# Singapore teens bike chaos sparks backlash

> Singapore teens ride bikes through CBD, drawing social media anger.
- Title: Singapore teens bike chaos sparks backlash · Malay Mail
- Summary: Singapore teens ride bikes through CBD, drawing social media anger. Singapore teens cycling through Central Business District on November 6 face backlash for…
- Keywords: singapore, central business district, teens, bicycles, e-bikes, land transport authority, police force, social media backlash, safety rules, Malay Mail
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/11/10/this-is-a-scourge-video-of-nearly-50-teens-riding-bicycles-e-bikes-through-singapores-central-business-district-draws-backlash/242688
- Published: 2026-11-10T13:21:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: singapore, central business district, teens, bicycles, e-bikes, land transport authority, police force, social media backlash, safety rules, news, world
## Video shows teens cycling
A video posted on November 8 shows nearly 50 teens cycling through Singapore's Central Business District.
## Teens ride on November 6
The incident happened on November 6 in Raffles Quay, Shenton Way and Keppel Road.
## Police response
Police sirens were heard and an officer approached the group before the video cut off.
## Social media backlash
Social media users criticized the teens for risky behavior and tagged Land Transport Authority and Police Force.
## Safety concerns
Jordyn Kong said teens should have safety lights, helmets and knee guards to reduce injury risk.
## Existing rules
Fixed-gear bicycles without brakes are illegal and night riders need front and rear lights.
## New regulations
From June 1, keeping non-UL2272 e-scooters is an offence with fines up to S$2,000 and three months jail.
## Key takeaway

Singapore teens cycling through Central Business District on November 6 face backlash for violating safety rules.