Main Stories, Selene Cheng, Tan Jian Wei - Friday, September 12, 2008 15:38 - 21 Comments

Bus rides are unpleasant nowadays

Selene Cheng, Tan Jian Wei

Public transport companies SMRT and SBS Transit have applied to the Public Transport Council (PTC) to raise train and bus fares on October 1 2008, citing higher fuel, energy, and operating costs from more trips and asset upgrading. Commuters in turn have been up in arms over this news, as the likelihood that the fares will be approved is high.

But while a lot has been said about costs, there has been little discussion on service standards or the commuter’s experience on board public transport.

In this respect, The Online Citizen provides a glimpse into a typical bus commuter’s experience. Continue…