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From today's Straits Times: "There have been concerns that the shuttle services were making it too convenient for heartlanders to go to the IR to gamble."
Mama, you are right.
They should also remove all 4D/Toto/Football/Formula 1 betting outlets near our shooping malls/markets/etc. It's too convenient for everyone (not just heartlanders) to gamble.
old_mama90 ( Date: 11-Sep-2010 15:31) Posted:
Since I can affort $100, transport charges is not an issue. If I want to visit casino, I will still go regardless of any free transport or not. To me, free transport to Sentosa is a benefit for Singaporean, especially the retirees who can spend time with grandchildren visiting Sentosa or with their retired buddies. With more people roaming at Sentosa is good right and the drivers can keep their jobs. If they worry about gambling, I think the Singapore Pools are located too near and convenient at all housing estates. So are we going to shift the Singapore Pools to some ulu place?? I am not well-educated, just a retiree, I hope someone who can write well, please write to the press hoping the authority will review the free transport to Sentosa. |
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H E A R D :
TRI-PARTITE DECISION ? ? ? ?
BEST SOLUTION ? ? ? ?
LOGICAL OPEN FAIR JUST TRANSPARENT ? ? ? ?
pharoah88 ( Date: 11-Sep-2010 18:51) Posted:
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Raise levy, nOt stOp free buses
Why deprive non-gambling patrons?
Letter from Quek Soo Beng
ONE of the Government’s rationales for granting licences to the two gaming operators was that they would build integrated resorts where the majority of amenities and services would be non-gaming in nature.
For example, Resorts World Sentosa has the Universal Studios theme park, numerous shops and food outlets.
Aren’t the IRs multiple-service destinations?
So why the hang-up about Singaporeans enjoying the free shuttle bus services?
It was reported that the majority of bus passengers surveyed were heading not to the casinos but the other amenities within, and even without, the IRs.
The shuttle bus is an excellent customer service.
It seems illogical to contend that the prospect of saving a couple of dollars in bus fare would induce a significant number of people to patronise the casinos considering that a hefty $100 entry fee is still payable. If more gamblers do use the bus service, the pertinent question then is whether the entry levy is high enough.
Gamblers intent on getting to the casino will do so, free shuttle bus or not.
Why then deprive the non-gambling majority of the transport privileges just because some think it is politically correct to “appease” public opinion?
But who exactly is the prohibition of shuttle bus services appeasing?
Surely not the IR customers or people enjoying the free rides to and from the city.
The authorities should not interfere with FREE enterprise efforts to enhance customer service. It is good news if more shopping malls, cinemas, clubs and restaurants start to provide similar complimentary services.
This wOn’t stOp gamblers
Letter from Raymund Koh Joo Guan
I REFER to “RWS withdraws heartland shuttle buses” (Sept 10). There are those who claim the free shuttle service will lure gamblers to the gaming tables. How naive.
The fact that Singaporeans are already paying $100 for a return trip to Genting Highlands is an example of how far gamblers will go.
Do the authorities think that gamblers will not go to the casinos without the shuttle service?
If I were one, I would just take a taxi there. There would be no need to wait for the bus or to look for parking space.
The free shuttle not only brings business to the integrated resorts, it also caters to poorer families [SMRT bus fare UNaffOrdable] and reduces congestion at the Sentosa Gateway.
pharoah88 ( Date: 11-Sep-2010 13:29) Posted:
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Raise levy, nOt stOp free buses
Why deprive non-gambling patrons?
Letter from Quek Soo Beng
ONE of the Government’s rationales for granting licences to the two gaming operators was that they would build integrated resorts where the majority of amenities and services would be non-gaming in nature.
For example, Resorts World Sentosa has the Universal Studios theme park, numerous shops and food outlets.
Aren’t the IRs multiple-service destinations?
So why the hang-up about Singaporeans enjoying the free shuttle bus services?
It was reported that the majority of bus passengers surveyed were heading not to the casinos but the other amenities within, and even without, the IRs.
The shuttle bus is an excellent customer service.
