Disruptive bus passengers, like those who play loud music, to be penalised for causing nuisance in Singapore

Those who breach regulations will face penalties in line with how their behaviour affects other bus passengers, with higher penalties for repeat offenders. - Photo: ST

SINGAPORE: Disruptive and inconsiderate bus passengers, such as those who litter or cause a nuisance to others by playing loud music, are set to be penalised under new laws passed on Tuesday (Oct 14).

Senior Minister of State for Transport Murali Pillai said in Parliament that the Government intends to regulate the conduct of passengers to prevent inconsiderate behaviour on public buses and at bus interchanges. He cited examples such as eating and drinking, as well as playing loud music and videos on mobile phones.