Hygiene Condition On Buses
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Lately, it seems that the cleanliness of buses are getting very, very bad. Dusty windows, corners, cobwebs, cockroaches all over, dusty seats, stale air are all some of the things we find in many buses. Doesn't any authority take charge of it? Is there any standards imposed on the industry?
If not, do you guys think that by alerting the NEA, they might be poised to take action? Since they are obliged to ensure the population enjoys a clean environment, I would want to try see if they'd do anything. As quoted, "The Environmental Public Health Division ensures a high standard of public health through comprehensive ground surveillance and appropriate preventive measures. This Division is also responsible for the overall cleanliness in Singapore and a high standard of hygiene in our food retail industry. It also plays a lead role in enhancing our living environment through programmes such as the Hawker Centres Upgrading Programme (HUP) and Clean Public Toilets Programme."
Any thoughts/comments on how i should go about doing this? btw, this is more for SMRT Buses because their buses are soooo disgusting -
Originally posted by simnatic:
den u go report lo.
Lately, it seems that the cleanliness of buses are getting very, very bad. Dusty windows, corners, cobwebs, cockroaches all over, dusty seats, stale air are all some of the things we find in many buses. Doesn't any authority take charge of it? Is there any standards imposed on the industry?
If not, do you guys think that by alerting the NEA, they might be poised to take action? Since they are obliged to ensure the population enjoys a clean environment, I would want to try see if they'd do anything. As quoted, "The Environmental Public Health Division ensures a high standard of public health through comprehensive ground surveillance and appropriate preventive measures. This Division is also responsible for the [b]overall cleanliness in Singapore and a high standard of hygiene in our food retail industry. It also plays a lead role in enhancing our living environment through programmes such as the Hawker Centres Upgrading Programme (HUP) and Clean Public Toilets Programme."[/b] -
I agree, but anyway, to be honest, since Singapore is a very small country, it's public health standards should be much better than that of bigger countries as we have a smaller population to cater to in out everyday lives.
On Tuesday, i took TIB509H on 855, and I was shocked to see that the bus was clean and didn't smell bad. The aircon was also cold and this is one of those rare occurances. Another bus on SMRT that isnt undermaintained is TIB430A. I've taken that on 961 and 187 and they both were clean (not on the same day).
But i do agree that the hygeine on buses has gone down. There are tissue papers, leaking aircons. And its usually the SMRT buses, but i dont know. Maybe SMRT doesnt give as damn. And SBS Transit buses arent so spotless either, as there are too many buses to mantain the chances of getting to be on a dirty or smelly bus is nearly 1:40.
But we, as passengers can do our part too
We can help by not eating, drinking, bringing durians (or other strong smelling items) or littering in the bus. -
Must it be clean enough you can eat of the floor and seats?
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both companies have random cleanliness...
some of their buses are either too clean or too dirty...
some of their of buses seems to be cockroach infested and some are not...
i am referring to both operators by the way -
Originally posted by simnatic:
What do you expect from a monopoly....
Lately, it seems that the cleanliness of buses are getting very, very bad. Dusty windows, corners, cobwebs, cockroaches all over, dusty seats, stale air are all some of the things we find in many buses. Doesn't any authority take charge of it? Is there any standards imposed on the industry?
If not, do you guys think that by alerting the NEA, they might be poised to take action? Since they are obliged to ensure the population enjoys a clean environment, I would want to try see if they'd do anything. As quoted, "The Environmental Public Health Division ensures a high standard of public health through comprehensive ground surveillance and appropriate preventive measures. This Division is also responsible for the [b]overall cleanliness in Singapore and a high standard of hygiene in our food retail industry. It also plays a lead role in enhancing our living environment through programmes such as the Hawker Centres Upgrading Programme (HUP) and Clean Public Toilets Programme."
Any thoughts/comments on how i should go about doing this? btw, this is more for SMRT Buses because their buses are soooo disgusting[/b] -
i don't know about you, but these buses have cockroaches, ants crawling all over them, seats that are terribly dusty, dustbins which are broken and not fixed, spider webs all over the place. if you do stay in am SMRT Buses area, just try to take any bus from Choa CHu Kang, Bukit Panjang, Bukit Batok. 75% of the buses are pretty much dirty. The buses obviously are not up to standard at all.Originally posted by ditzy:Must it be clean enough you can eat of the floor and seats? -
Simple reasons,We can start by not EATING OR DRINKING in the buses.Even if they hire Pest control every 3 days also doesn't help much.BTW I feels that SMRTB should change the cushion seats on its O405s/DAFs/Lances,So dusty
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Example like TIB1103M [KJ 190]. Front seat is dusty. I can't stand it!Originally posted by carbikebus:Simple reasons,We can start by not EATING OR DRINKING in the buses.Even if they hire Pest control every 3 days also doesn't help much.BTW I feels that SMRTB should change the cushion seats on its O405s/DAFs/Lances,So dusty -
yup...exactly. i also agree that there are irresponsible commuters who eat and drink on the buses but what about problems like dusty window panes, dusty corners and mouldy windows?that cannot be blamed on commuters. furthermore, in countries like australia, their tram operators do allow eating and drinking on trams but such problems are not AS evidents. What i'm saying that commuters do have a part to play, but SMRT, as an operator isn't playing their role enough.Originally posted by carbikebus:Simple reasons,We can start by not EATING OR DRINKING in the buses.Even if they hire Pest control every 3 days also doesn't help much.BTW I feels that SMRTB should change the cushion seats on its O405s/DAFs/Lances,So dusty -
We ca start by sending friendly feedback like why they must clean the interior dust/Greasy windowsOriginally posted by simnatic:yup...exactly. i also agree that there are irresponsible commuters who eat and drink on the buses but what about problems like dusty window panes, dusty corners and mouldy windows?that cannot be blamed on commuters. furthermore, in countries like australia, their tram operators do allow eating and drinking on trams but such problems are not AS evidents. What i'm saying that commuters do have a part to play, but SMRT, as an operator isn't playing their role enough.
,I feels its time SMRTB refurbish their bus fleets excluding Nissans -
dirty buses are mainly caused by "pigs" onboard la!! i realised got quite a lot of "pigs" in Singapore leh! no wonder got those pig-related diseases!
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lots of ppl do eat on buses. eg. tidbits, slurpee, peanuts!