Loud music from passengers on public transport has become annoying for people who want to travel in quiet. Singapore has introduced fines of up to S$500 for loud music on buses that annoys other passengers. The fines will also apply to other anti-social behaviour, such as putting feet on seats, littering, and eating on buses. A news release from Singapore's government said the fines would help create a "safer, more considerate and pleasant public transport environment". It added: "Every commuter has a part to play in ensuring a gracious and pleasant commuting environment."
The government has decided that bus drivers should focus on "their primary responsibility of operating buses safely". However, drivers will have the power to ask inconsiderate passengers to get off the bus. Many commuters were happy with the new fines. A 29-year-old flight attendant who has to travel to work at Singapore's airport by bus told a local newspaper: "I saw the new rules and I thought, 'Thank God'." A 56-year-old commuter also liked the new rules. She said: "I just want to get to work without listening to other people's irritating music."
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Sources- https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/southeast-asia/singapore-loud-music-fine-bus-headphones-b3054844.html
- https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/singapore-bus-passengers-face-fines-133111905.html
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3kg80ve7x0no
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