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Man Arrested for Assault Over Seatbelt Dispute on Bus

1/29/2026

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A 53-year-old man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 67-year-old passenger on a Kowloon Motor Bus in Wong Tai Sin after the passenger refused to fasten his seatbelt, delaying the bus.
The incident followed a law requiring all passengers to wear seat belts.
Transport Minister Mable Chan acknowledged backlash.
Lawmakers have called for a six-to-nine-month review of the regulations, with public awareness campaigns and data on seat belt usage.

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A 53-year-old man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 67-year-old passenger on a Kowloon Motor Bus in Wong Tai Sin after the passenger refused to fasten his seatbelt, delaying the bus.
The incident followed a law requiring all passengers to wear seat belts.
Transport Minister Mable Chan acknowledged backlash.
Lawmakers have called for a six-to-nine-month review of the regulations, with public awareness campaigns and data on seat belt usage.