Hong Kong vs Singapore in tackling bad behaviour

Singapore is doing something about uncivilised behaviour on public buses. The city state has started enforcing new regulations that carry an immediate fine of up…

Singapore is doing something about uncivilised behaviour on public buses. The city state has started enforcing new regulations that carry an immediate fine of up to S$500 (US$390) if you put your feet up on seats, play loud audio on your phone or make a nuisance of yourself in other ways such as eating, drinking and littering.

Did you know we have long had similar regulations for Hong Kong’s MTR network under its own by-laws? Probably not, because nobody cares, but they do exist.

For instance, playing audio loudly on trains is punishable by a fine of up to HK$2,000 (US$250). The same penalty applies for uncouth behaviour such as placing your feet on seats and for ignoring eating or drinking bans.