2 Hong Kong MTR disruptions may be linked, expert says

Two rush-hour disruptions at the MTR Lam Tin station occurred within 15 hours, potentially linked by a shared power supply circuit or procedural shortcomings, according to an engineering expert. Following the first disruption on Tuesday evening involving an insulating rubber component, a lawmaker has called on the rail operator to provide more targeted compensation to passengers.

In separate news, Hong Kong’s four franchised bus operators have appealed to the government for fare increases to combat financial pressures caused by rising diesel prices. According to a paper from the Transport and Logistics Bureau submitted to the Legislative Council, fuel costs for these operators surged between 75 and 134 per cent in March compared to January.

Channel News Asia reports that Citybus requested the largest increase at 17.7 per cent, while Kowloon Motor Bus Company requested 16 per cent. New Lantao Bus applied for a 9.8 per cent rise, and Long Win requested an 8.1 per cent increase.

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