SINGAPORE - In a bid to get more commuters to travel outside the peak hours, the Government is launching a new off-peak monthly travel pass from July 5.
For $80 a month, commuters will get unlimited travel on buses and trains during off-peak hours on weekdays, and throughout the day on weekends and public holidays.
Off-peak hours on the weekdays are any period outside of the morning peak period from 6.30am to 9am and the evening rush hours of 5pm to 7.30pm.
The trial will be funded by the Government at an estimated cost of $10 million a year.
Persons with disabilities and senior citizens can also purchase the off-peak travel pass for $40 a month.
Only Singapore citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for the scheme.
adrianl@sph.com.sg- See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/transport/story/new-monthly-pass-encourage-commuters-travel-during-peak-hours-2015012#sthash.fyyoOCbl.dpuf
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