Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Factors in Pricing of Adult Monthly Travel Pass

Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport 

a.     what is the average monthly public transport fare expenditure for adult users who commute to work using public transport; 

b.     how is the pricing of the Adult Monthly Travel Pass (AMTP) determined; and 

c.     what is the average value utilised by AMTP holders based on equivalent adult fares for trips taken in a month.

Reply by Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     Public transport is heavily subsidised in Singapore so as to keep fares affordable. The average monthly expenditure for adult commuters, based on per-card usage, is estimated to be about $45. Among Adult Monthly Travel Pass holders, their average expenditure without the pass would be about $140 per month.

2.     The Adult Monthly Travel Pass is to help heavy users of public transport manage their costs. The pricing of the pass is regularly reviewed by the Public Transport Council as part of its annual Fare Review Exercises. It is currently set at $128, and will remain unchanged in the latest fare adjustments.