Go for a local in-depth historic and eco-tour along Sha Tau Kok Road with KMB and visit attractions outside the closed area of Sha Tau Kok

The Second Phase Opening-up of Sha Tau Kok will begin on 1 January next year. Other than the fascinating closed area, there are also a number of attractions that are worth a visit. The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) has made a few recommendations located outside the closed area that require no closed area permit and can be reached easily by taking Routes 78K [Sheung Shui (Tai Ping) ⇋ Sha Tau Kok], 277A [Sha Tau Kok ⇋ Lam Tin Station] and 78S [Sheung Shui Bus-bus Interchange (“BBI”) – Sheung Shui Bus Terminus ⇋ Sha Tau Kok] that will commence service from 1 January. Through this in-depth historic and eco-tour, passengers can learn the history of Hong Kong and enjoy the local ecology while trekking.

Learn the local history and culture through historic buildings

1^st stop: Hung Leng Railway Station

Directions: Take Routes 78K or 277A and alight at Ko Po bus stop. Then cross the road to reach the destination.

Do you know that there was a railway along Sha Tau Kok back in the 1910s? The Sha Tau Kok Branch plying between the current Fanling Station and Sha Tau Kok was built in 1911 and officially opened the next year to boost the development of transport in the Northeast New Territories. There were a total of 11 stations along the railway, one of which was the Hung Leng Railway Station. With the opening of Sha Tau Kok Road in 1924, residents tended to use the road instead and the train service was shut down four years later. The Hung Leng Railway Station is the only building preserved among others of the railway and has been listed as a Grade III historic building by the Antiquities and Monuments Office.

2^nd stop: Lee Sze Sai Kui and Kang Yung Study Hall

Directions: Take Routes 78K or 277A and alight at Wo Hang bus stop. Walk back for a short distance to the pavilion and turn left to the access road to Sheung Wo Hang Village. Turn right at the playground and keep walking along the path to reach the destination.

The Lee family of the Hakka relocated to Hong Kong in the early Qing Dynasty. They built the private school Kang Yang Study Hall, which was one of the few study halls in the New Territories that was only used for teaching. There were dormitories for boarding students, attracting children from Tai Po, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan and even Shenzhen to travel a long distance to come here to study. Kang Yung Study Hall has been designated as a declared monument. As for Lee Sze Sai Kui, its outer wall contains a marble relief that is also worth appreciation. The relief depicts a scene in which poet Li Bai ordered eunuch Gao Lishi to grind ink and prepare a paper for him to write on it.

Trek in Nam Chung and enjoy the view of nature

3^rd stop: Nam Chung, Luk Keng

Directions: Take Routes 78K or 277A and alight at Nam Chung bus stop. Walk along Luk Keng Road.

Walking along Luk Keng Road, visitors can enjoy a relaxing trek with the view of the tranquil Starling Inlet and the border between Hong Kong and Shenzhen on one side, and the green and forested hills and ridges on the other side. Upon reaching the Tin Hau Temple, visitors may choose to proceed to Luk Keng and enjoy an afternoon tea at the store, or turn to the road next to a kids playground and hike along the fish pond and Nam Chung River for some natural sceneries. The path to the dam of Ping Nam Stream is mostly flat or slightly inclined, which is easy to walk and suitable for the disabled to go for a barrier-free hiking.

4^th stop: Tam Shui Hang

Directions: Take Routes 78K, 78S or 277A and alight at Tam Shui Hang bus stop.

Tam Shui Hang has been the last checkpoint to the closed area of Sha Tau Kok since the reduction of the frontier closed area. It is also one of the filming locations of the Hong Kong movie, Far Far Away. For those without permissions, they can take a peek at the mysterious closed area of Sha Tau Kok. Other than that, visitors can also see the pillbox and trenches built by the Japanese Army during their invasion on World War II by turning left to Shan Tsui Village Road at the cross-section and walking along the trail. Walk further to reach one of the seven MacIntosh Forts built during the 1940s for monitoring the frontier area.

