Hong Kong policy forcing bus commuters to buckle up greeted by controversy

Hong Kong policy forcing bus commuters to buckle up greeted by controversy

Government warning that passengers must belt up or face a fine was suspended after incidents

Hong Kong reverses course on bus seatbelt rules

Image: happycreator - stock.adobe.comHong Kong’s planned rollout of mandatory seatbelt use for bus passengers has been paused, marking a significant shift from safety rules announced earlier in January and highlighting the challenges of regulating large public transport fleets. The original policy, confirmed by the Hong Kong Government on January 8, required all seated passengers on public transport and commercial vehicles, including franchised …