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1. Shard Calculation

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Calculated Shard: 12 (from laksa108)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa012.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://singaporeofw.com/higher-train-bus-fares/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://singaporeofw.com/higher-train-bus-fares/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

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With the new\nmodels\nand\nsystems\nof public transport introduced this year, it can be said, that the decision is timely and appropriate.\nThe good thing about Singapore’s transportation system is that while\nprivate-hire car bookings\n and modern vehicles such as\nelectric\ncars are scrambling to find their place in the industry, the government does not idle by with the improvements needed to be done on the public transport system, especially in its bid to address the\ntraffic\nproblems in the country.\nImage Credit: MCI.gov.sg\nNew MRT Train and Bus Fares Implemented\nThe Public Transport Council (PTC) has officially rolled out increased fares for some trains and bus trips starting December 29. Commuters are now required to pay six cents more on adult card fares for both mode of public transport, as shared in a report by the\nStraits Times\n.\nWith the new fare prices put into effect, single-trip train fares and adult cash bus fares have increased by 10 cents whereas the prices for monthly travel passes remain the same.\nMeanwhile, card fare increases for students and senior citizens have been capped at one cent, and their cash fares remain as they were before.\nSimilarly, the increase in fares for lower-wage workers and people with disabilities has been set at one cent only.\nAs per the PTC, the fare adjustment took into account a new component called “Network Capacity Factor.” This criterion calculates the difference between transport supply and commuter demand.\nOther components included are changes in core inflation, wage, and energy cost.\nTo know more about the PTC’s fare adjustment computation, you may click on this\nLINK\n.\nThe changes which were put into effect days before the New Year are just some of the\nnew initiatives\nthe government has worked on to ensure a more socially-, and economically-attuned direction it will take in the following years to come.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/higher-train-bus-fares\/#content \"Skip to content\")\n\n[Singapore OFW](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/)\n\nMenu\n\n- [News](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/news\/)\n- [Tips](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/tips\/)\n- [Attractions](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/tourist-spots\/)\n- [Book a Tour](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/tours\/ \"Book a Tour to Singapore’s Tourist Attractions\")\n\n[![Singapore OFW](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/singapore-ofw-icon.png)](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/ \"Singapore OFW\")\n\n[Singapore OFW](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/)\n\nMenu\n\n- [News](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/news\/)\n- [Tips](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/tips\/)\n- [Attractions](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/tourist-spots\/)\n- [Book a Tour](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/tours\/ \"Book a Tour to Singapore’s Tourist Attractions\")\n\n# Higher MRT Train and Bus Fares Put into Effect\nA few months back, the government has announced that fares for public transport will soon [increase by 4.3%](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/public-transport-fares-increase\/) in Singapore. With the new [models](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/c151c-trains-tip-up-seats\/) and [systems](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/go-jek-app-singapore\/) of public transport introduced this year, it can be said, that the decision is timely and appropriate.\n\nThe good thing about Singapore’s transportation system is that while [private-hire car bookings](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/ryde-private-car-booking\/) and modern vehicles such as [electric](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/electric-cabs\/) cars are scrambling to find their place in the industry, the government does not idle by with the improvements needed to be done on the public transport system, especially in its bid to address the [traffic](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/common-traffic-rules-violations-and-fines-in-singapore\/) problems in the country.\n\n[![Higher MRT Train and Bus Fares Put into Effect](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mcigov.png)](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mcigov.png)\n\nImage Credit: MCI.gov.sg\n## New MRT Train and Bus Fares Implemented\nThe Public Transport Council (PTC) has officially rolled out increased fares for some trains and bus trips starting December 29. Commuters are now required to pay six cents more on adult card fares for both mode of public transport, as shared in a report by the *[Straits Times](https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/transport\/mrt-and-bus-fare-increases-have-kicked-in)*.