Mode of transportation
For the first 2 months of school I've been purchasing the bus concession and taking a combination of buses to school. However for this month, I decide to switch back to taking MRT.
Each mode of transport has its own pros and cons.
Bus v MRT
Time taken
I need to take a combination of 3 buses to reach school. First I have to take 5-7 min ride on 22 to the bus-stop near the PIE exit at Bedok Reservoir. From there I will catch 23 to Jalan Besar which will take another 20-25 min. A short ride 5 min ride on 147 will get me to SMU. Total time taken: 45 min at best, average 1 hour (incl transfers). Longer if there's traffic jams on Serangoon Rd or PIE. Bus to Bedok station takes roughly 10 minutes, from Bedok to City Hall is another 20 minutes. No chance to get stuck in the traffic jams. Average travelling time is 40 minutes. It's a clear winner.
Winner: MRT
Hassle
Taking bus has alot more hassle because of the transfers. Taking MRT is more straight forward because it only involves 1 transfer. My vote goes to MRT again.
Winner: MRT
Seats availability
I never got the chance to sit in a MRT carriage before unless I board from Boon Lay or Pasir Ris. The carriages are packed like sardines especially during the evening peak hour. Meanwhile I only need to stand sometimes on 23 or 147 on the way to school but usually there's a seat.
Winner: Bus
Walking distance to school
The bus-stops are located nearer to the school compared to the MRT stations. Try walking from City Hall to SESS in the hot sun... Not a good experience.
Winner: Bus
Cost
Bus concession costs 52 dollars and gives me unlimited rides on buses for the month. MRT plus transfer on bus set me back by about $1.70 a trip. Monthly cost on transport is definitely more expensive if I take train.
Winner: Bus
Scenery
There's nothing much to see on the bus. However it's a different matter taking the MRT. I don't know if it's just me but there seems to be quite a lot of pretty girls on the MRT. Some of the OLs working in the City Hall area are quite hot too... Haha... I think that's the only perk of studying in the city campus.
Winner: MRT (hands down)
Conclusion: The score is tied at 3-3. But because of the scenery I'm taking the train now. Haha. Seeing pretty girls really brights up my gloomy day. No joke... Everyday is a gloomy day at SMU.
Each mode of transport has its own pros and cons.
Bus v MRT
Time taken
I need to take a combination of 3 buses to reach school. First I have to take 5-7 min ride on 22 to the bus-stop near the PIE exit at Bedok Reservoir. From there I will catch 23 to Jalan Besar which will take another 20-25 min. A short ride 5 min ride on 147 will get me to SMU. Total time taken: 45 min at best, average 1 hour (incl transfers). Longer if there's traffic jams on Serangoon Rd or PIE. Bus to Bedok station takes roughly 10 minutes, from Bedok to City Hall is another 20 minutes. No chance to get stuck in the traffic jams. Average travelling time is 40 minutes. It's a clear winner.
Winner: MRT
Hassle
Taking bus has alot more hassle because of the transfers. Taking MRT is more straight forward because it only involves 1 transfer. My vote goes to MRT again.
Winner: MRT
Seats availability
I never got the chance to sit in a MRT carriage before unless I board from Boon Lay or Pasir Ris. The carriages are packed like sardines especially during the evening peak hour. Meanwhile I only need to stand sometimes on 23 or 147 on the way to school but usually there's a seat.
Winner: Bus
Walking distance to school
The bus-stops are located nearer to the school compared to the MRT stations. Try walking from City Hall to SESS in the hot sun... Not a good experience.
Winner: Bus
Cost
Bus concession costs 52 dollars and gives me unlimited rides on buses for the month. MRT plus transfer on bus set me back by about $1.70 a trip. Monthly cost on transport is definitely more expensive if I take train.
Winner: Bus
Scenery
There's nothing much to see on the bus. However it's a different matter taking the MRT. I don't know if it's just me but there seems to be quite a lot of pretty girls on the MRT. Some of the OLs working in the City Hall area are quite hot too... Haha... I think that's the only perk of studying in the city campus.
Winner: MRT (hands down)
Conclusion: The score is tied at 3-3. But because of the scenery I'm taking the train now. Haha. Seeing pretty girls really brights up my gloomy day. No joke... Everyday is a gloomy day at SMU.
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