Tag Archives: public transport

Didn't the government ownself praise ownself for having a reliable public transport system? If we can't avoid more accidents, how can we make sure it is reliable? How will passengers be safe?

Meanwhile, Singaporeans are still paying more. If other countries can do it, why can't we? Why can't the government follow NZ and spare a thought for citizens?

This is what a netter has to say in response to Jamus Lim’s proposal of making public transport free for senior citizens and the disabled. ——————– Member of Parliament from Workers’ Party, Jamus Lim, has put forward a proposal of making public transport a free service for senior citizens and …

There are now at least 120 bus drivers across 7 interchanges who are infected with Covid-19. Is this really safe?

It has already begun. Singaporeans have not even began to enjoy their GST gift from the government, news of rising cost for Singaporeans have hit the news. Transport Minister and Henry Thia lookalike Khaw Boon Wan said in Parliament on Monday with a straight face that the government is currently subsidizing 30% of public transport operations, and that Singaporeans should expect higher fares for public transport to keep subsidies in check.

A SMRT Station Manager has been suspended after allowing a train to continue moving with its doors opened.

Khaw Boon Wan said the failure of SMRT staff in the flooding incident have made the good work of others go to waste. He said it has tarnished Singapore's reputation but encouraged commuters to show appreciation to public transport workers whenever they can.

A netizen asks Madam President to look into bigger local issues such as train breakdowns, as it is affecting the daily lives of Singaporeans. She said she has to resort to taking premium buses and taxis just to avoid these delays.

A netizen has formed an alternative transport group to help Singaporeans find alternative transport in the event of a likely public transport breakdown.

There were more than 7000 cases of fare cheats in our public transport scene just last year. Does this mean there are many poor people in Singapore? Do people actually get their fares back despite train breakdowns? What's going on?