Xtremee Neutral Newbie March 16, 2012 Share March 16, 2012 Hi guys, i am sure u guys are aware of the pros and cons of Car drives and Public transport users. Recently cost of purchacing cars have gone up again! However must not for get about the frequent breakdown and highly congested public transport. With current situation i want to hear the Public's viewpoint of Users of Cars and Public Transport in Singapore ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic March 16, 2012 Share March 16, 2012 Folding bicycle is the BEST. No traffic jam. No MRT breakdown. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear March 16, 2012 Share March 16, 2012 Folding bicycle is the BEST. No traffic jam. No MRT breakdown. folding + battery = BEST!! ........ no need fondling... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtremee Neutral Newbie March 16, 2012 Author Share March 16, 2012 Lol ya Singapore should really promote Cycling. Later one day bicycle also got COE haha.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcx607 4th Gear March 16, 2012 Share March 16, 2012 I travel frequent around the globe and I still think SIN public transport is quite good and easy to take. The problem with topical countries is the hot temp and high humility. As a result, most people will choose other form of transport such as car & taxi. I really enjoy weekends on the MRT even standing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtremee Neutral Newbie March 16, 2012 Author Share March 16, 2012 WOW i dont think u have tried taking the train during peak hours on the week days. Even the train staition itself is crowded with ppl. You should go try one day at bishan mrt at about 6pm on a week days. Its a really interesting experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator March 16, 2012 Share March 16, 2012 depends on where you stay, i am fine with taking bus/mrt from my place which is quite convenience to/from work. Yes, it was crowded at time but managable in fact i dun drive most of the weekday to work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nzy Twincharged March 16, 2012 Share March 16, 2012 I stay at Bishan and taking public transport is faster for me. About 15min faster. So I take public transport on most days except when I need to go off somewhere after work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vhtfhwlego Supercharged March 16, 2012 Share March 16, 2012 Lor 3 geylang to Toa Payoh lor 8 drive takes 7 mins. Bus, 45mins. Mrt, 35mins. Cycling, if travelling on expressway is allow, it would take 15mins. If travelling via small roads, max 20mins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic March 16, 2012 Share March 16, 2012 Lor 3 geylang to Toa Payoh lor 8 drive takes 7 mins. Bus, 45mins. Mrt, 35mins. Cycling, if travelling on expressway is allow, it would take 15mins. If travelling via small roads, max 20mins. Bus cannot be 45mins lah. Bus 13 is quite direct 1 hor. How do u know bicycle via expressway is 15mins? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nzy Twincharged March 16, 2012 Share March 16, 2012 Lor 3 geylang to Toa Payoh lor 8 drive takes 7 mins. Bus, 45mins. Mrt, 35mins. Cycling, if travelling on expressway is allow, it would take 15mins. If travelling via small roads, max 20mins. Guess whether worth it to drive or not depends on where you stay and where your destination is. Another example is from my house to a nearby coffee shop for breakfast is about 10-15min walk away. Drive is 10min plus another 5-10min looking for a lot. So normally if I am in a rush to meet someone there I'll just walk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-LOVE-CARS 1st Gear March 16, 2012 Share March 16, 2012 I usually drive as my office is at Kallang Area while i stay in Jurong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothiewabbit Supersonic March 16, 2012 Share March 16, 2012 For all with families, it is more convenient to hv a car despite the rising costs. We can help to ease congestion by not driving to work unless necessary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cklasse 1st Gear March 16, 2012 Share March 16, 2012 Give me a car any time. My condo has a shuttle to MRT and shopping mall every 20 mins but I will still drive my car. I would rather get stuck in a jam in my car than take the crowded Mrt or wait for bus. Call me spoilt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged March 16, 2012 Share March 16, 2012 I need car on weekday but I don't mind public transport on weekend.. Cannot imagine I take public transport from punggol to joo Koon on weekday peak hour.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vhtfhwlego Supercharged March 16, 2012 Share March 16, 2012 Bus cannot be 45mins lah. Bus 13 is quite direct 1 hor. How do u know bicycle via expressway is 15mins? I estimate as distance is about 6.5km apart... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fu11thr0tt1e Turbocharged March 16, 2012 Share March 16, 2012 The best solution is to leave Singapore for good if one can can PR status in their preferred country. Couple of my friends already migrated and they live in big houses and own a few cars now! How i wish........ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear March 16, 2012 Share March 16, 2012 The best solution is to leave Singapore for good if one can can PR status in their preferred country. Couple of my friends already migrated and they live in big houses and own a few cars now! How i wish........ Get the fundamentals right:- Good natural resources, Good climax - no extreme heat or cold, Reasonably gracious society, Less elitist, Wide-spread middle class, relatively speaking, Established and matured economy, Good work-life balance, Space for leisure, Etc If we look around, there are places which offer the above outside the tiny red dot. Why not study/work hard and make these places want/accept you to be part of the people there? .....for the sake of our next generation. It will not be a bed of roses, for sure, but the hard work will be rewarded. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In NowRelated Discussions
Related Discussions
Crazy weather in Singapore ?
Crazy weather in Singapore ?
Preview of the 2025 Singapore Motorshow
Preview of the 2025 Singapore Motorshow
OFFICIAL: Tesla Singapore Discussion
OFFICIAL: Tesla Singapore Discussion
A New Chapter - Skoda Singapore
A New Chapter - Skoda Singapore
The world’s most powerful passports
The world’s most powerful passports
SIM Only Mobile Plans Discussion
SIM Only Mobile Plans Discussion
Unusual or Rare Cars - Part 3
Unusual or Rare Cars - Part 3
New stations, line extensions planned for Singapore’s MRT
New stations, line extensions planned for Singapore’s MRT