Observing multiple BBIs for a more extensive coverage

Routes 78K and 78S observe Sheung Shui and Fanling Station BBIs, while Route 277A observes Fanling Highway, Tate’s Cairn Tunnel, Choi Hung and Kwun Tong BBIs. Passengers can make use of these BBIs to interchange with other KMB Routes for various locations across Hong Kong. Interchange discounts are offered to designated route combinations.

Bus network at Sheung Shui BBI:

Bus network at Fanling Station BBI:

Bus network at Fanling Highway BBI:

Bus network at Tate’s Cairn Tunnel BBI:

Bus network at Choi Hung BBI:

Bus network at Kwun Tong BBI:

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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	The low-profile Hung Leng Railway Station is the only existing building of the Sha Tau Kok Branch and has been listed as a Grade III historic building.
	Kang Yang Study Hall is a declared monument built by the Lee family of Hakka who moved to Hong Kong in the early Qing Dynasty. Students can board at the study hall. The Lee Sze Sai Kui located next to the study hall has a marble relief featuring poet Li Bai, which is also worth appreciation.
	Walking along Luk Keng Road, visitors can enjoy a relaxing trek with views of the tranquil Starling Inlet and the border between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
	Tam Shui Hang is the last bus stop before entering the closed area of Sha Tau Kok. Passengers can take a peek at the mysterious closed area. It is also one of the filming locations of the Hong Kong movie.

New Route 27X to commence services on 2 January to provide an express option for commuters in “Sze Shun” travelling to Mong Kok and Olympic Station

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. is introducing an all-new peak-hour Route 27X  [Shun Tin ⇋ Olympic Station] starting from 2 January 2024 (Tuesday). Route 27X provides services from housing estates in “Sze Shun”, including Shun Tin Estate, Shun On Estate, Shun Lee Estate and Shun Chi Court, and Choi Hing Court, to Mong Kok and Olympic Station in the morning peak, and return trips from Olympic Station and Mong Kok to “Sze Shun” during the afternoon peak, offering an express option to commuters in the area by connecting two areas via the Kowloon City and Argyle Street Flyovers. Details are as follows:

Please also refer to the promotional leaflet.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

Travel around Hong Kong with KMB: scenic spots recommendations across Kowloon and the New Territories

Planning to spend your time in Hong Kong during the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays? The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) has selected some scenic spots across Kowloon and the New Territories for you to enjoy, ranging from visiting nature or experiencing the vibrant night economy, enhancing the festive atmosphere in this long holiday.

Take Route 289R to visit the Back Garden of Hong Kong

For those looking for a relaxing vacation with nature, hiking with friends in this cool weather would be a good choice. KMB recommends a simple and easy route from Pak Tam Au to Wong Shek Pier, via To Kwa Peng. Hikers can enjoy the views of Long Harbour and Tap Mun with chances to get close to mangroves and rocky shores, see the red maple leaves and take photos at the quiet and peaceful To Kwa Peng Pier, before going to Wong Shek Pier through Wong Shek Family Walk.

Hikers can gather at Sha Tin first, then take KMB Route 289R [Sha Tin Central ⇋ Wong Shek Pier], alight at Pak Tam Au bus stop, and walk forward for around two minutes to reach the entrance of MacLehose Trail Section 2 on your right. For views of the islands, hikers can continue to walk along Pak Tam Road to the Pak Tam Au Viewing Point, and return to the entrance of the hiking trail afterward. The whole journey takes about 1.5 hours. After completing the walk, hikers can take Route 289R at Wong Shek Pier to travel back to Sha Tin to shop in large malls like New Town Plaza or dine in restaurants.

Details of Route 289R:

Other than Route 289R, passengers can also choose Route 94 [Sai Kung ⇋ Wong Shek Pier] or Route 96R [Diamond Hill Station ⇋ Wong Shek Pier] to travel to Pak Tam Au or return to Sai Kung Town Centre or the city from Wong Shek Pier.

Experience the different Hong Kong through Routes 1, 2 and 6

For those looking for a vibrant atmosphere, riding on KMB Routes 1 [Chuk Yuen Estate ⇋ Star Ferry], 2 [Cheung Sha Wan (So Uk Estate) ⇋ Star Ferry], or 6 [Lai Chi Kok ⇋ Star Ferry] to various attractions in the city and feel Hong Kong from the tourists’ point of view would be the best option. Passengers can also visit Temple Street Night Market, one of the events under the Night Vibes Hong Kong campaign, and taste a wide range of local snacks or enjoy hot clay pot rice this winter. KMB has also decorated some of the en-route bus stops with hints of nearby hotspots that are worth taking photos with.

Recommendations of attractions along Routes 1, 2 or 6:

For more KMB selected attractions, click here to read our “Ultimate Travel Guide: Recreational Routes Recommendation” and plan your ideal journey.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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	Upon reaching Pak Tam Au, keep walking along Pak Tam Road to the Pak Tam Au Viewing Point for views of Long Harbour and Tap Mun. Be sure to take photos at the quiet and peaceful To Kwa Peng Pier while trekking to Wong Shek Pier.
	KMB has decorated some of the en-route bus stops of Routes 1, 2 and 6 with hints of nearby hotspots that are worth taking photos with.

KMB and LWB enhance bus services to divert crowds departing from Hong Kong

In response to the increasing number of people departing from Hong Kong at various land ports, KMB and LWB will strengthen border routes and related connecting routes depending on passenger volume, including:

B1 (To Lok Ma Chau Station)

B9 (To Heung Yuen Wai)

79K (To Ta Kwu Ling (Tsung Yuen Ha))

88 (To Tai Wai Station)

261, 277E, 279x (To Sheung Shui)

A30, A31, A33X, A36, A37, A41 and A43 (To HZMB and the Airport)

KMB LWB Service Enhancements for Christmas and New Year Special Route 68R Embrace Tai Tong Red-Leaf Sea

For the convenience of passengers enjoying Christmas and New Year, KMB will enhance services on 22 routes on Christmas Eve (24 December), Christmas Day (25 December), and New Year’s Eve (31 December) by adjusting the service hours and introducing additional departures.

Please refer to the appendix for service enhancements on 22 KMB routes.

In addition, in the best time to watch the beautiful scenery of the red-leaf sea in Tai Tong, KMB will introduce Special Route 68R to and from Yuen Long YOHO MALL and Tai Tong Shan Road on 25 and 26 December. The route will depart from YOHO MALL for Tai Tong Shan Road from 9:00am to 4:00pm and depart form Tai Tong Road for YOHO MALL from 10:00am to 5:00pm on the above-mentioned dates. The fare is $7.70.

Meanwhile, the morning schedule of LWB Route A30 [Lei Muk Shue ⇋ Airport (Ground Transportation Centre)], departing from Lei Muk Shue to the Airport has recently been strengthened; whereas service for Route A43 [Fanling (Luen Wo Hui) ⇋ Airport (Ground Transportation Centre)] has also been strengthened during inter-peak hours. LWB will closely monitor the passenger flow at the Hong Kong International Airport and HZMB Passenger Clearance Building to further improve services based on actual demand to meet the passenger’s needs during Christmas and New Year holidays.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

Service Enhancements for the Winter Solstice

As the Chinese community values the great importance of the Winter Solstice, many families will come together to celebrate this tradition. To facilitate family and friends gatherings, KMB will enhance services of 108 routes on 22 December (Friday), including adjusting the service hours and introducing additional departures.

For the arrangements of service enhancements on 108 KMB bus routes, please refer to the appendix.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

Ride with KMB to discover the closed area of Sha Tau Kok: All-new express Route 78S to Sha Tau Kok introduced and services of Route 277A during weekends and holidays strengthened

The closed area of Sha Tau Kok will be further opened to the public starting next month, allowing who applied for a closed area permit to visit various scenic spots in the area. The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) will enhance bus services in Sha Tau Kok starting from 1 January 2024, including introduction of an all-new express Route 78S [Sheung Shui Bus-bus Interchange (“BBI”) – Sheung Shui Bus Terminus ⇋ Sha Tau Kok] and strengthening services of Route 277A [Sha Tau Kok ⇋ Lam Tin Station] on weekends and holidays so that passengers can travel to Sha Tau Kok and explore the mystic place by enjoying the sceneries and historical buildings there more easily.

All-new Route 78S: an express way to travel between Sheung Shui and Sha Tau Kok

The Second Phase Opening-up of Sha Tau Kok will begin on January 1 (Monday) next year, allowing up to 1,000 individual and tour group visitors to visit the closed area of Sha Tau Kok (except Chung Ying Street). KMB is introducing an all-new express Route 78S [Sheung Shui BBI – Sheung Shui Bus Terminus ⇋ Sha Tau Kok] on the same day, which only observes several major bus stops en-route. Route 78S runs from Sheung Shui and Fanling to Sha Tau Kok every morning and from Sha Tau Kok to Fanling and Sheung Shui every afternoon, offering a more convenient way to travel to Sha Tau Kok. Details are as follows:

Direct from the city: services on weekends strengthened for Route 277A

Furthermore, KMB is also strengthening services of Route 277A [Sha Tau Kok ⇋ Lam Tin Station] during weekends and holidays with new morning departures from Lam Tin Station to Sha Tau Kok and evening ones from Sha Tau Kok to Lam Tin Station introduced, facilitating passengers in Kowloon East travelling to Sha Tau Kok. Details are as follows:

Passengers can also take Route 78K [Sheung Shui (Tai Ping) ⇋ Sha Tau Kok] to travel to and from Sha Tau Kok.

Observing multiple BBIs for a more extensive coverage

Route 78S observes Sheung Shui and Fanling Station BBIs, while Route 277A observes Fanling Highway, Tate’s Cairn Tunnel, Choi Hung and Kwun Tong BBIs. Passengers can make use of these BBIs to interchange with other KMB Routes for various locations across Hong Kong. Interchange discounts are offered to designated route combinations.

Bus network at Sheung Shui BBI:

Bus network at Fanling Station BBI:

Bus network at Fanling Highway BBI:

Bus network at Tate’s Cairn Tunnel BBI

Bus network at Choi Hung BBI:

Bus network at Kwun Tong BBI:

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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	KMB is introducing the all-new Route 78S [Sheung Shui BBI – Sheung Shui Bus Terminus ⇋ Sha Tau Kok] to facilitate passengers travelling to Sha Tau Kok.
	Passengers can take Route 277A [Sha Tau Kok ⇋ Lam Tin Station] from Kowloon East to travel to Sha Tau Kok directly from the city.
	Passengers can see the distinctive Sha Tau Kok Chuen, which the five-storey buildings are designed in French-country style and sloped roofs with orange tiles, once they have arrived. Some buildings were painted orange with white stripes after refurbishment, earning them the nickname “Salmon House”.
	Located next to the Sha Tau Kok Bus Terminus, the Old Sha Tau Kok Fire Station is one of the local features. A 1:1 replica of a century-old fire-fighting hand cart is exhibited at the entrance from time to time.
	There are many murals in Sha Tau Kok. Visitors can find paintings of traditional cultural events in Sha Tau Kok and learn more about their culture in Shun Ping Street, right next to the old fire station. Murals rich in local characteristics can also be spotted beside some buildings.
	Visitors can take a peek at Chung Ying Street at the police post even though the place is not included in the opening this time. The Chung Ying Street Garden aside has been transformed into a retro Sha Tau Kok Railway Station with a locomotive model imitating those used by the then Sha Tau Kok Branch Line.
	Walking to San Lau Street from Chung Ying Street Police post, visitors can see a row of veranda-type shophouses that were listed as Grade 2 historic buildings, as if you have time-travelled back to the 1920s. There is an old T-shaped street sign on the wall of one of the buildings which enhances the atmosphere.
	Sha Tau Kok Pier, the longest pier in Hong Kong, and the Cape of Sha Tau Kok next to it are also a must to visit.
	Enjoy the scenery of Starling Inlet at the Sun and Moon Pavilion while tasting different delicacies of Sha Tau Kok.
	Those looking for some souvenirs may visit the Dried Seafood Street in Sha Tau Kok Market, which offers a dazzling number of choices.

The 57th HKBPE commences with multiple KMB bus routes available for shoppers

The 57^th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo (“HKBPE”) will be held at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay from 16 December 2023 to 8 January 2024. To facilitate public access to the HKBPE for shopping purposes, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) will provide multiple bus routes to transport residents and visitors from various districts to and from Victoria Park.

Below are the suggested bus routes to Victoria Park:

*Via Causeway Bay at the designated time.

^ Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays are not in service.

For detailed information on routes to Victoria Park, please click here.

For detailed information on departure routes from Victoria Park, please click here.

Transit passengers can easily and affordably reach the HKBPE through interchanging routes

Visitors to Hong Kong can take buses from border checkpoints to Causeway Bay for sightseeing and enjoy a rich shopping experience at the HKBPE. KMB offers interchange discounts for passengers who take the border routes. Passengers who take the Border Route B1 [Tin Tsz ⇋ Lok Ma Chau Station] or Route B9 [Tuen Mun Station ⇋ Heung Yuen Wai Control Point] and interchange with designated KMB routes will receive a free or discounted fare for the lower-priced leg of the journey. In other words, passengers only need to pay for one leg of the journey when taking two KMB buses, with a maximum discount of nearly 50%.

Taking the journey from Heung Yuen Wai Control Point to Causeway Bay as an example, passengers can take Route B9 to Yuen Long and then interchange with Route 968 to reach the venue. The total fare for the entire journey is only $25.7, which is equivalent to taking Route B9 for free. If passengers depart from Futian Point, they can choose Route B1, also interchange at Yuen Long, and take Route 968 to Causeway Bay.

KMB's entire fleet has been equipped with an e-payment system that accepts sixteen types of contactless payments, mobile payments and QR code payments. Passengers can use payment methods such as Weixin Pay, AlipayHK EasyGo, and UnionPay Transit QR Code, making it more convenient for citizens to experience smart travel.

The recommended interchange routes from various districts to the HKBPE are as follows:

*Via Causeway Bay at the designated time.

^ Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays are not in service.

KMB club1933 offers tickets to the HKBPE

From now until 19 December, passengers can participate in the 57^th HKBPE ticket giveaway activity through the KMB mobile application, App1933. This activity is only applicable to club1933 members, who can simply click on the relevant banner on App1933 to participate. Each participant is limited to two tickets, and the quantity of rewards is limited, available while supplies last.

The offer is subject to the terms and conditions.

KMB introduces new express Route 73F connecting Tsuen Wan, Tai Po Industrial Estate, and the Education University of Hong Kong, meeting commuters and students' transportation needs

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) is pleased to announce the introduction of Route 73F [Tsuen Wan (NINA TOWER) ⇋ The Education University of Hong Kong], which provides service in peak-hour, starting next Monday (18 December 2023). This new route aims to strengthen the transportation connection between Tsuen Wan, Tai Po Industrial Estate, and the Education University of Hong Kong. It also provides passengers with convenient interchanging options at the Shing Mun Tunnels Bus-bus Interchange (“BBI”)  to reach other destinations.

