
Singapore Unfiltered: Public transport fares are going up 7% - Is that too much?
Published on 2 Oct 2026
Singapore’s public transport fares will rise by 7% from 26 December, with adult commuters paying 12 to 13 cents more per bus or train journey. But beyond the fare hike itself, there is a bigger question to unpack… how much should Singaporeans actually pay for public transport?
Let’s Talk, Singapore looks at why fares are rising, who bears the cost, how much the Government subsidises the system and what commuters should reasonably expect in return.
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