Can we have cheaper fares for teenagers?

^tamago^ SG

i'm not willing to subsidize your fare.

Siliconchip SG

I am 17 years old this year, and I pay the adult fare and I do not agree with this one bit. I would rather have lower taxes than more subsidies.

QX179R SG

if you wanna be heard loud & clear with rgds to your suggestion then why not you drop the PTC an email..

and you think PTC will even consider not even mentioning approve your suggestion..

Junyang700 SG

Young teenagers, don't be stupid.

The complains have been there for like 10 years.. rumours about the age limit to learn driving spreaded for like 10 years already ...

Petitions made, rumours spread... nothing comes out at the end of it.

mancha SG

The best you can hope for is that the next increase won't be hefty.

Junyang700 SG

Imagine...

Since oil prices are going up.... . forward hedging.. LOL...

Cash payment starts from $2.00!

Fryderyk HPH SG

I remember hearing somewhere before (Finance Minster Tharman S. if I recall correctly) that should bus fares be COMPLETELY subsidized (meaning ZERO FARES FOR ALL), the government would have to raise GST to 11 ~ 13% barring recent economic fluctuations. But this would effectively mean that SBST and SMRT's bus and train divisions would be completely "nationalised" and bought over by the government.

Actually for my adult life, I wouldn't mind having to pay GST 11 ~ 13%, better than having to bring an Ez-Link card to pay for fares, regardless of how short the distance would be (let's say one stop, you still get charged the 69¢ or something)...

mancha SG

Completely subsidised for Singaporeans only.

Board, must show pinK IC.

Foreign workers pay a nominal sum.

Maids pay concession rate during off peak period.

Tourist pay fixed rate for limitless ride.

Junyang700 SG

Completely subsidised for Singaporeans only.

Board, must show pinK IC.

Foreign workers pay a nominal sum.

Maids pay concession rate during off peak period.

Tourist pay fixed rate for limitless ride.

A lot of people dun bring pink IC out.

First time lose = $100. Subsequent loss = $300.
A lot of people photocopy version bring out you know not.

likeyou SG

By the way, what is the student fare per trip?

Is it 45 cents for secondary school?

I did not check on my kids fare.

service_238 SG

By the way, what is the student fare per trip?

Is it 45 cents for secondary school?

I did not check on my kids fare.

depends on distance. used to be 45c per ride.

now its 58c per trip cumulative over 6 consective rides. Minimum fare is 36c.

service_238 SG

i'm not willing to subsidize your fare.

I'd prefer current status quo.

With an aging population = more people getting purple card = adults paying more tp subsidise this group of people and the school-going kids.

If the tertiary and NSFs pay kids fare, that will carry more burden on the adults.

likeyou SG

depends on distance. used to be 45c per ride.

now its 58c per trip cumulative over 6 consective rides. Minimum fare is 36c.

Oh....maybe I will ask my kid about the fare...Thanks Service!

SBS7485P SG

No. The government has its full right to charge full-fledged adult fares to all teenagers. cos they don't know how to behave in public, vandalise public transport make a hell lot of noise and are overly vocal.

Nelstar SG

I believe many of you are 21yo and below. University and Polytechnic student are tertiary students, NSF are getting paid and those working sure got pay.

Maturity is not defined by age but actions.

The reason why University and Polytechnic students are not given "student" rates is simple, adults aged 25 and above can still attend these institutions. Thus, it will be difficult for tertiary institutions of education to monitor whom is eligible for passes or not. All who are attending are considered "adults".

Please try again.

TYVM.

sBs_boy SG

For every trip that a person made using a concession card, 1 adult paying passenger is actually subsidising the concession fare.

As far as im concerned, im not willing to pay more.

similanjiaomycockbig ok SG

like our hero MM LEE said......singaporeans are champions grumbler.nothing the govt do will please u.u will never be satisfied.fuck u morons.go drive ur own bus and mrt lar

deathmaster SG

upgrade to your own private transport.

from cheapest to most expensive:

1) Walk

2) Cycle

3) Motorcycle

4) Car.

Don't have to rely on anyone. nor do you have to wait for anyone. (even taxi also have to wait)

likeyou SG

Students have the concession card, so as the senior.

And they are subsidies right?