The 60-second brief
The strongest point on each side
Clear the doorway before filling it
Singapore transport policy describes staff and signs that encourage giving way to alighting passengers and less-mobile travellers.
“Everyone” can make the rule unworkable
Some passengers stand near a door without intending to leave; waiting indefinitely can delay boarding and service departure.
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COUNSEL FOR
Clear the doorway before filling it
Singapore transport policy describes staff and signs that encourage giving way to alighting passengers and less-mobile travellers.
Transport for NSW guidance repeatedly asks passengers to keep doors and aisles clear.
A visible pause creates a simple shared sequence and can reduce head-on conflict at the narrowest part of a journey.
COUNSEL AGAINST
“Everyone” can make the rule unworkable
Some passengers stand near a door without intending to leave; waiting indefinitely can delay boarding and service departure.
A person using a wheelchair, stroller or assistance may need staff-directed boarding before other movement is complete.
Crowd flow depends on platform width, vehicle design and local instructions, so an absolute slogan can be less safe than situational direction.
The judge’s direction
What the evidence can — and cannot — settle
The useful norm is to leave a clear path and give alighting passengers priority, not to demand proof that every person has exited. Staff direction, accessibility and immediate safety override etiquette.
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