Commuters should refrain from talking on public transport after Circuit Breaker ends

So as to avoid spreading droplets in an enclosed space.

Joshua Lee | May 20, 2020, 01:48 PM

The Circuit Breaker is ending on June 1, and as Singapore starts to open up businesses and society, more people will be taking public transport to go to work and school.

Increased ridership means that trains and buses will be more crowded, especially during peak periods, said Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan in a May 19 Facebook post.

To meet the increased demand, train and bus capacity will be increased to the maximum.

In order to protect themselves and others, public transport commuters will have to continue wearing masks while on the public transport network and refrain from talking to others or on the phone.

Those who are unwell should stay home, said Khaw.

Public transport operators have also stepped-up their cleaning regime and applied anti-microbial chemical coating on all high-touch surfaces.

On the other hand, businesses are still required to enforce staggered working hours so as to minimise travel during peak periods, said co-char of the Multi-Ministry Task Force for Covid-19, Lawrence Wong at a press conference on the same day.

"We will ensure that public transport remains a safe mode of travel," said Wong.

Top image credit: Mothership photo.