By Mr Jacky Teo

I REFER to the report, "MRT platform doors operating at Pasir Ris' (my paper, Nov 2).

It is true that half-height screen doors will help protect people from falling off platforms.

But MRT travel remains unsafe for commuters who have to push their way in or out of trains, especially during peak hours.

The yellow lanes and advertisements to remind commuters to give way to others have not been effective.

In Taiwan, the yellow lane is narrower and people have to queue in order to board the train. Yet, there is no pushing or rushing, even during peak hours. Perhaps, we can adopt a queueing system here as well.

In Taiwan, too, the "Please Keep Left" markings on escalators are clearly visible. Although escalators in Singapore have such signs, commuters still stand on the right, blocking the path of those in a rush.

Maybe more visible markings are needed to educate people here.

Also, rather than having advertisements of Phua Chu Kang appealing to commuters to give up their seats, I suggest having the elderly featured in the ads instead, to trigger a sense of sympathy in other people.

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