HEALTHJul 10 · 14:07 UTCSCMP CHINAMatthew Cheng

Hong Kong eases proposed health check rules for elderly commercial drivers

Hong Kong authorities have relaxed a proposal requiring annual medical check-ups for commercial drivers aged 65 to 69, reducing the frequency to twice in five years. The revised rule, effective mid-2027, lowers the age threshold for mandatory health checks from 70 to 65, following industry opposition.

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