Taking Public Transport
There are positive externalities when we take public transport like the Mass Rapid Transport (MRTs) or buses to school or to work.

Positive:
When we take public transport other cars on the roads will have a lesser chance of having traffic jams and it will allow people who are rushing to school, work or making deliveries be able to reach their destination in time. This will allow them to be more productive as time is money.

When we take public transports we reduce the emission of carbon monoxide into the air. According to SMRT, you can reduce your carbon footprint by 91% with the train, and 67% with the bus. In a year, your carbon footprint is 29kg when you take an SMRT train and 101kg when you take an SMRT bus. If you take a car, your carbon footprint is 308kg. The carbon monoxide that is released can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Taking public transport will cause less pollution to the earth.

The wear and tear on the roads because of the huge number of vehicles using them will require money and time to be repaired.

Needless to say, with lesser vehicles on the streets, there is a lesser chance of an car accident to occur, which will be beneficial to pedestrians.


Done by: Sng Yee Hong

Labels: externality

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