Thinking Aloud

Funding public transport: Is it time to relook the model?

If so much public money has to be spent, why not nationalise the entire network?

Public transport is now a heavily subsidised government service, along with healthcare and education. PHOTO: ST FILE
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Since my move to live in the city centre two years ago, I have taken public transport more often.

I own a car but it is a no-brainer with an MRT station a stone's throw from my home and many bus services available in the area.

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