Union condemns abuse towards public transport workers after commuter allegedly threatens bus driver

SINGAPORE – The National Transport Workers’ Union (NTWU) said it strongly condemns any form of intimidation, threat or abuse directed at public transport workers, after a Go-Ahead Singapore bus driver was reportedly verbally abused and threatened.

The Nov 4 incident involved a bus driver operating service 136 along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6, the union said in a social media statement on Nov 7.

NTWU said it has contacted the affected bus driver, who is a member of the union, and is in contact with Go-Ahead Singapore to ensure that the driver receives the necessary assistance and support, including legal support where needed.

The union added that it understands a police report has been lodged. The Straits Times has contacted the police for more information.

In its statement, the union said: “Our bus captains work hard every day to keep Singapore moving, and they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.”

Members of the public who have concerns or complaints about public transport services should raise them through proper channels, NTWU said. “Threatening or intimidating our transport workers is never acceptable.”

The union said it will continue to stand firmly behind Singapore’s transport workers and work with public transport operators to ensure their safety and well-being.

The Straits Times has contacted Go-Ahead Singapore for more information.