CKP 3rd Gear October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 (edited) Expect changes to vehicle growth rate By Hetty Musfirah | Posted: 14 October 2011 1151 hrs Photos 1 of 1 SINGAPORE: Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew revealed that graduated changes can be expected in the implementation of the revised vehicle growth rate from the current rate of 1.5 per cent. Writing in his Facebook page, Mr Lui said changes will be announced later on Friday. He also addressed concerns that the revision will lead to sharply higher COE prices and greatly reduced quota. Mr Lui believes the graduated changes and the expected increase in the de-registration of vehicles, should result in relatively stable quota numbers over the next one year or so. He said if de-registration trends remain generally stable, then it is likely that there will be a higher quota from 2013 onwards. Mr Lui said he understands the aspirations of those who want to own a car. But the hard reality is that while the government will build more roads, Singapore cannot build its way out of the traffic congestion problem as there is a limit to competing demands for land. With more car ownership, he said there's a need to take more stringent measures to restrict car usage, such as through much higher ERP charges. As such a balance is needed and that is to rely on both our COE and ERP policies to better manage road congestion. On restricting the number of cars per household, he said every family has their own needs - some have young children while others may have members with mobility issues. He said it would be difficult to determine who has the more pressing need. On a balloting system for COE, Mr Lui said this tends to generate additional demand as those who may not need a vehicle would also ballot making it harder for those who really need a car. Mr Lui said the cornerstone of the land transport policy is to develop a quality and reliable public transport system. He said the recent opening of the Circle Line has shown, that there's great value in investing significantly in the public transport system and raise service standards further, so that more people will consider it a choice mode and not that of last resort. - CNA/ck Hmm, Ah Lui is a very efficient minister who has already concluded that the above red and blue suggestions are unfeasible. PS: Those who post "tuck yew... tuck yew", you know he's watching hor. Edited October 14, 2011 by CKP ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roh96 6th Gear October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 Yes, i agree with him that every family has their own need and is very difficult to argue who has more pressing need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roh96 6th Gear October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 Actually who is making more noise on high car price? Existing car owner or non car owner? I see my surrounding friends who don't drive, they have no complain about high COE leh. Infact they can't be bothered with it. Infact I find car owners are making more noise bcos they can't change or upgrade their cars like before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 Maybe he is non other than GO. cannot be a b------d as a Minister so come here to act as one Expect changes to vehicle growth rate By Hetty Musfirah | Posted: 14 October 2011 1151 hrs Photos 1 of 1 SINGAPORE: Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew revealed that graduated changes can be expected in the implementation of the revised vehicle growth rate from the current rate of 1.5 per cent. Writing in his Facebook page, Mr Lui said changes will be announced later on Friday. He also addressed concerns that the revision will lead to sharply higher COE prices and greatly reduced quota. Mr Lui believes the graduated changes and the expected increase in the de-registration of vehicles, should result in relatively stable quota numbers over the next one year or so. He said if de-registration trends remain generally stable, then it is likely that there will be a higher quota from 2013 onwards. Mr Lui said he understands the aspirations of those who want to own a car. But the hard reality is that while the government will build more roads, Singapore cannot build its way out of the traffic congestion problem as there is a limit to competing demands for land. With more car ownership, he said there's a need to take more stringent measures to restrict car usage, such as through much higher ERP charges. As such a balance is needed and that is to rely on both our COE and ERP policies to better manage road congestion. On restricting the number of cars per household, he said every family has their own needs - some have young children while others may have members with mobility issues. He said it would be difficult to determine who has the more pressing need. On a balloting system for COE, Mr Lui said this tends to generate additional demand as those who may not need a vehicle would also ballot making it harder for those who really need a car. Mr Lui said the cornerstone of the land transport policy is to develop a quality and reliable public transport system. He said the recent opening of the Circle Line has shown, that there's great value in investing significantly in the public transport system and raise service standards further, so that more people will consider it a choice mode and not that of last resort. - CNA/ck Hmm, Ah Lui is a very efficient minister who has already concluded that the above red and blue suggestions are unfeasible. PS: Those who post "tuck yew... tuck yew", you know he's watching hor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 why dun hav my suggestion??!?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucaswh 1st Gear October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 From the perspective of just policy making, I think he is doing all he can. He is right. As much as people will want to whine about being left out of car ownership, they have to realise that the government is not held accountable that everyone in SG ought to own a car or drive around. Policy cost of differentiating who needs a car or not may far exceed the benefits of actually implementing the system. The justification of intervention in the car market is not strong. To put it harshly, can afford drive, can't afford take bus. It is really that simple. I thot LTY put it across in a very tactful manner. 2 cents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 PS: Those who post "tuck yew... tuck yew", you know he's watching hor. He's watching? Then Tuck Him lah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beehive3783 Turbocharged October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 I am happy now because I got my car at a good price. And it's reliable. No complaints apart from backside itchy to mod the car or even change it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiadaw 6th Gear October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 As much as I hate the increase of car ownship, he did had his points. However, there are other things he can do in conjunction to increase everything under the sun. Such as (my opinion only) 1) promote car sharing, 2) put ads that use car only when needed, like people from big Cities like London or New York. 3) Tax rebate for driving smaller cars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrios Turbocharged October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 From the perspective of just policy making, I think he is doing all he can. He is right. As much as people will want to whine about being left out of car ownership, they have to realise that the government is not held accountable that everyone in SG ought to own a car or drive around. Policy cost of differentiating who needs a car or not may far exceed the benefits of actually implementing the system. The justification of intervention in the car market is not strong. To put it harshly, can afford drive, can't afford take bus. It is really that simple. I thot LTY put it across in a very tactful manner. 2 cents. Yup I agree, but I also propose that he get commoner and peasant's salary cos the matter before him is already cut and dried liao. No more things to solve. The issue is quite simple. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 As much as I hate the increase of car ownship, he did had his points. However, there are other things he can do in conjunction to increase everything under the sun. Such as (my opinion only) 1) promote car sharing, 2) put ads that use car only when needed, like people from big Cities like London or New York. 3) Tax rebate for driving smaller cars. 1) you mean car pooling?? 2) who going to pay for extra cost?? 3) already have liao. its called Road Tax. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csnewbie 1st Gear October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 why dun hav my suggestion??!?! Your Balls not big enough! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleknown Clutched October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 Raise mrt and bus standards is something say for very long but I don't see leh. Tuck yew, if you reading this. Please show us how you measure whatever improvement? And also penalty for smrt late timing is a joke leh. So far, you are pushing right buttons. But I will be monitoring you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csnewbie 1st Gear October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 He's watching? Then Tuck Him lah. nabei....he bloody stalker la. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerwoods Turbocharged October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 (edited) Eventually, a car is a Luxury not a need. You won't die if you can't own a car. Its the Perceived inconvenience one has to live with esp ppl like me have been driving since 1986. With the Circle line fully operational the capacity in our MRT should be able to ease some locations from congestion during peak hours. However, I do hope that they start to be proactive in their infrastructure plan from now onwards. Previous years if you look back, you can tell they were not talking to among each other, they were using knee jerk reactions to solve problems. they were rewarding themselves and patting each others' back for job well earned. Edited October 14, 2011 by Tigerwoods Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csnewbie 1st Gear October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 Then my suggestion--reduce population no sound no news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk65 1st Gear October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 i tot some bro(s) here made a good point, fix COE like COV PAY CASH ! cannto take LOAN !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerwoods Turbocharged October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 Then my suggestion--reduce population no sound no news. You serious one arh ? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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