ERP rates to increase: netizens condemn LTA and PAP regime

To a man, Singaporeans have taken to the internet to condemn LTA’s move to raise ERP at certain gantries on Monday. LTA says this follows its review. The rate will go up from S$5 to S$6 from 8.30am to 9am. Yahoo attracted more than 500 condemnations, and counting:- “By increasing the ERP pricing, will it […]

Traffic jams at checkpoints: 15 ways ICA can help

ICA can do more to relieve the expected huge congestion at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints.  My suggestions: 1. Open up the two rarely-used exit lanes after customs examination for faster exit.  2. Have officers to direct traffic to ensure faster exit after customs examination.. 3. Open up ALL immigration booths. 4. Officers will most […]

Land Transport Authority(LTA): why is it chasing after every cent?

On Saturday at about 1pm I was driving in the city near the Singapore River just before the Central Fire Station (heading towards Victoria Street). Traffic was very light so I was shocked to see that ERP was in operation. $2 was promptly snatched from my cash card. Fortunately, I had my cash card inserted […]

ICA: act on Woodlands congestion

This is the letter that the Straits Times and TODAY rejected: “In response to Changi Airport’s slip in ranking to third place, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is sending all the cleaners for retraining. No excuses but action being taken to regain first place in the next global airport ranking exercise. In sharp […]