It seems illogical to contend that the prospect of saving a couple of dollars in bus fare would induce a significant number of people to patronise the casinos considering that a hefty $100 entry fee is still payable. If more gamblers do use the bus service, the pertinent question then is whether the entry levy is high enough.
Gamblers intent on getting to the casino will do so, free shuttle bus or not.
Why then deprive the non-gambling majority of the transport privileges just because some think it is politically correct to “appease” public opinion?
But who exactly is the prohibition of shuttle bus services appeasing?
Surely not the IR customers or people enjoying the free rides to and from the city.
The authorities should not interfere with FREE enterprise efforts to enhance customer service. It is good news if more shopping malls, cinemas, clubs and restaurants start to provide similar complimentary services.
This wOn’t stOp gamblers
Letter from Raymund Koh Joo Guan
I REFER to “RWS withdraws heartland shuttle buses” (Sept 10). There are those who claim the free shuttle service will lure gamblers to the gaming tables. How naive.
The fact that Singaporeans are already paying $100 for a return trip to Genting Highlands is an example of how far gamblers will go.
Do the authorities think that gamblers will not go to the casinos without the shuttle service?
If I were one, I would just take a taxi there. There would be no need to wait for the bus or to look for parking space.
The free shuttle not only brings business to the integrated resorts, it also caters to poorer families [SMRT bus fare UNaffOrdable] and reduces congestion at the Sentosa Gateway.
pharoah88 ( Date: 11-Sep-2010 13:29) Posted:
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If only the authorities can think like you that the resorts is not just Casino! I think better to remove the atm's at the entrance to the casinos!
Raptor22 ( Date: 11-Sep-2010 11:46) Posted:
I doubt if the IR or casino will be severely affected. Universal Studios will still be the attraction for youngsters although they may have to cough up a bit more to donate to our public transport companies for their enjoyment.
It's the other attractions at Sentosa that will feel the loss without this free transport, as it was in the past.
Gamblers have not been deterred by FREE stuff. Before the IRs came to existence, ppl still make their way to the harbour for their cruises and to Batam, right?
So this whole issues of scrapping the free transport affects MANY others than just those few uncles and aunties. It's like throwing away the whole basket for transporting eggs just because there was a rotten or cracked egg in it. They could have just alight the passengers at the IR, away from the casino.
So the question now the authorities have to decide is if it is alright for the passengers to alight/board just before the entrance/exit of the IRs. Note: Resort is not just casino, there are MANY others who want to enjoy the other attractions.
Happy belated Hari Raya. :)
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Since I can affort $100, transport charges is not an issue. If I want to visit casino, I will still go regardless of any free transport or not. To me, free transport to Sentosa is a benefit for Singaporean, especially the retirees who can spend time with grandchildren visiting Sentosa or with their retired buddies. With more people roaming at Sentosa is good right and the drivers can keep their jobs. If they worry about gambling, I think the Singapore Pools are located too near and convenient at all housing estates. So are we going to shift the Singapore Pools to some ulu place?? I am not well-educated, just a retiree, I hope someone who can write well, please write to the press hoping the authority will review the free transport to Sentosa.
As far as gambler are concern , they don't bother whether there's any free transport,they will still go.
wOUld have bEEn ? ? ? ?
PERFECT 10 ? ? ? ?
IF IMMEDIATE BRAKE WAS blUnted ? ? ? ?
ON MAS SELAMAT ESCAPE ? ? ? ?
rather than ? ? ? ?
lame bUs OperatOrs ? ? ? ?
O V E R H E A R D :
UsIng bUll knIfe ? ? ? ?
kIlling chIcken ? ? ? ?
grOssly Over pOwered ? ? ? ?
merItO-cracy 2010 ? ? ? ?
fOr the fIrst tIme ? ? ? ?
aUthOrIty caUght Others Off-gUard ? ? ? ?
Instead Of beIng caUght Off-gUarded ? ? ? ?
ALL thIs whIle ? ? ? ?
EXCELLENT IMMEDIATE BRAKE ? ? ? ?
This can be solved!! If compromised.
