Iswaran said high MP and Minsters Pay will create financial burdens to commuters. Do you agree ?

[gingerlyn]

Free public transport for vulnerable groups will create 'financial burden' on commuters: Iswaran​

SINGAPORE: The Government has always tried to keep public transport affordable for all, especially vulnerable groups, but making public transport free for such groups will create a "financial burden" on commuters which is "no means insignificant", said Transport Minister S Iswaran.

Associate Professor Jamus Lim (WP-Sengkang) on Tuesday (Mar 8) had suggested that seniors and persons with disabilities be given concession cards for free public transport. Responding to this on Wednesday, Mr Iswaran said that it was important to understand what is being done today in Singapore and what the suggestion meant for commuters and taxpayers.

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Speaking in Parliament during his ministry's Committee of Supply debate, Mr Iswaran noted that the challenge the Government faces is in striking the “difficult, but essential” balance between quality, affordability and financial sustainability of Singapore’s public transport system over the long term.
As the Government manages increasing costs, it has tilted public transport subsidies towards more vulnerable commuter segments, added Mr Iswaran.
Giving the last two fare review exercises as an example, he noted that the Government has set aside approximately S$20 million a year in public transport vouchers to help cushion the impact of the fare increase.

 

[Rus]

"but making public transport free for such groups will create a "financial burden"

How big is the group? What is the amount annually?

 

[Oracle]

 

[laksaboy]

Just reduce the size of the bloated government and you'll have plenty of money for many other things.

 

[mojito]

Just reduce the size of the bloated government and you'll have plenty of money for many other things.

It is silly to offend people who volt you in favour of those who volt oppies.

 

[Boliao]

He is basically saying they will pass the cost to other commuters. It's not public transport, it's private and ministers on the board needs to make their board member fees amongst other paper generals that they put in SMRT/SBS. Despite the fact that the government is paying for all the infrastructure and funding up to 2 billion a year.

Cutting away the useless Mayors should already be enough but which PAP minister will give up their income for the poor? Remember, they will lose the motivation to work and feel smaller in front of other real CEO and business leaders.

 

[Leckmichamarsch]

you expect ah neh to tell truth?

 

[mahjongking]

Just reduce the size of the bloated government and you'll have plenty of money for many other things.

first this fat fuck has to retrench his fat ass

 

[myfoot123]

PAP said themselves are vulnerable too, thus need high salary to pay for their subsistence.

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

In China, one mayor takes care of a super city like Shanghai. In Sinkieland, several mayors take care of 3 side streets.

 

[birdie69]

Free public transport for vulnerable groups will create 'financial burden' on commuters: Iswaran​

SINGAPORE: The Government has always tried to keep public transport affordable for all, especially vulnerable groups, but making public transport free for such groups will create a "financial burden" on commuters which is "no means insignificant", said Transport Minister S Iswaran.

Associate Professor Jamus Lim (WP-Sengkang) on Tuesday (Mar 8) had suggested that seniors and persons with disabilities be given concession cards for free public transport. Responding to this on Wednesday, Mr Iswaran said that it was important to understand what is being done today in Singapore and what the suggestion meant for commuters and taxpayers.

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Speaking in Parliament during his ministry's Committee of Supply debate, Mr Iswaran noted that the challenge the Government faces is in striking the “difficult, but essential” balance between quality, affordability and financial sustainability of Singapore’s public transport system over the long term.
As the Government manages increasing costs, it has tilted public transport subsidies towards more vulnerable commuter segments, added Mr Iswaran.
Giving the last two fare review exercises as an example, he noted that the Government has set aside approximately S$20 million a year in public transport vouchers to help cushion the impact of the fare increase.

This Iswaran is a strong supporter of F1, regardless it brings so much inconvenience to the public, the business suffering to merchants in the CBD, even tax payer money to sponsor the F1 events.
I don't understand why he die die also must hold F1 event even during this COVID-19 epidemic period, Why?????

 

[bobby]

Old people got time to excercise no need free transport.......

 

[syed putra]

If google is a paid service, nobody will subscribe.
By making public transport free, you can save maybe 10% operating cost as tickets and gates are eliminated.
And earn more from advertising due to increase in passenger load.

 

[congo9]

If google is a paid service, nobody will subscribe.
By making public transport free, you can save maybe 10% operating cost as tickets and gates are eliminated.
And earn more from advertising due to increase in passenger load.

Finally i agree with you.
More traffic and crowd load make it more enticing for advertisers

 

[Hypocrite-The]

Old people got time to excercise no need free transport.......

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It would be more humane to Soylent Green them. Soylent Green. Its for people

 

[borom]

When I can find out the salary of HC, I will be able to provide this Iswaran an answer