• IP addresses are NOT logged in this forum so there's no point asking. Please note that this forum is full of homophobes, racists, lunatics, schizophrenics & absolute nut jobs with a smattering of geniuses, Chinese chauvinists, Moderate Muslims and last but not least a couple of "know-it-alls" constantly sprouting their dubious wisdom. If you believe that content generated by unsavory characters might cause you offense PLEASE LEAVE NOW! Sammyboy Admin and Staff are not responsible for your hurt feelings should you choose to read any of the content here.

    The OTHER forum is HERE so please stop asking.

[Sg] - Ho Ching criticizes LTA's insistence on forcing ahead with SimplyGo despite its many problems

UltimaOnline

Alfrescian (InfP)
Generous Asset
Joined
Jul 16, 2008
Messages
21,845
Points
113
image.png




Ho Ching forwards post by

Critical Spectator


I'm not surprised that so many people in Singapore are up in arms about the upcoming transition to the new SimplyGo-powered cards over the good old EZ Link.
The problem? The new cards show neither the fare nor the balance remaining on the card at the gate.
Now, it may seem like a small issue and LTA has been defending itself that you can always check these using the mobile app or machines located at MRT stations.
1f534.png
But the nature of progress is making things better not worse.
The excuse cannot be that the new system is designed in such a way that it would take several seconds to display the information that was previously available instantly.
That's not an acceptable explanation by any stretch of the imagination - least of all in A.D. 2023, in a city-state that prides itself on being one of the most modern in the world.
It's hard to believe that it is beyond human technological capabilities to design a solution that would do as little as merely retain the old functionality.
It is technically possible to remotely drive a truck on the other side of the world with minimal lag but it's not possible for commuters in Singapore to see how much they're paying for a ride? Really?
Nobody is buying this.
1f534.png
The way the company is explaining SimplyGo reminds me of a Tesla, or any electric car for that matter.
EVs represent a new technology that has tons of useful advantages over petrol cars: instant torque, quick acceleration, silent operation and so on. But they have one major drawback - they can't go as far and refuel nearly as quickly as petrol cars.
And that's a deal-breaker for most people.
As long as electric cars are unable to match that basic functionality, they're going to remain a niche for those few who don't care as much.
Similarly, it's very nice that SimplyGo app offers centralised control over multiple cards, allows you to check your balance and how much you spent on past fares, set up push notifications on your phone etc.. All of that is lovely, modern, functional, great. Kudos.
But it also killed a feature that was very useful for the vast majority of users, many of whom are now asking - why are we denied what we're used to? What are we getting in return?
In ageing Singapore many elderly are not tech savvy and will face issues accessing the app. One screen they could always get an update about their card on was the one at the gate. Not anymore. So why have screens there at all? (EDIT: Clarification. Concession card holders, who did not update to SimplyGo, will still see the fares and balances at the gates, for the time being. So seniors should still be fine.).
But even for younger people - in fact for all people - the ability to see if you're low on balance was very useful, as it reminded you to top up soon.
1f534.png
Actually, I'm sure it has long helped to smooth the flow of people through MRT, because we were made aware that we need to top up next time we want to take the train, so we don't get bounced off the gate.
How many more of us will now be surprised when it refuses to open and we are forced to frantically try to top up the card to take the next ride?
If no solution is found then while the current outrage about it may die down with time, it is going to remain an enduring bad impression on the LTA going forward, as millions of Singaporeans are reminded of the glaring oversight every single time they swipe their "new" cards to use public transit.


https://www.facebook.com/permalink....4gJ5rQKMmwl&id=100005335308340&ref=embed_post
 
At least fir now she the right thing, someone inside maybe under table, or that one handling thus project need contract or go bust
 
How can we pay something that we cannot see costs, cb like a blank cheque, also when to top up,fuck them
 
who is the lta crook who tender this project? did cpib investigate?
 
in other words it says “trust us, simply go, don’t worry about balance, we’ll take care of that for you by fucking you hard for carrying a negative balance.”
 
Bravo madam Ho! This is call own self check own self. Who needs woker party when u have the Lees speaking up on be half of the peasants? :thumbsup:
 
cheebai lah, don't dirty your own cheebai, get someone else to fuck the populace, and when the sex is fucked up, you stand there and use someone else's lanjiao to say the cheebai stinks.
 
Ho Chink critising MOT is like the kettle calling the pot, black, when she keeps gambling away our funeral money.
 
Somebody's head at LTA is going to roll?




" Critical Spectator:

I'm not surprised that so many people in Singapore are up in arms about the upcoming transition to the new SimplyGo-powered cards over the good old EZ Link.

The problem? The new cards show neither the fare nor the balance remaining on the card at the gate.

Now, it may seem like a small issue and LTA has been defending itself that you can always check these using the mobile app or machines located at MRT stations.
1f534.png
But the nature of progress is making things better not worse.

The excuse cannot be that the new system is designed in such a way that it would take several seconds to display the information that was previously available instantly.

That's not an acceptable explanation by any stretch of the imagination - least of all in A.D. 2023, in a city-state that prides itself on being one of the most modern in the world.

It's hard to believe that it is beyond human technological capabilities to design a solution that would do as little as merely retain the old functionality.
It is technically possible to remotely drive a truck on the other side of the world with minimal lag but it's not possible for commuters in Singapore to see how much they're paying for a ride? Really?

Nobody is buying this.

1f534.png
The way the company is explaining SimplyGo reminds me of a Tesla, or any electric car for that matter.

EVs represent a new technology that has tons of useful advantages over petrol cars: instant torque, quick acceleration, silent operation and so on. But they have one major drawback - they can't go as far and refuel nearly as quickly as petrol cars.
And that's a deal-breaker for most people.

As long as electric cars are unable to match that basic functionality, they're going to remain a niche for those few who don't care as much.

Similarly, it's very nice that SimplyGo app offers centralised control over multiple cards, allows you to check your balance and how much you spent on past fares, set up push notifications on your phone etc.. All of that is lovely, modern, functional, great. Kudos.

But it also killed a feature that was very useful for many users, who are now asking - why are we denied what we're used to? What are we getting in return?
In ageing Singapore many elderly are not tech savvy and will face issues accessing the app. One screen they could always get an update about their card on was the one at the gate. Not anymore. So why have screens there at all? (EDIT: Clarification. Concession card holders, who did not update to SimplyGo, will still see the fares and balances at the gates, for the time being. So seniors should still be fine.).

But even for younger people - in fact for all people - the ability to see if you're low on balance was very useful, as it reminded you to top up soon.

1f534.png
Actually, I'm sure it has long helped to smooth the flow of people through MRT, because we were made aware that we need to top up next time we want to take the train, so we don't get bounced off the gate.

How many more of us will now be surprised when it refuses to open and we are forced to frantically try to top up the card to take the next ride?

If no solution is found then while the current outrage about it may die down with time, it is going to remain an enduring bad impression on the LTA going forward, as millions of Singaporeans are reminded of the glaring oversight every single time they swipe their "new" cards to use public transit.
------------
 
Last edited:
Well said Madam Ho!:thumbsup: This is the proper use of her platform as wife of PM to stand up for the little guys (even though we know she doesn't use this card). Better than posting irrelevant, cryptic stuff that nobody gives a fuck about.
 
Easy for her to say, when was the last time she took public transport? Bus or MRT? :rolleyes:




Sinkieland the island of eternal and perpetual cringe.

SafeEntry = sounds like the brand of a condom.

TraceTogether = sounds like the brand of a lingerie.

SimplyGo = sounds like a cheap cafe you find at a suburb mall.
 
Back
Top