Fare review committee proposes more concessions

[SINGAPORE] The Fare Review Mechanism Committee (FRMC) has recommended more concessions and better monitoring of fare affordability in its report on public transport fares.

The report, which was submitted to the Ministry of Transport on Monday and shared with the public yesterday, also wants the government to consider more resources for the Public Transport Fund to benefit commuters from needy households.

To ensure that the public transport system remains financially sustainable, the FRMC proposes a more responsive fare formula, regular fare adjustments and the rollover of the fare adjustment quantum.