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The loud music from other passengers on public transport has a peeve for many people who want to travel in quiet. Singapore has new fines of up to S$500 for out music on buses that other passengers. The new penalties will also applied to other anti-social behaviour, such as putting feet on seats, , and eating or drinking on buses. A news release from Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the fines would help a "safer, more considerate and pleasant public transport environment for all". The LTA added: "Public transport a shared space, and every commuter has a part to in a gracious and pleasant commuting environment."

The fines will not be by bus drivers. The LTA has decided that bus drivers should passenger safety while their vehicles. The LTA said drivers needed to on "their primary responsibility of operating buses safely". However, drivers will have the power to inconsiderate and disruptive passengers to get off the bus. Many commuters the new fines. A 29-year-old flight attendant who has to travel to work at Singapore's Changi Airport by bus told the Straits Times newspaper: "I saw the new rules and I , 'Thank God'." A 56-year-old commuter happy. She said: "I just to get to work without to other people's irritating music."