No improvements in Singapore's public transport
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I sent this to our Transport Minister today. Hopefully he can look into it and improve our buses efficiency one day....
Dear Sir,
It has been almost 2 years since the master plan in improving our Singapore's public transport has been announced to the general public. Since then, I have been looking forward to the day that our buses can indeed be our real alternative to a car. Last year April, based on a feedback I have given to the PTC, they assured me that by June last year (email dated 14th April 2008), the average frequency of the buses will be 12mins and by August this year, it will be 10 mins during the peak season.
I have been overseas the last one year and has got back to Singapore a few months back, looking forward to the changes that our public transport has undergone.
Nevertheless, I am in for a surprise this month alone when I took public buses to my destination. It seems to be in the same state as it was 2 years back, or even 10 years ago.
Take for example when I was on my way to work via bus service 55 on the 4th June (Thursday). Having boarded the bus at 7.50pm, it arrived at my destination at 8.55pm. The normal travelling time is 45mins but it took 1 hour 5mins on this day. It resulted in me being late for work and have to receive a penalty for being late.
On another occasion today, I checked out Iris next bus in ensuring that the waiting time at bus stop is kept to a minimal. It indicated that the next bus will be arriving at 6.14pm. I got to the bus stop at 6.10pm and started waiting. It finally arrived at 6.32pm, with a waiting time of 22mins. I have to cancel my appointment in the evening as a result.
With Singapore buses being one of the main transportation backbone in moving people around Singapore, it is hardly reliable for us to put our trust in it.
Please allow me to also share my disappointment with Singapore's public transport in our local online forums. Hopefully it will gather enough attention for our citizens to decide whether should further action be done to ensure quality and checks on our buses are in place. The penalty fine of a few thousands each quarter hardly deter bus operators at all. On the other hard, it makes the governance of our public transport a laughing stock.
With the looming H1N1 threat, can we afford public transportation to be overly congested? Do we want to increase the stress of living in Singapore with bad public transportation? We are currently promoting Singapore to be a city of the future and to attract people from around the world to live here. I heard that elections maybe coming soon and there maybe job rotation in the Transport Minister position. But please do ensure that the objectives which was set out 2 years ago are met. Public transportation is what millions of commuters in Singapore has to undertake each day. -
Well, the letter has been sent. What do you want us to do?
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Originally posted by mochi_cake:
I sent this to our Transport Minister today. Hopefully he can look into it and improve our buses efficiency one day....
Dear Sir,
It has been almost 2 years since the master plan in improving our Singapore's public transport has been announced to the general public. Since then, I have been looking forward to the day that our buses can indeed be our real alternative to a car. Last year April, based on a feedback I have given to the PTC, they assured me that by June last year (email dated 14th April 2008), the average frequency of the buses will be 12mins and by August this year, it will be 10 mins during the peak season.
Yes, certainly it is true
I have been overseas the last one year and has got back to Singapore a few months back, looking forward to the changes that our public transport has undergone.
Nevertheless, I am in for a surprise this month alone when I took public buses to my destination. It seems to be in the same state as it was 2 years back, or even 10 years ago.
Take for example when I was on my way to work via bus service 55 on the 4th June (Thursday). Having boarded the bus at 7.50pm, it arrived at my destination at 8.55pm. The normal travelling time is 45mins but it took 1 hour 5mins on this day. It resulted in me being late for work and have to receive a penalty for being late.Road conditions may differs, so it might be hard to tell
On another occasion today, I checked out Iris next bus in ensuring that the waiting time at bus stop is kept to a minimal. It indicated that the next bus will be arriving at 6.14pm. I got to the bus stop at 6.10pm and started waiting. It finally arrived at 6.32pm, with a waiting time of 22mins. I have to cancel my appointment in the evening as a result.
IRIS is not 100% reliable, mind you
With Singapore buses being one of the main transportation backbone in moving people around Singapore, it is hardly reliable for us to put our trust in it.
Please allow me to also share my disappointment with Singapore's public transport in our local online forums. Hopefully it will gather enough attention for our citizens to decide whether should further action be done to ensure quality and checks on our buses are in place. The penalty fine of a few thousands each quarter hardly deter bus operators at all. On the other hard, it makes the governance of our public transport a laughing stock.Yes, i agree, pls fine them more
With the looming H1N1 threat, can we afford public transportation to be overly congested? Do we want to increase the stress of living in Singapore with bad public transportation? We are currently promoting Singapore to be a city of the future and to attract people from around the world to live here. I heard that elections maybe coming soon and there maybe job rotation in the Transport Minister position. But please do ensure that the objectives which was set out 2 years ago are met. Public transportation is what millions of commuters in Singapore has to undertake each day.Let me reply
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wow. Should post at the Chit Chat forum too.
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I believe the letter will be forwarded to LTA...
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Originally posted by lianamaster:
I believe the letter will be forwarded to LTA...
