Government to cover 13% of fare revenues for school bus and care transport operators amid fuel cost pressures

For the school bus sector, MOE will provide support to operators providing school bus services for primary schools and SPED schools.

The support will be applicable for student transport services, during times when they are operating.

“The support will also provide parents and caregivers with more reaction time to adjust their transport arrangements if needed, ahead of possible fare increases, should the fuel price situation not improve,” the ministries said.

Students on the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) will continue to receive support.

MSF, on its part, will provide support to Social Service Agencies that are currently providing MSF-funded disability services and utilising the Enabling Transport Subsidy for client transport arrangements, such as Day Activity Centres and Sheltered Workshops. 

These Social Service Agencies will be required to disburse the grant to their contracted transport operators.

MOH will provide support to Long-Term Care and Community Dialysis service providers who provide regular transport services for seniors and patients from April to June. These are MOH-funded Senior Care Centres, Medical Escort and Transport operators, Day Hospices and Community Dialysis centres.

“Seniors and patients can be assured that the cost of care will continue to remain affordable,” the authorities said.

“As announced at Budget 2025, subsidies for long-term care services, which include transport services, will be enhanced from July 2026.”