SENIOR transport correspondent Christopher Tan noted that many other cities have higher car ownership than Singapore but drivers there use their cars less and public transport more ("Why Singapore still needs more cars"; March 20).
This is what Singapore should strive towards.
The authorities should strongly discourage the casual use of cars during peak hours by imposing even higher Electronic Road Pricing charges.
This would quash the casual use of cars during peak hours but not the aspiration to own a car.
However, it is not easy for drivers to give up their cars, given the fact that our overworked public transport system is still very congested during peak hours.
It is undeniable that our public transport system is under severe stress during peak hours and needs more improvement.
With a population that is growing fast and loves its cars, managing the transport system will remain a challenge.
Kang Choon Tian
This is what Singapore should strive towards.
The authorities should strongly discourage the casual use of cars during peak hours by imposing even higher Electronic Road Pricing charges.
This would quash the casual use of cars during peak hours but not the aspiration to own a car.
However, it is not easy for drivers to give up their cars, given the fact that our overworked public transport system is still very congested during peak hours.
It is undeniable that our public transport system is under severe stress during peak hours and needs more improvement.
With a population that is growing fast and loves its cars, managing the transport system will remain a challenge.
Kang Choon Tian
