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The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and transport operators will step up enforcement measures in order to deter commuters who behave badly, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said during the Committee of Supply debate on Wednesday (Mar 5). «While the vaLTA, transport operators to step up enforcement to deter misbehaving commuters: Chee Hong Tat
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and transport operators will step up enforcement measures in order to deter commuters who behave badly, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said during the Committee of Supply debate on Wednesday (Mar 5). «While the vast majority of commuters are considerate and gracious, we need to protect the quality of their commute from a small minority of black sheep whose anti-social behaviours and actions cause discomfort and sometimes even endanger others,» Chee said. While public education efforts are ongoing, he acknowledges that «education alone will not be enough and needs to go together with effective enforcement». Chee said: «I have asked LTA and the operators to step up their enforcement... by strengthening our regulatory powers and increasing the penalties to deter egregious commuters, especially repeat offenders and those who refuse to cooperate when they are advised by public transport workers.» Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Baey Yam Keng also addressed measures to enhance commuter experiences on board buses. Read more