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OPC scheme to change due to low COE$$$?

Leepee

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Elfenstar

Elfenstar

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well said. I think OPC owners or would be buyer are aware of the trade off when they buy the car. Cheaper but restricted hours.

If they are not happy, they can don't buy OPC.

 

However, I think if the government can be more flexible in the sense of introducing the half day coupon will be good.

 

I think what is stopping them is not being to enforce it. They already have OPCs not putting coupon or those tear month but not date. Now, if intro have half day, those black sheep will be happier.

 

Thats because TP is damn stupid lor... they should just follow the law to the letter. the OPC coupon needs to be attached to the windscreen on the bottom left section. If its not attached at that place, they should just fine the bugger.

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Eugeng

Eugeng

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i think mr goh has got too much soap suds in his head.

 

if he wants more driving hours, he should just pay for it and stop family time as a shield.

 

in any case, if 20 bucks can buy me a whole day of family time, its money well spent!

 

[shakehead]

 

Dont he have more family time staying at home till 3pm on Sat. Also more bed time.. [blush]

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Forrestcat

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Off-peak car scheme needs fine-tuning

 

 

Wed, Dec 10, 2008

The Straits Times

 

 

 

MANY things have changed since the introduction of the off-peak car scheme in 1994. These have made it necessary and important to fine-tune the system to cater to today's real needs.

 

For a start, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) should consider lifting the restricted hours on off-peak cars on Saturdays from 7am to 3pm. With an increasing number of companies practising a five-day work week, the restricted hours on Saturdays have essentially become less 'peak' than 14 years ago. For those who drive an off-peak car, removing such restrictions could also mean more family time on a non-working day. This would tie in well with the Government's call for more pro-family efforts by Singaporeans.

 

In addition, the LTA should consider allowing off-peak cars on the road in non-Central Business District, 'off-peak' areas, such as the neighbourhoods, during 'peak' weekday hours. In my view, this will not severely affect smooth traffic flow neither in the neighbourhoods nor on the arterial roads during these hours, when most people are at work. Also, this will give drivers of off-peak cars more freedom to run personal or family errands, as well as spend quality time with their families on days they are not working.

 

Goh Wee Chuan

 

Mr Goh, you should consider a coe car instead [idea]

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Kelpie

Kelpie

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The previous LTA reply was always if tweak the hours ( ie Sat can drive earlier or even no restriction ) then the $17K rebate and the road tax discount will be reduced correspondingly, no mention about the the $20 license though.

 

Yalor, this type of question sure surfaced every now and then and the reply from LTA has always been the one you stated. Waste everyone time.

 

Regards,

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Listing

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OPC not only enjoy 17k rebate. But every year, they get a reduction of $800 in road tax. So even if they tear coupon every sat, it's still cheaper than a normal car.

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Kelpie

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OPC not only enjoy 17k rebate. But every year, they get a reduction of $800 in road tax. So even if they tear coupon every sat, it's still cheaper than a normal car.

 

On top of that, what is new to see OPC drivers trying their luck to drive during restricted hours? You can always see them at custom [laugh] trying their luck too.

 

Regards,

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Cwater

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Off-peak car scheme needs fine-tuning

 

 

Wed, Dec 10, 2008

The Straits Times

 

 

 

MANY things have changed since the introduction of the off-peak car scheme in 1994. These have made it necessary and important to fine-tune the system to cater to today's real needs.

 

For a start, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) should consider lifting the restricted hours on off-peak cars on Saturdays from 7am to 3pm. With an increasing number of companies practising a five-day work week, the restricted hours on Saturdays have essentially become less 'peak' than 14 years ago. For those who drive an off-peak car, removing such restrictions could also mean more family time on a non-working day. This would tie in well with the Government's call for more pro-family efforts by Singaporeans.

 

In addition, the LTA should consider allowing off-peak cars on the road in non-Central Business District, 'off-peak' areas, such as the neighbourhoods, during 'peak' weekday hours. In my view, this will not severely affect smooth traffic flow neither in the neighbourhoods nor on the arterial roads during these hours, when most people are at work. Also, this will give drivers of off-peak cars more freedom to run personal or family errands, as well as spend quality time with their families on days they are not working.

 

Goh Wee Chuan

 

this topic has been raised in parliament many times. rejected with std same response.

 

http://app.mot.gov.sg/data/pq_05_08_15.htm

http://app.mot.gov.sg/data/pq_05_04_18a.htm

http://app.mot.gov.sg/data/pq_08_09_16_10.htm

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En0203

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want cheap want good? i think he can wait long long rolleyes.gif

more than that lah, it's "Ai Pi, Ai Chi, Ai Tau Liap Nee, Ko Ai Kia Chu Pee, Zho Liao Ko Ai Chio Bee Bee" laugh.giflaugh.giflaugh.gif

 

And he is "Chio Bee Bee liao Ko Mai Heng Lui"??? [laugh][laugh][laugh]

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Curahee

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Non CBD area like tuas, jurong etc also got lots of car and jam very heavily during peak period... If allow OPC to come out during peak period in these area, i cannot imagine the jam. if those ppl that work in such area, might as well get an OPC and enjoy the rebate as its no much difference from normal car plate, juz as long dun drive to CBD area ok liao

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Alfpoon

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Check out this OPC Chery. 7.5k for a 2 yr 3 mth old. Just whipe 1 credit card can buy liao. [laugh][laugh][laugh]

 

7.5k for 93mths. Every mth only cost you $80. Less than the HDB $90 season parking!!!!! [laugh][laugh][laugh]

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=23413&DL=1238

 

buy car cheap..maintain car expensive! even season parking for the full life of the car costs the same as the car! no adding petrol, coupons etc...

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