What is your preferred mode of transport?
By ksherrie
@ksherrie (891)
Singapore
February 22, 2010 11:59am CST
As in getting around, going places, what is your favourite way of travelling? be it short or long distance?
To me, cycling is the best. I love the wind in my face. I can exercise at the same time. It is slightly faster than walking, slower than motor cars. It is environmental friendly too... Haha..
So what about you?
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@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
23 Feb 10
My preferred mode of transport will be walking or even running.. lol =D IF possible, i will run or walk to my work place, and only choosing to take bus when i'm going to town area etc.. lol =D
I can walk long distance too, and 45mins walk is considered short for me too..lol =D EVen there's a bus taking me directly to my destination, i will choose to walk, as it's healthy, and save me some cents too.. lol =D
I will love to cycle too, but too bad i have got space restriction at home, and thus i cant have a bicycle.. hehe
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
23 Feb 10
YEah, last time, i used to work as a baker, and i dun mind walking down to work, since i will be sweating anyway.. lol =D But i will make sure i reach 15-20mins earlier, to alow myself to cool down, before changing and washing up in the toilet.. haha =D
And now, i'm a freelance trainer, thus running is my job too.. lol =D
If u like cycling, and benefits u, invest in it soon.. haha =D If i'm not wrong, u just gave birth not long ago right?? Thus cycling is the best sport for u now ^_^
@chi2nasrin (1101)
• Malaysia
22 Feb 10
By car. Because you can stop whenever or wherever you want (toilet or taking picture if you are on vacation). It is quite convinient and comfortable. With AC on, you don't have to worry about the hot wheather. With player, you can listen to your favorite songs during the journey.
@ksherrie (891)
• Singapore
26 Feb 10
wow.. you sure have gotten yourself a good economic car?
My boyfriend has gotten himself quite an expensive car, in my country's context. Full tank is about S$65. Servicing is about S$150. It is comfortable but expensive.
I agree with the convenience the car can give, but it also give us money burdens. Lucky you!
@chi2nasrin (1101)
• Malaysia
23 Feb 10
It depends on what car you are driving. Lucky for me, I have this very economic car. Full tank is about USD10, servicing is about USD30. Its not really a luxury, for me it's more to convinience. You don't have to wait or queue for public transport. You don't have to stop at different station for different destination. Drving yourself gives you the freedom to do whatever you want to do on the way to your desired place.
@maximax8 (31042)
• United Kingdom
22 Feb 10
My favorite way to travel is by train. In the day I can sit in the seat and look out of the window. In the night time I can enjoy sleeping in a comfortable compartment. I have been on trains in European countries, Kenya, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and America. I love to noise and the relaxing motion of the train. I can happily travel by train for days without getting bored. It is lovely to get chatting to fellow passengers. Going by train is great for the environment. A few years ago I was very keen on cycling. Now I have a disabled son I am no longer able to go cycling. I wish I had space for a bicycle trailer that would take my toddler son and my baby daughter.
@ksherrie (891)
• Singapore
23 Feb 10
ooh.. I can imagine train rides overseas would be interesting, but not in Singapore.
There is nothing much you can see on the train in Singapore as it is underground at times.
What about the crowds? Isn't there times where the train rides can get a little too over crowded?
Sorry to hear about your son. I hope you can get space for a bicycle trailer soon..
@homeshoppers (6166)
• Philippines
23 Feb 10
since i dont have car then i use taxi to go around but of course only if im in a hurry coz its very expensive. so i rather use train coz its less expensive and much faster. but if its rush time then i just contented with bus even if its very traffic besides i can still sleep while on my way.
@ksherrie (891)
• Singapore
26 Feb 10
i see... i took the cab too when I am in a hurry!
I used to take naps on the bus when I am still schooling. But lesser now, because the journey to my work area always have traffic jam. Not worth it my case.
I can only cycle or take a bus when I am meeting my friends.
@cintoy (1011)
• Indonesia
24 Feb 10
long distance should be plane of course. LOL
well, i like cycling but nowadays it is not really applicable as the pollution level is very high in the city. Cycling means not healthy as well. I would prefer cars for medium distance and walk for short distance.
@ksherrie (891)
• Singapore
26 Feb 10
haha.. yup, one of the long distance way of transport is by air. But i have read somewhere before that backpacking can be fun... Have you tried that before?
Is there parks in your country? There are quite a number of parks in my country, so pollution is rather low. I usually cycle in the park.
@brotha (228)
• United States
24 Feb 10
I love driving. This is probably because I don't exactly obey all the rules of the road... but it's really fun! I sort of have a need for speed.. but I'm still a relatively safe and good driver. I take the bus a lot though because of pollution and high gas prices. I also walk a lot if where I'm going is within a few blocks (or 10 or so, it really depends). I try to have my fun while also being good to the environment.
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
22 Feb 10
I prefer motorcycles because of it's efficiency in time, gas, and on the road. On a motorcycle, you can get around town faster, avoid traffic and not have trouble parking it. there are downsides though, like the exposure to dust and the risk of being run over in highways, in which survival rate is almost zero percent.
