Key facts
- Singapore is enforcing new regulations for public bus conduct.
- Fines in Singapore can reach S$500 (US$390) for actions like putting feet on seats or playing loud audio.
- Hong Kong has existing regulations for passenger conduct on its MTR system.
Singapore has begun enforcing new regulations aimed at curbing uncivilized behavior on its public buses. Passengers face immediate fines of up to S$500 (US$390) for actions such as placing their feet on seats, playing loud audio from their phones, or engaging in nuisance behaviors like eating, drinking, and littering. These new rules align with existing regulations already in place for passenger conduct on Singapore's MRT railway system. Hong Kong has had similar regulations governing passenger behavior on its MTR system for an extended period.