It took me a while but I finally applied for Sarah's Child Concession Card which was due months ago. Sarah is now standing tall at 1m at 3 years old so she ought to have the card if not, she has to pay for transport. Generally, drivers or MRT people do turn a blind eye and just let the kid pass (especially if they are in the younger range) but if you happen to get the strict ones, even at 1.2m they insist that you pay.
To avoid the commotion, might as well apply for the card. It is free anyways! You can find more information on Translink's website but here's the gist of it.
Benefits:
🚈 Children under 7 years old can travel for FREE on basic bus services, express bus services and trains.
🚈 No need to top up the card. However, you will need to do so if your child travels on Premium bus services and NightRider services.
Child is eligible for a child concession card if:
🚌 If your child is above 0.9m in height,
🚌 below 7 years old
🚌 not in Primary School
It was fast and easy to get the card. Simply visit any Translink Ticket Office with your child's birth certificate. The parent or the adult submitting the application also need to show their NIRC.
If your child is a non-Singapore Citizen or non-Singapore Permanent Resident, remember to bring along your child's Passport for verification when applying for the Child Concession Card. The card will be encoded with your child's name, Birth Certificate/Passport number, date of birth and expiry date of the card. Each eligible child is entitled to purchase one Child Concession Card. As your child transitions to a Student Concession card, you have to return the Child one.
For more information, you may visit Translink's website.
Sarah is so delighted to have a concession card of her own!
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