New Singapore bus rules impose fines up to S$500 for noisy or disruptive riders
Starting Sep 23, commuters who play loud music, put feet on seats, litter or eat on buses in Singapore may be fined up to S$500, with harsher penalties for more serious offences.
Effective Sep 23, Singapore’s Land Transport Authority will enforce new conduct rules on public buses, interchanges and terminals. Minor offences like playing loud audio, placing feet on seats, littering, or eating and drinking on board will carry fines of up to S$500. Serious breaches, including creating obstructions or damaging bus property, may be penalised up to S$5,000.
Designated employees of bus operators, such as ticket inspectors, can issue Administrative Notifications of Offences, while bus captains retain the right to ask non-compliant passengers to disembark and call for police assistance. The framework aligns bus penalties with existing rail regulations and reflects parliamentary amendments from October 2025. Authorities stress that discretion will be used, especially for commuters with health challenges.
Why it matters
The rules seek to improve safety and comfort for all riders by deterring disruptive conduct on Singapore's public buses.
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