@channelnewsasia From Jan 1, 2027, companies in Singapore will no longer be allowed to transport workers in caged lorries. Caged decks pose extra safety risks, especially if doors are locked from the outside and an accident or fire happens, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling in parliament on Mar 4. #singapore #sgnews ♬ original sound - CNA
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Government officials and business groups have argued that a complete ban on transporting workers on lorries would pose significant economic and logistical challenges...a joint statement by 25 business chambers and associations warned that eliminating the practice would involve “real, practical and operational complexities”, including greater traffic congestion and added strain on businesses.