Hong Kong woman goes viral online for bringing mattress on tram. What rules did she break?
- Photo shared on social media showing woman bringing mattress onto Hong Kong tram sparks questions about what passengers can take on public transport
- Transport operators have their own limits on what commuters can and cannot bring onto trains, trams, buses and boats
A photo shared on social media showing a woman bringing a mattress onto a Hong Kong tram has sparked questions about what passengers can take on public transport.
The image shows a woman holding a handrail and standing in the aisle near the driver’s seat and leaning against a large mattress next to the wall of the vehicle.
Hong Kong Tramways said the incident happened at about 1pm on May 14 when a female passenger took a tram to Kennedy Town from Happy Valley.
The passenger was later told to get off the tram after another commuter complained that she was blocking a passageway.
To help everyone start their journey on the right foot, the Post is breaking down the rules for carrying bulky items on trains, trams, buses and boats.
MTR trains
Many internet users in Hong Kong have probably seen at least one photo of an MTR traveller carrying plants or even ceiling-tall trees, not to mention oversized picture frames, mattresses, wheelie bins and the occasional fridge.