Singapore Introduces Fines for Loud Music on Public Buses

 Playing Loud Music on Singapore Buses Could Cost Passengers Hundreds of Dollars

Passengers travelling on public buses in Singapore could face hefty fines for playing loud music, making excessive noise or engaging in other disruptive behaviour under new measures introduced by the country's transport authorities.

The crackdown is aimed at making public transport more comfortable and pleasant for everyone using the city's bus network.

According to Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA), passengers who cause annoyance to others by playing audio at high volumes, placing their feet on seats, littering, or eating and drinking on buses could face fines of up to 500 Singapore dollars (SGD), approximately $390.

More serious offences could attract penalties of up to SGD 5,000, equivalent to around $3,900.

These include behaviour that puts other passengers in danger or causes damage and soiling to buses and other public transport facilities.

In a statement, the LTA emphasised that public transport is a shared space and that every passenger has a responsibility to maintain a respectful and comfortable environment.

The new penalties bring bus regulations closer to existing rules governing Singapore's subway system.

Singapore is widely recognised for its clean, orderly and efficient public transport network. Strict regulations on eating, drinking and playing loud music are among the measures used to maintain public standards.

However, the country is not alone in addressing disruptive behaviour on public transport.

In London, transport authorities previously launched an etiquette campaign encouraging passengers to use headphones rather than playing music through loudspeakers or making noisy phone calls.

A survey commissioned by Transport for London found that around 70 per cent of passengers considered loud music and phone conversations without headphones disruptive.

Other cities, including Beijing, Kraków and Toronto, have also introduced restrictions on playing loud audio without headphones on public transport, although enforcement differs.

In some cases, passengers who refuse to follow public transport rules have faced financial penalties.

In February 2025, a man in France was reportedly fined around $200 after making a loud phone call on speaker at a train station and refusing to turn it off.

Singapore's latest measures highlight growing efforts by transport authorities worldwide to encourage respectful behaviour and ensure that public journeys remain comfortable for all passengers.

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