[Bigiron]

Bus drivers in Singapore aren't getting any younger. Here is why it's a big problem

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/today/bi...ge-4802391

[Bigiron]

Here are some potential inconsistencies, contradictions, ambiguities, flaws, weasel words, loaded language, data discrepancies, propaganda, and fallacies in the article:

Inconsistencies:

1. The article states that the salary for bus captains has increased to attract younger jobseekers, but it also mentions that the industry is still facing a manpower shortage.

Contradictions:

1. The article claims that the salary increase has made the job more attractive to younger jobseekers, but it also quotes a union representative saying that the salary is still not competitive.

Ambiguities:

1. The article does not clearly explain how the salary increase was determined or what factors were considered.
2. The article mentions that the industry is facing a manpower shortage, but it does not provide clear data or statistics to support this claim.

Flaws:

1. The article relies heavily on quotes from industry representatives and union leaders, but it does not provide any independent analysis or critique of the salary increase.
2. The article does not provide any information on the working conditions or benefits for bus captains, which could be an important factor in attracting and retaining workers.

Weasel words:

1. The article uses the phrase "attractive salary" to describe the new salary for bus captains, but it does not provide any clear data or statistics to support this claim.
2. The article uses the phrase "manpower shortage" to describe the industry's labor challenges, but it does not provide any clear definition of what this means or how it is measured.

Loaded language:

1. The article uses the phrase "younger jobseekers" to describe the target audience for the salary increase, which could be seen as ageist or discriminatory.
2. The article uses the phrase "competitive salary" to describe the new salary for bus captains, which could be seen as loaded or biased.

Data discrepancy:

1. The article mentions that the salary for bus captains has increased, but it does not provide any clear data or statistics to support this claim.
2. The article mentions that the industry is facing a manpower shortage, but it does not provide any clear data or statistics to support this claim.

Propaganda:

1. The article presents a overwhelmingly positive view of the salary increase and the industry's efforts to attract and retain workers.
2. The article quotes industry representatives and union leaders, but it does not provide any independent analysis or critique of the salary increase.

Fallacies:

1. Appeal to authority: The article quotes industry representatives and union leaders, but it does not provide any independent analysis or critique of the salary increase.
2. Cherry-picking: The article selects only positive information about the salary increase and the industry's efforts to attract and retain workers, while ignoring potential criticisms or challenges.

[FangFang]

No leh,, I saw many younger driver but foreigner talents maybe.

[Lukongsimi]

It’s not an easy job
U got to have enough sleep
Good mood
Strong bladder to withstand urination
Road wise and responsible for the passengers safety
Some can work till 70 very rare

[Sticw]

This is behaviour intelligence in action. Thereafter is to allow automated bus services.

[moonrab]

Feeder Bus Service automation drive soon. 
Easy and short route, perfect for AI transportation. 

Bus drivers will be delegated to long distances journey, with high salary. 
Many younger staff will be station in terminal to monitor automation Feeder Bus driving in hdb town. Remote Control center, kind of playing computer game.🤣