Commuters are grappling with a new mandatory seatbelt regulation for public transport and commercial vehicles that took effect this week, with many passengers saying they needed time to adapt the safety requirement.
On the second day of the regulation, buses displayed notices at the front reminding passengers to buckle up if seatbelts were available. Most passengers complied, though not every bus is equipped with seatbelts, particularly in priority seating areas or near the doors.
Some citizens expressed the need for more time to adjust. Hong, a commuter, admitted he forgot about the rule on the first day. “I always wear a seatbelt in taxis, minibuses and private cars. But it was the first working day for the bus rule, so it slipped my mind,” he said.
Another passenger, Lee, cited crowded conditions as a barrier to compliance, noting she didn’t observe many others buckling up. “It’s a hassle, especially when people are constantly getting on and off,” she said.
