Recently, a netizen posted on Threads about an incident where a bus driver demanded a passenger carrying durian to get off the bus. The post sparked a debate among netizens about whether durian qualifies as a nuisance item.
In the video, the driver exclaimed, "The smell of durian will affect driving!" and halted the bus. A female passenger supported the driver, stating, "If the driver can’t stand the smell, it could affect his driving; it’s dangerous!" Another added, "If he feels dizzy while driving, wouldn’t you be scared?" However, a male passenger countered, "Durian doesn’t even smell bad."
The post generated heated discussions, with some netizens supporting the driver, claiming durian falls under the nuisance items regulation in the bus passenger guidelines, as its strong smell could impact driving safety. Some commented, "This is really hard to bear. I love durian, but being trapped in a bus with it is tough," and "It’s really hard to take, the whole journey is filled with the smell."
Other netizens pointed out that the perception of smells varies from person to person and that there is no explicit law prohibiting durians on buses. "If the law doesn’t say it’s not allowed, then it means it’s allowed. Just calling it a nuisance isn’t defined. Just because you don’t like it, many people actually love it." Additionally, some questioned whether the driver had the authority to ask the passenger to leave, commenting, "There’s no law in Hong Kong that prohibits bringing durian on buses, so the driver has no right to kick people off," and "There are no rules about this on buses," along with, "Shouldn’t people who smell bad also be banned from hotels and public transport then?"
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