Playing loud music on the bus? That could cost you £300 in Singapore
Summary
Singapore has introduced new fines of up to 500 Singapore dollars (about £300) for bus passengers who play loud music, put their feet on seats, eat, drink, or litter. More serious actions, like making the bus dirty or causing danger to others in bus areas, can lead to fines as high as 5,000 Singapore dollars (£2,900).Key Facts
- Passengers on Singapore buses can now be fined up to $500 SGD for minor offences like playing loud music or putting feet on seats.
- Eating, drinking, and littering on buses are also punishable by these fines.
- Serious offences such as causing obstruction or dirtying buses or terminals can lead to fines up to $5,000 SGD.
- These rules match existing laws for Singapore's metro trains (MRT).
- Authorized bus staff, not drivers, can officially fine offenders on buses.
- Drivers can ask passengers to stop misbehaving or to leave the bus if needed.
- Other cities like Kraków, Poland, and the UK have introduced or considered similar rules to keep public transport quiet and safe.
- The goal is to create a more pleasant and safe environment for all public transport users.
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