Public Transport Council (PTC)

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Briefs

SINGAPORE (Oct 14): “We have certainly received a lot of questions regarding the freedom to move money.” — Clifford Ng, managing partner at Zhong Lun Law Firm in Hong Kong, whose clients are keen to shift assets to Singapore.

Broker's Calls

Public transport operators could rake in additional $132.5 mil in annual revenue as PTC grants full 7% fare hike

SINGAPORE (Oct 9): Public transport operators could see an annual revenue increase of $132.5 million, after the Public Transport Council (PTC) on Tuesday granted the full 7% increase in in fares.

Broker's Calls

Headwinds expected for ComfortDelGro despite potential fare hike

SINGAPORE (Sept 19): ComfortDelGro Corporation (CDG) could see headwinds ahead for its public transport business, despite a fare hike of up to 7% that is expected to be announced later this year.

Disruption and Digitalisation

Broad regulations for a disrupted industry

SINGAPORE (Aug 12): A new licensing regime for private-hire platform operators that will kick into effect next June could level the playing field between taxi operators and ride-hailing platform providers, as well as protect drivers and consumers alike. H

Disruption and Digitalisation

Singapore to step up oversight on Grab, Gojek to enhance safety

SINGAPORE (Aug 7): Singapore will tighten regulations on ride-hailing operators such as Grab and Gojek, bringing safety-related rules for the services in line with taxi operators to better protect commuters and drivers.

Broker's Calls

Gradual turnaround of taxi operations keeps ComfortDelGro at 'buy'

SINGAPORE (Sept 4): DBS Group Research is maintaining its forecasts and “buy” recommendation for ComfortDelGro.

Broker's Calls

A transport fare review that smells of a hike

SINGAPORE (April 6): RHB is not ruling out the possibility of a fare hike next year, given the Public Transport Council has started its review of the formula through which bus and train fares are adjusted yearly.

PTC starts review of public transport fare adjustment formula and mechanism

SINGAPORE (April 5): The Public Transport Council (PTC) has started the review of the public transport fare adjustment formula and mechanism.
SMRT

Public transport operators to lose $79 mil in revenue on 4.2% fare reduction

SINGAPORE (Oct 27): Public transport operators SBS Transit, SMRT, and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will see a total decrease in fare revenue of about $79 million a year, after the Public Transport Council (PTC) on Thursday announced a 4.2% decrease
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