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Singapore — Living: Transportation
The Public Transport Council's 2026 fare review allows a 7.0% fare increase, below the 14.7% maximum, with most fares rising from 26 December 2026. Adult card fares rise by 12 cents per journey for trips up to 3.2 km and 13 cents beyond that; adult cash fares rise by 20 cents; student, senior and persons-with-disabilities card fares rise by 5 cents. Monthly pass prices stay the same, and the Public Transport Vouchers rise from S$60 to S$80 per household. The government says seniors, lower-wage workers and persons with disabilities enjoy up to 55% off adult per-journey fares. Check the PTC fare tables for the fare on your journey.
Key facts
- Fare review 2026: a 7.0% increase (maximum allowable 14.7%), with most fares rising from 26 December 2026.
- Adult card fares rise by 12 cents per journey up to 3.2 km and 13 cents beyond; adult cash fares rise by 20 cents.
- Monthly pass prices are unchanged in the 2026 review.
- Public Transport Vouchers rise from S$60 to S$80 per household.
- Seniors, lower-wage workers and persons with disabilities get up to 55% off adult per-journey fares.
Common mistakes
- Relying on pre-2026 fare tables — fares change on 26 December 2026.