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<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->A GAME changer in persuading more people to take the bus would be for SBS Transit and SMRT to offer a 40-minute travel guarantee from the suburbs to key destinations. With the expanding network of bus-only lanes, this is feasible.
Also, the lack of an express bus service during the evening rush hour is a deal-breaker. No matter how efficient the morning service is, I would never be persuaded to rely on public transport without a similarly efficient service on the journey home.
Finally, increase the frequency and timing choices of express services. Introduce direct services and eliminate circuitous routes.
Lee Yong Wee
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<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->A GAME changer in persuading more people to take the bus would be for SBS Transit and SMRT to offer a 40-minute travel guarantee from the suburbs to key destinations. With the expanding network of bus-only lanes, this is feasible.
Also, the lack of an express bus service during the evening rush hour is a deal-breaker. No matter how efficient the morning service is, I would never be persuaded to rely on public transport without a similarly efficient service on the journey home.
Finally, increase the frequency and timing choices of express services. Introduce direct services and eliminate circuitous routes.
Lee Yong Wee
