The S$46m MyKiosk project helps street hawkers set up stall legally, in a safe and clean environment, but faces criticisms over low traffic and poor earnings, water and electricity supply Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The S$46m MyKiosk project helps street hawkers set up stall legally, in a safe and clean environment, but faces criticisms over low traffic and poor earnings, water and electricity supply.

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  • Annoyed_🦀 English
    2•5 days ago

    Others pointed to the lack of water supply or even a sink for washing, and that some kiosks were in low-traffic areas, which resulted in poor sales.

    As if setting up stall in random parking space have access to water supply? I know these project is tend to operated in 3 minute passion which will not last for an election cycle, but cmon.

  • AwesomeLowlander
    2•4 days ago

    Why the heck are these stalls solar powered? They’re not in the middle of nowhere, and they’re not mobile. They could just as easily have pulled a power cable to them. Some dumbass politico wanted to seem green without thinking it through. Higher costs, harder maintenance, and unreliable power for no reason.