New peak-hour Route 73F: express service between Tsuen Wan, Tai Po, and the Education University of Hong Kong

Starting from 18 December 2023 (Monday), KMB will operate Route 73F [Tsuen Wan (NINA TOWER) ⇋ The Education University of Hong Kong] during the morning and afternoon peak hours. In the morning peak, buses will depart from the NINA TOWER in Tsuen Wan and travel via Chung On Street, Tai Wo Hau BBI, Lei Muk Shue, and Shing Mun Tunnels BBI, providing direct service to Tai Po Industrial Estate and the Education University of Hong Kong.

In the afternoon peak, the route will operate in the reverse direction, departing from the Education University of Hong Kong, passing through Tai Po Industrial Estate, Shing Mun Tunnels BBI, and then proceeding to Lei Muk Shue and Tai Wo Hau BBI before terminating at the NINA TOWER in Tsuen Wan. This new express route offers commuters and students a convenient transportation option for travelling between Tsuen Wan, Tai Po Industrial Estate, and the Education University of Hong Kong.

For detailed information, please click here.

Connecting to the Shing Mun Tunnels BBI for easy transfers to the West New Territories

For convenient and fast travel between the Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po Industrial Estate, and the West New Territories, KMB provides several transfer routes and fare discounts for passengers. Passengers departing from the Education University of Hong Kong to Tuen Mun can transfer to Route 263 at the Shing Mun Tunnels BBI. If the destination is Yuen Long or Tin Shui Wai, passengers can transfer to Route 269D.

KMB offers special discounts for college students at the Education University of Hong Kong - Save up to $4

KMB has collaborated with colleges to introduce the KMB Fare Saver Programme. Passengers can enjoy a fare discount of up to $4 by following the “Ride-Tap-Ride” procedure at these Fare Saver kiosks. The Education University of Hong Kong also has a Fare Saver kiosk (Location: G/F, Block B1, Academic Building South Wing, Tai Po Campus), allowing teachers and students to enjoy the discount by tapping their Octopus cards when boarding KMB buses. Currently, KMB has established the Fare Saver kiosks at 28 college campuses and will continue to collaborate with more institutions to provide fare discounts for students.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

TIH and SZBG sign a strategic cooperation agreement to actively promote business cooperation and leverage advantages in resources together

A delegation from the Board of Directors, Transport International Holdings Ltd. ("TIH") visited Shenzhen Bus Group Co., Ltd. (“SZBG”) recently, and had a look at SZBG’s facilities including the automated bus parking garage, charging station and intelligent management center. The two parties had an in-depth discussion on the development of an electric bus fleet and the enhancement of operational efficiency with technology. During the visit, TIH and SZBG also signed a strategic cooperation agreement, assenting to strengthen the collaboration in the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (“GBA”), actively promoting the integration of transportation between Hong Kong and Shenzhen and leveraging advantages in resources together.

The delegation from TIH was led by the Chairman, Dr Norman Leung, accompanied by Deputy Chairman Dr John Chan, Non-executive Director Ms Winnie Ng and Mr William Louey, as well as members of the Management. They were greeted by Mr Gu Nanzhou, Chairman of the SZBG and their Management team. They visited several facilities of SZBG, including the intelligent bus depot in Xiasha, which has an 11-storey automated parking garage for SZBG’s fleet, the intelligent dispatch centre in Antuoshan, which provides a real-time monitoring on the bus captains’ performances and data of passenger trips, and the charging station in Shenkang, which opens to the general public for charging their electric vehicles with superchargers installed this year that fully charges an electric car within half an hour.

During the meeting, the parties signed a strategic cooperation agreement to strengthen collaboration in many aspects, including promotion of connectivity in cross-boundary transportation, integration in transportation in the Hong Kong-Shenzhen river-loop area, connectivity in transport data among Hong Kong and Shenzhen, deepening the integration in promotion between the transportation in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, expanding consultation and cooperation projects in overseas public transport, and exploring exchanges and cooperation of corporate human resources and training resources. The aim is to actively respond to the construction of GBA and seize the development opportunities of the Northern Metropolis and the “Twin Cities, Three Circles” in the Mainland, achieving sustainable development in public transport and also leveraging the experiences and advantages of TIH and SZBG in the industry to explore new markets and opportunities together.

