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SINGAPORE – Taxi drivers displaced by the developing coronavirus outbreak will be deployed to lessen crowding on trains, Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan said on Monday (March 23).
Speaking during a visit to Bright Hill station on Stage 2 of the Thomson-East Coast line (TEL), Mr Khaw said having “temporary transport ambassadors to help commuters keep safe distances” was an idea mooted by Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean.
“These are temporary positions to support higher manpower needs at our stations during this special period,” Mr Khaw said. “These ambassadors can also help to sanitise our train cabins, seats, poles more frequently.”
During pre-outbreak times, MRT trains could pack as many as four commuters per square metre during peak hours.
Although crowding has reduced since the coronavirus forced many to work from home, public transport commuters are still placed well within the 1m distance recommended by the Government for entertainment venues, restaurants, hawker centres and cinemas.
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