Hong Kong authorities revise a proposal on health requirements for elderly commercial vehicle drivers following criticism from the transport sector. Reports indicate the government will reduce the frequency and, in some elements, the strictness of the planned medical check arrangements. The Transport and Logistics Bureau says the changes will apply to drivers aged 65 to 69, with the policy set to take effect in mid-2027. The proposal lowers the age threshold for mandatory medical certification from 70 to 65, but also eases how often drivers must undergo checks. According to the bureau’s policy submission to the legislature, the adjustment reduces the requirement to medical certification twice within a five-year period, rather than on a yearly basis. Another report, citing unnamed sources, describes the watered-down approach as allowing drivers aged 65 to renew driving licences for three years after completing a health check, without annual examinations. Both accounts reflect a shift from an earlier plan that faced a backlash from industry groups.