S'pore's bus terminals were once chaotic and stuffy
AsiaOne
Friday, Jun 28, 2013
Singapore's bus terminals and bus stops were once chaotic, stuffy and warm affairs.
There were no queue poles for commuters at some stations and passengers could easily cut queues.There were also no information which let passengers know how long more before the next bus came.
There were also no air-conditioners to beat the tropical heat, leaving commuters to sweat buckets while waiting for their transport.
The terminals were also usually located close to nearby hawker centres and public toilets, leading to a wide range of smells assaulting passengers' noses while they waited in the sweltering heat.
However, transport authorities did their best to provide for a comfortable location for commuters. Slowly, information panels were installed to let passengers know when the next bus would come, as well as marble-top benches for commuters to rest their legs.
There were also entertainment and information kioks for children and other passengers to browse through, providing some relief against the boredom of waitin for buses in humid and hot weather.
Slowly, Singapore's bus terminals evolved into organised, air-conditioned places where passengers could grab a bite or rest their weary feet while waiting for their next bus.
It also became a meeting point for people, as bus terminals were increasingly built near amenities such as supermarkets, community centres and housing areas.
Community or non-profit organisations also used terminals as exhibition areas, sometimes organising roadshows or small fairs to attract commuters.
AsiaOne
Friday, Jun 28, 2013
Singapore's bus terminals and bus stops were once chaotic, stuffy and warm affairs.
There were no queue poles for commuters at some stations and passengers could easily cut queues.There were also no information which let passengers know how long more before the next bus came.
There were also no air-conditioners to beat the tropical heat, leaving commuters to sweat buckets while waiting for their transport.
The terminals were also usually located close to nearby hawker centres and public toilets, leading to a wide range of smells assaulting passengers' noses while they waited in the sweltering heat.
However, transport authorities did their best to provide for a comfortable location for commuters. Slowly, information panels were installed to let passengers know when the next bus would come, as well as marble-top benches for commuters to rest their legs.
There were also entertainment and information kioks for children and other passengers to browse through, providing some relief against the boredom of waitin for buses in humid and hot weather.
Slowly, Singapore's bus terminals evolved into organised, air-conditioned places where passengers could grab a bite or rest their weary feet while waiting for their next bus.
It also became a meeting point for people, as bus terminals were increasingly built near amenities such as supermarkets, community centres and housing areas.
Community or non-profit organisations also used terminals as exhibition areas, sometimes organising roadshows or small fairs to attract commuters.
