... Hong Kong is already considered one of the most densely-populated areas in the world, with 7 million people squeezed into about 1,100 km of land. The population density as at the middle of last year was 6,480 persons per sq km.
The Lion City, with a land area of 710.3 sq km, now has a population of 5.08 million. Last year's Government statistics show that Singapore has a population density of 7,022 people per sq km.
And already the transportation system is showing signs of strain.
The MRT may be running to capacity but a lot more can be done to improve Singapore's transportation system.
River taxis may be a solution.
The Singapore River goes from the Central Business District up to River Valley, offering an alternative route for after-hours drinks.
The Kallang River has an even better course, from the CBD all the way to the heartlands of Toa Payoh, Bishan and Ang Mo Kio - almost duplicating the route of the frequently jammed CTE.
So if there were a river taxi service, people might be able to step off a pier at, say, Ang Mo Kio Ave 2, and get to their office in One Marina Boulevard without the stress of rush-hour traffic or overcrowded trains.
The boats will have to be fast and air-conditioned, of course. So those lovely designer suits do not get creased. MORE
Tabitha Wang wonders if it will be possible to take a river
taxi down Orchard Road during the monsoon season.
taxi down Orchard Road during the monsoon season.
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