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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 20 MIN

#TalkBack: can fare incentives really ease Singapore’s peak-hour crush?

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Packed trains during the morning rush are part of daily life for many Singaporeans. But what if travelling earlier meant travelling for free? A recent trial on the North East Line and Sengkang-Punggol LRT offered free off-peak rides before 7.30am or between 9am and 9.45am, with peak-hour crowding falling by 9 per cent. Daniel Martin speaks with transport analyst Terence Fan, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Singapore Management University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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