Eligible households will be able to apply for public transport vouchers (PTV) worth S$60 (US$44) from Tuesday (Jan 14). The vouchers this year are worth more than those in the previous year (S$50) and will be distributed to more households.
“The income criteria for the vouchers has been raised, making them available to households with a monthly household income per person of not more than S$1,800, up from the previous S$1,600,” as stated in the article. An additional 60,000 households were announced to benefit from the vouchers following a 10-cent fare hike per journey on public transport for adults.
The 2024 PTV exercise is conducted in two stages. The first stage has been completed with notice sent to approximately 270,000 households. The second stage allows households that meet the eligibility criterion but did not receive a voucher in the first stage to apply for PTVs online or at local community centers or clubs (CCs).
“Vouchers for the 2024 PTV Exercise are valid until Mar 31, 2026, the authorities said. Residents may approach their local CCs if they have any queries,” as reported in the article.
Regarding the fare hike, the Public Transport Council (PTC) announced a 10-cent fare hike per journey on public transport for adults, with a 4-cent increase for concession card holders such as students, seniors, and people with disabilities. “Fares will go up by 6 per cent – less than the 7 per cent increase in the previous year,” as mentioned in the article. This measure aims to cushion commuters from the full fare increase, with the PTC acknowledging the ongoing concern about the cost of living amongst Singaporeans.
The fare hike took effect on Dec 28, 2024.
