SBS Transit’s rail services saw mixed average daily ridership across its three lines.
The North East Line saw an increase of 2.2 per cent to 602,000, while the Downtown Line also recorded a 1.1 per cent rise to 470,000.
The Sengkang-Punggol LRT reported a decrease in average daily ridership by 2.6 per cent to 157,000.
Operating profit from the firm’s public transport businesses fell by 16 per cent to S$45.1 million due mainly to lower bus revenue and higher rail licence charge. This was offset partially by lower fuel and electricity costs arising from lower diesel and electricity prices.
Revenue from other commercial services rose by 5.1 per cent to S$62.8 million mainly due to advertisers launching more digital campaigns.
