The National Transport Workers’ Union (NTWU) has called on public transport operators and tripartite partners to ensure that the benefits from the fare adjustments are shared fairly with workers, local media reported.
The Public Transport Council (PTC) had earlier announced that fares will increase from Dec 26. Adult card users will pay 12 to 13 cents more per journey – a record increase in cash terms.
PTC attributed the higher fare formula output to a “substantial increase” in energy prices between July 2025 and June 2026, as a result of the Middle East conflict.
“NTWU believes that when fare adjustments take into account rising costs, including wages and energy costs, the public transport workforce should also share meaningfully in the additional revenue generated,” the union wrote in a Facebook post.
“This should translate into better wages, annual increments, bonuses and improvements in workers’ welfare,” the union said, adding that Singapore must continue investing in the people who deliver the service every day.
Overall, public transport fares will rise by 7 per cent, higher than last year’s 5 per cent increase. The 7 per cent adjustment will translate into about S$176.9 million more in fare revenue a year.
