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Ministry of Transport

Public Transport Vouchers

Supporting lower-income households to cope with fare adjustments.

Last updated on 30 September 2026

Overview

To apply or appeal for a Public Transport Voucher (PTV) under the 2025 PTV Exercise, please fill in this form (opens in new tab). Applications for the 2025 PTV Exercise open from 20 January 2026 and will close on 31 October 2026. 

When there is a fare increase, public transport operators (PTOs) are required to contribute part of their increased fare revenue to the Public Transport Fund. Financial penalties collected from PTOs when significant disruptions occur are also paid into the Fund. The Government then draws from the Fund to disburse PTVs to help lower-income households cope with fare adjustments. The Government will also supplement the Public Transport Fund from time to time.  

Following the announcement on implementation of a fare adjustment from 26 December 2026, the Government has made available PTVs worth $80 each for the 2026 PTV Exercise, higher than the $60 made available in the 2025 PTV Exercise.

The income eligibility criterion for PTVs will also be raised to cover resident households with monthly household income per person of not more than $2,100, compared to $1,800 for last year’s Exercise. The broadened eligibility criteria will benefit an additional 60,000 households in this year’s PTV Exercise. 

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

1) Who is eligible for the Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs)?

For a household to be eligible for a PTV, applicants must have a monthly household income per person of not more than $2,100. At least one member of the household must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Monthly household income per person is the total gross monthly household income divided by the total number of family members living together. Gross monthly household income refers to their basic employment income, trade/self-employed income, overtime pay, allowances, cash awards, commissions, and bonuses. 

Additional PTVs will be set aside for the Citizens’ Consultative Committees to extend to households who require more assistance.  

2) When and how do households get the Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs)?

The 2026 PTV Exercise will take place in two stages. Under Stage 1, households that had received a voucher during the 2025 PTV Exercise and continue to meet the income eligibility criterion will automatically receive a PTV. These households will receive their PTV notification letters via post or SMS starting from end-December 2026, based on their indicated contact preference from the previous PTV Exercise. 

In the second stage starting from early 2027, households that meet the income eligibility criterion but did not receive a voucher in the first stage can apply for PTVs online or in person at their local Community Centres/Clubs (CCs). Details on the application process will be announced at a later date.

3) Is the use of the Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs) limited to only one household member?

No, the PTVs can be shared amongst all members of the household. PTVs can be redeemed in denominations of $10 to different travel cards, regardless of who the PTV is addressed to. 


4) How many Public Transport Vouchers (PTVs) can each household receive? Will there be some beneficiaries excluded from Stage 1 even if they had received a Public Transport Voucher (PTV) from the 2025 PTV Exercise? What should they do?

PTVs are given out on a per household basis to help cushion the impact of the fare increase on lower-income households. Each eligible household is entitled to one PTV, and only one application is needed. Under Stage 1, households that had received a voucher during the 2025 PTV Exercise and continue to meet the income eligibility criterion will automatically receive a PTV. These households will receive their PTV notification letters via post or SMS starting from end-December 2026, based on their indicated contact preference from the previous PTV Exercise. 

In the second stage starting from early 2027, households that require additional help can apply for PTVs online or in person at their local Community Centres/Clubs (CCs). Details on the application process will be announced at a later date.

5) Can I still apply for a Public Transport Voucher (PTV) under the 2025 PTV Exercise? When will the PTVs be sent out to successful applicants?

Yes, you can still apply for a PTV under the 2025 PTV Exercise before 31 October 2026. Physical and/or digital notification letters (which serve as the PTV) will be sent out to successful applicants within four to six weeks from the date of application. 

6) Does a household that was eligible for the 2025 Public Transport Voucher (PTV) Exercise have to apply again?

No, the household does not have to apply again if it remains eligible for 2025 PTV Exercise. Under Stage 1, households that had received a voucher during the 2025 PTV Exercise and continue to meet the income eligibility criterion will automatically receive a PTV. For the 2026 PTV Exercise, PTV beneficiaries will receive a physical or digital notification letter (depending on their contact preference).

Resources 

You may find the information on the 2025 PTV exercise below in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil: