SMRT files police report over man who allegedly vaped on train
SINGAPORE — Transport operator SMRT said on Tuesday (12 April) that it has filed a police report after a man was seen allegedly vaping on a train with his mask pulled down.
In a video posted on Instagram, a man appeared to be exhaling smoke from an e-cigarette while he was seated on the train and looking at his phone.
"We have been alerted to an undated video on social media showing an unmasked man smoking an e-cigarette in a train. We have lodged a police report," said SMRT's chief communications officer Margaret Teo.
“SMRT takes a serious view of such behaviour that affects the safety of others. We strongly encourage our commuters to keep their masks on at all times to observe safe commuting guidelines, and to report such incidents to our staff immediately upon encounter,” she added.
A person who is caught smoking in prohibited places such as public transport facilities faces a fine of $200, or up to S$1,000 if convicted in court.
The possession, purchase or use of e-cigarettes and their related components is an offence. A person who is convicted faces a fine of up to $2,000 per offence.
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