Pick up and drop off point a bit farther away from the CASINO and those who are not going to casino, drop outside near the universal studios.
pharoah88 ( Date: 11-Sep-2010 12:31) Posted:
Regulator puts immediate brake on IR shuttles
Passengers, transport firms caught off guard; RWS recalls 100 staff
Ong Dai Li n
dailin@mediacorp.com.sg
What we are really concerned about is our guests… to cut it off just like that is a bit blunt.
Resorts World Singapore vice-president of resort operations N oel Hawkes |
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Regulator puts immediate brake on IR shuttles
Passengers, transport firms caught off guard; RWS recalls 100 staff
Ong Dai Li n
dailin@mediacorp.com.sg
What we are really concerned about is our guests… to cut it off just like that is a bit blunt.
Resorts World Singapore vice-president of resort operations N oel Hawkes
Singaporean parents dont want their kids to go Casino, yet, they want to take FREE private bus transport and bring their kids to Universal studios and drop off point is very near to the CASINO!!!! ????? The big word CASINO can be seen veryy clearly from the drop off and pick up point.
Spot on pharoah.
Looks like all the brains and WITs, Innovation teams, GEMS are still in the dark.
pharoah88 ( Date: 11-Sep-2010 12:11) Posted:
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* MCYS
* SMRT
* natIOnal ZOO
* natIOnal bIrd park
* natIOnal Library bOard
* natIOnal mUsUem
LEARN & THINK
magnanImOUs and phIlanthrOpy
InnOvate effectIve and effIcIent sOlUtIOns
lIke
- FREE transpOrts
- FREE water
- FREE fOOd
- FREE tIckets
tO create FAF wInners
and happIness ALL Over sIngapOre
niuyear ( Date: 11-Sep-2010 12:01) Posted:
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Why must provide FREE transport to those who want to go and enjoy the outings in RWS?
Previously, there isnt any transport to places of interests eg. Zoo, jurong bird park etc......
To encourage more ppl to go these places of interests, the only solutions is : Reduce the entrance fee . |
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* MCYS
* SMRT
* natIOnal ZOO
* natIOnal bIrd park
* natIOnal Library bOard
* natIOnal mUsUem
LEARN & THINK
magnanImOUs and phIlanthrOpy
InnOvate effectIve and effIcIent sOlUtIOns
lIke
- FREE transpOrts
- FREE water
- FREE fOOd
- FREE tIckets
tO create FAF wInners
and happIness ALL Over sIngapOre
niuyear ( Date: 11-Sep-2010 12:01) Posted:
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Why must provide FREE transport to those who want to go and enjoy the outings in RWS?
Previously, there isnt any transport to places of interests eg. Zoo, jurong bird park etc......
To encourage more ppl to go these places of interests, the only solutions is : Reduce the entrance fee .
Raptor22 ( Date: 11-Sep-2010 11:46) Posted:
I doubt if the IR or casino will be severely affected. Universal Studios will still be the attraction for youngsters although they may have to cough up a bit more to donate to our public transport companies for their enjoyment.
It's the other attractions at Sentosa that will feel the loss without this free transport, as it was in the past.
Gamblers have not been deterred by FREE stuff. Before the IRs came to existence, ppl still make their way to the harbour for their cruises and to Batam, right?
So this whole issues of scrapping the free transport affects MANY others than just those few uncles and aunties. It's like throwing away the whole basket for transporting eggs just because there was a rotten or cracked egg in it. They could have just alight the passengers at the IR, away from the casino.
So the question now the authorities have to decide is if it is alright for the passengers to alight/board just before the entrance/exit of the IRs. Note: Resort is not just casino, there are MANY others who want to enjoy the other attractions.
Happy belated Hari Raya. :)
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Got free transport to zoo, bird park meh? With entrance fees relatively cheaper, is that why such they are still "attractions"??
Why must provide FREE transport to those who want to go and enjoy the outings in RWS?
Previously, there isnt any transport to places of interests eg. Zoo, jurong bird park etc......
To encourage more ppl to go these places of interests, the only solutions is : Reduce the entrance fee .
