Hot Topics on the Internet: KMB Buses at Tai Wai Terminal Collect ‘Dried Meat’ – Is There a Way to Prove It?

A recent incident at Tai Wai Terminal has sparked heated discussions online. A netizen uploaded a photo showing a traffic inspector issuing ‘fixed penalty notices’ to several KMB buses parked in the lanes, with a fine of 320 yuan. The incident has raised questions about the enforcement of traffic laws and the responsibilities of bus operators.

According to KMB, three buses received fines, but the parking lots were within the operational scope of the terminus and did not impede traffic. The company stressed that bus operators must briefly park buses at the terminus between departures to allow bus captains to rest or eat meals. KMB has requested the Department of Transportation to follow up on the incident.

Netizens Weigh In: ‘Passengers Pay the Bill’

Some netizens have criticized the traffic inspector for being too strict in enforcing the law, while others have pointed out that buses parked on undesignated platforms or parking lots are theoretically still traffic lanes, making it illegal parking. Some have also estimated that complaints from minibuses or taxi drivers may lead to more tickets being issued.

KMB Responds: ‘Bus Captains Need to Rest’

KMB has emphasized the need for short parking to allow bus captains to rest and has called on the Department of Transport to follow up on the incident. The company has also reported the incident to the Department of Transportation and asked for their assistance in resolving the matter.

The police have stated that officers from the Shatin Police District conducted an operation to combat traffic violations at a public transport interchange on Heung Fan Liu Street, issuing a total of 8 warning signs to illegally parked vehicles causing obstruction to taxis, minibuses, and franchise buses.