Transport
operators step up security at all depots after graffiti
incident
By Satish Cheney | Posted: 09
June 2010 2017 hrs
SINGAPORE : Transport operators have stepped up security
at all depots following the graffiti incident.
The spray-paint graffiti on an SMRT train showed a lapse in
security at its Changi depot.
While security has been beefed up at train depots, SMRT now said
it's also increasing surveillance at all its bus terminals.
An SMRT spokesperson said: "Specifically, we have increased
security personnel and patrol frequency, and are reviewing the
perimeter fencing of our bus depots. Our bus depot staff and
service leaders have also been briefed to be more vigilant and to
exercise stricter scrutiny."
The incident has also led others to review their operations.
Singapore's main bus operator, SBS Transit, said it has further
tightened security measures.
As for the graffiti incident, SMRT had said they'd mistaken it for
an advertisement.
"If no one told me it's graffiti, I would have thought it's part of
an advertisement. I'm also surprised it took them two days to find
out that a hole was cut in the fence," said one Singapore
resident.
"More like advertisement. He done it quite well," said
another.
Meanwhile, authorities said they are seriously looking at the
matter.
The public transport operators, along with the transport ministry,
police, Land Transport Authority and other stakeholders are
discussing how to step up security measures.
Details are expected to be released at the end of the week. - CNA
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