energy prices, productivity, and network capacity – the maximum allowable fare adjustment this year should be -2.2%.\n\nPTC granted the full 2.2% increase to help mitigate the costs of running public transport services.\n\nOperators have been facing rising cost pressures, especially from energy prices which have risen over 30% in the first half of 2021.\n\nDue to the fall in ridership, PTC noted that the fare increase could have been up to 60 cents.\n\nBut they excluded the network capacity factor (NCF) for 11 out of the 12 months in 2020. This is due to the exceptional circumstances of Covid-19.\n\nNCF is a measure of the cost of expanding public transport capacity relative to ridership.\n\n### Vouchers will be given to eligible households to cope with adjustment\nReferring to the 1 cent increase in price for concessionary groups, PTC says around 2 million commuters, which amounts to about half of all Singaporeans, continue to enjoy up to 70% subsidised fares.\n\n![bus train fares increase](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mrt.jpg)\n\nDespite this, the council recognises the need to provide support for households to cope with the fare adjustment.\n\nPTC says the government will tap on the Public Transport Fund to provide 600,000 Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs) worth \\$30 to eligible households.\n\nUnder this year’s fare adjustment, the government will collect about \\$34.2 million per year in fare revenue. SBS Transit Rail will see an increase in annual revenue of \\$4.6 million and SMRT will see \\$10 million.\n\nBoth operators will be mandated to contribute about \\$2.23 million to the Public Transport Fund to share the gains with commuters.\n\n### Glad PTC is keeping fares reasonable\nA fare hike is not something any of us will rejoice over.\n\nHowever, given that public transport has continued to run throughout the pandemic at almost its usual frequencies, operators have also taken on significant costs.\n\nWe’re glad the PTC continues to look out for Singaporeans and maintain a high standard of public transport whilst keeping fares reasonable.\n\n*Have news you must share? 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Boilerpipe Text	Bus & Train Fares Will Increase From 26 Dec To Support Rising Operating Costs Most of us get around Singapore via our extensive network of buses and trains every day, which makes our public transport an indispensable part of our lives. On Wednesday (3 Nov), the Public Transport Council (PTC) said bus and train fares will increase by 2.2% from 26 Dec. This translates to a price hike of 3 to 4 cents per journey for adult commuters. Those using concessionary fares will see a 1 cent increase. Prices for cash fares, single trip tickets, monthly concessions, and travel passes will remain unchanged. Bus & train fares increase by 3-4 cents per journey On Wednesday (3 Nov), the PTC announced that there will be a price hike of 2.2% for public transport services. This would mean that adult fares for journeys up to 14.2km will increase by 3 cents. For longer rides beyond that distance, there will be a 4 cents increase. The fare hike will be capped at 1 cent per journey for concessionary groups. Prices will remain unchanged for commuters on monthly concession or travel passes. Here’s a summary of all the changes that will take effect from 26 Dec: Source Will help mitigate operating costs The PTC acknowledges the pandemic has made many Singaporeans’ economic circumstances difficult. For this reason, they did not increase bus and train fares during last year’s Fare Review Exercise (FRE) to help Singaporeans cope. The fare adjustment of 4.4% last year was carried over to this year’s exercise. According to the current fare formula – which accounts for inflation, energy prices, productivity, and network capacity – the maximum allowable fare adjustment this year should be -2.2%. PTC granted the full 2.2% increase to help mitigate the costs of running public transport services. Operators have been facing rising cost pressures, especially from energy prices which have risen over 30% in the first half of 2021. Due to the fall in ridership, PTC noted that the fare increase could have been up to 60 cents. But they excluded the network capacity factor (NCF) for 11 out of the 12 months in 2020. This is due to the exceptional circumstances of Covid-19. NCF is a measure of the cost of expanding public transport capacity relative to ridership. Vouchers will be given to eligible households to cope with adjustment Referring to the 1 cent increase in price for concessionary groups, PTC says around 2 million commuters, which amounts to about half of all Singaporeans, continue to enjoy up to 70% subsidised fares. Despite this, the council recognises the need to provide support for households to cope with the fare adjustment. PTC says the government will tap on the Public Transport Fund to provide 600,000 Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs) worth $30 to eligible households. Under this year’s fare adjustment, the government will collect about $34.2 million per year in fare revenue. SBS Transit Rail will see an increase in annual revenue of $4.6 million and SMRT will see $10 million. Both operators will be mandated to contribute about $2.23 million to the Public Transport Fund to share the gains with commuters. Glad PTC is keeping fares reasonable A fare hike is not something any of us will rejoice over. However, given that public transport has continued to run throughout the pandemic at almost its usual frequencies, operators have also taken on significant costs. We’re glad the PTC continues to look out for Singaporeans and maintain a high standard of public transport whilst keeping fares reasonable. Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at news@mustsharenews.com . Featured image by MS News. Article written by: Sabrina Seng Sabrina Seng
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By [Sabrina Seng](https://mustsharenews.com/author/sabrinaseng/ "Posts by Sabrina Seng") - 3 Nov 2021, 6:59 pm * [Follow us on Whatsapp for the latest updates](https://tsl.to/whatsapp/msn) [Follow us on Telegram** for the latest updates](https://tsl.to/telegram/msn) ## Bus & Train Fares Will Increase From 26 Dec To Support Rising Operating Costs Most of us get around Singapore via our extensive network of [buses](https://mustsharenews.com/go-ahead-bus-services/) and [trains](https://mustsharenews.com/mrt-commuters-transcom-officers/) every day, which makes our public transport an indispensable part of our lives. On Wednesday (3 Nov), the [Public Transport Council (PTC)](https://www.ptc.gov.sg/newsroom/news-releases/newsroom-view/2021-fare-review-exercise) said [bus and train fares](https://mustsharenews.com/bus-train-fares/) will increase by 2.2% from 26 Dec. ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) This translates to a price hike of 3 to 4 cents per journey for adult commuters. Those using concessionary fares will see a 1 cent increase. Prices for cash fares, single trip tickets, monthly concessions, and travel passes will remain unchanged. ### Bus & train fares increase by 3-4 cents per journey On Wednesday (3 Nov), the PTC announced that there will be a price hike of 2.2% for public transport services. This would mean that adult fares for journeys up to 14.2km will increase by 3 cents. For longer rides beyond that distance, there will be a 4 cents increase. The fare hike will be capped at 1 cent per journey for concessionary groups. Prices will remain unchanged for commuters on monthly concession or travel passes. Here’s a summary of all the changes that will take effect from 26 Dec: ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)[Source](https://www.ptc.gov.sg/newsroom/news-releases/newsroom-view/2021-fare-review-exercise) ### Will help mitigate operating costs The PTC acknowledges the pandemic has made many Singaporeans’ economic circumstances difficult. For this reason, they did not increase bus and train fares during last year’s Fare Review Exercise (FRE) to help Singaporeans cope. The fare adjustment of 4.4% last year was carried over to this year’s exercise. According to the current fare formula – which accounts for inflation, energy prices, productivity, and network capacity – the maximum allowable fare adjustment this year should be -2.2%. PTC granted the full 2.2% increase to help mitigate the costs of running public transport services. Operators have been facing rising cost pressures, especially from energy prices which have risen over 30% in the first half of 2021. Due to the fall in ridership, PTC noted that the fare increase could have been up to 60 cents. But they excluded the network capacity factor (NCF) for 11 out of the 12 months in 2020. This is due to the exceptional circumstances of Covid-19. NCF is a measure of the cost of expanding public transport capacity relative to ridership. ### Vouchers will be given to eligible households to cope with adjustment Referring to the 1 cent increase in price for concessionary groups, PTC says around 2 million commuters, which amounts to about half of all Singaporeans, continue to enjoy up to 70% subsidised fares. ![bus train fares increase](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==) Despite this, the council recognises the need to provide support for households to cope with the fare adjustment. PTC says the government will tap on the Public Transport Fund to provide 600,000 Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs) worth \$30 to eligible households. Under this year’s fare adjustment, the government will collect about \$34.2 million per year in fare revenue. SBS Transit Rail will see an increase in annual revenue of \$4.6 million and SMRT will see \$10 million. Both operators will be mandated to contribute about \$2.23 million to the Public Transport Fund to share the gains with commuters. ### Glad PTC is keeping fares reasonable A fare hike is not something any of us will rejoice over. However, given that public transport has continued to run throughout the pandemic at almost its usual frequencies, operators have also taken on significant costs. We’re glad the PTC continues to look out for Singaporeans and maintain a high standard of public transport whilst keeping fares reasonable. Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at [news@mustsharenews.com](mailto:news@mustsharenews.com). Featured image by MS News. 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Readable Markdown	[![](https://mustsharenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bus-Train-Fares.jpg)](https://mustsharenews.com/bus-train-fares-increase/) ## Bus & Train Fares Will Increase From 26 Dec To Support Rising Operating Costs Most of us get around Singapore via our extensive network of [buses](https://mustsharenews.com/go-ahead-bus-services/) and [trains](https://mustsharenews.com/mrt-commuters-transcom-officers/) every day, which makes our public transport an indispensable part of our lives. On Wednesday (3 Nov), the [Public Transport Council (PTC)](https://www.ptc.gov.sg/newsroom/news-releases/newsroom-view/2021-fare-review-exercise) said [bus and train fares](https://mustsharenews.com/bus-train-fares/) will increase by 2.2% from 26 Dec. ![](https://mustsharenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Bus-stop2.jpg) This translates to a price hike of 3 to 4 cents per journey for adult commuters. Those using concessionary fares will see a 1 cent increase. Prices for cash fares, single trip tickets, monthly concessions, and travel passes will remain unchanged. ### Bus & train fares increase by 3-4 cents per journey On Wednesday (3 Nov), the PTC announced that there will be a price hike of 2.2% for public transport services. This would mean that adult fares for journeys up to 14.2km will increase by 3 cents. For longer rides beyond that distance, there will be a 4 cents increase. The fare hike will be capped at 1 cent per journey for concessionary groups. Prices will remain unchanged for commuters on monthly concession or travel passes. Here’s a summary of all the changes that will take effect from 26 Dec: ![](https://mustsharenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/price-hike.png)[Source](https://www.ptc.gov.sg/newsroom/news-releases/newsroom-view/2021-fare-review-exercise) ### Will help mitigate operating costs The PTC acknowledges the pandemic has made many Singaporeans’ economic circumstances difficult. For this reason, they did not increase bus and train fares during last year’s Fare Review Exercise (FRE) to help Singaporeans cope. The fare adjustment of 4.4% last year was carried over to this year’s exercise. According to the current fare formula – which accounts for inflation, energy prices, productivity, and network capacity – the maximum allowable fare adjustment this year should be -2.2%. PTC granted the full 2.2% increase to help mitigate the costs of running public transport services. Operators have been facing rising cost pressures, especially from energy prices which have risen over 30% in the first half of 2021. Due to the fall in ridership, PTC noted that the fare increase could have been up to 60 cents. But they excluded the network capacity factor (NCF) for 11 out of the 12 months in 2020. This is due to the exceptional circumstances of Covid-19. NCF is a measure of the cost of expanding public transport capacity relative to ridership. ### Vouchers will be given to eligible households to cope with adjustment Referring to the 1 cent increase in price for concessionary groups, PTC says around 2 million commuters, which amounts to about half of all Singaporeans, continue to enjoy up to 70% subsidised fares. ![bus train fares increase](https://mustsharenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/mrt.jpg) Despite this, the council recognises the need to provide support for households to cope with the fare adjustment. PTC says the government will tap on the Public Transport Fund to provide 600,000 Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs) worth \$30 to eligible households. Under this year’s fare adjustment, the government will collect about \$34.2 million per year in fare revenue. SBS Transit Rail will see an increase in annual revenue of \$4.6 million and SMRT will see \$10 million. Both operators will be mandated to contribute about \$2.23 million to the Public Transport Fund to share the gains with commuters. ### Glad PTC is keeping fares reasonable A fare hike is not something any of us will rejoice over. However, given that public transport has continued to run throughout the pandemic at almost its usual frequencies, operators have also taken on significant costs. We’re glad the PTC continues to look out for Singaporeans and maintain a high standard of public transport whilst keeping fares reasonable. Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at [news@mustsharenews.com](mailto:news@mustsharenews.com). Featured image by MS News. 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