A green New Territories taxi was filmed driving onto a pedestrian path near Tuen Mun Police Station, close to Kuen Fung Street, on 25 October 2026. The incident was captured by a passerby who immediately intervened and recorded the event, which later circulated on social media. The video, about 1 minute and 26 seconds long, shows the taxi stopping in the middle of the pedestrian path. The passerby approached the driver and said, “This is a pedestrian path, sir.” The driver replied that a passenger had asked him to stop there and to turn left, and he apologized, saying, “I’m sorry, I was wrong. I’m going to talk to the passenger.” He then began to slow down and prepare to turn around, briefly steering right toward the police station before reversing and turning back onto the path. The passerby urged him to leave the path, reminding him that it was not a road. The driver again apologized, saying, “I’m sorry, I couldn’t communicate with the passenger.” After the confrontation, the taxi followed a group of pedestrians, moving slowly along the path until it reached an exit without a barrier, where it turned right and left the road. The video was posted online at 11:28 HKT on the same day. It sparked strong reactions from netizens. Some described the driver’s actions as dangerous, calling the incident a “road bomb” and “lawless.” Others praised the passerby for filming and intervening, while a few suggested that the taxi should have been stopped immediately. A number of viewers also questioned whether the driver was using a phone while driving, noting that the vehicle’s front had three phone holders. The incident highlights concerns about taxi drivers’ compliance with traffic rules and the role of bystanders in ensuring pedestrian safety.
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