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A quiet commute, please

The Straits Times

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December 27, 2024

My sincere wish for 2025 is to see proper behaviour from commuters.

- John Chiew

It is common when travelling on public transport, either by train or bus, to be "entertained" by inconsiderate commuters speaking loudly on their mobile devices. Some even turn up the

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