Differentiated Discount Rate for Travel during Peak and Off-peak Periods for PWD Concession Scheme

Debated in Parliament on 14 Oct 2025.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim proposed the idea of a differentiated discount rate for travel during peak and off-peak periods for the Persons With Disabilities (PWD) concession scheme.
Jeffrey Siow highlighted that persons with disabilities currently receive up to 55% off adult per-journey fares and can save an additional 50 cents on MRT fares if they travel before 7.45 am on weekdays.
He also mentioned that PWDs can purchase monthly concession passes for $58, allowing unlimited travel on train and basic bus services.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Acting Minister for Transport whether the Government will consider implementing a differentiated discount rate for travel during peak and off-peak periods for the existing Persons With Disabilities (PWD) concession scheme.

Jeffrey Siow

Today, persons with disabilities enjoy up to 55% off adult per-journey fares. Like all commuters, if they travel before 7.45 am on weekdays, they can save an additional 50 cents on the Mass Rapid Transit. They can also purchase monthly concession passes currently priced at $58 for unlimited travel on train and basic bus services.

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Differentiated Discount Rate for Travel during Peak and Off-peak Periods for PWD Concession Scheme

Debated in Parliament on 14 Oct 2025.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim proposed the idea of a differentiated discount rate for travel during peak and off-peak periods for the Persons With Disabilities (PWD) concession scheme.
Jeffrey Siow highlighted that persons with disabilities currently receive up to 55% off adult per-journey fares and can save an additional 50 cents on MRT fares if they travel before 7.45 am on weekdays.
He also mentioned that PWDs can purchase monthly concession passes for $58, allowing unlimited travel on train and basic bus services.

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Differentiated Discount Rate for Travel during Peak and Off-peak Periods for PWD Concession Scheme

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Jeffrey Siow

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Differentiated Discount Rate for Travel during Peak and Off-peak Periods for PWD Concession Scheme

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Jeffrey Siow

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