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Getty Images / Bus passengers caught committing serious offences will face a fine of up to $5,000, such as "the soiling of any part of a public bus, bus interchange, or terminal" Bus passengers in Singapore can now be fined up to $500 Singapore dollars ($391; £293) for placing their feet on seats or playing loud audio, as well as eating, drinking or littering onboard. A fine of up to $5,000 will be imposed for more serious offences, such as causing obstruction or danger to fellow commuters within bus terminals or "the soiling of any part of a public bus, bus interchange, or terminal". "These will foster a safer, more considerate and pleasant public transport environment for all," the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a news release. The new regulations, announced on Monday, align with existing rules on Singapore's railway, or Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), network. But while there have long been punishments for MRT passengers caught eating onboard, for example, rules on buses were typically company policies enforced by drivers, who could ask commuters to alight. Now these nuisance behaviours have become official legal offences carrying immediate fines. Authorised bus staff – such as ticket inspectors and bus interchange staff – can issue official notices to passengers who are suspected of committing an offence, according to LTA. Bus drivers - or "captains", as they are called in Singapore - will not be given the same authority, leaving them to prioritise their duty of safely operating the bus. They can, however, tell commuters to stop disruptive behaviour, and those who refuse to cooperate may be asked to alight the bus or, in severe cases, face police intervention. Singapore is not alone in trying to make public transport more peaceful. As transit networks grow, cities around the world are actively cracking down on bad behaviour to ensure a peaceful commute for all passengers. Earlier this year, the Polish city of Kraków introduced similar rules with commuters now facing a fine of up to 200 złoty ($52; £39) for "disturbing the peace and quiet within the vehicle" with their mobile phones and other electronic devices. In the United Kingdom, existing laws ban "anti-social behaviour" on trains and stations, including using "sound-producing equipment" without permission if it annoys others. Some politicians have pushed to specifically fine so-called "headphone dodgers" - people who play loud music and videos - across all public transport, including buses, with fines of up to £1,000. These rules in Singapore, Kraków, and the United Kingdom show a growing trend of transport authorities stepping in to protect passengers. "Public transport is a shared space, and every commuter has a part to play in ensuring a gracious and pleasant commuting environment," said Singapore's LTA.

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中文标题： 在新加坡公交车上外放音乐会让你被罚300英镑

新加坡对公交乘客把脚放在座位上、外放音频，以及饮食、乱扔垃圾等行为开罚，最高罚款500新元（约391美元、293英镑）；对妨碍他人或弄脏巴士、巴士转换站及终站设施等更严重行为，最高罚5000新元。新规与地铁既有规定一致，授权稽查员和转换站人员可开罚单，巴士司机无此权限。文中还提到波兰克拉科夫和英国的类似规定。

  • 情报分类：综合情报
  • 分类依据：新加坡公交罚款新规属社会民生与国际动态，不属其他类别
  • 信息来源：英语新闻 / BBC News Top Stories
  • 发布时间：2026/9/23 08:05:34