In view of the global warming crisis, countries and places around the world have been paying more attention to the concept of green travel. TIH Managing Director Mr Roger Lee was invited to serve as a keynote speaker at the Green Mobility Forum held by the Abu Dhabi Government just before the 28^th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN’s Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, sharing the experiences of The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. in operational management, maintaining sustainable development, promoting green transportation, and electrification of SZBG’s buses and taxis. This opens up cooperation opportunities to help promote the local development of green transportation and also supports enterprises from Hong Kong and state-owned to participate in the development of the Belt-and-Road Initiatives.

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	TIH Chairman Dr Norman Leung (fifth from right at the back) led a delegation from the Group’s Board of Directors to visit Shenzhen. Witnessed by Dr Norman Leung and SZBG Chairman Gu Nanzhou, TIH and SZBG has signed a strategic cooperation agreement in strengthening connectivity in cross-boundary transportation, integration in transportation in the Hong Kong-Shenzhen river-loop area and other aspects, seizing the opportunities brought by the development of GBA.
	TIH Chairman Dr Norman Leung (center in the front), Deputy Chairman Dr John Chan (first from left in the front) visited various facilities of SZBG, accompanied by their Chairman Gu Nanzhou (first from right in the front), including the charging station in Shenkang, which has superchargers that can fully charge an electric vehicle where condition permitted.
	By making use of the multi-storey parking facility and an automated management mode, the intelligent bus depot in Xiasha provides a large number of bus parking spaces and solves the problem of insufficient parking spaces for buses in the area.
	The delegation from the TIH Board of Directors has also visited the intelligent dispatch centre of SZBG to understand how they make use of smart technology in daily operations.
	TIH Managing Director Roger Lee (Left in the upper photo) was invited to serve as the keynote speaker at the Green Mobility Forum held by the Abu Dhabi Government.

KMB and LWB introduce “WeChat Pay HK” and “Weixin Pay” payment options, providing passengers with sixteen e-payment choices

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) and Long Win Bus Co. Ltd. (“LWB”) are pleased to announce the addition of WeChat Pay HK (HKD Wallet) and Weixin Pay (RMB Wallet) as e-payment options for fare payment, effective immediately. Hong Kong users can utilize WeChat Pay HK to travel on all KMB and LWB routes, while the Mainland users can use their RMB Wallet through the code to take buses.

KMB and LWB’s e-payment system supports contactless payments, mobile payments, and QR code payments. With the recent addition of WeChat Pay HK and Weixin Pay, the e-payment system now accepts a total of sixteen electronic payment methods, solidifying KMB and LWB as the leading bus operators in Hong Kong, and providing passengers with a comprehensive range of payment service options.

In response to the continuous development of technology and passengers' diverse payment preferences, KMB actively collaborates with various e-payment platforms to meet the needs of passengers. Ms. Emily Cheung, Assistant Commercial Director of KMB, stated, "Serving 2.8 million citizens and visitors daily, KMB and LWB are the largest bus companies in Hong Kong. We are committed to meeting passengers' travel needs and providing convenient payment methods. In the past, we had already equipped our entire fleet with e-payment systems. Now, with the collaboration with WeChat Pay HK and Weixin Pay, KMB and LWB buses support sixteen electronic payment methods, making us the leader among all public transportation in Hong Kong. This not only benefits all passengers but also contributes substantially to Hong Kong's integration into the Greater Bay Area’s development."

Currently, the e-payment system is available on all KMB and LWB buses. If passengers choose to pay with WeChat Pay HK, they simply need to open the app upon boarding, select the "bus" option, and scan the QR code through our one-stop fare reader to pay the fare when boarding. For passengers paying with Weixin Pay, they can search "Transit QR Code" in WeChat Mini-programme and scan the QR code through our one-stop fare reader to complete the payment. The mobile application defaults to adult fares, but child under 12 and eligible senior citizens aged 65 or above can enjoy discounted fares. When using WeChat Pay HK or Weixin Pay, passengers may press the discount button on the reader’s top right before scanning the QR code.

