Here’s an excerpt from the conversation:
Crispina Robert:
When (our intern) Yan Yun spoke to people, one of the things they said is that 10 cents seems like a small amount, but one point they brought up was that, unlike food – where they can choose to eat something cheaper – train and buses, they have no choice. And eventually, it adds up.
Terence Fan:
One of the silver linings with all these new rail lines, and then there (are) also some bus realignments here and there, is that, actually, I hear that for some people, because there are now multiple pathways that get to the same point and from the same place, you choose the right way, which means a shorter distance.
Crispina:
Steve, you found out about your kids’ fares?
Steven:
My kids, 70 cents is the regular fare. But, if they go in pre-peak before 7:45am they get 50 cents off, which means it’s 20 cents a ride! I was like, “You are forever taking the MRT to school. I’m not sending you anymore.”
Terence:
That’s true. I think for the CBD also, right? So it’s not just for the kids, it’s for everybody.
Steven:
But if we look at this, yes, 10 cents seems like it could be a bit, but when we look at the rest of the world, actually, it’s still (affordable). I do that comparison and it does feel like we’re still getting a pretty good deal.
Terence:
