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Franchised bus operators leverage technology and install safety devices to assist safe driving and improve bus and passenger safety. Franchised bus services are renowned for their efficiency, extensive network, and advanced technology. The following information outlines the latest technologies adopted in Hong Kong's bus services, aimed at enhancing service efficiency, passenger experience, and environmental sustainability. |
| Starting from July 2018, all new buses procured by franchised bus operators have been equipped with seat belts on all seats. As for existing buses, based on the results of technical feasibility and cost-benefit analysis, the Government has subsidized franchised bus operators to install seat belts on the upper deck of double-decked buses registered in and after 2016. By the end of 2024, approximately 3 300 existing buses' upper deck and newly purchased double-decked buses are installed with seat belts. |  |
| Seat Belt |
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To enhance vehicle stability and reduce the risk of rollover, franchised bus operators have installed Electronic Stability Control System on new and existing buses that are technically feasible. The components of the system include: electronic braking system control, steering angle sensor, wheel speed sensor, yaw sensor, and electro-pneumatic module. The system can detect and predict potential vehicle instability, such as imminent risk of rollover in a sharp turn, it will automatically adjust the throttle and braking system to prevent accidents. |
| Electronic Stability Control System |
| All new double-decked buses are also installed with electronic stability control system and active speed limiting system to enhance the stability of the buses while driving. The Government has also subsidized franchised bus operators to install electronic stability control and active speed limiting system on all existing double-decked buses which are technically feasible. As of the end of 2024, approximately 5 300 existing buses and newly procured buses are installed with electronic stability control and active speed limiting system. |  |
| Active Speed Limiting System |
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Franchised bus operators have introduced other advanced driver assistance systems on their own, including anti-collision and lane departure devices (approximately 2 200 vehicles), driver monitoring system (approximately 2 200 vehicles), and driver management and control system (approximately 6 000 vehicles). Leveraging technology not only can reduce the impact of human factors, but also facilitate franchised bus operators to monitor the driving performance and conditions of bus captains, thereby improving operational safety. |
| Driver Monitoring System |
| The Advanced Driver Assistance System includes two systems: anti-collision and lane departure devices. The system can simultaneously issue real-time alert to bus captain to prevent collisions and vehicle deviation from traffic lane. The Advanced Driver Assistance System is installed on the lower windshield of the bus. It uses image processing technology to detect the distance between different objects on the road and the bus. If there is a potential risk, it issues real-time alert to bus captain. |  |
| Advanced Driver Assistance System |
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From 2023 onwards, KMB, LWB and CTB have installed their entire fleets with Driver Management and Control System to monitor the driving behaviour of bus captains to further enhance bus safety. When the system detects dangerous driving behaviours of bus captains, including speeding, sharp cornering, harsh braking and harsh acceleration, the system will immediately issue light signal and audible alert to bus captain. The system will also provide bus captain with scores to help them develop safe driving behaviours and skills to reduce traffic accidents. |
| Driver Management and Control System |
| A warning sound and signal on the LED panel to remind passengers when the door is nearly to close. If an obstacle is detected when the door is closing, the door will automatically open to avoid trapping passengers. |  |
| Close Door Alert |