01-07-2025
Resident counting down to town council's deadline for unclaimed PMDs at Segar Road void deck
A man is eagerly awaiting the day the personal mobility devices (PMDs) who park indiscriminately will be punished. PHOTO: STOMP
Resident counting down to town council's deadline for unclaimed PMDs at Segar Road void deck
A man is eagerly awaiting the day when personal mobility devices (PMD) users who park indiscriminately will be punished.
Stomper W shared his grievances with dusty and abandoned PMDs cluttering the lift lobby of Block 470 Segar Road.
Snapping photos and a video of the various PMDs at 2.29pm on June 26, he said: "This one was parked in the middle of everyone's access to the lift lobby for minutes. Your grandfather's corridor?
"Look at the dust accumulated. More bicycles will be dumped as well."
W hopes the PMD owners will be held accountable, saying: "We are finally coming to the final countdown of PMD public nuisance and public safety for everyone. Let's count together for safety."
He also gave his advice to the PMD owners: "Sincerely and honestly, I do hope they get a more stable job, regarding their daily driving safety to themselves and for the sake of families or loved ones.
"Yes, of course they have less income but at least the family will be less worried and have security in a stable job with medical welfare and coverage.
"Personal safety cannot be compromised because you have a loving family behind you.
"Furthermore, a secure job at least has CPF contributions permanently to control their finances, and they can't use the money to spend unwisely or instead to drink, smoke, gamble off."
In response to a Stomp query, Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council said it is "aware of the situation and has been actively monitoring and addressing it."
"Our property team previously issued advisories to the owner of a PMD (marked with purple and green patterns) that was obstructing the void deck.
"While the device was initially relocated following our intervention, it has unfortunately reappeared in the same area.
"In light of this, the town council will issue fresh advisories to the owners of all derelict items and PMDs left at the void deck, as these obstructions pose public safety and accessibility concerns for residents.
"Unclaimed items will be removed by the town council on July 16.
"Additionally, we will enhance our public education efforts, particularly targeting food delivery riders.
"They will be reminded to dismount and park their devices in designated areas and to avoid leaving PMDs at lift lobbies, which hinder resident access and create safety hazards.
"We appreciate the continued support and understanding of our residents as we work together to maintain a clean, safe, and pleasant living environment for all."
Stomper W added: "Rest in peace, PMDs."
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