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LTA’s drastic SimplyGo move puzzling in the absence of big-picture transport payment plans

Memes such as SimplyNoGo, SimplyCannotGo and SimplyGo Away have also been created to show the public's displeasure over LTA's announcement. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
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SINGAPORE – From June 1, commuters will need to change out or update their existing travel cards to pay for bus and train rides. 

This is due to a decision by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to move the bulk of commuters to its SimplyGo account-based ticketing platform.

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