Annual Report 2023

55 2023 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited Electronic Stability Programme (“ESP”) The ESP is an important safety feature to prevent a bus from skidding or overturning when cornering or operating on a slippery road surface. Speed Limiting Retarder (“SLR”) SLR enhances the speed limiters of our fleets. The current speed limiters cut off the fuel supply to the engine when the speed limit is reached. The SLR automatically activates the brakes or retarder to prevent speeding when travelling downhill. Driving Monitoring System (“DMS”) This monitoring device, mounted on the dashboard, uses image processing and advanced facial recognition technology to detect the level of alertness of a driver. Early audio alerts and vibration warnings through the bus captain seat will be activated when it is suspected that the driver is showing signs of fatigue or abnormality. Advanced Driver Assistance System (“ADAS”) The device is installed on the lower saloon windscreen and uses image-processing technology to detect obstacles on the road and calculate the obstacle distance. Early audio alerts and vibration warnings will be activated when “unsafe” conditions are detected. Safety Belts KMB and LWB have requested bus manufacturers to install 3-point safety belts on all seats as a standard feature for new buses. Meanwhile, KMB has been working on retrofitting existing buses with safety belts in order to provide better protection to passengers.