Looking at a map, you’ve got the green, red, purple, orange lines … are those subways? Partially elevated? Do many people own cars there? Seems like it might be astronomically expensive to have one in such a crowded place.
Thanks in advance. The chances I’ll ever make it as far west again as even Texas seem slimmer by the year.
Yeap they are driverless subway trains running at like 150-400ft below ground for most parts, -- will only be above ground in parts when they are closer to the suburbs. Then they have driverless light rail trains that loop around some neighbourhoods. I think the idea is that there will be a subway station every 400 metres from anyone's home.
Its an expensive place though -- my NYC sister complains every time she visits about how expensive it is.
But its a place where everything works and works on time.
Cars are the most expensive in the world -- they are taxed 150% on importing and then there are other taxes -- like entering the CBD etc.
Its ultra safe -- where you can see women jogging in their 2 piece lycra outfits at 9-10 pm in the park. Maybe less so going forward as I can a few of the AOTFers perving soon.
Its the Israel of the SE Asian world in that they have the strongest military in the region. Surrounded by 200million Muslims.
But its a fantastic place to live as its so central. I can drive across to Malaysia, a 3rd world country for cheap golf. An hour's flight north into Thailand where the food, language, religion and culture is very different.
An hour & half west and I am in Indonesia, different language, religion, and culture to SG and Thailand. Then 4 hours flight south and I will be in Perth Australia where its common for people to do weekend trips.
My main gripe is that ist expensive and that its feckin' hot -- global warming has just made it more unbearable.
But the fantastic gov't here had anticipated this 20yrs ago. A lot of activities are both above and below ground. Shopping centres could be 3-6 floors underneath as well as above. The buildings are all interconnected below and then you can walk to the subways from building to building in aircon.
I could never live back in the States anymore. i would be an annoying bastard by complaining about everything and why it doesn't work. Like dealing with a 3rd world nation.
Plus I would be so fearful of life with all the violent crimes everywhere. If we have one murder here, it's a big deal. Will be front page news for weeks.
People are whiney about the stress of living here but they are so divided.
You don't need to walk on eggshells all the time ... well I have been told by Singaporeans to feck off back to where I came from a few times though. But I think that's just me.
I am sure when I move North, it will be the same. It will be my badge of honour.
