Tag: Public Transport
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Singapore Public Transport Fares to Rise by 9–10 Cents From Dec 27 as 2025 Hike Announced
What’s changing and when Singapore’s adult fare for both MRT and basic public buses will increase by nine or 10 cents per journey starting December 27, with the exact rise depending on the distance travelled. The Public Transport Council (PTC) announced a 5 per cent overall fare increase for 2025, a gentler rise than the…
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Singapore Public Transport Fares Rise by Up to 10 Cents from Dec 27, 2025
Public Transport Fares in Singapore Increase for 2025 The Public Transport Council (PTC) announced a 5 per cent overall fare increase for 2025, following its annual fare review. The adjustment, slated to take effect on December 27, affects adult journeys on MRT and basic bus services, as well as express buses that offer faster travel…
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LTFRB data push on franchises aims to calm ached urban commuting
LTFRB Orders Data Submission to Tackle Public Transportation Woes In a move to tackle the chronic commuting problems that plague urban centers, LTFRB Chairman Lawyer Vigor D. Mendoza II has directed regional directors to submit comprehensive data on issued franchises. The objective is clear: use verifiable information to craft targeted, data-driven policies that can ease…
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MRT Reliability in August: LTA Publishes First Monthly Rail Report
Singapore’s MRT reliability dips in August as LTA releases first monthly rail report Singapore’s rail reliability metrics showed a softer performance in August, according to the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) first-ever monthly report on rail reliability. The move to a monthly cadence marks a shift toward greater transparency, with LTA saying the update will provide…
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Singapore MRT reliability dips in August as LTA releases first monthly rail performance report
Introduction: a shift to monthly transparency Singapore’s MRT reliability showed a downturn in August, according to the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) first monthly rail performance report. The move from quarterly updates to a monthly cadence is intended to boost transparency and provide the public with a clearer view of how the country’s rail network performs…
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Metrolink LIVE: All services suspended on Ashton Line after tram fault at Piccadilly
Live Metrolink Update: Ashton Line services suspended after tram fault at Piccadilly Morning disruptions hit Manchester’s Metrolink network after a tram fault at Piccadilly station forced the suspension of all services on the Ashton Line. The issue, confirmed by the Bee Network, has left the line temporarily out of service as engineers work to resolve…
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Victorians to Enjoy Free Weekend Public Transport Over Summer as Metro Tunnel Opens
Victoria Announces Free Weekend Public Transport for Two Months In a move aimed at thanking passengers for years of disruption during the Metro Tunnel works, the Victorian government has announced that weekend travel across trains, trams and buses will be free for two months. The policy will take effect from the moment the Metro Tunnel…
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Victoria to Offer Free Weekend Public Transport This Summer as Metro Tunnel Opens
Free Weekend Public Transport: A Summer Welcome to the Metro Tunnel Victorians will enjoy free weekend public transport for two months this summer, from the Metro Tunnel’s opening in early December until 1 February. Premier Jacinta Allan described the plan as a heartfelt “thank you” to passengers who’ve endured years of travel disruptions tied to…
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Victorians to Enjoy Free Weekend Public Transport This Summer
Overview: a summer of free weekend travel Victorian commuters will benefit from free public transport on weekends for two months, from the Metro Tunnel’s opening in early December until 1 February. The policy, described by the premier as a “thank you” to passengers for enduring years of travel disruptions caused by Metro Tunnel construction, aims…
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Timetable details revealed as tunnel prepares for early December opening
Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel to open in December with phased timetable After months of anticipation, Premier Jacinta Allan has confirmed the long-awaited Metro Tunnel will begin passenger services in early December. The cross-city rail project, valued at about $15 billion, will gradually ramp up operations, starting with a limited timetable designed to test the new line…