Which bus svc guide is true?
A STOMPer was confused by two bus guides
published by Transitlink and Mighty Minds. Both guides state
different fare prices for different bus journeys.
He hopes that the Authority will be able to clarify this.
Says the STOMPer:
"In the first picture of the TransitLink Guide 2009 published by
TransitLink.
"The booklet costs $2.50.
"In this booklet the Bus Service number increases from page 105
(Bus service No. 2) till page 448 (Bus Service No 985).
"Thereafter the pages do not increase with the bus service
number.
"Bus Service No. 530 then starts from page 449 and Bus service No.
581 ends at page 473.
"On page 101 there are only four examples of calculation of fares
for fare stages of 3.5 and 4.5.
"Beyond fare stage of 4.5 the booklet is silent.
"Whereas in the second picture of BUS GUIDE & BUS-STOP
DIRECTORY (2009 Edition), published by Mighty Minds, which costs
$3.90, states different prices.
"In this booklet, the Bus service numbers run in tandem with the
page numbers.
"Bus service No. 2 starts on page 119 and ends with Bus service
number 985 on page 460.
"On page eight, the calculation of bus fares is plain and simple to
understand.
"It tells you that from fare stage 0-4, you pay $0.71 and for fare
stage 4.5-7 you pay $0.93.
"Beyond 35.5 fare stages you pay $1.67.
"Which version should commuters follow?
"Why is there a discrepancy in price?
"I hope LTA will enlighten commuters so that they buy the correct
version."
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TransitLink says its 2009 Guide is accurate as at December 31,
2008, and as such, the fare revision for April 1 this year is not
reflected in it.
The reply from TransitLink came in response to a STOMPer's
feedback, in which he said the bus guides published by TransitLink
and Mighty Minds stated different fare prices for different bus
journeys.
In its reply, TransitLink said:
"We refer to the forum post, “Which bus guide is correct” (Stomp,
29 May 2009).
"We would like to take this opportunity to clarify that the
information provided by the TransitLink Guide 2009 is accurate as
at 31 December 2008.
"As such, the 1 April 2009 fare revision is not reflected in the
guide.
"In order to facilitate easy reference, the TransitLink Guide
separates the basic bus services from the non-basic bus services
into different sections.
"The non-basic services are further arranged in alphabetical
order.
"For updated bus and train information, commuters may log on to
TransitLink website www.transitlink.com.sg ‘eGuide’
or call toll-free TransitLink Hotline 1800-CALL ONE (1800-2255
663).
"We thank the writer for the feedback."
