A New Walking Initiative That Pays You!

In a hilarious twist, a Reddit post has ignited interest and debate among netizens over a unique new scheme by the Singapore government. Users are chuckling and expressing their curiosity about an initiative that literally pays participants to walk!

"I couldn’t believe it! The government is paying us to walk! I just snagged a $10 CDC voucher by strolling the beauty world trail and even snagged some digital critters along the way!" shared user raytoei, who posted this on August 20, just days after the launch of the Walking Trails@CDC.

Get Paid to Explore!

Launched on August 16, the Walking Trails@CDC allows participants to earn up to $10 in RedeemSG vouchers by completing trails ranging from 4.35km to 5.5km. The trails are designed with interesting checkpoints and landmarks, including the picturesque Little Guilin and the historic Fort Canning Centre, while engaging “Ollies”—digital owl mascots representing community values.

The first 5,000 walkers to complete all checkpoints or collect Ollies can redeem these vouchers at popular supermarkets like FairPrice and Cold Storage.

Reactions Pour In!

With over 700 upvotes and 100 comments on the Reddit thread, reactions have been mixed but mostly positive. One thrilled user noted, "I’m not just tickled; I’m genuinely impressed!" Another chimed in, "I’m on the trail right now! What a fun way to see new places!" Plenty of users shared that they were already out walking and appreciated the opportunity to earn some cash along the way.

However, not everyone was in favor. Some critics voiced their skepticism, with comments like, "The government pays you to exercise due to skyrocketing healthcare costs!" and "Better than a future $10 healthcare subsidy!"

The Ollie Dilemma!

While some embraced the walking scheme, others found the digital mascots a bit tiresome. One user complained about the hassle of backtracking for Ollies, saying, "Those birds are annoying!" The original poster of the thread also expressed frustration, suggesting using a hunting tactic—quickly collecting the Ollies to earn the vouchers and then continuing the walk without distractions.

Join the Fun!

Interested in earning while you exercise? It’s simple! Just log in with your SingPass at Walking Trails @ CDC, select your desired trail, and check the available vouchers. This unique initiative is open to Singaporean citizens or permanent residents aged 15 and over. It's time to lace up those sneakers and hit the trails for rewards!