Chee Hong Tat's ministerial statement on East-West Line train disruption | Full speech

In parliament on Tuesday (Oct 15), Singapore Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat delivered a ministerial statement on the East-West Line train disruption that happened from Sep 25 to Sep 30. Mr Chee said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will conduct investigations into the cause of the incident, which will be supported by an expert advisory panel. He also highlighted how public transport service standards should be separate from how fares are set. He noted that fare reviews were necessary for the public transport system to remain financially sustainable. "If our fares are not adjusted to reflect rising operating costs, the persistent shortfall would have a chronic impact on service quality and reliability over time," he said. Read more: https://cna.asia/403S2eQ Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia