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SINGAPORE \u2013 Bus drivers are required to regulate their speed to ensure regular arrivals and to prevent bunching, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on July 15, after a passenger filmed himself complaining about the vehicle\u2019s speed.<\/p>\n
In a TikTok video posted on July 6, the passenger can be heard accusing a Tower Transit bus driver of \u201cdriving at your own pace\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am following my SOP (standard operating procedure),\u201d the bus driver replies.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is not the proper way of driving,\u201d the passenger insists after the driver requests he return to his seat. \u201cYou are doing the wrong thing. I have to attend a class at a specific time.\u201d<\/p>\n
In its Facebook post on July 15, LTA said bus drivers have to balance multiple considerations while driving, such as passenger safety, traffic conditions and service reliability.<\/p>\n
They are also required to regulate their speed and keep to planned schedules.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis helps prevent bus bunching and ensures more regular and reliable bus arrivals for all commuters on the route,\u201d the authority said.<\/p>\n
In a separate Facebook post on July 15, Tower Transit Singapore said it was aware of the video involving one of its bus drivers on service 984.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have reviewed the trip details and confirmed that our bus captain was operating the service in accordance with the planned schedule,\u201d the bus operator said.<\/p>\n
It added that a bus may sometimes travel below the speed limit although the road ahead is clear because bus drivers must maintain even spacing between buses.<\/p>\n
This is so that waiting times remain as consistent and predictable as possible for commuters, it said.<\/p>\n
In its post, Tower Transit Singapore also commended the driver for being \u201ccalm, professional and focused on driving safely\u201d despite the passenger\u2019s complaints.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur bus captains deserve to carry out their duties without fear of intimidation or online abuse,\u201d it said, adding that it was firmly against the harassment and doxxing of public transport workers.<\/p>\n
In its post, LTA urged commuters to avoid behaviour that may distract, harass or intimidate public transport staff on duty.<\/p>\n
Tower Transit Singapore also encouraged commuters to provide feedback through official channels.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s work together to keep public transport safe and respectful for everyone,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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