The_King Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Eating and drinking on public transport in Singapore doesn't just attract dirty looks and the possibility of getting Stomp-ed — you could also get fined. But are the rules more lax for foreigners? Recent posts on All Singapore Stuff, a Facebook page where Singaporeans gather to complain about all and sundry, have stirred up a debate after two Caucasians were caught chowing down on public transport. One video posted to All Singapore Stuff on Oct 11 showed a Caucasian man sipping from a bottle of beer at Chinatown MRT station. While he got the side-eye from a few commuters, many remained oblivious or turned a blind eye. According to the video caption, staff at the station, which is operated by SBS Transit, did not stop the man. On the same day, All Singapore Stuff also posted a photograph of a Caucasian woman eating cup noodles onboard a public bus. However, the photograph has now been removed from the page. Photo: Facebook/allsgstuff While the SBS Transit website specifies that passengers should not "smoke, eat, drink or litter in the bus", there is no penalty for eating and drinking. But commuters who get the munchies in MRT stations are not as lucky — eating or drinking in MRT stations and trains carries a maximum fine of $500 under the Rapid Transit Systems Act. The incidents incited a divided response from netizens, with some flaming SBS Transit staff. Photos: Screengrab/allsgstuff Others were also upset about a perceived double standard and felt that foreigners were given more leeway while Singaporeans were expected to follow the rules to a T. Photos: Screengrab/allsgstuff On the other side of the debate, some netizens slammed the contributor for taking a video and posting it online instead of approaching the subjects in person. Photos: Screengrab/allsgstuff SBS Transit did not immediately respond to requests for comment. https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/online-posts-shaming-foreigners-eating-public-transport-divide-singapore-netizens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 sound like good news While the SBS Transit website specifies that passengers should not "smoke, eat, drink or litter in the bus", there is no penalty for eating and drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stemcell Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 16 minutes ago, The_King said: sound like good news While the SBS Transit website specifies that passengers should not "smoke, eat, drink or litter in the bus", there is no penalty for eating and drinking. Eating will be fine mah, why double standard? As a smelly sinkie, I get fine eating before.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 35 minutes ago, stemcell said: Eating will be fine mah, why double standard? As a smelly sinkie, I get fine eating before.. where? mrt or bus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stemcell Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 7 hours ago, The_King said: where? mrt or bus Mrt. 10 years ago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaur4man Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 No fine eating on bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, aaur4man said: No fine eating on bus? i ask check their websites many times and try to google but not a fine was mention. maybe i email them . if they say no fine, it mean i can eat in bus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Tot eat on bus will kenna fine... Last time bus got put the sign... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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