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Singapore Bans Caged Lorries to Boost Worker Safety

3/7/2026

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  • Singapore will ban caged lorries used for transporting workers starting next year, announced by Sun Xueling, Senior Minister of State for Transport.
  • The move aims to enhance safety because locked caged doors can trap workers during emergencies.
  • Currently, about 500 to 1,000 of Singapore's 50,000 lorries have caged decks.
  • Penalties will apply to non-compliant firms once details are announced.
  • In the meantime, firms must ensure safe access for workers.