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Give way to YOG buses? No way, say netizens

STOMPer Winston found several netizens saying that they would not give way to the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) buses. These inconsiderate motorists think they are entitled to the roads just because they pay road tax, he says.

In a recent report, STOMPer June june highlighted that the buses bearing the 'Give Way' decals were currently ferrying shoppers, instead of Youth Olympic Games' VIPs or participants.

STOMPer Winston wrote in an email:

"I found several online forum members criticising and making nasty remarks about the policy of giving way to YOG vehicles during game time.

"This shows the immaturity and heck-care attitudes of these inconsiderate drivers. They think they are entitled to the roads just because they pay road tax.

"I think the online forum members who made those comments are in general, not sporty people or only care about soccer.

"Secondly, they are not proud of our country.

"They are those who complain without any clue of what they are talking about

"I wonder if the authorities would issue warnings to the forum owners to remove such sensitive topics.

"Such comments damage the country's image.

"Let's hope our foreign guests don't see those nasty comments. Let's not make a fool of ourselves in front of them."


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ihatepplhuverybusybody said   on 24 Jul, 2010   Report as offensive  
LTA should shut down all the ERP system from 5 aug - 26 aug & refund road tax for 1 month to all owner of the car,motobike,lorry,van,transportation & etc like that is fair to all drivers.
citykid.sg said   on 23 Jul, 2010   Report as offensive  
Every car PAY road tax to drive and LEFT lane was know for BUS LANE later become full day. Now STUPID YOG come 2nd LANE, (GO FLY KITE!!) Why not LTA give 50% rebate of road tax on next renewal. Sure most people will agree to GIVE WAY!! Collect money yet tell people to GIVE WAY to YOG. I'm not in to give WAY.

Don't want be late just travel 2 hour ahead, just like we did everyday. Join the Q (YOG)!!
realmadinsg said   on 22 Jul, 2010   Report as offensive  
this is unconstitutional, that's why most people think it is wrong.
not because of selfishness, or whatever.
YOG or not, people are equal.
IT is not some life-or-death type of vehicles like ambulances.
Why should it demand any special treatment to be given priority?
And why should the government collect money from people who do not agree on this point?
It is against the law (of a fair, democratic, caring, all-inclusive) society to erect "laws" here and there.
mcht50202 said   on 19 Jul, 2010   Report as offensive  
wait wait wait... 1st was $300 fine for 1st time offender of littering(even if you drop a itcy bitsy piece of carpark coupon).. now what?! $130 fine if you DON'T give way to YOG buses?! wow.. no wonder our GDP growth hits double digit this year..
ihatepplhuverybusybody said   on 19 Jul, 2010   Report as offensive  
well dun say i busybody. but i still have to say :i dun think nid to give way to YOG. cause not fair for those deliveries,taxi,bus driver cos they will late for reaching their destination.
vincentchua1224 said   on 18 Jul, 2010   Report as offensive  
Speed limit of bus on express way 60 Km/H. Car 80/90/Km/H
So why the give way lane there?????? A Give way lane on 2nd left lane???, slower vehicle move left or right????
wargodlegend said   on 18 Jul, 2010   Report as offensive  
Want people to give way and be gracious also must be polite first ma, what is the meaning of putting a big decal of "GIVE WAY"??? Where is the "Please" in the first place?
Furholden said   on 16 Jul, 2010   Report as offensive  
YOG is a complete joke and a waste of my time.