Passengers on Singapore's public buses can now face fines of up to $500 Singapore dollars (about $391 or £294) for disruptive behaviors such as playing loud music or videos, eating, drinking, littering, or placing their feet on seats. More serious actions, like blocking pathways, creating a danger to others in bus terminals, or soiling any part of a public bus or terminal, could lead to fines of up to $5,000 (around £2,942). These new rules, introduced by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), align bus regulations with those already in place for Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system. Previously, such behaviors were usually handled by bus drivers or company policies, but they are now considered official legal offenses. Under the new regulations, authorized bus staff, including ticket inspectors and employees at bus interchanges, can issue formal notices to passengers suspected of breaking the rules. Bus drivers, known as "captains" in Singapore, will not be allowed to issue fines. Instead, they can ask disruptive passengers to leave the bus or, in extreme cases, call the police. The LTA explained that the goal of these changes is to create a "safer, more considerate, and pleasant" public transport experience for everyone. The new rules are part of a broader global effort to manage noise and anti-social behavior on public transport. Similar measures have been adopted in cities like Kraków, Poland, where passengers can be fined up to 200 złoty (about £39) for disturbing others with electronic devices. In the UK, laws already exist to prevent "anti-social behavior" on trains and stations, including the unauthorized use of sound-producing equipment. In India, Tamil Nadu and Chennai have introduced rules to discourage loud use of speakers or playing music and videos on buses and metro systems, with fines of up to ₹2,500 (around £20). The LTA stated that these regulations were approved by Parliament in October 2025, giving authorities more power to deal with disruptive behavior on buses. The LTA emphasized that enforcement should be done with "discretion and fairness," especially when dealing with passengers who may have physical or mental health conditions. Some commuters have expressed support for the new rules, with one passenger commenting that the fines could help reduce inconsiderate behavior on public transport.