Go-Ahead bus captain allegedly assaulted while on duty

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On August 16, a Go-Ahead Singapore bus captain operating Service 2 was allegedly assaulted while on duty, resulting in the driver seeking medical treatment at Changi General Hospital. The incident marked the second reported assault on a Go-Ahead bus captain in three months, prompting the operator to lodge a police report and initiate full cooperation with authorities. National Transport Workers’ Union (NTWU) executive secretary Yeo Wan Ling stated that the union is providing support and legal assistance to the affected driver to ensure a safe working environment.

Consequences

The NTWU and transport operators will likely increase collaboration with authorities to implement measures aimed at strengthening the protection of public transport workers. The union’s public stance indicates a continued push to ensure that violence against staff is not accepted as a normal part of transport operations.

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