Prof Wong said:"It would make sense that commuters who live far from their workplaces would generally prefer to work from home, but through our study, we managed to identify that travelling in comfort - be it having a seat or ample place to stand in a train - was more important to the everyday commuter."
Commenting on the finding, Singapore University of Social Sciences transport economist Walter Theseira said:"The study makes the important point that one of the benefits of decentralisation would be improved welfare, through commutes that are more acceptable to workers. Associate Professor Theseira said the benefits of regional business hubs largely depend on whether they result in more people living closer to where their workplaces are.
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