The Gerard must be too free nothing to do so he is given more appointments. Still nothing to do?

hongjun

Prices of HDB flats spiralling out of control, no one responsible enough to take control. Prices of basic commodities shooting off to all directions, no one responsible enough to take control. Utility costs swirling like a typhoon, no one responsible enough to take control. Citizens tearing their hair out over living standard, no one responsible enough to take control.

Why do we even need to vote for our parliamentary representatives, I wonder. The PAP talks about having a one-party rule. I think I can do better than this. Let there be no government. It’s the best since it makes no difference having one anyway.

3 times. In 1 article. Indirectly mention that Cutting Fares for Tiertiary Students WILL affect Full Fare Commuters.
With such high profit margins, I Sincerely Wonder Y tat is the case.

Then again, if the Operators are so concern about raising the cost of Full Fare Commuters, y has fares increased? Spilt Milk is Spilt Milk, we shouldn’t cry. Thus now with the profits and down turn, shouldn’t Fares ACROSS the BOARD be reduced?

Not to Mention, seats are being Removed, isn’t that a compromise of service? Prices should be farther reduced.

“MP for Aljunied GRC Cynthia Phua, who has raised the issue in Parliament several times, told The New Paper she does not buy operators’ explanation that changes to existing concessions will translate into higher costs for full fare-paying commuters.”

Even a MP also do not believe the Operator’s Explanation.

“But PTC chairman Gerard Ee pointed out that its hands are tied. ‘It’s not within our power to force operators to give concessions – that’s up to the operators,’ he said.”

Once again, the authorities are unable to help. Here, i wonder wat PTC is for?

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Start of Side Track

“The Public Transport Council (PTC) was established in 1987 as an independent body to approve and regulate bus services, public transport fares and ticket payment services. It is entrusted with the challenging mission of balancing commuters’ interest with the long-term viability of the public transport operators.
We seek to :
create a comprehensive and integrated bus network;
assure quality bus services;
maintain affordable bus and train fares for the public; and
safeguard public interest in the mode of payment of fares. ” – Taken from http://www.ptc.gov.sg/

Too long liao ._.
http://informationreadbyme.blogspot.com/2008/12/another-spin-using-transport-petition.html

so….. why is the meaning of a regulatory board and why do you need a regulatory board to increase private profits when they can jolly well do the job ten times better themselves?

meaning: what is the need for PTC then?

Mr Ee, well done.

You have worked as required by those who put you there.

Bus commuters should be grateful that there is a transport council to make sure that you are not paying 3 dollars per bus ride in good times.

OR

Global forces are out of our control.

“Then what exactly is the role of PTC?
Approve fare hike when it comes?”

well well, didn’t you answer your own question? :)
they don’t approve once in a blue moon and scream everywhere just to make sure you know they didn’t approve.

he really need a rest.

this type of things also dare to say.

return all your salary to the tax payer.

* Licensing of bus services that charge fares;
* Regulating bus service standards;
* Licensing of bus service operators;
* Licensing of transit ticket payment service providers; and
* Regulating bus and train fares.

http://www.ptc.gov.sg/about_us.asp

hongjun