The public transportation here is really great, it's just taking some getting used to... bus schedules, train lines and finding a cab at peak hours and when it's raining, is really annoying.
In all other Asian cities, John Deere provides a driver to its expats. Singapore is the only exception, because it's super safe and the public transportation is widely available, reliable, clean and modern.
Some expats do have cars, but there are negatives with having your own. They drive British style, so it's confusing for Americans, traffic is bad, parking is tough and cars are super expensive!! Singapore is traffic/pollution/emissions conscience, therefore, like most things in Singapore, they jack up prices on things that they don't like :) Supposedly a Toyota Prius here costs $150,000 and luxury cars are 2-3 times that.
The kids bus service did not start until yesterday, so for the past 1-1/2 weeks we've had to cab it to and from school. The kids are expert cab "hailer-downers" already :0 and think it's the best thing ever. I, on the other hand, am so over the cab rides and am thrilled that I can simply walk them to our front gate to meet the bus! It's the little things!!
Been eyeing this Vespa that sits parked on our street :) Maybe I'll have to get one of these!
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