SBS Transit, SMRT submit applications for fare adjustment
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concern2:
Why not allow private companies to \"support\" conjested lines?
Then SMRT, SBS will lose their monopoly... less profit... don't think the shareholders will be pleased. Unless LTA or whoever-is-in-charge say so? -
Ya, Daddy D, that only goes to show that the concern is not really for the sake of the society as a whole but for the pockets of the minority, right? The power of MONOPOLY.
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3Boys:
Is it? if the mass public is really like that, all the charities can close down already.
Errr....I think that's your opinion only, not sure you can really speak for the majority of the public. When the company is loss making and tries to raise fares, just wait to see the crying and teeth-grinding.limlim:
I disagree. If the company posted zero profits or losses, surely the majority of the public would be agreeable to a fare hike. On the other hand, they might even welcomed a fare hike as it could lead to better quality of service. And snowman could bring in all his arguments and many pple would be interested to read.
And surely there will not be so much complaints.
Why do we have to wait fort eh company to be loss making before we take action. As I said, it only costs a family of 4 something between $60-$80 per month for the 'profits'. Is that an unreasonable price to pay to ensure a sustainable rail system?
Pple are generally kind to those who are needy, not those who are filthy rich and greedy. Just look at NKF for reference. -
limlim:
Really? What's the statistic for public charitable donations in Singapore, compared with other countries?
Is it? if the mass public is really like that, all the charities can close down already.
Pple are generally kind to those who are needy
Also, will they consider a loss-making public transport behemoth draining tax-money to be needy and an entity worthy of sympathy?? I doubt it.
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blueblue:
I think should be depending on the distance. Got so cheap for family of four per month?$60-$80 for family of four per month? I am a stay at home mum now.
I used to pay more than $80 per month for my transport and that was more than 4 years ago...... -
Initially, there are lot of needy people in the eye of socialists. After that, the country becomes bankrupt because of social welfare system. then the country has no choice but to cut welfare and strikes, demonstrations take the streets. Sounds familiar?
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yes, very familiar. you read in the papers those cheats who were caught living the good life and yet complained about insufficient cash and need bigger house etc.
some (supposedly to be poor, sick etc) even went on lavish holidays organised by the charities at the expense of taxpayers.
once you dish out benefits, no way you can cut it.
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3Boys:
No, you just need to compare the reaction towards NKF before and after the Durai case.
Really? What's the statistic for public charitable donations in Singapore, compared with other countries?
My point is, the reactions towards SMRT will be different, whether it is perceived as \"rich and greedy\" or \"barely covering costs\". We can see this from the reaction towards NKF when it is perceived as \"needing support\" or \"rich and greedy\".
comparing to other countries is totally irrelevant and out of the point.
I would say, the resentment towards SMRT fare hike would be much much lesser.. is there a need to prove my point? I really doubt so.. But if needed, the NKF case is an example. More willing to donate vs less willing to donate. More willing to pay higher fares vs less willing to pay higher fares.. see the relationship? -
LOLMum:
Sadly.. that, is the truth..
once you dish out benefits, no way you can cut it.
Once they gone private and enjoyed the benefits.. it's very difficult to take it away from them..
So no matter how much we talked, the transport companies will never be nationalized once again.
so we can only chalk up post counts here.. and do nothing constructive.. -
limlim:
That's the purpose of being in forums, isn't it? :razz:
so we can only chalk up post counts here.. and do nothing constructive..
What we do outside the forum is another matter...
Just like Giam and Lui... rebutt each other through media only... also nothing constructive.
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