While the authorities cannot be faulted for prioritising safety, the lack of preparation and coordination has hurt the city’s mega-event brand
Officials said the results of the first field test conducted by the organiser on August 20 had been “unsatisfactory”, with the balloon’s operation posing significant safety risks. Only the display of hot-air balloons was approved; the rides were prohibited as there was insufficient time to assess passenger safety.
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