Starting Dec 28, Singapore bus and train fares will increase by 6% for every journey. The government will subside an additional S$250 million to cover the costs of deferring further fare hikes. But how sustainable are these fare hike deferments and subsidies? NUS’ Timothy Wong weighs in.
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