thoughts escaping my mind
Since my EZLink card disappeared from my wallet, I weighed the pros and cons of the two CEPAS compliant cards available in Singapore today: The EZLink Card and the NETS FlashPay Card.
From the picture, you can guess which card I went with.
But first, let me complain a bit.
Continue reading “NETS FlashPay Card and the case for free top-ups”
October’s usually the time the Public Transport Council gives the green light for SBSTransit and SMRT Bus to raise their fares.
Has the PTC ever said no?
I believe that is a “no”.
So the bus fares have been up since October this year. And now, over a month later, ther Public Transport Council (PTC) has revealed its’ findings for this year.
Public transport use is down and I believe there are two solutions to this: Schedules and decreased waiting times.
Here are some photos I’ve taken with my mobile phone while using the public bus system in Singapore. They were taken while I was riding in the bus, or while I was waiting at bus stops for the bus.
Taufik, Singapore’s first Singapore Idol, endorses a smoke-free Singapore. But how about a sweat-free Singapore?
Today I boarded the 170 on a ride from Sim Lim Square to Coronation Plaza.
I’ve probably taken this service no more than five times in my life.
When I first boarded it, I was immediately stunned by the stench in the bus. It smelt like cow dung. It was disgusting.
I looked around the bus and the condition of it was appalling. Continue reading “Bus 170 – a filthy ride”
As you know, I sent out an e-mail to the two major public bus companies asking them how frequently they overhaul their airconditioning systems.
About three days later, SBS Transit replied. Today, 18th July, SMRT has yet to reply.
One wonders why they even put up a feedback form if they’re not intending to attend to the feedback.
… SBS Transit. And it took three days for my e-mail to be answered. Continue reading “And the winner is…”
After writing Dust Buster Bus, I decided I’d try and find out how regularly the air conditioning system is cleaned on Singapore’s main public bus providers. Continue reading “Airconditioning systems and the dreaded feedback form”
Over the last 10 years or so the Singapore public bus companies have changed all their buses to air-conditioned ones.
Gone are the days of foggy windows on a rainy day. Gone are the days of finger drawing on the condensation – my version of legal graffitti. No more greasy wind blowing into my face as I looked out the window on fine days. Continue reading “Dust buster bus”
