what for?? what for??

http://motoring.asiaone.com/Motoring/News/Story/A1Story20081015-93855.html

just read this "Singapore's public transport operators were fined for not meeting service standards in a biannual Public Transport Council (PTC) review"

i was thinking, what for? why fine them??? is it a strong deterrent?

and how much were the fines? $9,300 and $1,000 from SBS and SMRT respectively.... haha......... oh come on, be honest and realistic, do you think they feel a thing.. haha.... $1,000!!!!!!!!!!! hahahahahah.... fine a big corporation that SUM???? gosh........

make them pay by offering cheaper rides or free rides to commuters...for a day or a week or a month even.. instead of a fine? the commuters benefit zilch!!!!!!

btw i dun take public transport and have no vested interest......

someone pls take note.......... the fine has no bite....