Commenting on the latest fare hike, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan said the fare hike amounts to under $5 a week for regular commuters, with heavy users benefiting from a reduced monthly travel card. Asst Prof Fan explained that the 5% increase, based on multiple cost factors, reflects only part of the allowable adjustment and is a “gentle way” to manage rising expenses. He added that other transport modes have already raised fares during peak hours.
