Free Travel Scheme for Senior Citizens on Public Transport

Debated in Parliament on 13 May 2013.

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Ms Tan Su Shan proposed a free travel scheme for senior citizens on public transport to help ease their cost of living.
Minister Lui Tuck Yew noted that seniors already receive 25% to 55% fare discounts, with full-day concessions since 2011.
The Minister highlighted existing social assistance schemes that support seniors and other Singaporeans with living costs.
The Fare Review Mechanism Committee is currently reviewing transport fare concessions, with its report expected mid-year.
The Minister indicated that the government will consider the committee's recommendations before any new measures.

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Tan Su Shan

Ms Tan Su Shan asked the Minister for Transport whether the Ministry will consider a free travel scheme on all public transport for senior citizens to help alleviate their cost of living.

Lui Tuck Yew

Senior Citizens today already enjoy discounts of about 25% to 55% off adult fares when taking public transport, with concession hours extended to full-day since 2011. There are also various social assistance schemes available to help needy Singaporeans, including Senior Citizens, cope with the general cost of living.

In addition, the Fare Review Mechanism Committee is reviewing public transport fare concessions and its report will be released around the middle of this year. I await its recommendations.

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Ms Tan Su Shan proposed a free travel scheme for senior citizens on public transport to help ease their cost of living.
Minister Lui Tuck Yew noted that seniors already receive 25% to 55% fare discounts, with full-day concessions since 2011.
The Minister highlighted existing social assistance schemes that support seniors and other Singaporeans with living costs.
The Fare Review Mechanism Committee is currently reviewing transport fare concessions, with its report expected mid-year.
The Minister indicated that the government will consider the committee's recommendations before any new measures.

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Free Travel Scheme for Senior Citizens on Public Transport

Debated in Parliament on 13 May 2013.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Ms Tan Su Shan proposed a free travel scheme for senior citizens on public transport to help ease their cost of living.
Minister Lui Tuck Yew noted that seniors already receive 25% to 55% fare discounts, with full-day concessions since 2011.
The Minister highlighted existing social assistance schemes that support seniors and other Singaporeans with living costs.
The Fare Review Mechanism Committee is currently reviewing transport fare concessions, with its report expected mid-year.
The Minister indicated that the government will consider the committee's recommendations before any new measures.

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Tan Su Shan

Ms Tan Su Shan asked the Minister for Transport whether the Ministry will consider a free travel scheme on all public transport for senior citizens to help alleviate their cost of living.

Lui Tuck Yew

In addition, the Fare Review Mechanism Committee is reviewing public transport fare concessions and its report will be released around the middle of this year. I await its recommendations.

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Ms Tan Su Shan proposed a free travel scheme for senior citizens on public transport to help ease their cost of living.
Minister Lui Tuck Yew noted that seniors already receive 25% to 55% fare discounts, with full-day concessions since 2011.
The Minister highlighted existing social assistance schemes that support seniors and other Singaporeans with living costs.
The Fare Review Mechanism Committee is currently reviewing transport fare concessions, with its report expected mid-year.
The Minister indicated that the government will consider the committee's recommendations before any new measures.

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