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Fuss over train charter a case of elite-bashing?

One wonders what the fuss over Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) chartering five trains to transport its students and staff to a rugby match, which was during the off-peak period, is all about.

One wonders what the fuss over Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) chartering five trains to transport its students and staff to a rugby match, which was during the off-peak period, is all about.

If a neighbourhood school had done the same, it would probably have been lauded as a fresh idea. Furthermore, should SMRT Corporation be faulted for a seemingly good commercial decision to generate additional revenue out of trains sitting in the yards?

The Land Transport Authority is expected to have oversight of SMRT, and it is inconceivable that the former had no inkling of the chartering. Is it reacting after the incident became public knowledge? (“LTA may take action against SMRT over ACS rugby charter”; Aug 27)

Chartering or booking of public spaces or services is not unusual. Even parking lots can be booked en bloc for marriages, funerals and grassroots functions.The public must be fair and balanced even if this is a so-called case of elite-bashing.

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