tanbk 4th Gear February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 Here’s an article by Mr David Mason, an ‘ang moh’, who lives and works in Singapore for several months a year. He’s been here for so many years that he even remembers what public transport was like in the days before the MRT was built, and when there was no air-con on public buses *gasp!*Singapore’s come a long way, now there’s integrated transport hubs, sheltered link ways. And much of our public transport system now cater to those who are less mobile, e.g. wheelchair accessible public buses, green man plus which gives more ‘green time’ to seniors and those with disabilities. Our public transport system isn’t perfect and there’s the occasional hiccups, but compared to many places around the world, it’s really still ‘very good’. Source : LTA Facebook ↡ Advertisement 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scion Turbocharged February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 i think few doubt the beneficial qualities of what MRT has given to Singapore, just that in recent years, the company becomes over-focused on profits and revenues, and neglects the quality standards, the customer service and the maintenance of their trains check this out http://remembersingapore.wordpress.com/2013/07/23/singapore-mrt-history/ everyone used to be very impressed with the MRT during the early days 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ins1dious Turbocharged February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 I agree 100% with the article. I remember the non-ac buses as well and its fantastic how much things have improved. Yes there are breakdowns, but where doesn't it. It was a common occurrence with the Tube when I used to go to Uni in London. Any issues now is really a First World problem. But its a hassle for a lot of people so the govt. should be proactive about these things (extensions of lines, capacity, etc) 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 No doubt having all these bonus such as sheltered walkway, wheelchair accesible buses etc is good. But the most important part of public transport is getting passengers from point A to B on schedule, which most of the buses here cannot achieve. You know why we don't have a published bus timetable for our buses, like what other 1st world cities have? Because the operators know they can't keep to it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 "Whack the seat" before sitting down. This is something I have not seen for a long time. The younger generation may not know of this strange habits of bus commuters in the past. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 "Whack the seat" before sitting down. This is something I have not seen for a long time. The younger generation may not know of this strange habits of bus commuters in the past. lol i think still got oldies who do it bah. haha brings back memories... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 this angmo sprouting what nonsence? what dont blame smrt? who maintenance fark up ah? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enye Hypersonic February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 "Whack the seat" before sitting down. This is something I have not seen for a long time. The younger generation may not know of this strange habits of bus commuters in the past. my late grandmother used to remind me to whack the warm seat when the other party stood up to leave before sitting down this is so that we do not get piles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porker Turbocharged February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 Here’s an article by Mr David Mason, an ‘ang moh’, who lives and works in Singapore for several months a year. He’s been here for so many years that he even remembers what public transport was like in the days before the MRT was built, and when there was no air-con on public buses *gasp!* Singapore’s come a long way, now there’s integrated transport hubs, sheltered link ways. And much of our public transport system now cater to those who are less mobile, e.g. wheelchair accessible public buses, green man plus which gives more ‘green time’ to seniors and those with disabilities. Our public transport system isn’t perfect and there’s the occasional hiccups, but compared to many places around the world, it’s really still ‘very good’. 1926062_601318229938417_1244826094_o.png Source : LTA Facebook Good article and I don't dispute the benefits the MRT has brought and the quality of the MRT compared with counterparts in other countries. However, this is the very nagging drawback of the current ruling system. They love patting themselves on the back for a job that COULD HAVE BEEN DONE BETTER! Complacency only leads to deterioration and this is the perfect example. Instead of patting themselves on the back for a job done to "satisfactory" standard, they should be more critical of themselves and ask where and what can be done to further improve the system. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 The great and mighty MRT was the brainchild of the people's President Although it was built in a time when there was no need for it, it was meant for later generations When it was built, it served as the backbone of human transportation in Singapore. It was the crown jewel of Singapore but lust for profits meant that maintenance was not up to standard and hardly a week goes by without a fault When Singaporeans take the MRT, they need to remember the roots and origin of the MRT. Who fought for it. Who built it. Who opposed it 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 The great and mighty MRT was the brainchild of the people's President Although it was built in a time when there was no need for it, it was meant for later generations When it was built, it served as the backbone of human transportation in Singapore. It was the crown jewel of Singapore but lust for profits meant that maintenance was not up to standard and hardly a week goes by without a fault When Singaporeans take the MRT, they need to remember the roots and origin of the MRT. Who fought for it. Who built it. Who opposed it Yup.... he was my ex-MP .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoob Supercharged February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 First they were in their dreams thinking PTS is "First World", after so many negative coverage down to "still very good"... but I have never seen an article that really highlight the root cause... No one dares to step on that "minefield" to report... Forsaking maintenance for profit... Forsaking service for profit... Poor foresight and yet getting profit... ULTIMATE PTS - drop 40% profit ask for price increase without service improvement... can't they keep profit at 45% yearly instead of expecting profit to INCREASE EVERY YEAR? Don't forget they are PTS (Public Transport System NOT PRIVATE TRANSPORT SYSTEM)... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picanto 3rd Gear February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 i think SMRT has appointed the wrong CEO as its leader. maybe they should find someone much better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 Yup.... he was my ex-MP .... Your neighbourhood is fortunate to have him as the MP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 i think SMRT has appointed the wrong CEO as its leader. maybe they should find someone much better Well only private companies appointed a right CEO ... MMC, GIC all walk-in one ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoob Supercharged February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 The great and mighty MRT was the brainchild of the people's President Although it was built in a time when there was no need for it, it was meant for later generations When it was built, it served as the backbone of human transportation in Singapore. It was the crown jewel of Singapore but lust for profits meant that maintenance was not up to standard and hardly a week goes by without a fault When Singaporeans take the MRT, they need to remember the roots and origin of the MRT. Who fought for it. Who built it. Who opposed it The ones who opposed are EARNING PROFIT from it... what an irony... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 (edited) First they were in their dreams thinking PTS is "First World", after so many negative coverage down to "still very good"... but I have never seen an article that really highlight the root cause... No one dares to step on that "minefield" to report... Forsaking maintenance for profit... Forsaking service for profit... Poor foresight and yet getting profit... ULTIMATE PTS - drop 40% profit ask for price increase without service improvement... can't they keep profit at 45% yearly instead of expecting profit to INCREASE EVERY YEAR? Don't forget they are PTS (Public Transport System NOT PRIVATE TRANSPORT SYSTEM)... just 2 weeks ago, shortly after the annocement to raise fares, there was a major breakdown. And now, they want to sing praises of smrt?!?!?!?!?!? Disgusting The only man who dared to step that minefield wasTan Siong Thye Edited February 13, 2014 by Mustank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoob Supercharged February 13, 2014 Share February 13, 2014 Not really, he is just reporting what the COI had discovered. If you read today's ST, he is playing down his criticism on SMRT. He just "challenged" a senior civil service officer: no breakdown which is more than 30 mins for the next 6 months. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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