sbst275 SG SMRT Corporation is planning to raise fares for its bus, MRT and LRT services. It will apply for a fare adjustment by the August 1 deadline set by the Public Transport Council. The SMRT Corporation says its total operating costs have ballooned by 20% this year because of the increase in diesel prices. The fare hike will follow the PTC's formula of a maximum increase of 1.7%, which translates to a rise of one or two cents, if approved. SMRT President and CEO Saw Phaik Hwa says that its proposed fare hike will not be sufficient to mitigate rising diesel costs. It however supports the government's call for smaller and regular fare increases. - CNA/ir
^tamago^ SG HarbourFront, Outram Park, Chinatown and Clarke Quay MRT stations have been closed due to an electrical problem which caused a train to stall just after Outram Park station. At around 12.45pm, a southbound North-East Line train stalled in the tunnel due to loss of traction power. Repeated attempts to bring the power back failed and about half-an-hour after the incident, about 100 passengers were evacuated from the train. Initial investigations showed a wire which supplied traction power to the trains had come loose. SBS Transit says its engineers are working to bring the system up again, but this is likely to take several hours. Normal train operations are still running between Dhoby Ghaut and Punggol stations, while alternative free bus services from the affected stations have been activated. Those affected can seek a refund of their fare at any NEL Passenger Service Counter. The public may call the SBS Transit Customer Relations Centre at 1800-287-2727 or 6383-7214 for further information. You can share your videos or pictures of the partial breakdown of NEL services by emailing [email protected] - CNA/ir
dragg SG is that the only thing that they can think of? fare increase, fare increase, fare increase!!
sbst275 SG For SMRT, hmm... Thought someone who happens to have double position said that those dunno what Exchange can help to defray cost?
sbst275 SG pls lah, you vote for opp next time ar, bus co jiak ka ki, they suck you with higher taxes, british style
sbst275 SG No govt in the world would nationalise the bus svs, those whoever talks abt nationalising them usually are those just 'talk is cheap' The reason why I'm not happy, I cannot post it here, anyone wants can PM me
ditzy SG Wah PM you just to find out why you're not happy, your balls very big issit? Need us to carry for you?
