Commuters peeved by crowds blocking Esplanade Bridge on weekends

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If you’ve visited the Esplanade or the Singapore River recently, you’d have noticed the area underneath the Esplanade Bridge packed with people. It seems the place has become a hotspot for foreign workers and maids on their days off. And it appears some...

Some of them had spread plastic bags on the floor to sit on while others were having picnics.

Others Shin Min spoke to said that while they didn't mind the migrant workers and maids using the public space, the throngs of people made it difficult to walk through. Some even complained about the noise – the crowd would often bring their own speakers and have music blaring – despite the fact that the area isn't a residential zone.

It is understood that the bulk of the crowd would arrive on Sunday mornings, and would disperse by noon.An ice-cream vendor in the area, who goes by Ella, said the migrant workers and maids have boosted her business.Get The New Paper on your phone with the free TNP app. Download from the

 

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