<p>香港一名巴士司機工會對一家公司要求司機在油價飆升的情況下通過在沒有乘客時關閉空調來節省燃料的指導方針表示強烈反對，認為此類政策存在安全隱患。該工會在週三的聲明中還呼籲公共巴士公司 KMB 允許在車廂內降低空調温度，以改善司機的工作環境。工會表示：“我們認為，公司在環保的名義下要求在沒有乘客時關閉空調和打開窗户，嚴重忽視了各條繁忙路線已經嚴重的空氣污染問題。” 它還指出：“此外，巴士在日常運營中常常暴露在陽光直射下，如果沒有足夠的空調和通風，可能會導致司機中暑和交通事故，造成無人希望看到的生命和財產損失。” 工會敦促 KMB 將空調温度從 25 攝氏度（77 華氏度）降低到 23 攝氏度，以幫助通風並改善工作環境。該組織表示，它已尋求交通和勞動部門的幫助進行後續跟進。工會表示：“關於公司所謂的節油計劃，工會也希望節省下來的資源優先用於在每輛巴士的駕駛座前安裝風扇供司機使用。” 南華早報看到的一份 KMB 內部通知指示巴士司機在接送乘客時才可啓動車輛，並避免突然加速或剎車以節省燃料，因油價飆升而採取的措施。通知要求司機在沒有乘客時 “儘可能” 關閉空調，並告訴他們打開駕駛座旁的窗户以增強通風。由於中東戰爭爆發，國際能源價格飆升，伊朗有效關閉了霍爾木茲海峽，這一對石油富裕的海灣國家至關重要的水道。截至週三，國際基準布倫特原油價格已超過每桶 100 美元，而年初約為 60 美元。根據消費者委員會的本地汽油價格監測，標準汽油的加油站價格為每升 31.09 港元（3.97 美元），而優質汽油的價格通常為 32.89 港元。工會副主席兼 KMB 分會主任賴少忠抨擊不啓用空調的政策，稱這對司機構成危險。他補充説，巴士車廂在交通擁堵時通風通常較差，打開窗户並不能改善空氣流通。他表示：“應優先考慮巴士司機和乘客的安全與舒適。” 在回覆南華早報時，KMB 表示燃料成本是公司經常性開支的重要組成部分。“因此，油價的飆升對 KMB 構成了重大運營壓力，” 該公司表示。公司補充説，它一直在與當局就未來發展進行溝通，包括合併、調整或取消使用率低的路線。當被問及是否發佈了類似的指導方針時，城市巴士表示，它已提醒團隊在應對能源價格波動時採取 “常規預防措施”，並鼓勵員工採取環保措施。週二，行政長官李家超誓言在政府努力減輕油價上漲帶來的影響時，保持城市的燃料供應充足和價格透明。他表示，政府將繼續監測價格波動及調整的合理性，同時提醒燃氣公司履行其社會責任。</p>

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<p>香港一名巴士司機工會批評了九龍巴士（KMB）在沒有乘客時關閉空調的政策，指出這帶來了安全風險和惡劣的工作條件。機動車運輸工人總工會呼籲 KMB 降低空調温度，以改善通風並保護司機免受與高温相關的問題。工會強調了嚴重的空氣污染和直接陽光照射加劇了這些問題。KMB 承認由於燃料成本上升而面臨運營壓力，但強調需要採取節油措施。工會已就這些問題尋求交通和勞動部門的協助</p>

<p>A Hong Kong bus driver union has hit out at a company’s guidelines asking drivers to save fuel amid surging oil prices by switching off air conditioning when they are not carrying passengers, arguing that such policies pose safety risks. In a statement on Wednesday, the Motor Transport Workers General Union also called on public bus firm KMB to allow for lower air-conditioning temperatures inside compartments to improve the working environment of drivers. “The union believes that the company’s requirement for turning off air conditioning and opening windows when not carrying passengers under environmental protection pretexts seriously ignores the already severe air pollution problems on various routes with heavy traffic and passenger flow,” it said. “In addition, buses are often exposed to direct sunlight during daily operations, and without adequate air conditioning and ventilation, this could lead to heatstroke among drivers and traffic accidents, resulting in loss of life and property that no one wants to see.” The union urged KMB to lower the air-conditioning temperature from 25 degrees Celsius (77 Fahrenheit) to 23 degrees, to help with ventilation and improve the working environment. The group said it had sought the help of the transport and labour departments in following up. “Regarding the company’s so-called fuel-saving plan, the union also hopes that the resources saved will be prioritised for installing a fan in front of the driver’s seat on each bus for the driver’s use,” it said. A KMB internal notice seen by the South China Morning Post instructed bus drivers not to turn on their engines except when they were about to pick up passengers, while avoiding sudden acceleration or braking to save fuel in light of soaring fuel prices. The notice asked the drivers to turn off the air conditioning when they are not carrying passengers, “where practicable”. It