Originally posted by TIB1186Z:
Actually the PTC is a closed cartel, and public outcry would
[b]never force them to re-instate services, as they would
cite the variety of reasons that are "painstakingly" explained in
the Social Studies text Sec 4, on "good Governance".
Even before the PTC, this similar thing had happened, so I am not
very surprised at the route change, instead, I expected it.
When the MRT line was extended to Yishun , somebody went to
withdraw a number of service, including service 850. Service 850,
admittedly, duplictaes service 851 and the MRT in many sectors,
like svc 97 and 111 and 147 and 103 for the NEL, but many residents
living along the route do depend a lot on service 850 as it si
convenient. The fact is further reinforced by the load on svc 851
today. There was a petition and outcry by the Yishun residents, but
some idiot refused to budge, citing the usual services. We have to
accept the change and switch to the MRT, but for people like me
with a monthly pass, the MRT is rather ex, and we hence lost a
direct link to Newton and Orchard that is convenient. Instead, we
have to transfer buses in the Thomson area, but it can be quite
troublesome. [/b]
Yes the 850 case was really a very big upset. Lucky I didnt need
to commute to Orchard often. Otherwise I would have taken 171 which
was run by SBS than to take MRT or to take any TIBS services.
Nevermind the 90 minutes ride, at least SBS could earn my
fare.
Of course they are a cartel. Otherwise why would they be called PTC
- Public Transport Cartel?
