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Johor-Singapore RTS Link to Launch by 2026, Fares Mixed

2/20/2026

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The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link will begin operations by the end of 2026, connecting Bukit Chagar to Woodlands North MRT in five minutes.
Proposed fares range from $5 to $7, viewed as affordable by some workers and costly by others.
Experts say the fares are reasonable for higher-income workers.
This may burden lower-income commuters.

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Story summary

The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link will begin operations by the end of 2026, connecting Bukit Chagar to Woodlands North MRT in five minutes.
Proposed fares range from $5 to $7, viewed as affordable by some workers and costly by others.
Experts say the fares are reasonable for higher-income workers.
This may burden lower-income commuters.