Free car-sharing, beautiful trains: 60 S'poreans discuss public transport at LTA focus group session
SINGAPORE - There were grouses about the lack of cycling paths, the unpredictability of bus arrivals and the recent removal of night buses, matched by praise for sheltered pathways and the readability of the MRT map.
Over 1½ hours, they split into seven groups to exchange views, speaking under Chatham house rules, meaning that individuals could not be quoted for their views. The most interesting ideas on Thursday likewise revolved around these issues. One participant wanted three-door buses to open two doors for boarding instead of one to minimise queue time.
In opening remarks, Mr Chee thanked participants for taking the time on a Thursday evening to attend the session and he said he welcomed their views.
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