Since 23 September 2026, putting your feet on seats, playing loud audio, littering, eating, or drinking on a public bus can bring a penalty of up to $500. Soiling a bus or endangering commuters at an interchange carries up to $5,000.
| In force since | 23 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Nuisance offences | Up to $500 |
| Serious offences | Up to $5,000 |
| Enforced by | Land Transport Authority (LTA) |
Causing a nuisance to other passengers, which LTA says includes:
LTA says the bus penalties are aligned with those under the existing Rapid Transit Systems Regulations.
Empowered staff from public bus operators, such as ticket inspectors and bus interchange staff, may issue an Administrative Notification of Offence. LTA then follows up with investigations.
Yes. The regulations cover public buses, bus interchanges, and bus terminals.
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