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Redditors highlight SMRT Chairman’s 2023 ‘avoid overmaintenance’ remark after EWL disruption 

Following the major disruption on the East-West Line (EWL) on 25 September, Reddit discussions highlighted a stark contrast between SMRT Chairman Seah Moon Ming’s 2023 remarks about avoiding "overmaintenance" and the current service reliability. Redditors criticised SMRT's management, voicing concerns about an imbalance in the public transport system, where rising costs are not matched by reliable services.

https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2024/09...isruption/