Hong Kong's Transport Department has postponed plans to lower the mandatory medical certification age for taxi and commercial vehicle drivers from 70 to 65. The proposed changes, which would also require annual check-ups for license renewals, are now anticipated in the latter half of the year. This delay follows recent accidents involving elderly drivers, including one that resulted in a fatality and multiple injuries, prompting concerns about driver health and road safety. AI
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RANK_REASON Significant policy change regarding public safety regulations for a specific industry. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
