Singapore commuter questions if luggage blocking bus priority seats is acceptable
A commuter has sparked debate online after questioning whether it is “acceptable” for luggage to block priority seats on a public bus in Singapore.
Luggage block priority seats on bus to airport
The incident, shared on Instagram by @thesgdaily on 13 April, showed a crowded bus service 36 heading towards Changi Airport during the morning peak period.
According to the post, the bus was packed at 7.28am, with multiple pieces of luggage “blocking priority seats”.
In the video, pieces of luggage could be seen occupying the space normally reserved for wheelchair users and strollers.
Source: @thesgdaily on Instagram
Text overlay on the video read: “Bus (36) to Changi packed with luggage blocking priority seats, commuter asks if it’s acceptable.”
The individual who recorded the clip seemed frustrated by the situation: “Since when did our buses become family holiday vans?”
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They also pointed out that some commuters occupied priority seats with additional luggage.
Mixed responses by netizens, some say this is normal
Online reactions were mixed, with some netizens saying that this was to be expected on a bus heading to the airport.
