TR EMERITUS

I refer to the article “Discount for commuters who enter stations before 7.45am on weekdays; all other fares unchanged” (Straits Times, Oct 30). It states that “Commuters can pay up to 50 cents less in transport fares if they enter any of the 157 MRT stations before 7.45am on weekdays. As to “The discounted fares before... 

I refer to the article “Bank lending up 6.2% to $640.68b in September” (Straits Times, Nov 1). It states that “Total lending hit $640.68 billion, up 6.2 per cent compared with September last year, according to preliminary data from the Monetary Authority of Singapore yesterday. Bank loans have been rising year on year... 

I refer to Christopher Tan’ article “How deep is the SMRT rot? 4 questions about the rail company that an inquiry could answer” (Sunday Times, Nov 5) Whilst we are at it – may I suggest including a fifth question. Because it may address what is the perhaps the root cause of our MRT problems – what my friends call “you...