Singapore to deport 29 Chinese bus drivers

Source:Xinhua Published: 2012-12-1 17:44:10

A total of 29 Chinese bus drivers will be deported from Singapore after their work permits were revoked following a rare strike, Singapore's Ministry of Manpower said on Saturday.

A fifth driver will be charged in court on Monday for his role in the recent strike, Four others had been arrested and charged with instigating and inciting an illegal strike on Thursday.

The Ministry of Manpower said the police had substantially completed their investigation and that it did not expect any further arrests to be made "barring any new developments." The rest of the 171 Chinese drivers who reportedly participated in the strike earlier this week will be issued warnings.

The drivers working with public transport operator SMRT took medical leave on Monday in protest against inequitable pay rise and poor living conditions. Eighty-eight drivers continued to stay away from work on Tuesday.

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