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EXTENDING SENIORS' CONCESSION TRAVEL
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<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->I SUPPORT the view expressed by the Council for Third Age chief Gerard Ee in his Wednesday's letter on active ageing ('Cheap fares for elderly not the best way'), but I fail to see its relevance to, and any disadvantage in, extending concession travel to senior citizens.
Only Singaporeans and permanent residents over 60 are eligible to apply. Concession hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to close of operations; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, throughout operation hours.
That means concessions are not available from Monday to Friday before 9am. Do many elderly travel on weekdays before 9am?
Would the revenue lost if concessions were lifted be significant compared to the profit made by the bus companies and SMRT?
Providing cheap fares for the elderly is not the issue. Rather, it is the public message we convey - that we have not forgotten the elderly or their contributions.
By extending them concessionary fare throughout public transport hours, we are showing our gratitude to them. This will enable them to travel more freely without restriction - not free of charge.
We appeal to the public to give up their seats on buses and trains to the elderly and act considerately towards seniors. Extending concessionary fares reinforces the civic courtesies we ask of the corporate world: Give up a little profit for the sake of the elderly.
It will be an exemplary gesture befitting a gracious society.
Tan Thiam Soon

 

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<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->I REFER to Wednesday's letter arguing against extending concessionary fares on public transport for seniors ('Cheap fares for elderly not the best way') by the Council for Third Age chairman Gerard Ee, who also chairs the Public Transport Council (PTC).
Does Mr Ee mean the working elderly should continue to pay full fares because of the Workfare scheme? Most senior citizens do not work. Is there a good reason to further burden elderly citizens?
Mr Ee argues that putting more resources directly in their hands is probably better than further concessions on public transport. But doing so is not a better deal, even to the elderly who receive Workfare. How does paying full fares contribute to more meaningful activities for seniors?
- First, under Workfare, the sum $686 quoted is for one year and that works out to $1.88 a day. Does this money add financial security for a 60-year-old earning $1,000 a month to support himself and his spouse?
- Second, will the additional $1.88 help defray full fares on public transport to and from work without any concession?
- Third, the $1,714 top-up in an elderly worker's Central Provident Fund may help cover medical expenses for one year for the worker and his spouse. But if either suffers long-term illness triggered by prolonged work beyond age 60, will the extra money become a disincentive?
Most people reaching retirement age are willing to continue working to keep busy and healthy. To enhance gracious active ageing, cheaper or free public transport for the elderly should be the first initiative recommended by PTC.
Extending fare concessions for seniors is the practice in many countries. China, Australia, New Zealand and the Dutch capital Amsterdam extend free public transport to seniors. Singapore should extend a similar courtesy.
Paul Chan

 

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SEND AH GONG

Theres a plce Batuk Bah hak.
Where the old folks can roam free.
And this place very cheap. Got many palm trees.
Work whole life in Singapore.
But still Broke until teng kor.
Don’t want you.
Go and die in another country.

When its time to Mati,
90 cents for a kopi.
Send ur dad and mum.
They have chewing gum.

Send ah kong
Fine budget old folks home.
Health minster say got discount across borders.
Since we are dying.
Might as well make space for the living.

Singapore too small
Pls go to JB.

Youmay think it is far
Scally bad guys steal ur car.
Lagi worse if u drive bm or Honda.
Don’t be scared
Not so scared.
Just don’t stop if tire flat.

Theres no jam if u choose to go on wkdays.
When u go to johor, u can also do some shopping
Seafood cheap n fresh.
U can save some cash.

Send ah kong move to a bigger plc
Health minister say malaysa Oleh.
They got pirate ship and power tokat ali.

Why? Singapore
Better go Jb.

Send ah kong if he kana sick.
Health minster say ambulances on the way
Gahment very caring. Just an option they are sharing.
Singapore loves u. Grow old in Jb.
Gahment very caring. Just an option they are sharing.
Singapore loves u. Grow old in Jb.
For you and for me
Got no erp
Its cheaper u see.
Go die in jb.