According to RTHK, Legislative Councillors Junius Ho and Ben Chan expressed support for increased camera usage to protect passengers’ interests. Lawmaker Michael Lu suggested emulating practices from China, Australia, and New Zealand in this regard.
The Hong Kong government is contemplating whether surveillance and dash cameras should become mandatory in taxis, with consultations planned with the taxi industry. This move comes following a written response from Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung to a legislative question posed by lawmaker Luk Chung-hung on Wednesday.
Lam Sai-hung stated, “Some members suggested that the Government should explore the possibility of requiring the installation of a central cloud-based camera system in all taxi compartments. This would aid law enforcement authorities in retrieving relevant video files as objective evidence during disputes, thereby safeguarding the interests of both drivers and passengers while enhancing taxi safety.” He further noted that consultations with the taxi trade would take place within the year.
According to RTHK, Legislative Councillors Junius Ho and Ben Chan expressed support for increased camera usage to protect passengers’ interests. Lawmaker Michael Lu suggested emulating practices from China, Australia, and New Zealand in this regard.
Lawmaker Luk emphasised the government’s backing for camera usage, stating, “If taxi owners or companies equip their vehicles with cameras and provide comprehensive records to insurers during insurance claims, it could aid insurers in assessing risks more accurately and setting premium levels for individual policies.”
