Waiting time for public buses

The Public Transport Council in Singapore has set a standard on the waiting time for public buses during peak periods.

In my view, they should focus on the following indicators:

* getting buses to keep to a schedule
* ensuring that the buses are not over-crowded

In other countries, most buses run on a time schedule. There may be only a few services in a day. The passengers know the expected arrival time and can plan their travelling according to this schedule. The buses are not full, so everyone has a seat.