Complimentary shuttle buses were provided for participants of Yellow Ribbon Prison Run on Sept 1 morning.
But some taking the bus to the start point in Changi were stuck in traffic for so long that they decided to get out and walk 2km before the actual run."Considering the Yellow Ribbon Project is in its 20th year, it was surprising how disorganised this year's run was," said the Stomper.
"I reached the Expo to park my car at 6.30am and took the shuttle some 10 minutes later. I reached the start point only at 8am. This was after requesting the bus driver to let us alight 2km before the start point and walking the rest of the way as it was faster than being on the shuttle.
"People were jostling their way in as there was only one small entrance to the gated exhibition. Furthermore, the medal collection counter was placed too close to this entrance, causing more crowding. "Not only was this a mess, but trying to reach the start point using the shuttle bus provided by the event organisers took over an hour from the Expo, resulting in many not being able to start the race on time.
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