AlipayHK partners with Kwan Chung to promote cross-border Transportation services, making it convenient for Hong Kong residents to travel north.

AlipayHK and Kwan Chung have announced a partnership to launch cross-border Transportation services, making it easier for Hong Kong residents to travel north during the Lunar New Year period. Passengers can directly pre-purchase bus tickets for the cross-border round-the-island tour through the AlipayHK application, and use the purchased QR code tickets in the app to board the bus, heading directly to popular destinations such as the Shenzhen Da Qian Li Shopping Center (Baoan Store) and Hengqin Innovation Square. AlipayHK's CEO, Li Yung Si, stated that spending by Hong Kong residents in the north has become a recent trend, and it is hoped that the newly launched cross-border Transportation service will further enhance the one-stop travel experience for Hong Kong residents traveling north.

AASTOCKSJan 28 10:09

Three bus companies will increase the fare for their bus routes starting this week.

The Transport Department reminds the public that the bus routes operated by KMB, Citybus, and New Lantao Bus will have fare adjustments starting this Sunday (January 5). The Chief Executive discussed the fare increase applications from franchised bus operators at the Executive Council last month, deciding that KMB fares would increase by an average of 4.3%, Citybus fares by an average of 7.5%, and New Lantao Bus fares by an average of 6.5%.

AASTOCKSJan 2 18:01

KWOON CHUNG BUS: Interim Report 2024/2025

HKEXDec 27, 2024 16:31 · Announcements

The Transport Department has granted a pilot license for autonomous vehicles to Kwan Chung Bus, allowing tests to be conducted within the West Kowloon Cultural District.

The Transport Department announced the issuance of a pilot license for an autonomous vehicle, allowing the applicant to conduct testing of autonomous vehicles in the West Kowloon Cultural District. The relevant license was applied for by Kwoon Chung Motors Co. Ltd. The license is valid from December 27 of this year to October 2 of next year. The approved pilot license allows the applicant to test two autonomous vehicles during specified periods and road sections in the West Kowloon Cultural District, traveling between the West Kowloon Cultural District West Gate, the private roads of the West Kowloon Cultural District, the project office of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, Museum Road, and Cultural Road. During the testing period, a backup operator will always be on board to take over vehicle control if necessary. In addition, the Transport...

AASTOCKSDec 19, 2024 15:47

Transport Department: There is careful scrutiny of bus companies' fare increase applications and will continue to closely monitor service performance.

The Chief Executive and the Executive Council reviewed the fare increase applications from the franchised bus operators yesterday (17th), approving an increase of 4.3% for KMB, 7.5% for Citybus (urban and New Territories), and 6.5% for New Lantao Bus, all to take effect from January 5 next year. The Director of the Transport Department, Li Chung-yan, stated in an interview with Radio Hong Kong that the Hong Kong government exercised prudence in approving the applications, considering factors such as the bus companies' past operational performance, forecasts of future financial performance, and the public's affordability. The approved fare increases aim to ensure the bus companies are more financially stable, and it is hoped that the companies will be able to make corresponding improvements in fleet and depot setup, in line with the government's green transport policies.

AASTOCKSDec 18, 2024 11:22

The guild approved a price increase of 4.3% to 7.5% for the patented bus starting from the 5th of next month.

The Chief Executive and the Executive Council discussed today (17th) the fare increase requests from franchised bus operators, approving an increase of 4.3% for KMB, 7.5% for Citybus (Urban and New Territories), and 6.5% for Lantau Bus, all to take effect from January 5 next year. A government spokesman stated that in approving the fare increase requests from franchised bus operators, a careful and rigorous approach was taken to ensure proper scrutiny. The decision by the Chief Executive and the Executive Council aims to minimize the impact on people's livelihoods while considering the financial sustainability of the franchised bus operators to ensure they can continue providing reliable and safe public transportation services. After the new charges are implemented,

AASTOCKSDec 17, 2024 15:51