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Hong Kong Repeals Controversial Bus Seat Belt Law

1/30/2026

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  • Mable Chan, Hong Kong's transport chief, announced the repeal of the bus seat belt law amid public backlash and legal deficiencies.
  • The law applied only to new buses registered from January 25 and did not require seat belt use for all passengers.
  • Chan said the government would revise the legislation for clarity and compliance and would consult the Legislative Council on future amendments.