Taxis: Drive till you drop?
I refer to the article “Benchmarks set for taxis to meet demand” (Straits Times, Nov 24). It states that “From January, they must ensure that…
Transport
Parliament: Replies that never answer the question? (Act 2)
I refer to the report “ERP: More downs than ups” (Straits Times, Nov 16). 8 times up, 11 times down It states that “Believe it…
MRT: The $8.7b question?
I refer to the article”Downtown line costs soar by more than 70%” (Straits Times, Oct 30). 100 times ComCare spending? The estimated costs overrun of…
Bus drivers: Trying to make sense out of the numbers?
I refer to the article “SMRT bus drivers can return to five-day week – without pay rise” (ST, Sep 29). Wage increase: Back to square…
Increase social spending means more taxes?
I refer to the article “Social spending – where will money come from?” (Straits Times, Sep 4). How much total reserves? It states that “If…
$1.1b to help transport operators: Not a single cent for the disabled?
I refer to the National Day Message. It states that “Singapore must be an inclusive society with a heart. We uphold meritocracy, to motivate everyone…
A statistical analysis of the Editorial “Tharman: Firms have difficulties finding S’porean workers. Really?”
I refer to the Editorial “Tharman: Firms have difficulties finding S’porean workers. Really?” (TR Emeritus, Aug 11). Yearbook of Statistics 2012 Let’s take a look…
Bankrupt owes $370 parking fines: 2 instalments can, 6 cannot?
Bill (not his real name) is a self-employed sole proprietor whose business failed. He was a guarantor for a friend, and was made a bankrupt….
HDB decides which carparks have 10 minutes’ grace?
Straits Times Forum Apr 23, 2012 Measures in place to help season parking motorists enter carparks THE majority of our carparks with the electronic parking…
Electronic parking
Straits Times Forum April 14, 2012 ‘When hourly parking spaces are full, the barrier does not open and results in a traffic jam.’