Jeffrey Siow on free morning off-peak rail rides scheme
The free morning off-peak travel programme aims to reduce overcrowding and is being piloted on the North East Line and Sengkang-Punggol LRT. When a similar programme was introduced in 2013, about seven per cent of commuters shifted out of the morning peak. If a similar and sustained result can be achieved, there will be no need for additional resources to support higher commuter traffic before 7.30am. The free morning off-peak travel programme will be fully funded by the government. The level of government funding required will depend on the eventual take-up rate and effectiveness of the scheme. The government will assess after a year before deciding on whether to extend the scheme. Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow gave this update in reply to an MP’s questions in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 4).
The free morning off-peak travel programme aims to reduce overcrowding and is being piloted on the North East Line and Sengkang-Punggol LRT. When a similar programme was introduced in 2013, about seven per cent of commuters shifted out of the morning peak. If a similar and sustained result can be achieved, there will be no need for additional resources to support higher commuter traffic before 7.30am. The free morning off-peak travel programme will be fully funded by the government. The level of government funding required will depend on the eventual take-up rate and effectiveness of the scheme. The government will assess after a year before deciding on whether to extend the scheme. Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow gave this update in reply to an MP’s questions in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 4).
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