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Thursday, September 9, 2010

The unemployed and retirees among those who take advantage of the free shuttle rides

Since the IR launched the free shuttles in June, hundreds of passengers - gamblers and non-gamblers alike - have been taking the buses to and from the Singapore heartlands every day.
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Of the 23 passengers I spoke to completely at random over the five days, nine were out of work; and of these, three said they were headed for the gambling tables.

The passengers I saw included retirees, foreign workers, couples, families and tourists. Of those I asked, 10 were there for the casino; 13 said they did not plan to gamble, or were there just for a casual "look-see" at RWS' dining and leisure facilities. MORE

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