Migrant workers say 30-minute rest for lorry drivers, buddy system 'good' but mode of transport still dangerous

Migrant workers say 30-minute rest for lorry drivers, buddy system 'good' but mode of transport still dangerous

Today·2022-10-24 08:00

SINGAPORE — While new measures to make ferrying of migrant workers safer on lorries are welcomed, some of them feel that using lorries as a mode of transport for long distances is inherently dangerous.

They also raised questions about how the new measures will be enforced by the authorities and carried out by their employers.

On Wednesday (Oct 19), the Land Transport Authority, Ministry of Manpower and Traffic Police announced measures that will kick in next January. 

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