[KMB fatal accident] Prevents the captain from dozing off or being too close to the car. Kuba adds two new systems to assist

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Written by: Deng Haixing, Peng Kaixin

2019-12-20 01:35

The day before yesterday (18th), the Fanling Highway suffered 6 deaths, 39 injuries, and a Kuba crash. The cause of the tragedy is still under investigation. The 56-year-old captain was arrested for his working hours and mental state, which has attracted much attention. KMB indicated yesterday (19th) that the bus captain involved was not "replaced" and a hotline had been set up to assist the families of the injured and injured; and since February last year, after the tragic overturn of 19 deaths in Taipa KMB, the government set up a "Hong Kong franchised bus service" "Independent Review Committee", KMB stated that it is implementing and cooperating with the government's requirements, and "one step forward", and added "infrared fatigue alert system" and "driving assistance system". If the distance is too short, the instrument will remind the captain to improve driving safety.

The day before (18th), a Kuba accident on Fanling Highway caused 6 deaths and 39 injuries. (Profile picture: Photo by Huang Diwen)

● The driver involved is not "replaced"

This tragedy resulted in 6 deaths and 39 injuries. One injured was still in critical condition. For reports that the involved captain was "replacement", KMB said yesterday that the captain was a "listed captain", has two years of experience driving 978 routes, has fixed a fixed route, and has been designated for driving The route was prepared for a period of time. The commander also passed the route training requirements and had sufficient road experience. At present, bus companies will arrange bus captains to drive no more than 3 routes on each working day. KMB has set up an enquiry hotline 9019 3659 for the families of the dead and wounded in this tragedy to provide appropriate assistance.

● Add "Infrared Tiredness Alert System" and "Driver Assistance System"

As for the tragic 19-year tragic death of KMB in Tai Po last year, the government set up the "Hong Kong Independent Bus Service Independent Review Committee" and put forward 45 improvement suggestions including installing seat belts, assessing route risks, and setting up a bus safety director. Not implemented. KMB stated that with regard to the recommendations made by the committee, KMB and Long Win actively implemented and cooperated with the government's requirements. At the same time, "Keep moving forward one step". In addition to the committee's recommendations, additional resources were invested to add new systems to improve driving safety, including "Infrared Tiredness Alert System" and "Driver Assistance System".

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● Instrument sounds, vehicle bench vibration

KMB stated that it has recently introduced two new systems to assist captains in driving. It has taken the lead in installing the "infrared fatigue alert system" on nearly 100 buses of the Long Win fleet, mainly for long-distance routes. If it detects that the captain is dozing off, The instrument will make a sound, and the captain's seat will also vibrate to remind the captain. To further assist the captain, a "driving assistance system" is also introduced. If the front vehicle is found to be too close or the lane is off, the instrument will also make a sound And the captain's seat will vibrate. At present, nearly 200 buses are equipped with this system. KMB means that it will review the results before proceeding to the next stage of planning.

● Safety belts become basic equipment for newly purchased buses

In addition, KMB said that more than 350 buses are currently equipped with seat belts for all vehicles, which has become the basic device for newly purchased buses. The fleet will also install seat belts for upper-level bus seats.

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