\n\nWith the new fare prices put into effect, single-trip train fares and adult cash bus fares have increased by 10 cents whereas the prices for monthly travel passes remain the same.\n\nMeanwhile, card fare increases for students and senior citizens have been capped at one cent, and their cash fares remain as they were before.\n\nSimilarly, the increase in fares for lower-wage workers and people with disabilities has been set at one cent only.\n\nAs per the PTC, the fare adjustment took into account a new component called “Network Capacity Factor.” This criterion calculates the difference between transport supply and commuter demand.\n\nOther components included are changes in core inflation, wage, and energy cost.\n\nTo know more about the PTC’s fare adjustment computation, you may click on this [LINK](https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Ew9VlmjG6hm8ypvPhe_reQkRCgh-3QG5\/view).\n\nThe changes which were put into effect days before the New Year are just some of the [new initiatives](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/?p=3775&preview=true) the government has worked on to ensure a more socially-, and economically-attuned direction it will take in the following years to come.\n\nPost navigation\n\n[5 New Laws Set to take Effect in Singapore by 2019](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/new-laws-singapore\/)\n\n[SG Sets Legal Age for Smoking to 19 Starting this Year](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/legal-age-smoking\/)\n\n- [Public Transport Fares may Increase by 4.3% in Singapore![PTC Studies Public Transport Fare Hike by as much as 4.3%](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/singaporeofw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/SMRT-Trains-at-dawn-near-Kallang.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1)](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/public-transport-fares-increase\/)\n- [Soon, Pay for Public Transport Fare with Visa Contactless Cards in Singapore![Soon, Pay for Public Transport Fare with Visa Contactless Cards in Singapore](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/singaporeofw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/visa-contactless-card-banner.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1)](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/public-transport-visa-contactless-cards\/)\n- [Here’s What You Need to Know about the EZ-Link Card in Singapore![Here’s What You Need to Know about the EZ-Link Card in Singapore](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/singaporeofw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ez-link-card-banner-1.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1)](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/ez-link-card\/)\n- [SMRT to Shut 5 Stations for Track Construction on Vesak Day![SMRT to Shut 5 Stations for Track Construction on Vesak Day](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/singaporeofw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/canberra-station-banner.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1)](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/smrt-track-construction-vesak-day\/)\n- [On-Demand Public Buses to Run on 6-Months Trial Starting December 17![6,000 Trips Made by On-Demand Public Buses in its First 2 Months of Trial](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/singaporeofw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/odpb-banner.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1)](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/on-demand-public-buses\/)\n- [SMRT Introduces New C151C Trains with Tip-up Seats![SMRT Introduces New C151C Trains with Tip-up Seats](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/singaporeofw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ang-mo-kio-c151c.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1)](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/c151c-trains-tip-up-seats\/)\n\n[Singapore Power](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/jobs\/singapore-power\/) [Singtel](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/jobs\/singtel\/)\n\n[Osim International](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/jobs\/osim-international\/)\n\n[The Ritz Carlton Hotel](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/jobs\/ritz-carlton\/)\n\n[Singapore Post](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/jobs\/singapore-post\/)\n\n[Shangri-La Hotels](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/jobs\/shangri-la-hotels\/)\n\n[Silk Air](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/jobs\/silk-air\/)\n\n[Singapore Airlines](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/jobs\/singapore-airlines\/)\n\n[Capella Hotels & Resorts](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/jobs\/capella-hotels-and-resorts\/)\n\n[Facebook Singapore](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/jobs\/facebook\/)\n\n[Microsoft](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/jobs\/microsoft\/)\n\n[Tiger Air](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/jobs\/tiger-air\/)\n\n[Duty Free Singapore](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/jobs\/duty-free-singapore\/)\n\nSingaporeOFW.com © 2026 \\| [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/privacy-policy)","attrs_readable_markdown":"A few months back, the government has announced that fares for public transport will soon [increase by 4.3%](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/public-transport-fares-increase\/) in Singapore. With the new [models](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/c151c-trains-tip-up-seats\/) and [systems](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/go-jek-app-singapore\/) of public transport introduced this year, it can be said, that the decision is timely and appropriate.