The Hong Kong government must quickly come up with a new business model for the city’s two franchised bus companies, which face nearly HK$6 billion (US$771 million) in investments to overhaul their fleets to reach zero-emissions targets, according to a think tank. The clock is ticking because the companies have less than eight years to…
Pets are increasingly part of family life in the city. It is common to see Hongkongers accompanied by their furry friends, often being pampered or even pushed along in prams. Care for hundreds of thousands of dogs, cats and other animals contributes to a healthy industry along with their related foods and supplies stores. So,…
With the slow pace of economic recovery still weighing heavily on society, adjustments in public utility charges may yet be another burden for the public if they are not carefully taken into consideration. Officials should always ensure increases are reasonable and justified. Passengers are set to dig deeper into their pockets after three local bus…
Three Hong Kong franchised bus companies have applied to increase fares by between 6.5 and 9.5 per cent, despite two of them reporting profits in the last financial year. KMB and New Lantao Bus both applied to raise fares by 6.5 per cent, while Citybus was seeking an increase of nearly 9.5 per cent for…
Two of Hong Kong’s major bus operators have applied to raise fares, with the highest proposed increase being nearly 10 per cent, the Post has learned, as lawmakers raise concerns over the services’ affordability amid a sluggish economy. Three sources said on Tuesday that franchised bus company KMB had applied to raise fares by 6.5…
For 32-year-old Gloria Kwan, getting around Hong Kong with her 1½-year-old dog, Potato, is a costly affair. “It costs us more than HK$100 [US$13] per trip to travel in a taxi that allows pets if we want to venture outside our neighbourhood of Ma On Shan,” she said during one such trip with Potato to…
Dozens of Hong Kong pet owners on Sunday hopped onto the inaugural bus for the city’s first animal-friendly public coach service, which aims to cater to commuters hoping to travel with their cats and dogs. Cats and dogs of all breeds could be seen boarding the KMB double-decker bus with their excited owners outside Tsuen…