Latest / The Straits Times Podcasts
S1E61: Can Singapore ever stop being a 'Fine City'? The psychology of etiquette on public transport
New laws were passed to penalise littering, eating and drinking, as well as playing loud music or videos on public transport. Is legislation effective in regulating inconsiderate behaviour?
Synopsis: Every second Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests.
Behaviours of inconsiderate commuters on public transport and interchanges are set to be regulated under new laws passed in Parliament in Oct 2025.
Examples of inconsiderate behaviour include littering, eating and drinking, as well as playing loud music and videos on…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.