Annual Report 2020

2020 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited 51 More tree guards will be installed to protect the bus windscreen and body from branches and twigs Latest Bus Safety Measures GreenRoad System KMB and LWB have become the first franchised bus companies to introduce the GreenRoad system in Hong Kong. The system will detect up to 150 bus driving dynamics and provide real-time feedback and suggestions with ratings to the driver. When the risk is lower, the value is lower, which means the driver’s driving behaviour is safer. The platform will also display the ranking of the driver’s safety driving performance for the captain’s future reference. Electronic Rear-view Mirrors Electrical rear-views mirrors have been attached on 2,573 buses to enable rear-view mirror adjustment and ensure driving safety. The bus captain can now use the button on the panel to easily adjust the rear-view mirrors, minimising the risks of incorrect posture or excessive force when adjusting the mirrors manually because of the bus height. Tree Guard Trees growing close to the road may be a hazard to vehicles and passengers. The use of tree guards can protect the bus windscreen and body from damage caused by branches and twigs. The tree guard design has been upgraded to have vertical bars on both sides and a crossbar to strengthen protection. KMB has taken the lead to install tree guards for the safety of 336 ADL Enviro 400 buses and Enviro 500 buses which mainly serve rural routes. More tree guards will be installed in phases. Drowsiness Monitoring System (“DMS”) The DMS is installed on all LWB buses to monitor the status of bus captains when they are driving. This device, which is mounted on the dashboard, uses image-processing and advanced facial recognition technology to detect the level of alertness of a driver. Early audio and vibration warnings will be activated when “fatigue” or “micro-sleep” is detected. Advanced Driver Assistance System (“ADAS”) The ADAS is installed on all LWB buses to monitor the road condition in front of a moving bus. The device is installed on the lower saloon windscreen and uses image-processing technology to detect the presence of different objects on the road and the corresponding distance. Early audio and vibration warnings will be activated when “unsafe” conditions are detected. The professional maintenance team and high- quality safety measures bring a safe and comfortable journey to passengers