The loud music other passengers public transport has become a peeve many people who want to travel quiet. Singapore has introduced new fines of to S$500 for blaring out music buses that annoys other passengers. The new penalties will also be applied to other anti-social behaviour, such as putting feet seats, littering, and eating or drinking on buses. A news release Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the fines would help create a "safer, more considerate and pleasant public transport environment all". The LTA added: "Public transport is a shared space, and every commuter has a part to play ensuring a gracious and pleasant commuting environment."
The fines will not be issued bus drivers. The LTA has decided that bus drivers should prioritise passenger safety while driving their vehicles. The LTA said drivers needed to focus "their primary responsibility operating buses safely". However, drivers will have the power to ask inconsiderate and disruptive passengers to get the bus. Many commuters welcomed the new fines. A 29-year-old flight attendant who has to travel to work Singapore's Changi Airport bus told the Straits Times newspaper: "I saw the new rules and I thought, 'Thank God'." A 56-year-old commuter was happy. She said: "I just want to get to work listening to other people's irritating music."
