Science, Technology and Human Security - Getting Singapore Smart City-ready: MRT Disruptions as a Spur?

• Main Authors: Lim, Christopher, Mack, Vincent
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: Country and Region Studies; Non-Traditional Security
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/84980; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/42048
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The frequent breakdowns of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system have been a source of frustration for both commuters and operators. This notwithstanding, the MRT is part of a key infrastructure for Singapore to be smart-city ready. How can we turn these technical challenges into platforms to foster a...