A netizen shared how he was on a Gojek ride earlier this week when the driver insisted that he had to wear a mask inside the car under the law.
Here is what he said
I had an incident on Gojek today at 2pm, booked from Marina Bay to Bugis
The driver compelled me to wear a mask even though it’s not required. When I boarded he rolled down the windows and switched off the aircon making it very hot.
When I asked him to roll up the windows he said masks are required in enclosed spaces, so far I have not read any such legal requirement.
During the trip he also made racist remarks and provoked me to get off while he was on the expressway.
Netizens’ comments
- Although law is regulated by the government,but if the driver just ask for ur cooperation to wear a bloody mask just put on and move on with life and sit back to enjoy the Aircon…that’s all,,what’s so hard and big deal to post it on social media..simply dun understand this type of passenger..
- Riders have option to wear or not, but drivers also have the right to request rider to wear a mask. Its a 2 way traffic. Not happy just cancel. Simple right?
- Indeed the driver can have the option to do so. There is no regulation that the driver cannot wind down the window if he felt he is at high risk.
What DPM Lawrence Wong said
Speaking at a press conference for the multi-ministry task force, DPM Wong said that masks will still have to be worn on public transport, as well as in indoor public transport facilities like MRT platforms and bus interchange boarding areas.
However, they will not be required at MRT and LRT stations, naturally ventilated bus interchanges and in the retail areas of bus interchanges, as well as airports.
MOH also added in a press release on Wednesday that masks will also be optional on taxis, school buses and private bus services.
Wong touched on this, saying that “The taxi driver can suggest (or) request” but there is “no basis of law for the taxi driver to say you have to, it’s optional.”
Mask wearing will continue to be required in residential care homes such as welfare and elderly homes, hospitals, healthcare facilities and ambulances.
Wearing of masks on flights, on the other hand, will depend on the rules and laws of the destination country, as well as the carrier.