Singapore to Ban Caged Lorries for Worker Transport From 2027

Singapore will prohibit the use of caged lorries for transporting workers starting next year to mitigate safety risks during accidents or fires, Channel News Asia reported Wednesday.

External latches on caged decks can prevent workers from escaping during emergencies, according to CNA, which cited Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling as saying in Parliament. Between 500 to 1,000 of the 50,000 lorries currently in operation utilize caged decks, it said.