News| The 5% transport fare hike is 'measured and considerate', say experts as commuters dismayed

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Fare increase is 'measured', say experts​

Transport analyst Terence Fan from Singapore Management University told TNP that the fare increase is "measured and considerate", noting actual that the increase is well below the ceiling.

"Many people may not actually experience an increase. They might even register a reduction in the transport fare," Prof Fan said, pointing out that the average commuter may end up paying only a few dollars more each month.

In particular, he emphasised that the price of monthly travel passes will be reduced by six dollars, which has not happened before. "For those who have been using public transport very heavily, it will actually translate into a small reduction in their monthly expense," Prof Fan said.

Walter Theseira, head of the urban transportation programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, said that the fare increase is not necessarily about boosting operator profits, but about keeping the cost-sharing balance between commuters and taxpayers stable.

"The fares are too low for operators to make profits from the fare, and today operators receive Government subsidies to cover the difference between fares and costs," said Prof Theseira.

"The money must come from somewhere, and if it doesn't come from your fares, it will definitely come from the taxpayer."

Balancing cost and reliability​

Prof Theseira also emphasised the need to balance system costs with reliable service, pointing out that there is an inherent trade-off between the two. Ultimately, commuters and taxpayers pay for cost-ineffective increases in maintenance.

He added that an increase in emphasis on quality could explain the rising cost of maintaining the transport system, with the addition of new MRT lines and bus services in recent years, while ridership has not increased by as much.

Prof Fan echoed this, noting that rising energy costs, wages, and retail prices all contribute to the increase in fares.

He added that as the public transport network grows, service disruptions may appear more frequent: "We now have six lines instead of two. So if in the past, we only had one disruption a year, now we should expect one every two months."

Will transport fares continue to increase?​

Both experts added that prices are likely to increase in the coming years, although Prof Fan noted that fare hikes are unlikely to rise above 9 per cent.

"Can we do better? Yes, I think so. But what we have now is already very good," he added.


https://www.tnp.sg/news/5-transport...nd-considerate-say-experts-commuters-dismayed

 

[Mistake]

"Many people may not actually experience an increase. They might even register a reduction in the transport fare," Prof Fan said, pointing out that the average commuter may end up paying only a few dollars more each month.

gaslighting people as usual

 

[Pyromaster]

When interviewed by state media sure will need to say the words the state wants to hear

 

[xtemujin]

Gov doing salami slicing strategy.

 

[fly1111]

Fare increase is 'measured', say experts​

Transport analyst Terence Fan from Singapore Management University told TNP that the fare increase is "measured and considerate", noting actual that the increase is well below the ceiling.

"Many people may not actually experience an increase. They might even register a reduction in the transport fare," Prof Fan said, pointing out that the average commuter may end up paying only a few dollars more each month.

In particular, he emphasised that the price of monthly travel passes will be reduced by six dollars, which has not happened before. "For those who have been using public transport very heavily, it will actually translate into a small reduction in their monthly expense," Prof Fan said.

Walter Theseira, head of the urban transportation programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, said that the fare increase is not necessarily about boosting operator profits, but about keeping the cost-sharing balance between commuters and taxpayers stable.

"The fares are too low for operators to make profits from the fare, and today operators receive Government subsidies to cover the difference between fares and costs," said Prof Theseira.

"The money must come from somewhere, and if it doesn't come from your fares, it will definitely come from the taxpayer."

Balancing cost and reliability​

Prof Theseira also emphasised the need to balance system costs with reliable service, pointing out that there is an inherent trade-off between the two. Ultimately, commuters and taxpayers pay for cost-ineffective increases in maintenance.

He added that an increase in emphasis on quality could explain the rising cost of maintaining the transport system, with the addition of new MRT lines and bus services in recent years, while ridership has not increased by as much.

Prof Fan echoed this, noting that rising energy costs, wages, and retail prices all contribute to the increase in fares.

He added that as the public transport network grows, service disruptions may appear more frequent: "We now have six lines instead of two. So if in the past, we only had one disruption a year, now we should expect one every two months."

Will transport fares continue to increase?​

Both experts added that prices are likely to increase in the coming years, although Prof Fan noted that fare hikes are unlikely to rise above 9 per cent.

"Can we do better? Yes, I think so. But what we have now is already very good," he added.


https://www.tnp.sg/news/5-transport...nd-considerate-say-experts-commuters-dismayed

Victory for 65%

 

[AlchemistJ19]

"keeping the cost-sharing balance between commuters and taxpayers stable."

I'm OK for taxpayers to pay if it doesn't increase the mrt fare. Just make sure those super rich are taxed! Fare increase for PUBLIC transport hurts everyone, including the low wage.

 

[Asphodeli]

"Many people may not actually experience an increase. They might even register a reduction in the transport fare," Prof Fan said, pointing out that the average commuter may end up paying only a few dollars more each month.

gaslighting people as usual

This guy obviously doesn't take public transport, same as the other prof

 

[Cyber_Ghost]

Did those “experts” take bus?

or they have 2 cars “because we are professionals “ as claimed by a pigu doctor?

 

[semiret]

Stopped reading the article when saw this Walter Theseira. Haha

 

[fortunehunter]

Edmw hawkers. You guys ok with hawker increase to 50 cents to 1 dollar is justify?
If transport increase 10 cents to 5o cents is ok for you?

 

[1982-1994]

Prof Fan said, pointing out that the average commuter may end up paying only a few dollars more each month
For me is 10¢*2 pax*2 trips*30 days=$12

Fare hike has been increasing 10¢ yearly, ever since shifting to new home in 2022
So when I turn 65, just one stop may cost as much as $3.19

 

[sseasea]

They might even register a reduction in the transport
How to calculate a increased price into cheaper spend?
How many of these experts need to commute by public transport?

 

[pwongkk]

"The fares are too low for operators to make profits from the fare, and today operators receive Government subsidies to cover the difference between fares and costs," said Prof Theseira.

"The money must come from somewhere, and if it doesn't come from your fares, it will definitely come from the taxpayer."

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This "expert" must be blind. Making double digit millions and yet say fares too low to make profits.

With these type of "experts" around, no wonder fares keep going up.

 

[BusyBeeWorker]

ah yes, the experts... are they in the room with us now?

 

[pwongkk]

They might even register a reduction in the transport
How to calculate a increased price into cheaper spend?
How many of these experts need to commute by public transport?

These experts now to justify the increase in fares, defies all logic.

Should cut his pay, then say he is actually earning more.

 

[xtemujin]

It is a conflict of interest as the experts are driving cars and not taking the public transport.

 

[pwongkk]

"Many people may not actually experience an increase. They might even register a reduction in the transport fare," Prof Fan said, pointing out that the average commuter may end up paying only a few dollars more each month.

gaslighting people as usual

Can he proof it based on my daily transport routine?

Don't tell me to wake up and travel early for the cheaper fares.

 

[HirotoXeno]

When interviewed by state media sure will need to say the words the state wants to hear

How come always own self talk to own self ownself award own self? Own self celebrate own self over mistake?

 

[beano]

How about introduce some transport package for commuters to offset the increase?

 

[elimmel]

The prof that said not making profits is joking right? Making millions not enough. They forget that these companies are providing public transport. Something is very wrong if focused on profits…