Extend period to help seniors taking up jobs

ST Forum, The Straits Times, March 5, 2007


I REFER to the letter, 'Why no extra 30 mins of concessional fare' by Ms Noelle Tang of SMRT.
We senior citizens thank SMRT and appreciate its consideration in curbing peak-hour travel patterns out of concern for senior citizens' safety.

Unemployed senior citizen are also mindful not to compete with the able-bodied during peak hours.

However, with the Government's recent encouragement to employers to hire more senior citizens, may I suggest that the concession period also apply from 5.30am to 4.30pm and after 7pm?

Most senior citizens who are employed on lower salaries start work in the early hours and finish before 4.30pm.

This will benefit senior citizens and encourage more of them to take up employment.


Francis Robert Alfred