Statement of Problem

Socio-cultural aspect

Although the bus service is available, UBDians usually use their own personal transport. On top of this, no one seems to carpool. Due to the heavy car usage, there is also a lack of parking space and thus people waste time and fuel looking for a place to park. Fuel wastage and parking space problems can be solved by the public transport system. However, it is unpopular, mainly because buses would not fit with everyone’s schedules, and riding buses is seen as tarnishing one’s social image.

Economic aspect

Anyone can purchase a car for as low as $200 a month, on top of the heavily subsidised fuel prices. Even UBD students, who get a $350 monthly, can afford owning one.

Infrastructure/ Governance/ Legal aspect

The bus stops are located too far away from the campus. There is also a lack of encouragement done by any sector for the use of the public transport. The bus schedule is not publicized and the bus service quality considered uncomfortable and unclean. Enforcement on automotive standard by the Land Transport Department is also lax.

Environmental aspect

Car emissions cause climate change and can also cause acid rain. There is also the matter of noise pollution, from the heavy traffic and old engines. At the end of their lives, cars leave a lot of solid and liquid waste, such as lubricant oils and scrapped vehicles. Statistics show that Bruneians drive further, own more vehicles, use them more, and share them less every year. It is true that engines are more efficient nowadays but it is offset by the higher car usage and poor maintenance.