19th January 2025 – (Hong Kong) Recent reports indicate a troubling rise in smoking violations within the MTR, Hong Kong’s mass transit system. Following a series of incidents involving passengers smoking in carriages, a new video has surfaced showing a man smoking openly on the platform at Hong Kong Station on the Tung Chung Line, further igniting public concern.
The footage, shared on social media platform Threads, depicts the man, dressed casually in flip-flops, strolling on the platform while puffing on a cigarette. Eyewitness accounts describe him as nonchalantly raising the cigarette to his lips, seemingly oblivious to the rules against smoking in MTR facilities.
This incident follows prior occurrences where both a man and a woman were seen smoking in the train carriages, leading to a wave of criticism online. Many users expressed disbelief at the blatant disregard for regulations and questioned why such behaviour continues unabated.
Under the Hong Kong Railway Ordinance, smoking is explicitly prohibited in MTR stations and trains, with violators facing hefty fines of up to HK$5,000. Despite these regulations, the apparent increase in smoking incidents raises concerns about enforcement and public compliance.
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