Raptor22 ( Date: 11-Sep-2010 11:46) Posted:
I doubt if the IR or casino will be severely affected. Universal Studios will still be the attraction for youngsters although they may have to cough up a bit more to donate to our public transport companies for their enjoyment.
It's the other attractions at Sentosa that will feel the loss without this free transport, as it was in the past.
Gamblers have not been deterred by FREE stuff. Before the IRs came to existence, ppl still make their way to the harbour for their cruises and to Batam, right?
So this whole issues of scrapping the free transport affects MANY others than just those few uncles and aunties. It's like throwing away the whole basket for transporting eggs just because there was a rotten or cracked egg in it. They could have just alight the passengers at the IR, away from the casino.
So the question now the authorities have to decide is if it is alright for the passengers to alight/board just before the entrance/exit of the IRs. Note: Resort is not just casino, there are MANY others who want to enjoy the other attractions.
Happy belated Hari Raya. :)
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Bc airway ERP not ready yet.....hehe
niuyear ( Date: 11-Sep-2010 11:47) Posted:
Got rich ppl travel by helicopter to Genting Highland's (malaysia) casino, why not here? Can lar, if garment say ok to do so, But , opens up to threat and probably the biggest safety issue here.
pharoah88 ( Date: 11-Sep-2010 11:42) Posted:
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sIngapOre stIll dOn't have ? ? ? ?
REAL rIch rIch rIch ? ? ? ?
whO helIcOps In the aIr ? ? ? ?
and neVer travel by rOads ? ? ? ?
kIllIng theIr precIOUs tIme ? ? ? ?
In traffIc qUeUes and jams ? ? ? ?
O V E R H E A D:
sIngapOre Only has:
- rIch pOOr peOple [whO have ASSETS and hIgh DEBT bUt nO CASH]
- pOOr rIch peOple [whO have nO ASSETS and nO DEBT bUt Only CASH]
sIngapOre cOUld eVen affOrd the napUne theatre
nOt tO mentIOn the BOSS clUb In hOng kOng |
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PERUSE tOday's STRAITS TIMES
On GENTING HK's
blOwIng prOfIts prOspects
In thIs cOmIng 3Q
and fUtUre
moneybear ( Date: 10-Sep-2010 22:23) Posted:
| aiyo...how to do business ? Very difficult environment , this cannot, that cannot.... no wonder genting SP not earmarked for groups future bids in Japan, korea, Taiwan and Phillippines and Macau.... Genting HK might have more potential then? |
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read In ALL newspaperS and O V E R H E A R D:
Increased exIstIng transpOrt prIces ? ? ? ?
UsIng dIstance-based bIllIng as eXcUsE ? ? ? ?
and InclUded tIme-based lOadIng qUIetly ? ? ? ?
prOven Free And Free [FAF] is the BEST sOlUtIOn ? ? ? ?
becaUse nOt a sIngle passenger cOmplaIned ? ? ? ?
and nOt eVen a sIngle qUerry has bEEn raIsed ? ? ? ?
W H Y ? ? ? ?
AGE OF STUPID ? ? ? ?
niuyear ( Date: 11-Sep-2010 11:34) Posted:
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Government want you to travel by PUBLIC BUSES, so they can earn from you lar!!!! They painstakingly revamp the who public transportation, and , now you take FREE Private Buses?? HOW CAN!!! hahahaha!!!
pharoah88 ( Date: 11-Sep-2010 11:28) Posted:
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FREE bus services benefit ? ? ? ?
FAF [Free And Free] rIders ? ? ? ?
phIlanthrOpy gestUre ? ? ? ?
especIally fOr ? ? ? ?
actIve [sUbject tO transpOrt cOst cOnstraInts] senIOr cItIzens ? ? ? ?
tO-and-frO retUrn trIp saves abOUr S$4 per passenger ? ? ? ?
Of cOUrse it is lOst revenue and prOfIt fOr SMRT ? ? ? ?
4,000 x S$4 per day = S$16,000 per day ? ? ? ?
Of cOurse |
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