SINGAPORE - There have been around 80 cases of disputes involving commuters who did not mask up on public transport since April, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Thursday (Aug 27).. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - There have been around 80 cases of disputes involving commuters who did not mask up on public transport since April, said the Land Transport Authority on Thursday .The other cases still have their outcomes pending, or were resolved without police involvement.
Disputes between commuters and public transport workers over mask rules have been in the spotlight after videos of arguments were uploaded and shared on social media. "We do not condone such behaviour towards our public transport workers, and offenders will be dealt with according to the law," said its spokesman.
"The commuter verbally abused the staff and continued the abusive behaviour while travelling in the network," said Ms Margaret Teo, the rail operator's chief communications officer.The police said the man reeked of alcohol, and was arrested for causing annoyance to the public when drunk under Section 14 of the Liquor Control Act and using abusive language against a public servant.
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