Migrant workers get free bus rides, care packs as Singapore celebrates Deepavali
In the lead up to Deepavali, some migrant workers in Singapore enjoyed free bus rides and care packs, thanks to the efforts of a local charity and members of the public.ItsRainingRaincoats said in a Facebook post on Saturday (Nov 7) that they had organised free bus services for workers travelling from Jurong Island and Tuas to Little India on Nov 1."Within just one hour, our migrant brothers could get from their workplaces to Little India without having to wait for a bus to fill up, pay $4 per trip, or navigate multiple bus and MRT transfers," they wrote."With a direct bus to Little India and a return trip right to their dormitory doorstep, they could spend their day off relaxing with friends, running errands, or sending remittances."Some of our brothers even work on Sundays until 4pm. Thanks to our 6pm free bus service, they were still able to catch a ride to Little India for a quick break and settle their errands before heading back!"The charity expressed their appreciation to Grifol Biopharma Asia-Pacific for supporting the initiative and thanked their volunteer Prabhu for making sure all the workers boarded the bus safely.