Thursday 17 May 2012

Pros and cons of buses/MRT/taxis/helicopters

Pros of buses: Buses are, by far, the most common form of public transportation in Singapore, followed by the MRT and taxis respectively. Public buses serve almost every part of Singapore, making it the most extensive form they transportation. the public bus is the most cost-effective way to travel in Singapore. Taking a bus is also probably the best way for you to see a wider cross-section of Singaporeans on a daily basis. Cons of buses For starters, there is the time spent waiting for a bus to arrive. In theory, each bus should not take more than 15 to 20 minutes to arrive at the bus stop. In practice, the waiting time can occasionally take over half an hour, depending on traffic conditions. To make matters worse, many buses tend to be packed, especially during peak hours. On such occasions, the uglier side of Singaporean behaviour might surface, and one such example would be when passengers refuse – despite much prodding – to move towards the rear of the bus in order to make way for more passengers to board. Pros of MRT MRT provides speed and efficiency, especially during peak hours. The greatest advantage that trains have over road transport is their ability to bypass traffic congestion. On top of that, the MRT and LRT are both very cheap compared to train services in most other countries in The world the trains are very clean and well-maintained, so it's very seldom a completely unpleasant ride. Cons of MRT Just like public buses, MRT trains can get incredibly crowded, especially during peak hours, in spite of the higher frequency of trains during such times. The major disadvantage is that the rail network is not yet as extensive as most would like it to be. Pros of taxis Taxis provide you with greater speed, comfort and of course, privacy. Although taxis are subject to the same traffic conditions as public buses, it has the major advantage of not being forced to run on a fixed route. Experienced taxi drivers know which roads to avoid during peak hours to evade traffic jams. The drivers also tend to be great sources of gossip and conversation! Cons of taxis Expensive and uneconomical Pros of helicopters Fast Cons of helicopters Noisy

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  1. Although I haven't been to Singapore yet, in my experience, I have loved public transportation almost anywhere in the world. I like buses when I don't have money and time doesn't matter. Trains when I'm going a long distance. But when I'm trying to get to the airport, I almost always take a taxi so I can make sure to make my flight on time. Thanks for the great post--I will keep it in mind when I go to Singapore.

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