Riders who eat on public buses or put their feet on the seats could face a $400 penalty in Singapore, a new example of no-nonsense regulations implemented by the government. The rules are even stricter for “soiling” a bus or causing danger to other passengers, with a maximum fine of $4,000. Singapore tightly regulates public spaces with an already extensive list of penalties for littering or smoking in prohibited areas, inspiring its nickname: "Fine City". Singapore famously banned chewing gum in 1992 after discarded gum caused metro train delays due to some commuters sticking it on the doors, which interfered with the sensors. The new regulations bring buses into line with the Mass Rapid Transit network and aim to create a safer, more considerate and pleasant public transport environment.
