LTA gives details on free MRT rides
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Last time got this news already, just a reminder, tomorrow is the first day implementing...
So those early bird TD, don't be surprise a sudden drop on pax before 0745am...
A YEAR-LONG trial offering free travel before peak hours will not apply to students and national servicemen who buy monthly concession passes, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
Holders of such passes can make up to four train trips a day and will not be able to make an additional “free” trip beyond the four under the scheme, said an LTA spokesman.
The trial, which begins on Monday, allows commuters to travel for free if they exit from 16 stations in the city before 7.45am on weekdays, said the LTA in a statement yesterday to explain the details. Passengers who get off at those stations between 7.45am and 8am will get a 50-cent discount on their fare.
To travel, they have to use their stored-value ez-link cards.
An LTA spokesman said under the train concession scheme, card-holders would have paid $45 to $50 a month to cap their monthly travel expenditure.
She said: “There is no easy way to extend the scheme to (concession) holders and it would entail complex changes to the scheme and the fare system.”
Those on concession passes would have to decide if it is more worthwhile to buy a stored-value card instead to enjoy the pre-peak free rides or discounts, she added.
The free travel trial is funded by the Government as part of its efforts to ease morning peak hour crowding on trains.
Currently, there are about 59,000 passengers exiting the 16 stations between 8.30am and 9am, 29,500 from 7.45am to 8.15am, and about 18,000 in the half hour before 7.45am.
Asked if commuters would still be eligible for free travel if a train delay caused them to leave a station after 7.45am, the LTA spokesman said eligibility will have to depend on the exit time to keep the scheme simple.
She said it would be difficult to assess a waiver under a wide variety of scenarios and advised commuters to plan their journeys and travel earlier.
She said: “In fairness to all commuters, everyone will need to abide by the cut-off time.”
Those who start their journeys from any of the 16 stations will not get the free or discounted train rides.
The LTA spokesman said the trial aims to reduce the demand for morning peak hour travel along the most crowded stretches of the network, largely starting from outside the city and going towards it.
Lawyer Kenneth Chow, 42, plans to use the free rides two or three times a week.
He said: “The train won’t be so crowded. I might go to the gym, since I have a gym membership.”
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dun need to worry
bcos the ppl who need to take cabs are the one who cant wake up early anyway
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Originally posted by FireIce:
dun need to worry
bcos the ppl who need to take cabs are the one who cant wake up early anyway
Quite true, especially those that are late...
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and suay suay cabbies change shift at 10am
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Cham...
Lta rule 6am MUST be otr....
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How come LTA bo implement free taxi ride? Let us give free ride to pax then we claim from LTA can? Lol
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MRT need to earn we also need to earn right?
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Originally posted by hammerhammer8888:
How come LTA bo implement free taxi ride? Let us give free ride to pax then we claim from LTA can? Lol
LTA implement MRT free ride, but still have to pay the MRT driver salary leh, even if LTA said give free taxi ride, we will pay you half the rental, then how about our work done?? coolie kang leh??And even if LTA said we pay you full day rental for free ride, then how uncle go find bak bak and have my usual ang di gao? tio bo?
And even if LTA said, give full rental +$150 cash, Uncle also sleep better, why? because alot of siao paxs on the road chasing after one taxi, you can see fighting among paxs...lols.,..free mah.
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this one also not applicable to alot of working ppl...
not many are willing to go to their workplace at 7+ to sit around and do nthing -__-
and for those cheapo who are willing to go early just to save MRT fare wont be taking cabs either...
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For those who need to commute during the "Happy Hours" will defintely enjoy this free rides.
As for myself, even to wake up 10 mins earlier just to save money like $1 to $2,I would rather sleep because time is much more important.
I rather save my energy to earn more money.
Don't worry cabbies, u are still my first choice.
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Ya
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Originally posted by FireIce:
and suay suay cabbies change shift at 10am
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Originally posted by ^Acid^ aka s|aO^eH~:
this one also not applicable to alot of working ppl...
not many are willing to go to their workplace at 7+ to sit around and do nthing -__-
and for those cheapo who are willing to go early just to save MRT fare wont be taking cabs either...
There's also many jobs in Sg start work between 7-730am type...
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Those working fm 7am are mostly staffs and workers category, executives most would had driven cars, because before 7am, the street is still not so jam. And most companies provide transport all those working early shift,
like my shipyard contractual jobs, we must enter yard by 7.30am with full battle order, that is with safety helmet, belts, shoes and so on. Uncle me drives pick up to pick all those buddies lor. Boss only paid me extra $30 for driving per day +$100 per day +OT, not bad liao, but damn dirty, demanding and dangerous job. Drive taxi better lah
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The idea of free MRT before 7 45am is not about the existing people working at 7 or 7 30am, it is about getting those working at 8 or 8++ to wake up early and therefore, lesser the MRT load between 8 to 10am.
Do you know that our MRT lines are overloaded due to fark up immigrant policies, just like yr cab, if everyday takes 4 big guys, you think can tarhan how long, gatong sure give way, engine sure go knocking, and even steering, gears and brake pads worn faster, it is a situation like you cannot eat so much, but still eat, that is why all weak weak, pui pui and sian sian.
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Getting up at 7am already so difficult me, free MRT, no thanks. By the time my engine start already 8am
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Originally posted by bowah:
LTA implement MRT free ride, but still have to pay the MRT driver salary leh, even if LTA said give free taxi ride, we will pay you half the rental, then how about our work done?? coolie kang leh??And even if LTA said we pay you full day rental for free ride, then how uncle go find bak bak and have my usual ang di gao? tio bo?
And even if LTA said, give full rental +$150 cash, Uncle also sleep better, why? because alot of siao paxs on the road chasing after one taxi, you can see fighting among paxs...lols.,..free mah.
LTA can reimburst any amount to MRT operator
it is from right pocket to left pocket
from a Public pocket to a Private Pocket
but, to your pocket.......... wait
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now ppl bery enthu, will bother to wake up early
soon ppl will get worn out
those ppl think can save $$ if ride early but end up spend more $$ to buy breakfast on the way to work
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But then,
�得早，醒得早，身体�康良好
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Originally posted by OptimalTrans:
LTA can reimburst any amount to MRT operator
it is from right pocket to left pocket
from a Public pocket to a Private Pocket
but, to your pocket.......... wait
Sorry hor, I got no pocket, now wearing my former casket driving free pants, no pocket one, and my shirt is CDG last time give free ones, blue and yellow long sleeve. Like this save a lot on buying clothing.Casket van pant with no pocket got it reason one hor.
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Originally posted by FireIce:
now ppl bery enthu, will bother to wake up early
soon ppl will get worn out
those ppl think can save $$ if ride early but end up spend more $$ to buy breakfast on the way to work
Wake up late no need spend $$$ on breakfast?
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Aiyo, you dunno our lau cha bor very idle one ar?? didn't you notice that she lock or ban people after 10am ar?? she at night do a lot of funny stuff, then wake up very late, take lunch and bf together one lah, like this save alot of money mah, and at the same time, while eating, go thru the forum, ban here, lock there, kaypoh here and ther
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There's also a lot of executives type of people who don't drive...
And many jobs in CBD area is 24 hours round the clock...
Don't just assume office work must only start at 8-9am...
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Originally posted by Keepthechange666:
There's also a lot of executives type of people who don't drive...
And many jobs in CBD area is 24 hours round the clock...
Don't just assume office work must only start at 8-9am...
Assuming is good, at least you know when to keep, some drive until the cow come home also the taxi not home yet...like this, very fast up lorry one.Ignorant at times is a bliss hor