Take a public transport day

I think improving the public transport has more benefits then just accommodating the tourism industry. Not only will tourists be able to find their way around our beloved country easily but also we the public can use it therefore easing the traffic congestions. I for one would love to take the bus to work and back. In addition to that by having proper public transportation with proper routes, timetables and bus stands, the kids can be thought to use them as well thus freeing up the parents from fetching them and hopefully improving their productivity. Then the government can actually get more work done within their “seriously short working hours” (No one seem to there and phones that seem to ring forever). I’m not saying that this is the answer to it but I think it will surely help. And I know there will be problems that’ll arise from that as well, but we should tackle that as they come and should not be a deterrent.

Everyone who are of driving age seem to have a car, not all I know that, Bruneians are not that rich but there again is another problem. They know they can’t afford it but still buys them anyway on hire purchase. Paying huge sum of money every month which in turn, if they realize it or not, causing them stress, coupled that with stress from work and home could potential ruin their personal and professional life.

The degrading image of taking public transport along with foreign workers and who we deem as poor should be wiped out. Instead we should cultivate a much healthier image as those who do take public transport are contributing to save the environment. (I’m doing my part, are you?). I’ll tell you what, I’m not just going to talk the talk but also walk the walk. I’m going to take the bus to… somewhere (haven’t decided yet) when I get back to Brunei. Let’s also initiate a “Take the bus to work or school day”. Who’s with me? Anyone know how we can go about introducing this day to the public? Who to go and see? Which government agency? I predict there will be a lot of resistance. So maybe we should start with car pooling day. Where it’s illegal to drive around with less than 4 occupants? 2 people for 2 seated cars.

Maybe we should also introduce a car pool lane as sort of an incentive to those who do car pool, can use and therefore reach their destination faster.

I’m pretty sure some of this has been suggested before by someone because face it I know I’m not the brightest of the bunch to be the only one who came up with these ideas sitting in my dark and cold room, not the usual place where epiphany occur. Then the question is why was it not introduced? If indeed suggested, why was it unsupported and resisted?

I guess and especially true to guys, a car is a symbol of status, or more realistically, compensating for “something else”. They modify it, “beautified” it, “beef it up” and “strengthen” it. I think Freud might an input in that ;-)

“My car is bigger, better, faster than yours” Yes but do you know how to “use it”? Ha-ha... Male shoveniest good for nothing son of a female dog…
“Angry are we?” Nope just stating the obvious.