Summary
Bus and train fares for adults will go up by 4 to 5 cents from Dec 26, depending on the distance travelled. The increase in concession card fares, such as for students and senior citizens, will be capped at 1 cent. The Public Transport Council said the hike is mainly due to rising energy prices, which rose by nearly 120 per cent last year. Associate Professor Walter Theseira from the Singapore University of Social Sciences shared his thoughts on the fare hikes. (Audio issues inherent from source)...