Re: "nonsense it's the number of COEs just halve it"

lazysundae(HWZ)  wrote:https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/eat- ... t125270782
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nonsense it's the number of COEs just halve it

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PHV driver spotted.

Politically not palatable to increase COE prices further because will cause a lot of unhappiness and disruption to those planning to buy a car.

PAP ministers salary is already at world record levels, so car prices is not another record which the PAP cabinet will want to be know for. In any case, COE numbers have since stopped increasing, so new COE issuance are based on old COEs expiring or prematurely surrendered for refund claims made.


Some people also like to own cars as status symbols or as security blanket, e.g. many old folks who will take bus or cycle to go out to makan during dry/ hot weather but drive when it is wet and cold outside because afraid will slip and fall down when taking public transportation, or go grocery shopping or bring sick family member to see doctor (because they are technology unsavy and dunno how to hail grab/ have wheelchair) , or even as insurance when public transport breaks down; but they are otherwise very happy with highly subsidised public transportation which they will choose 95% of time.

COE is also too blunt an instrument and can cause instability in car prices as u can see the 10years COE prices yoyo and easily double in a 10years peak-trough period, this kind of instability already stressful to business and individuals alike, so any COE cuts are unwarranted for the time being. A sudden cut will cause car prices to spike and consequent political resistance against ERP increase which is actually the target objective being most equitable and most effective and the focus of this discussion.

ERP rates increase is very very acceptable because it allows for the maximum possible population to own cars, yet reduce road space to reduce urban warming, reduce water flooding as well as make way for increased bicycle paths and shady pedestrian pathways to achieve Lee Kuan Yew's 'Air con nation' in the most natural and equitable way.

With cooler urban temperatures environment and naturally shaded bicycle paths (lush like rainforest walk at botanic gardens), bicycle transportation will be attractive and natural alternative to driving a car. Consider road use for haulage of heavy cargo or emergency use where one is late and need to get to destination fast or is involved in a grand event like marriage or funeral procession enroute to crematorium. Only such important/large group activities necessitate private motor vehicle transportation which would obviously entail not insignificant road toll. All other private/ personal transportation is best conducted on lush greenery surrounded and shaded bicyle paths. Good for private contemplation and acknowledging mother Earth. Technology should be leveraged so more can do teleconferencing and work from home and less academic persons do door to door deliveries in a comfortable and natural environment akin to travelling within the Singapore Botanical Gardens Rainforest Walk. If Singapore wishes to progress from an economy of dirty heavy industries to a true service and knowledge based economy, then Singapore must provide an inclusive and high quality of life to migrants, expatriates, locals and even tourist who work and play here, which means feeling safe on roads whether one is on public transportation, car or bicycle where nobody cuts in without warning or exits slip road without care. Where the rule of law prevails and all modes of transportation are equal, each for their own unique reasons although the unique specifics for each mode will defer.

ERP charges is thus the most equitable and progressive policy to help Singapore move forward and over come future challenges as one united people.... "so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation".



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Glossary:
"COE": https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certifi ... ntitlement