(a)
(b)
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whether it is aware of the overloading problem of green minibuses operating in some routes with round-the-clock service or in rural areas; if so, what are the causes of overloading; and
how the authority concerned will monitor and improve the overloading problem in (a) above?
Answer:
Overloading of green minibuses is not a widespread problem. In 1994, Transport Department and the Transport Complaints Unit received only 27 such complaints, of which three were related to all-night or rural services.
Transport Department monitors the operation of green minibuses closely. Complaints about overloading are carefully and thoroughly investigated. Operators are required to conduct their own investigations into these complaints, provide explanations, and rectify the situation where the complaints are substantiated. The Commissioner for Transport has powers to suspend or revoke the licence of the operator if the latter fails to rectify the problem to his satisfaction. In 1994, 10 written and four (4) verbal warnings were given but no licence was suspended or revoked because of overloading offences.
As overloading of green minibuses constitutes a traffic offence, referrals are also made to the Police for investigation and enforcement action.
When there is increased passenger demand for a particular route, arrangements will be made by the Commissioner for Transport to increase service capacity.
End/Wednesday, January 25, 1995
Burglaries in schools
Following is a question by the Hon Cheung Man-kwong and a written reply by the acting Secretary for the Education and Manpower, Miss Jacqueline Willis, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
In regard to burglaries in schools, will the Government inform this Council :
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