Letter of the day Focus on reducing traffic pollution, noise at bus stops

The new commuter behaviour guidelines announced by the Land Transport Authority will certainly make daily journeys on public buses more pleasant (PMAs to have a 6kmh speed limit, medical certification needed for mobility scooter users from Q1 2026, March 5).

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Studies have shown that calmer commutes improve our mood, and have a positive impact on our social relationships, family life, and even productivity. However, enforcing lower noise levels is a tough task without fellow commuters' cooperation.

Fortunately, the number of inconsiderate passengers who use speakers to talk on the phone or play loud music in buses is small. This is the result of a study we conducted on buses that go across the city. The noise level was always below the permitted threshold of 75 decibels in commercial premises for periods of no longer than five minutes.