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That taxi fare hike
LIEBESTRAUM wonders
whether the recent taxi fare hike would mean better service for
commuters in the form of shorter waiting times or more friendly
drivers.
Sharing a recent bad encounter, Liebestraum writes: "I came first in
the taxi queue and the taxi driver chose not to stop for me. That
is really poor service. That's where the price hike is unjustified.
"
But Char Azn feels that
cab fares should not be tied to service standards: "Yes, some of
them definitely need to improve but what else would you really
expect from them? Ask them to piggyback you up to your
apartment?"
http://talkback.stomp.com.sg/forums/showthread.php?t=666&page=14
Movie hall of shame
THE historic Capitol Theatre was once Singapore's grand dame of
cinemas. The colonial-style building in the City Hall area closed
its doors in 1998. Singaporeans are outraged that the 76-year-old
building they deem a national heritage is falling into
neglect.
Readymade writes: "I was
particularly impressed by the large representation of the zodiac on
the auditorium ceiling, less so by the stylised wall-mounted
sculptures of horses and riders on either side of the screen -- all
relics from an era when going to movies was an experience."
Strangeknight agrees:
"Something should be done before we lose yet another part of our
history."
http://tomorrow.sg/archives/2006/07/02/farewell_to_my_capitol.html
