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Passengers Struggle with New Hong Kong Bus Seat Belt Law

1/25/2026

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On January 25, 2026, passengers on Hong Kong buses crowded lower decks due to concerns about a new seat belt law.
A reporter and lawmaker Mark Chong Ho-fung observed behavior on busy routes in Tuen Mun.
Many passengers were unaware of the law, especially on the KMB's long-distance route.
Wong Shui-fan, local market worker, said she could not unbuckle in time and found sitting impractical while carrying a shopping trolley.

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Story summary

On January 25, 2026, passengers on Hong Kong buses crowded lower decks due to concerns about a new seat belt law.
A reporter and lawmaker Mark Chong Ho-fung observed behavior on busy routes in Tuen Mun.
Many passengers were unaware of the law, especially on the KMB's long-distance route.
Wong Shui-fan, local market worker, said she could not unbuckle in time and found sitting impractical while carrying a shopping trolley.