Yes, you’re right, but I also pointed out we shouldn’t compare our transport system with other countries, but look at our own geographical size, level of societal sophistication and demands of the population when evaluating our own public transport system.

I do consider taxis as public transport because it’s available to any member of the public as long as they can afford it. But even if you can afford it, it may not meet your needs.

Anyway, transport is always a hot topic and but the people here are largely impotent to do anything about it due to the system that’s been imposed on the public.

I may surprise you by saying that I think Singapore’s public transport system is pretty okay. I don’t think I will call it great, but it’s rather fine. And I certainly am not going to fly a kite.

A year ago I may have agreed with you, but after spending some time in Australia, experiencing the public transport in a couple of their cities (mainly, Sydney and Canberra), I think Singapore’s bus and train system is decent in comparison.

In Sydney, I noticed that many of the buses (at least those that I took) require me to travel to a central terminal, then to my destination. In Canberra, the bus (read: singular) that run through uni has a frequency of half an hour. And that’s not to mention the horrendous fares (I still can’t believe it costs A$13.80 to get a train ticket from the CBD to the airport).

Granted, a direct comparison is never justified, given the differing social and economical conditions (Australia has generous welfare, Singaporeans are more reliant on public transport, etc.). But I think only when one steps out of Singapore and stays in another city for an extended period of time can he/she appreciate Singapore’s public transport. It is certainly not excellent, but it doesn’t suck to the core either.

Oh, and I don’t consider taxis as public transport (as your post seem to imply), and I do agree with you that the taxi fare system is screwed up.

What concern them the most is to enrich themselve while in power by coming up with a obsence pay formula which I strongly believe most Singaporeans disagreed.

Can’t wait for 5 years to vote them out of power. Look like I have to vote with my feet.

That “this gahmen doesn’t fucking care a single bit”. Why be fools and vote them in poll after poll? U all got blain right, use the damned thing.