\n\nThe good thing about Singapore’s transportation system is that while [private-hire car bookings](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/ryde-private-car-booking\/) and modern vehicles such as [electric](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/electric-cabs\/) cars are scrambling to find their place in the industry, the government does not idle by with the improvements needed to be done on the public transport system, especially in its bid to address the [traffic](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/common-traffic-rules-violations-and-fines-in-singapore\/) problems in the country.\n\n[![Higher MRT Train and Bus Fares Put into Effect](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mcigov.png)](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/mcigov.png)\n\nImage Credit: MCI.gov.sg\n## New MRT Train and Bus Fares Implemented\nThe Public Transport Council (PTC) has officially rolled out increased fares for some trains and bus trips starting December 29. Commuters are now required to pay six cents more on adult card fares for both mode of public transport, as shared in a report by the *[Straits Times](https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/transport\/mrt-and-bus-fare-increases-have-kicked-in)*.\n\nWith the new fare prices put into effect, single-trip train fares and adult cash bus fares have increased by 10 cents whereas the prices for monthly travel passes remain the same.\n\nMeanwhile, card fare increases for students and senior citizens have been capped at one cent, and their cash fares remain as they were before.\n\nSimilarly, the increase in fares for lower-wage workers and people with disabilities has been set at one cent only.\n\nAs per the PTC, the fare adjustment took into account a new component called “Network Capacity Factor.” This criterion calculates the difference between transport supply and commuter demand.\n\nOther components included are changes in core inflation, wage, and energy cost.\n\nTo know more about the PTC’s fare adjustment computation, you may click on this [LINK](https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Ew9VlmjG6hm8ypvPhe_reQkRCgh-3QG5\/view).\n\nThe changes which were put into effect days before the New Year are just some of the [new initiatives](https:\/\/singaporeofw.com\/?p=3775&preview=true) the government has worked on to ensure a more socially-, and economically-attuned direction it will take in the following years to come.","meta_canonical":null}

3. Robots.txt Check

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4. Spam/Ban Check

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5. Seen Status Check

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URL	https://singaporeofw.com/higher-train-bus-fares/
Last Crawled	2026-03-31 22:04:38 (6 days ago)
First Indexed	2018-12-30 23:25:28 (7 years ago)
HTTP Status Code	200
Meta Title	Higher MRT Train and Bus Fares Put into Effect \| Singapore OFW
Meta Description	null
Meta Canonical	null
Boilerpipe Text	A few months back, the government has announced that fares for public transport will soon increase by 4.3% in Singapore. With the new models and systems of public transport introduced this year, it can be said, that the decision is timely and appropriate. The good thing about Singapore’s transportation system is that while private-hire car bookings and modern vehicles such as electric cars are scrambling to find their place in the industry, the government does not idle by with the improvements needed to be done on the public transport system, especially in its bid to address the traffic problems in the country. Image Credit: MCI.gov.sg New MRT Train and Bus Fares Implemented The Public Transport Council (PTC) has officially rolled out increased fares for some trains and bus trips starting December 29. Commuters are now required to pay six cents more on adult card fares for both mode of public transport, as shared in a report by the Straits Times . With the new fare prices put into effect, single-trip train fares and adult cash bus fares have increased by 10 cents whereas the prices for monthly travel passes remain the same. Meanwhile, card fare increases for students and senior citizens have been capped at one cent, and their cash fares remain as they were before. Similarly, the increase in fares for lower-wage workers and people with disabilities has been set at one cent only. As per the PTC, the fare adjustment took into account a new component called “Network Capacity Factor.” This criterion calculates the difference between transport supply and commuter demand. Other components included are changes in core inflation, wage, and energy cost. To know more about the PTC’s fare adjustment computation, you may click on this LINK . The changes which were put into effect days before the New Year are just some of the new initiatives the government has worked on to ensure a more socially-, and economically-attuned direction it will take in the following years to come.
