A recent incident at Kovan Interchange has sparked outrage among netizens after a Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) owner locked their vehicle to a bus interchange seat railing, causing inconvenience to elderly commuters who had to borrow plastic chairs from shop vendors to wait for their bus.
The incident was shared on social media, with many expressing frustration and disappointment at the inconsiderate behavior of the PMA owner. Some have called for stricter regulations and enforcement to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
“Taken this morning in kovan interchange. A very inconsiderate PMA owner locked his/her vehicle at the bus interchange seat railing. In the end, a few elderlys had to borrow plastic chairs from shop vendors to sit and wait for bus. @Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving for you to take note and think what to do about these inconsiderate acts. The vehicle was there more than 15mins at least.”
Many have also questioned the authenticity of the PMA owner’s disability, with some suggesting that they may not be genuinely in need of the device. Others have pointed out that the lack of proper regulation and enforcement has led to the misuse of PMAs, which are intended to assist people with disabilities.
The incident has also raised concerns about the lack of security and supervision at the interchange, with some calling for more effective measures to prevent such incidents from occurring.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has been tagged in the post, with many urging them to take action to address the issue. The incident has sparked a heated debate about the need for stricter regulations and enforcement to prevent the misuse of PMAs and to ensure that they are only used by those who genuinely need them.
The incident has also highlighted the importance of consideration and empathy towards others, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities. It is essential that we promote a culture of respect and kindness towards all members of our community.