Briefs | Association questions bus operation during typhoons

The Chairman of the Associação dos Comerciantes e Operários de Automóveis de Macau, Leng Sai Vai, questioned whether buses should operate on a restricted basis during typhoon signal No.8, according to a report by Macao Daily News.  Leong noted that under the typhoon signal No.8, buses and the casino shuttle buses suspend their operations, with only a small part of the taxi fleet still operating. However, some passengers are in need of transportation in such instances, and a large number of tourists still require transport into the city, making it the best time for dishonest taxi drivers to overcharge passengers. Leng hopes the government will assume a clear stance about bus operation during typhoons.

Three lawmakers proposed debate motions

Lawmakers Ng Kuok Cheong, Ella Lei, and Sulu Sou, each proposed three debate motions to the Legislative Assembly. Ng Kuok Cheong’s motion concerns the political accountability of the government’s principal officials following the disaster caused by Typhoon Hato. Ella Lei proposed to debate the proposed bus fare increase. She believes that the adjustment of bus fares has an impact on the livelihood and bus priority policies. Sulu Sou expressed strong doubts over the government’s decision to revamp the Border Gate bus terminal. He wants the government to cease its remediation project and to redesign the transportation hub in the vicinity of the border gate instead.