In Favour of Humane Treatment for All Workers

"We have rules for safety belts to be fitted inside cars and worn by passengers but no protective measures like this exist for those who are forced to travel externally on a vehicle. It does not make sense at all in a civilised and developed society that this way of transporting workers is accepted. It is hazardous, and an accident waiting to happen as has been evidenced on many occasions.

These conditions are inhumane. I am in favour of humane treatment and consistent standards for all workers regardless of their class.

I support a ban on such methods of transport which are a common sight on Singapore roads. The sooner the ban can be introduced, the sooner more lives will be saved."

Welfare Officer, 35, Singaporean