Local newspapers are heralding the success of the government’s obscene increment of the number of ERP gantries, as well as the charges levied at each gantry.

It’s almost like they have to make you believe, “hey, it’s working.”

Bullshit, I say. Pray tell how you derive at these ridiculous statistics about road usage and average speeds.

If you’re below 21-year-old and you ride pillion on a motorbike, you have a higher chance of dying, local media reported this week following the release of the results of a study conducted by Tan Tock Seng Hospital. While the report sought to cast young bikers — and pillions — in a high-risk group, and thus supports the recommendation of several policies targeted at motorcyclists in general, and young motorcyclists in particular, I find the study to be inadequate — even flawed.