Managing public transport load requires coordinated planning across ministries

I refer to recent articles on managing public transport disruptions and coping with increasing commuter capacity, "LTA forms new task force with rail operators to tackle MRT, LRT disruptions" (Sept 19) and "Budget for future MRT lines may cover longer stations to boost train capacity: Jeffrey Siow", (Nov 5).

- Andrew Ee Changshun

These discussions about disruptions and congestion in our public transport system, alongside others before them, have often placed the spotlight on the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and its agencies. While MOT plays the leading role in developing and regulating transport infrastructure, the challenge of managing public transport load extends far beyond its purview.

It is, in essence, an inter-ministerial effort that must involve coordinated planning across several domains of government.