Samantha, 24, often uses the MRT to travel back home from work. However, she finds it hard to stand or walk for long due to being in remission for leukaemia and other “invisible conditions” such as atrial septal defect and flat foot. She feels shy to ask for a seat from fellow commuters.
To help commuters with medical conditions like Samantha, Caring SG commuters has extended an initiative called “May I have a Seat, Please?” with a new lanyard and card so that they can ask fellow commuters for a seat, or allow other commuters to give them their seat.
Those that are in need of the lanyard and card can approach any Passenger Service Centres and Ticket Offices to get one.
Ong Ye Kung Posted a Facebook post earlier today describing the initiative:
“Meet Samantha, 24. She takes public transport to work and often feels tired on the journey home.
That is partly because she is in remission for leukaemia, and has other long-term conditions like atrial septal defect and flat foot. But you can’t tell by looking at her. All these ‘invisible’ conditions make it tough for her to stand or walk for long.
But when the train or bus is crowded, she feels shy to ask for a seat. Caring SG Commuters has expanded the ‘May I have a Seat, please?’ sticker initiative with a new lanyard and card so that commuters like Samantha, who have invisible medical conditions or disabilities, can ask for a seat on public transport more easily or better, be offered one without having to ask.
The new lanyard is even more special for Samantha, as it incorporates a design by her, based on her favourite colours and cartoon characters! If you know someone who needs this lanyard and card, let them know that they can approach any Passenger Service Centres and Ticket Offices to obtain one.
Let’s be gracious and nice to our fellow commuters.”
