Buses, Trishaws, Mobile Hawkers: History Of Singapore's Vibrant Streets | Let Me Tell You A Story S2

Before MRTs and air-conditioned buses, Singapore was a different world back in the 1950s. People had less. They stayed home more. And when they did go out, just hopping on a trishaw or catching a bus could be a whole experience. Life then was harder, messier, but wildly unforgettable. Food arrived in different forms, from pushcarts to bicycle vendors, served with none of today’s convenience. Seniors recall a time when travelling around Singapore was a different world. Even a simple trip out could turn into a wild adventure. WATCH MORE Let Me Tell You A Story    • Let Me Tell You A Story | Full Episodes   00:00 Introduction 01:10 Early floods and transport 04:24 History of Singapore's public buses 10:45 Riding rickshaws and trishaws 13:43 Mobile hawkers and fresh authentic food 18:52 Streets come alive with performances 21:18 Amusement parks for children and adult men 22:59 Where we used to shop and hang out 25:57 Cars made in Singapore 28:48 The "kampong spirit" 31:13 Car racing arrives 36:30 First generation of bus drivers 39:30 "Pirate taxis" vs licensed cabbies 42:42 Evolving transport and people ==== About the show: These are the stories of the last surviving historians among us. Hear the vivid memories of a time gone by, told by a generation who grew up in a completely different Singapore nearly 100 years ago. ======== #CNAInsider #LetMeTellYouAStoryCNA #Singapore #SingaporeHistory #OralHistory #Transport #Bus #Car #Hawker For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram:   / cnainsider   Facebook:   / cnainsider   Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider