The two public transport operators SBS Transit (SBST) and SMRT Corp (SMRT) have jointly contributed $1 million worth of transport vouchers to help needy families cope with the fare increase. Each operator contributed $0.5 million.

Each voucher is worth $20 and can be used to buy or top up EZ-Link cards or to buy monthly concession passes.

The transport vouchers will be disbursed through the Citizens’ Consultative Committees (CCCs), to complement the assistance they are already rendering to the needy through the CCC ComCare Fund. The vouchers will be delivered to the CCCs in late October.

Needy Singaporean families who need help to cope with the fare increase can approach their grassroots leaders or the 104 Community Clubs/Centres islandwide.