Every weekday morning, at around 7.30am, I take SMRT bus service 857 to work.
When the already-crowded bus arrives at the bus stop opposite Khatib MRT station, SMRT officials there would get commuters to board via the exit door.
The buses are often packed right to the doors and there is hardly any space for standing commuters to move. This clearly exceeds the buses' passenger capacities.
I am disturbed to note that SMRT is allowing its buses to be overloaded with passengers in order to meet peak-hour demand. What would happen if the buses were involved in accidents?
Can the Land Transport Authority look into this matter before something serious occurs?
Kok Ying Ying (Ms)
*Article first appeared on ST Forum (24 sep)