Why Singaporeans still drive?

TIB657M SG

mian zi.

They don't know the benefits of having public transportation.

airgrinder SG

i am doing a school project and i would like to know why are Singaporean still driving despite the highly charged using the roads.

Control.

This research had been done before but automobile companies and associations overseas, so it's not necessary the why for singaporeans.

ditzy SG

Because taxis are cars too. And only singaporeans can be taxi drivers.

TheDream SG

Many those barely make it guy will be squeeze out of this car ownership. Definitely, car ownership will drop.

I surely agree that there will be people squeezed out of the market with higher car prices.

But my point is that the high COE prices mean that demand is still higher than supply. So we will still have a growth of 1.5%.

The installment for a $100K loan over 10 years today should be about $1K a month. Loan companies may well approve such loans for someone earning $2K a month since they won't expect him to be earning this for the rest of 10 years...

zenden9 SG

I surely agree that there will be people squeezed out of the market with higher car prices.

But my point is that the high COE prices mean that demand is still higher than supply. So we will still have a growth of 1.5%.

Its funny yr explanation are so flaw. You expect him to have a job for next 10 years with such high uncertainty nowadays? Maybe occupation as teacher or sign on SAF.

As I say, they are no idiot. Hauling back those car will not do them good since car are no great asset. 2k per month 100k loan for 10 years.. Ya maybe yr father loan company but not others.

TheDream SG

Its funny yr explanation are so flaw. You expect him to have a job for next 10 years with such high uncertainty nowadays? Maybe occupation as teacher or sign on SAF.

As I say, they are no idiot. Hauling back those car will not do them good since car are no great asset. 2k per month 100k loan for 10 years.. Ya maybe yr father loan company but not others.

just different views, bro.

I feel that with the cap of 1.5% growth, COEs will remain high. But that means that demand exceeds supply, and the car population will still grow at that rate.

sinicker SG

mian zi.

They don't know the benefits of having public transportation.

relative or absolute?

if you're talking absolute, i have to disagree.

QX179R SG

if pple ask u wat u drive, u say u drive ur boss crazy..

disappear SG

simple reason.

public transport fail.

it was okay when i was in NS, reach camp by 0715hrs kind. take 1st train up to 4th of the day to camp.

but take it the same way, 1 hour later, to go to school. it's horrible.

i didnt mind taking train to camp, CDA during NS.

but it's crazy taking train to school now.

it's either...

1. there are more people in singapore.
2. they purposely like to make sardine can trains.

i think it's BOTH!

mrt network not comprehensive and current lines too packed

and yes population increase

if next time after more lines are ready and mrt stations everywhere, more n more pple might consider taking train instead of drive

Whatdatoot SG

public transport sucks here, maybe another 10 years...

Hofan SG

Sooner or later, car ownership will drop. COE has just started to increase significantly, the effect will take another 1-2years to see effect.

If a simple Hyundai Avante cost $100,000. See whether the cars on road will still increase or not? Best is to increase parking fine to $150, Season parking to $250per month. ERP one gantry is $5. Petrol tax increase by another 50%. Car insurance increase by another 100 percent. Road tax another 100percent.

I see you all tahan to drive anot? Only those really rich can afford to drive. Most of the car owner I see is just those just can make it only. Barely enough to save every month. You just need to increase the monthy maintenance and they will all cannot make it. Haha...

So obvious you sour grape lah. Can't afford a car right ?

TTFU SG

Public transport sucks ? Oh god....... its so convenient it is for me.... .

mh2 SG

This is the best reason

thk for support

mh2 SG

yeah!!!!

alright!

mh2 SG

mrt network not comprehensive and current lines too packed

and yes population increase

if next time after more lines are ready and mrt stations everywhere, more n more pple might consider taking train instead of drive

very positive outlook hor?

mh2 SG

So obvious you sour grape lah. Can't afford a car right ?

not sour, just his dream that all.

lianamaster SG

i am doing a school project and i would like to know why are Singaporean still driving despite the highly charged using the roads.

I love driving!

No matter how ex it is, I will try to save up for one.

BuySellGames SG

I love driving!

No matter how ex it is, I will try to save up for one.

me too, I will get a cheap affordable car just for my driving passion haha.

no nid those fancy expensive ones. i noticed some young adults tend to plunge themselves into buying their fave cars without actually calculating the hidden expenses and all, and end up car being towed away.

so my warning to all: be sure to calculate all the monthly expenses before buying a car! best if you can save up and pay most of the amount first, than to take a huge loan.

sinicker SG

true... sometimes it's nice to be driven.. sometimes it's nice to be driving also...

and i also know how it feels to be taken advantage of by people around you just because you're driving..... hence i chut many pattern.

the friends who are closer to me now more or less know when i will drive and when i will not. where parking is expensive or traffic is packed, i wont take the car out. make use of MRT and full day bus lane lor.

zichuan SG

si bei convinent wen go for RT camps.. si bei wu face n convinent c those ass walk to in pro makes me laugh. when i relax sitin in e car drive through. haha

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