CAR SHARING SCHEMES IN RESIDENTIAL ESTATES IN SINGAPORE
LEE PEIR CHUANG
LEE PEIR CHUANG
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Many Singaporeans desire to own a car due to the convenience that it will bring and also
because a car is a symbol of status and prestige. However, due to the stringent measures
implemented by the government, car ownership and usage have been restricted quite
successfully. Car sharing can serve to fulfil the needs of Singaporeans for greater
mobility by providing access to the use of cars without owning one. It serves as a
complement to public transport and has the potential to reduce car ownership and use if it
becomes more widespread and accepted by Singaporeans.
The car sharing scheme has gained popularity among Singaporeans since its first launch
in Toh Yi estate in August 1997 as there has been a growing number of members. The
study shows that the majority of the car co-operative members in Toh Yi and Bishan
were satisfied with the scheme. Cost savings were a major incentive for attracting car
owners to join the scheme. Public transport accessibility also played an important part in
affecting the decision of many Singaporeans to join the scheme. The car sharing scheme
was more attractive to non-car owners who were most likely to be marginal car users.
The 'convenience' of using a car that many want can be fulfilled by becoming car co-op
members.
However, the survey also showed that members faced several problems pertaining to the
maintenance and cleanliness of the co-op cars, booking rejections faced, designated
parking lots taken up by the public, car co-op site being located too far away from home
and problems with the magnetic card and inaccuracy in billing.
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1999
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