straitstimes.com
28 Jul '12, 11pm
LTA to collect data on extent of overcrowding on buses and trains
Commuters standing and holding on to hand railings in a crowded bus. The Land Transport Authority plans to collect data on how crowded buses and trains are through what will be its most in-depth survey on this issue. -- PHOTO: MALAVIKA SINGH By Maria Almenoar The Land Transport Authority (LTA) plans to collect data on how crowded buses and trains are through what will be its most in-depth survey on this issue. It will look specifically at the crowd situation in the MRT, LRT and bus networks during the morning and evening peak hours on weekdays and late evening hours from Friday to Sunday. Overcrowded trains and buses are the bugbear of commuters, with many complaining that they are unable to board the first train or bus that arrives. Branding executive Audrey Tsen, 23, is one such disgruntled commuter. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. blog c...
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