Guess what? Besides being fined for pressing unnecessary buttons, eating, smoking, littering, possessing explosives, not flushing...etc The Singapore Mass Rapid Transport (SMRT) thingie has decided to pose a fine for drinking mineral water in the train station. So all you thirsty people out there are going to die of thirst if you travel from one end to the other end of this not too huge island. Officials of SMRT said that it is difficult to ascertain if the water is really mineral water or flavored drinks. That is why, if you consume anything that looks liquid, you will need to pay a toll...fine, I mean.
The reason for this restriction is because they are afraid that any water spills would cause hurt to passengers. If that is the reason, then what about aircon leaks where water drips from the aircon vents at the ceiling of the train? Do we, the public, fine SMRT for that? It's still liquid...although not mineral water. Can't have double standard right?
They even hired more people (those in red uniforms) to perform guard duties to summon you if you act against their wishes. Then again, with the increase in hires....I foresee increase in fares soon....very very soon.
When they earn enough from water fines, there might be new ones instilled. Who knows, you might get fined for talking loudly in the train or not giving up seats to those who need it or even for phones not set on vibration mode. Oh and what about fines for those who stand right at the entrance of the train and not "move to the centre of the car". Or those who are trying to rush into the train while poor passengers are trying to alight....eeeks...I think I gave too many ideas.
Then again, compared to all those fines you see in the train stations, drinking is still the cheapest...only cost $30.
The reason for this restriction is because they are afraid that any water spills would cause hurt to passengers. If that is the reason, then what about aircon leaks where water drips from the aircon vents at the ceiling of the train? Do we, the public, fine SMRT for that? It's still liquid...although not mineral water. Can't have double standard right?
They even hired more people (those in red uniforms) to perform guard duties to summon you if you act against their wishes. Then again, with the increase in hires....I foresee increase in fares soon....very very soon.
When they earn enough from water fines, there might be new ones instilled. Who knows, you might get fined for talking loudly in the train or not giving up seats to those who need it or even for phones not set on vibration mode. Oh and what about fines for those who stand right at the entrance of the train and not "move to the centre of the car". Or those who are trying to rush into the train while poor passengers are trying to alight....eeeks...I think I gave too many ideas.
Then again, compared to all those fines you see in the train stations, drinking is still the cheapest...only cost $30.