also told them to open the windows next to the driver’s seat instead to enhance ventilation. International energy prices have soared following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, prompting Iran to effectively close the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for the oil-rich Gulf states. International benchmark Brent crude was above US$100 per barrel as of Wednesday, compared with about US$60 early in the year. According to the Consumer Council’s local petrol price watch, standard petrol pump prices stood at HK$31.09 (US$3.97) per litre, while the cost of premium petrol was typically HK$32.89. Lai Siu-chung, a vice-chairman of the union and director of its KMB branch, slammed the policy of not turning on air conditioning, saying it posed a danger to drivers. He added the ventilation of bus compartments was usually bad during traffic jams and opening the windows would not improve circulation. “The safety and comfort of bus drivers and passengers should be prioritised,” he said. In a reply to the South China Morning Post, KMB said fuel costs were a significant part of the firm’s recurring expenses. “Therefore, the surge in oil prices has constituted significant operational pressure on KMB,” it said. The company added that it had been liaising with authorities about future developments, including merging, adjusting or cancelling under-utilised routes. Asked if it had released similar guidelines, Citybus said it had reminded its team of “regular precautions” in response to volatile energy prices and encouraged staff to exercise environmentally friendly measures. On Tuesday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu vowed to maintain sufficient fuel supply and price transparency in the city as the administration sought to mitigate the impacts brought by rising oil prices. He said the government would continue to monitor price fluctuations and the reasonableness of adjustments, while reminding gas companies of their social responsibility.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>香港一名巴士司機工會對一家公司要求司機在油價飆升的情況下通過在沒有乘客時關閉空調來節省燃料的指導方針表示強烈反對，認為此類政策存在安全隱患。該工會在週三的聲明中還呼籲公共巴士公司 KMB 允許在車廂內降低空調温度，以改善司機的工作環境。工會表示：“我們認為，公司在環保的名義下要求在沒有乘客時關閉空調和打開窗户，嚴重忽視了各條繁忙路線已經嚴重的空氣污染問題。” 它還指出：“此外，巴士在日常運營中常常暴露在陽光直射下，如果沒有足夠的空調和通風，可能會導致司機中暑和交通事故，造成無人希望看到的生命和財產損失。” 工會敦促 KMB 將空調温度從 25 攝氏度（77 華氏度）降低到 23 攝氏度，以幫助通風並改善工作環境。該組織表示，它已尋求交通和勞動部門的幫助進行後續跟進。工會表示：“關於公司所謂的節油計劃，工會也希望節省下來的資源優先用於在每輛巴士的駕駛座前安裝風扇供司機使用。” 南華早報看到的一份 KMB 內部通知指示巴士司機在接送乘客時才可啓動車輛，並避免突然加速或剎車以節省燃料，因油價飆升而採取的措施。通知要求司機在沒有乘客時 “儘可能” 關閉空調，並告訴他們打開駕駛座旁的窗户以增強通風。由於中東戰爭爆發，國際能源價格飆升，伊朗有效關閉了霍爾木茲海峽，這一對石油富裕的海灣國家至關重要的水道。截至週三，國際基準布倫特原油價格已超過每桶 100 美元，而年初約為 60 美元。根據消費者委員會的本地汽油價格監測，標準汽油的加油站價格為每升 31.09 港元（3.97 美元），而優質汽油的價格通常為 32.89 港元。工會副主席兼 KMB 分會主任賴少忠抨擊不啓用空調的政策，稱這對司機構成危險。他補充説，巴士車廂在交通擁堵時通風通常較差，打開窗户並不能改善空氣流通。他表示：“應優先考慮巴士司機和乘客的安全與舒適。” 在回覆南華早報時，KMB 表示燃料成本是公司經常性開支的重要組成部分。“因此，油價的飆升對 KMB 構成了重大運營壓力，” 該公司表示。公司補充説，它一直在與當局就未來發展進行溝通，包括合併、調整或取消使用率低的路線。當被問及是否發佈了類似的指導方針時，城市巴士表示，它已提醒團隊在應對能源價格波動時採取 “常規預防措施”，並鼓勵員工採取環保措施。週二，行政長官李家超誓言在政府努力減輕油價上漲帶來的影響時，保持城市的燃料供應充足和價格透明。他表示，政府將繼續監測價格波動及調整的合理性，同時提醒燃氣公司履行其社會責任。</p>
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巴士司機工會抨擊九巴在車上沒有乘客時關閉空調的政策