Increasing Public Transport Vouchers for Lower-income Households to Defray Recent Fare Hike

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Acting Minister for Transport (a) whether there will be any increase in Public Transport Vouchers to help lower income households defray the recent fare increases; (b) if so, whether the Government aims to maintain its previous objective of defraying six months of fare increases; and (c) whether the Government will consider defraying 12 months of fare increases instead.

Mr Jeffrey Siow: Public Transport Vouchers help lower-income households defray part of any fare increase. In 2024, the quantum increased to $60 from $50. Six months of fare increase is indicative but not a cap. Households requiring more support can submit an appeal online or at their local community centres or community clubs for additional vouchers.