A Hong Kong franchised bus operator has suspended a driver after video footage surfaced online showing him operating a vehicle without either hand on the steering wheel.The incident, which sparked widespread safety concerns on social media on Thursday, prompted KMB to launch an immediate investigation into the driver’s conduct.In a 17-second clip filmed from an adjacent vehicle, the driver can be seen completely releasing his grip on the steering wheel while the bus is in motion, instead using his left hand to touch his right wrist and fingers.
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THU · 2026-05-28 · 13:03 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0528-79911
NSR-2026-0528-79911News Report·EN·Human Interest
Hong Kong bus driver suspended after video shows him hands-free at the wheel
A Hong Kong bus operator, KMB, has suspended a driver after a video emerged online showing him operating a bus with no hands on the steering wheel. The footage, filmed from another vehicle, captured the driver releasing his grip while the bus was in motion.
Oscar LiuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-28 · 13:03 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A Hong Kong bus operator, KMB, has suspended a driver after a video emerged online showing him operating a bus with no hands on the steering wheel. The footage, filmed from another vehicle, captured the driver releasing his grip while the bus was in motion. This incident, which occurred on Thursday, raised significant safety concerns on social media. KMB has launched an immediate investigation into the driver's actions. The video shows the driver using his left hand to touch his wrist and fingers while the bus was moving.
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Video footage surfaced online showing the driver operating a vehicle without either hand on the steering wheel.
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A Hong Kong bus driver was suspended after video showed him hands-free at the wheel.
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The driver used his left hand to touch his right wrist and fingers while the bus was in motion.
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The incident sparked widespread safety concerns on social media.
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