pirate:Now I understand why the fare hike -
Deflation is bad for the economy because when prices are falling, consumers will put off buying stuff, and so the economy will contract, incomes will drop and yada yada...
\"From Apr 5, adult card fares for buses and trains will increase by 2 to 5 cents, while student concessionary fares will increase by 1 cent. But some groups, including senior citizens, will be \"insulated\" from the hike, says the Public Transport Council.\"
So the secret of buses and trains packed like sardines is to increase the fares. Insulate the senior citizens so they will wait for free ride and stay away from public transport for as long as there is no free ride.