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Free off-peak MRT, LRT rides for commuters in north-east S'pore from Dec 27 to ease morning crowds

The eligibility criteria to join the Travel Smart Journeys scheme will also be removed.

This is part of the Government’s latest push to reduce train congestion during the morning rush hour.

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