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Public Transport Vouchers
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Singapore is raising the value of public transport vouchers to $80 each and expanding eligibility to 60,000 more households, as part of measures to cushion the impact of a public transport fare hike. The move is drawing attention as commuters weigh higher fares against the increased government support for lower-income households.
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Singapore's Public Transport Council has announced adult bus and train card fares will increase by 12 to 13 cents from December 26, described as the highest per-trip fare value increase ever. To offset the impact, the government is raising public transport voucher values to $80 and easing income limits, making about 60,000 more households eligible for the vouchers.