SBS Transit files police report over car seen hogging bus lane on Geylang Road

A police report has been filed by public transport operator SBS Transit after a car was caught on video hogging a bus lane on the afternoon of Friday (Jan 23).

In a statement to AsiaOne, SBS Transit spokesperson Grace Wu said a service 51 bus was travelling along Geylang Road when a car entered the extreme left lane occupied by the bus.

Wu added that, as a result of the car's actions, the bus had to slow down and also repeatedly brake abruptly, even though there were no other vehicles ahead of the car.

"We have filed a police report regarding the incident, as the car driver had driven in a manner that posed a potential safety risk to other road users, particularly to our bus commuters," she said. 

A video of the incident was posted on TikTok, showing the bus driver growing visibly frustrated with a car ahead. 

In the footage, the silver car can be seen moving slowly in the far-left lane. 

At one point, the bus driver is heard on a call, explaining that the car was travelling at just 10kmh. 

Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police confirmed that a report was lodged and are looking into the matter. 

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