Imagine the whole population in SG sends this type of letter to the Minister of Transport/LTA.
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Originally posted by TIB537B:
Imagine the whole population in SG sends this type of letter to the Minister of Transport/LTA.
One click... delete...
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Wow, how your letter gonna reach Transport Minister, by post or email?
Cheers.
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U still hang on hopes our public bus will improve?
You must be still dreaming. Replace car as an alternative? This is even more hilarious.
Go get a motorbike and realise yr own personal transport freedom.
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Originally posted by lianamaster:
One click... delete...
Agree.Cheers.
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Originally posted by zenden9:
U still hang on hopes our public bus will improve?
You must be still dreaming. Replace car as an alternative? This is even more hilarious.
Go get a motorbike and realise yr own personal transport freedom.
I've got a cepas card, a scooter and and car to realise my personal transport freedom.
Cheers.
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Originally posted by zenden9:
U still hang on hopes our public bus will improve?
You must be still dreaming. Replace car as an alternative? This is even more hilarious.
Go get a motorbike and realise yr own personal transport freedom.
In other parts of the world
There's not even a public transport system at all. Just a handful of buses serving a big town with horrid frequencies.
Be glad that you still have buses as an alternative to trains and personal transport. What if your car/bike breakdown? taxi everyday till your car repaired?
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Originally posted by TIB537B:
In other parts of the world
There's not even a public transport system at all. Just a handful of buses serving a big town with horrid frequencies.
Be glad that you still have buses as an alternative to trains and personal transport. What if your car/bike breakdown? taxi everyday till your car repaired?
Last time, I take bus to work. out of 5 days per week. 2-3 times I am late. And never a time I was leave home late.
If the car or bike breaks down often. Its time to get a new one. Break down is just an isolated case. Maybe happen only one time out of 1 year.
Other countries don't have public bus. But they sure make cars or bikes cheap enough for everybody....
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Originally posted by TIB537B:
In other parts of the world
There's not even a public transport system at all. Just a handful of buses serving a big town with horrid frequencies.
Be glad that you still have buses as an alternative to trains and personal transport. What if your car/bike breakdown? taxi everyday till your car repaired?
Imagine cab boarding fare in London was 30 Pound I heard, which was almost S$90. Think gone broke by then.Cheers.
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Originally posted by zenden9:
Last time, I take bus to work. out of 5 days per week. 2-3 times I am late. And never a time I was leave home late.
If the car or bike breaks down often. Its time to get a new one. Break down is just an isolated case. Maybe happen only one time out of 1 year.
Relax bro, new car or bike dun break down that easily, not even once during the 10 years COE if you maintain well.Cheers.
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Originally posted by SGCar:
Relax bro, new car or bike dun break down that easily, not even once during the 10 years COE if you maintain well.Cheers.
Yup! But some smart alex try to paint personal transport like some nightmare! -
Originally posted by zenden9:
U still hang on hopes our public bus will improve?
You must be still dreaming. Replace car as an alternative? This is even more hilarious.
Go get a motorbike and realise yr own personal transport freedom.
U and your 2-wheeler story again. -.-'
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Originally posted by zenden9:
Last time, I take bus to work. out of 5 days per week. 2-3 times I am late. And never a time I was leave home late.
I remember the school principal/searge will say :
"It your fault. Bus late is not a valid reason. Can't you leave home even earlier?"
The problem is, it is the first bus out that's late!
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Originally posted by zenden9:
Yup! But some smart alex try to paint personal transport like some nightmare!Hmm, some smart alec also painted public transport like some nightmare!
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Originally posted by lianamaster:
U and your 2-wheeler story again. -.-'
Why cannot huh? I find it so funny people can take taking bus as an hobby. And think Sg bus like heaven. Hahaha.. It's a joke man. In singapore, public bus is a even a greater joke!Precisely, it u bus enthusiatic that makes SBS and Tibs do a great job since they can attract people taking bus as an hobby.
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Originally posted by zenden9:
Why cannot huh? I find it so funny people can take taking bus as an hobby. And think Sg bus like heaven. Hahaha.. It's a joke man. In singapore, public bus is a even a greater joke!Precisely, it u bus enthusiatic that makes SBS and Tibs do a great job since they can attract people taking bus as an hobby.
no wonder. You're really the joke after all
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make public transort available 24 hours ......
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Originally posted by TIB537B:
Hmm, some smart alec also painted public transport like some nightmare!
It is indeed an nightmare. Sorry, I didn't say public transport. I hate bus only. At least MRT is still quite consistent and waiting time is much shorter than stupid bus.I just stated the truth. Sg public bus can go eat Sh*t!
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Originally posted by TIB537B:
no wonder. You're really the joke after all
You are even a bigger joke! -
Originally posted by zenden9:
You are even a bigger joke! nah, can't be compared to you who's already making a fool of yourself with your baseless posts.