"A verbal dispute erupted between a man and fellow bus passengers after he refused to wear a mask, arguing he was not ill. . . An online video shows a man boarding the [Route 271] bus without a face mask at night, upon which the bus driver advises him to put one on while handing him a mask. But the man refuses, telling the driver to get the bus going since company regulations do not stipulate that all passengers should wear a mask. Other passengers, the video shows, express support for the driver, and they verbally tussle with the man for some 10 minutes. Police are later called to the scene."
This does reflect the situation in Hong Kong these days. If you're going to ride public transport, then you must as a practical matter wear a mask whether you think it's necessary or not. Or you may get into a tussle with other passengers. And police may be called to the scene.
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/secti...es-to-use-mask
Does the gweilo exemption to local social norms apply here>