29 bus drivers who will be repatriated will be paid: SMRT

29 bus drivers who will be repatriated will be paid: SMRT
Posted: 01 December 2012 2156 hrs
     
SINGAPORE: Public transport operator SMRT said the 29 drivers who will be repatriated will be paid, before they leave the country. They will be given all salaries, all claims if any, and ex gratia bonuses on a pro-rated basis.

In its statement on Saturday evening, SMRT said there are valuable lessons learnt from this incident which are being addressed by the management.

SMRT said it needs to improve its management, communication and engagement efforts to be more proactive, responsible and sensitive to the needs of its drivers.

SMRT said: "We are determined to come out stronger from this episode. We want to thank all our drivers for continuing to work hard on the roads to serve our passengers, and we value their service to the company. We will continue to actively engage all drivers at all levels to address their concerns holistically, and work together to make the workplace a more conducive one for everybody."

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- wong chee tat :)