A senior transport official has said Hong Kong’s hilly landscape and the prevalence of short-haul journeys on highways justified the need for a mandatory seat belt rule, adding that bus companies will deploy ambassadors to bus stops to raise awareness, particularly among elderly passengers.
Transport Department safety director Stella Lee Yim-fong defended the regulation, which has been in effect for less than a week but has already drawn complaints from passengers, ranging from the hassle of…
Hong Kong transport official defends compulsory bus seat belt rules amid backlash
