Singapore flyer is expected to be out of action for until the New Year

The Singapore flyer, which is the world's biggest observation wheel is currently undergoing repairs after some unknown faulty equipment caused the flyer to shut down for six hours. The Singapore flyer's control panel on the third floor caught on fire jamming the flyer. The authorities finally managed to get everyone safely down by winching them down ropes from the flyer. Many have questioned why the safety procedures that the flyer had were so inadequate. They felt that if the london eye had  broke down due to electrical failure then the authorities would be able to turn the heel manually so that the people who were stuck up there could be brought down easily.  However the Singapore flyer seemed to have none of this procedures in place and the only way the some of the people were brought down was after being winched down ropes after a six hour wait. The way the management handed the situation was also criticized as many who were stuck felt that no information was forth coming as to what was happening on the ground. People who were stuck included pregnant woman, young children and elderly one as old as 75 years old. Many questioned as what would have happened if a medical emergency arise. After some hours of wait pressing needs such as  hunger, thirst and the need to relive oneself become a primary concern. This episode highlighted the need for the authorities to have a better safety procedure and backup plan.