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Jason says: Singapore's public transport system pales in comparison with Hong Kong.

I say: Mr Jason, our government say it world class...then it world class. Our Goverment told us it first class, then it first class transport system we have here, lor.

Jason says: The MTR trains (HK) there are faster, arrive on time and are cleaner. Instructions are laid out clearly on overhead panels, right down to on which side the train door will open. Station signs are given clearly. In terms of public buses, Hong Kong has a super-efficient system which is entirely market-driven.

I say: Your is market driven but our are profit driven by SMRT, bus and taxi company.

Jason says: I have never had a problem getting a cab(HK) except during peak hours.

I say: Like I said, we're being profit driven. Make a cab call, pay additional $. Very easy.

Jason says: The Octopus card is used widely, from vending machines to supermarkets to Chinese fast-food outlets. Compare this with the situation in Singapore where vendors and service providers cannot agree on a common platform, making the payment system inefficient.

I say: Of course we cannot agreed lah. Every company here want to make money.

Jason says: Singapore has a fairly efficient public transport system, but I urge the Ministry of Transport, the Land Transport Authority and the Public Transport Council to spend some time in Hong Kong to understand and learn from its wonderful public transport system.

I say: Jason..err not that I want to laugh at you but our Minister don't take public transport. Our Ministry of Transport take car to work never public transportation. How to learn? Having said that, don't for a second you think our Minister knows nothing. His strongest attribute is fare hike.
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