New prohibition signs spotted on public buses & trains in Singapore
Most Singaporeans would be familiar with the various prohibition signs on our public transport.
MRT trains and buses have images restricting activities and items such as eating, smoking, and durians.
However, some passengers recently noticed new signs appearing alongside the ‘old classics’.
Last Thursday (9 Jan), a Reddit user posted an image of the inside of an MRT train on what appeared to be the North-South Line (NSL). The photo showed three new signs.
Source: u/Separate_Tax_8232 on Reddit
“Keep volume low,” the first sticker read, depicting the prohibition symbol over a person talking and a phone playing music.
The second sign showed a person lying down on the seats with the words “Occupy only one seat”.
Finally, the last sign prohibited people from sitting on the cabin floor.
Another Reddit post on 14 Jan showed just the “keep volume low” sticker on what appears to be an SBS Transit bus.
Source: u/Krazyguylone on Reddit
MRT Singapore Service Information, a group of train enthusiasts, also showcased the three new signs placed above the older prohibition ones.
“[These] new stickers are gradually rolling out,” the group’s Facebook post said.
Source: MRT Singapore Service Information on Facebook
Alongside the signs, the train enthusiasts also reminded passengers not to urinate inside MRT stations.
In response to MS News’ queries, a Land Transport Authority (LTA) spokesperson said that the new prohibition signs are being progressively rolled out across all trains and buses.
These signs, which were launched in December 2024, aim to encourage more considerate behaviour among commuters and enhance the overall public transport experience.
“We will continue to enforce against egregious behaviours on our public transport, and are reviewing if measures and penalties need to be enhanced,” added the spokesperson.
Netizens question enforcement of new prohibitions
Numerous netizens agreed with the additional prohibitions, especially the one for keeping volume down.
A commenter called the MRT stickers “long overdue” and especially supported their use on public buses.
Source: Facebook
However, one netizen pointed out that those already speaking loudly, sitting on cabin floors, and hogging seats on public transport would likely not care about prohibition signs.
Source: Reddit
As such, many also felt that enforcement would be necessary to deter those breaking the new rules.
Source: Facebook
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Featured image adapted from MRT Singapore Service Information on Facebook and u/Krazyguylone on Reddit.Â
