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Lawmakers call for Hong Kong rail operator MTR Corp to be given heavy fine for worst breakdown in city’s history
- Transport minister Frank Chan will take ‘serious look’ at system for levelling fines against firm
- While one lawmaker wants MTR bosses to be hit in the pocket as well
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Transport minister Frank Chan Fan has vowed to take a “serious look” at what punishment Hong Kong’s rail operator could face for the worst service failure in its history.
A disruption on four lines during the height of morning rush hour nearly brought the city to a standstill last week, and in the aftermath lawmakers called for MTR Corporation to suffer stiffer penalties than it had been subjected to for past breakdowns.
Acknowledging the public’s anger at the incident, Chan told lawmakers on Wednesday at the Legislative Council’s regular weekly meeting the government would review the system for imposing fines.
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“We understand the dissatisfaction of citizens and lawmakers, over the chaos,” Chan said.
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“The last review on the penalty mechanism was done in 2017, but any mechanism warrants a full and timely review from time to time – whether it is still effective, or needs to be strengthened. I am open to suggestions.”
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