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Mixed reaction to change of direction on the trams

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The $1 million refit to trams which will see passengers enter from the front, leave from the rear and all turnstiles removed received a mixed reception from drivers and passengers yesterday.

As part of the Hongkong Tramways refurbishment, vehicles will also be fitted with closed-circuit video systems and rear door alarms to ensure passengers have alighted before trams move on.

Chan Yan, 71, said the refit was an inconvenience rather than a help.

'Why did they change it?' he asked.

'I have been taking the tram for half a century and I never felt it needed any change.

'If they change it, I will need some time to adjust to the new measures.

'I think trams in the old days were the best - cheap and convenient. Now they're just expensive and troublesome.' A driver who worked on the trams for 31 years said the changes were unnecessary.

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