Hong Kong to repeal bus seat belt rules over ‘deficiencies’ in law
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Hong Kong's transport authorities will repeal a recently implemented law mandating seatbelt use on buses due to legal "deficiencies." The law, which took effect just a week prior, only applied to new buses registered in late January, failing to reflect the intended policy of covering all bus passengers. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan announced the reversal, citing confusion over the law's coverage and legal opinions confirming its shortcomings. The government will repeal the law to remove the mandatory seatbelt requirement on franchised and non-franchised buses. Authorities plan to revise the legislation, considering public feedback and consulting with the legislature for future implementation.
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