Markdown	[Skip to content](https://singaporeofw.com/higher-train-bus-fares/#content "Skip to content") [Singapore OFW](https://singaporeofw.com/) Menu - [News](https://singaporeofw.com/news/) - [Tips](https://singaporeofw.com/tips/) - [Attractions](https://singaporeofw.com/tourist-spots/) - [Book a Tour](https://singaporeofw.com/tours/ "Book a Tour to Singapore’s Tourist Attractions") [![Singapore OFW](https://singaporeofw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/singapore-ofw-icon.png)](https://singaporeofw.com/ "Singapore OFW") [Singapore OFW](https://singaporeofw.com/) Menu - [News](https://singaporeofw.com/news/) - [Tips](https://singaporeofw.com/tips/) - [Attractions](https://singaporeofw.com/tourist-spots/) - [Book a Tour](https://singaporeofw.com/tours/ "Book a Tour to Singapore’s Tourist Attractions") # Higher MRT Train and Bus Fares Put into Effect A few months back, the government has announced that fares for public transport will soon [increase by 4.3%](https://singaporeofw.com/public-transport-fares-increase/) in Singapore. With the new [models](https://singaporeofw.com/c151c-trains-tip-up-seats/) and [systems](https://singaporeofw.com/go-jek-app-singapore/) of public transport introduced this year, it can be said, that the decision is timely and appropriate. The good thing about Singapore’s transportation system is that while [private-hire car bookings](https://singaporeofw.com/ryde-private-car-booking/) and modern vehicles such as [electric](https://singaporeofw.com/electric-cabs/) cars are scrambling to find their place in the industry, the government does not idle by with the improvements needed to be done on the public transport system, especially in its bid to address the [traffic](https://singaporeofw.com/common-traffic-rules-violations-and-fines-in-singapore/) problems in the country. [![Higher MRT Train and Bus Fares Put into Effect](https://singaporeofw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mcigov.png)](https://singaporeofw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mcigov.png) Image Credit: MCI.gov.sg ## New MRT Train and Bus Fares Implemented The Public Transport Council (PTC) has officially rolled out increased fares for some trains and bus trips starting December 29. Commuters are now required to pay six cents more on adult card fares for both mode of public transport, as shared in a report by the [Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/mrt-and-bus-fare-increases-have-kicked-in). With the new fare prices put into effect, single-trip train fares and adult cash bus fares have increased by 10 cents whereas the prices for monthly travel passes remain the same. Meanwhile, card fare increases for students and senior citizens have been capped at one cent, and their cash fares remain as they were before. Similarly, the increase in fares for lower-wage workers and people with disabilities has been set at one cent only. As per the PTC, the fare adjustment took into account a new component called “Network Capacity Factor.” This criterion calculates the difference between transport supply and commuter demand. Other components included are changes in core inflation, wage, and energy cost. To know more about the PTC’s fare adjustment computation, you may click on this [LINK](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ew9VlmjG6hm8ypvPhe_reQkRCgh-3QG5/view). The changes which were put into effect days before the New Year are just some of the [new initiatives](https://singaporeofw.com/?p=3775&preview=true) the government has worked on to ensure a more socially-, and economically-attuned direction it will take in the following years to come. 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Readable Markdown	A few months back, the government has announced that fares for public transport will soon [increase by 4.3%](https://singaporeofw.com/public-transport-fares-increase/) in Singapore. With the new [models](https://singaporeofw.com/c151c-trains-tip-up-seats/) and [systems](https://singaporeofw.com/go-jek-app-singapore/) of public transport introduced this year, it can be said, that the decision is timely and appropriate. The good thing about Singapore’s transportation system is that while [private-hire car bookings](https://singaporeofw.com/ryde-private-car-booking/) and modern vehicles such as [electric](https://singaporeofw.com/electric-cabs/) cars are scrambling to find their place in the industry, the government does not idle by with the improvements needed to be done on the public transport system, especially in its bid to address the [traffic](https://singaporeofw.com/common-traffic-rules-violations-and-fines-in-singapore/) problems in the country. [![Higher MRT Train and Bus Fares Put into Effect](https://singaporeofw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mcigov.png)](https://singaporeofw.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/mcigov.png) Image Credit: MCI.gov.sg ## New MRT Train and Bus Fares Implemented The Public Transport Council (PTC) has officially rolled out increased fares for some trains and bus trips starting December 29. Commuters are now required to pay six cents more on adult card fares for both mode of public transport, as shared in a report by the [Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/mrt-and-bus-fare-increases-have-kicked-in). With the new fare prices put into effect, single-trip train fares and adult cash bus fares have increased by 10 cents whereas the prices for monthly travel passes remain the same. Meanwhile, card fare increases for students and senior citizens have been capped at one cent, and their cash fares remain as they were before. Similarly, the increase in fares for lower-wage workers and people with disabilities has been set at one cent only. As per the PTC, the fare adjustment took into account a new component called “Network Capacity Factor.” This criterion calculates the difference between transport supply and commuter demand. Other components included are changes in core inflation, wage, and energy cost. To know more about the PTC’s fare adjustment computation, you may click on this [LINK](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ew9VlmjG6hm8ypvPhe_reQkRCgh-3QG5/view). The changes which were put into effect days before the New Year are just some of the [new initiatives](https://singaporeofw.com/?p=3775&preview=true) the government has worked on to ensure a more socially-, and economically-attuned direction it will take in the following years to come.
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