Why don't we have this “Women-Only” public transport here in Singapore as Malaysia has?
In reference to our previous post regarding “Women-Only” taxis in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur (KL), in which the Malaysian government recently launched “Women-Only” taxis in KL that caters only to women in order to protect them from harassment and robbery, we decided to reflect on the need to safeguard the women's integrity during travels in our own nation.
Picture of Pink "Women-Only" Taxis in KL, Malaysia
Our previous post >> Travel safely with the first “Women-Only” taxis in Malaysia!
So, how about launching “Women-Only” public transport here in Singapore as well?
In the latest report concerning the population growth in Singapore, our little island is accommodating about 5.18 million people as at end of June this year, which is why our land is constantly developing to cater to the comfort of everyone.
As such, it is of no surprise that our public transport is always packed, especially during the peak hours, and we constantly compare ourselves to canned sardines. Take a look at the pictures, does this remind you of your own experience when you take the public transport during the peak hours?
As such, it is of no surprise that our public transport is always packed, especially during the peak hours, and we constantly compare ourselves to canned sardines. Take a look at the pictures, does this remind you of your own experience when you take the public transport during the peak hours?
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| MRT train cabin crowded with people. |
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| People crowding to board the already full bus. |
They even got a Facebook group about the urge to scream at people during peak hours.
With commuters jostling for space to stand, grabbing for the poles and hand grips when the bus or train suddenly stops or swerves, it can get suffocating and uneasy, especially as a female trapped by total strangers everywhere. It is even more unpleasant when people or their belongings are bumping into you at inappropriate places, like your thighs or at the hips, and nothing can be done as it is so packed that nobody can move.
So why doesn't Singapore adopt the same feasible idea as what Malaysia has done? And instead of having "Women-Only" taxis, "Women-Only" cabins in the MRT works as an equally great alternative as well. Due to the limits on our roads, to have "Women-Only" taxis and buses might be a little too much, but the "Women-Only" cabins is actually workable and practical.
Otherwise, I suggest including "Women-Only" cabins just during the peak hours, like the morning rush hours, from 7 - 9 a.m, and evening from 5 - 8 p.m, when the most number of people are travelling, and these cabins can be located at the front or end of the train. Our regional neighbors like Japan and Malaysia are doing so, and it would definitely be helpful to the females in travelling more comfortably, so why shouldn't Singapore have it?
Otherwise, I suggest including "Women-Only" cabins just during the peak hours, like the morning rush hours, from 7 - 9 a.m, and evening from 5 - 8 p.m, when the most number of people are travelling, and these cabins can be located at the front or end of the train. Our regional neighbors like Japan and Malaysia are doing so, and it would definitely be helpful to the females in travelling more comfortably, so why shouldn't Singapore have it?
So, what do you think about having “Women-Only” MRT cabins?
Share with us your comments!
Here are some links about Singapore public transport >>
Facebook group page on “Urge to scream at people when boarding MRT at peak hours” >>
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