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The loud music from [another / other] passengers on public transport has become a peeve for many people who want to travel [on / in] quiet. Singapore has introduced new fines of up to S$500 for [boring / blaring] out music on buses that [annoyances / annoys] other passengers. The new penalties will also be applied to other anti-social behaviour, such as putting [foot / feet] on seats, [littering / lettering] , and eating or drinking on buses. A news release from Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the fines would help create a "safer, more [inconsiderate / considerate] and pleasant public transport environment for all". The LTA added: "Public transport is a [shared / share] space, and every commuter has a part to play [on / in] ensuring a gracious and [pleasant / pleasantry] commuting environment."

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