Extension of Concessionary Fares for Students in Transition from Pre-university to University Levels

Debated in Parliament on 7 May 2024.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim inquired whether the Ministry of Transport could extend concessionary fares to students transitioning from pre-university to university, provided they show proof of admission.
Chee Hong Tat clarified that students moving from GCE "A" levels or International Baccalaureate to universities are currently charged adult fares per journey.
The debate highlighted a potential gap where students awaiting university entry may not benefit from concessionary fares despite having confirmed university admission.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Transport whether the Ministry has considered extending the concessionary fares for students who have just completed their current course of studies, such as GCE "A" Level or International Baccalaureate and are awaiting entry into the next stage of education where they will be eligible for concessionary fares, if proof of admission is provided.

Chee Hong Tat

The Member could be asking this question because he may not be aware that students who progress to the universities after their GCE "A" levels or International Baccalaureate are paying adult fares on a per journey basis.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim inquired whether the Ministry of Transport could extend concessionary fares to students transitioning from pre-university to university, provided they show proof of admission.
Chee Hong Tat clarified that students moving from GCE "A" levels or International Baccalaureate to universities are currently charged adult fares per journey.
The debate highlighted a potential gap where students awaiting university entry may not benefit from concessionary fares despite having confirmed university admission.

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Extension of Concessionary Fares for Students in Transition from Pre-university to University Levels

Debated in Parliament on 7 May 2024.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim inquired whether the Ministry of Transport could extend concessionary fares to students transitioning from pre-university to university, provided they show proof of admission.
Chee Hong Tat clarified that students moving from GCE "A" levels or International Baccalaureate to universities are currently charged adult fares per journey.
The debate highlighted a potential gap where students awaiting university entry may not benefit from concessionary fares despite having confirmed university admission.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Chee Hong Tat

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim inquired whether the Ministry of Transport could extend concessionary fares to students transitioning from pre-university to university, provided they show proof of admission.
Chee Hong Tat clarified that students moving from GCE "A" levels or International Baccalaureate to universities are currently charged adult fares per journey.
The debate highlighted a potential gap where students awaiting university entry may not benefit from concessionary fares despite having confirmed university admission.

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Extension of Concessionary Fares for Students in Transition from Pre-university to University Levels

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Chee Hong Tat

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Extension of Concessionary Fares for Students in Transition from Pre-university to University Levels

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Chee Hong Tat

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