From Dec 26, bus and train fares will rise by 2.9 percent, meaning an increase of 4 to 5 cents for adults, depending on the distance travelled.
Meanwhile, fares for concession groups such as students and elderly will go up as well by a smaller amount of 1 cent.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Multimedia journalist Cheow Sue-Ann speaks with Transport Correspondent Kok Yufeng for more on these recent developments.