Feeder Bus Service

Some commuters do not like the feeder bus system. They consider it a hassle to take a feeder bus, change to a train, and take another feeder bus. They prefer to have no transfer, if possible.

I find a feeder system to be acceptable, if:

1. Waiting time for the feeder bus is less than 5 minutes
2. Walking distance is short
3. The feeder bus goes directly to the destination, with minimal detour.

By accepting transfers, we can have a more efficient system, with better connections, less waiting time, and lower cost.

In 2000, I took the train in Switzerland from Zurich Airport to St Moritz in the mountains. The journey involved two transfers of train. I have to take the airport train to Zurich main station, change to another train to the foot of the mountain and make a further change to go up to the mountain.

All the transfers were done on the same platform of the station. I get down a train and wait less than 10 minutes for a connecting train. It was quite convenient and easy, although it was my first time to take the train in Switzerland.

The train journey cost about SGD 50. If I took a limousine, the fare would be more than SGD 1,000.