Playing loud music on the bus? That could cost you £300 in Singapore
Singapore has introduced new legal fines for disruptive behavior on public buses, such as playing loud music or eating, to match existing regulations on the rail network. These measures aim to foster a more considerate public transport environment.
Why it matters
It reflects a growing global trend of urban authorities implementing stricter behavioral regulations to manage public spaces in densely populated cities.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Bus passengers caught committing serious offences will face a fine of up to $5,000, such as "the soiling of any part of a public bus, bus interchange, or terminal"
Bus passengers in Singapore can now be fined up to $500 Singapore dollars ($391; £293) for placing their feet on seats or playing loud audio, as well as eating, drinking or littering onboard.
A fine of up to $5,000 will be imposed for more serious offences, such as causing obstruction or danger to fellow commuters within bus terminals or "the soiling of any part of a public bus, bus interchange, or terminal".
"These will foster a safer, more considerate and pleasant public transport environment for all," the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a news release.
The new regulations, announced on Monday, align with existing rules on Singapore's railway, or Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), network.
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