E-payment system accepts the following sixteen payment methods:

*Passengers need to switch the app to the location of Hong Kong

In addition, WeChat Pay HK and Weixin Pay will launch a free coupon redemption campaign on 15 December 2023. During the campaign period, users in Hong Kong and Mainland China can each receive up to four "KMB LWB Ride Coupons"^# with a combined value of HKD8 and RMB8 respectively. The quantity is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

^#The " E-Cash Vouchers up to HKD 8 " and "Enjoy Instant Discount up to RMB8 when Riding the Bus with WeChat" campaigns have limited coupon quantities and will end once all coupons are redeemed. No further notice will be given. All offers are subject to the relevant terms and conditions. For more information, please refer to the campaign webpage.

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 Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

Upgrade of mobile application App1933 to display three cross-harbour tunnel tools for private cars at different timeslots KMB, the heartbeat of the city, offers information and entertainment all-in-one app

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) is committed to providing passengers with the most up-to-date transportation information in order to elevate their travel experience. In line with the smart city development, KMB has actively upgraded the mobile application, App1933, allowing passengers to have access to information and entertainment all-in-one app. As three cross-harbour tunnels will commence Time-varying Toll Plans on Sunday (17 December), KMB has added a new feature on App1933 to show the real-time tolls of three cross-harbour tunnels, enabling citizens to refer to the real-time toll levels and make the best travel choices.

KMB, the heartbeat of the city, aims to provide the most favourable transportation services to citizens. With the government’s Time-varying Toll Plans on three cross-harbour tunnels to be implemented from 17 December onwards, the toll for private cars is higher on weekdays in the peak time slots, which are $40 and $60 respectively. On the same day, KMB will launch a new feature on App1933’s homepage interface, to display the real-time tolls of three cross-harbour tunnels for private cars. Citizens can also click on the top of the App1933 homepage interface to show real-time tolls for private cars, or click on the club1933 icon on the top right corner to read relevant tolls of the three cross-harbour tunnels. The relevant information will be updated automatically every minute. Upon clicking, a detailed list of tolls for private cars of each tunnel will be displayed where a pink box on the left indicates the current period.

App1933 for smart mobility

App1933, a smartphone app of KMB, provides a one-stop service that enables passengers to acquire comprehensive and tailor-made information on bus routes and know their estimated time of arrival for better trip planning. Through its continuous updates and enhancement of passenger information function, such as adding traffic news and traffic conditions, the real-time display of occupancy rate, bookmarking frequently-visited bus stops and Live Chatbot1933, as well as a game section for club1933 members to earn points, App1933 caters the various needs of passengers.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

	KMB’s mobile application, App1933 will launch a new function on 17 December which displays three cross-harbour tunnel tolls at different time slots. Citizens can click on the top on the homepage interface, or click on the club1933 icon on the top right corner to read the real-time tolls and other time slots’ tolls of three cross-harbour tunnels for private cars.
	A detailed list of tolls of three cross-harbour tunnels for private cars at each time slot, where a pink box on the left indicates the current period. Such information will be automatically updated every minute.

Introducing the KMB Monopoly and Top Trumps card games, now available for pre-order at a special early bird combo price

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) has recently launched two sets of tabletop games, including a KMB edition of Monopoly and a card game called Top Trumps. In the Monopoly game, players can immerse themselves in the role of a bus tycoon by acquiring bus stops. The Top Trumps card game showcases the visuals of different buses along with their specifications, providing players with an enjoyable and informative experience. Don't miss out on the early bird combo offer, available from 14 - 31 December, where you can purchase both games for just $399!

Acquire bus stops to become a bus tycoon

This brand new KMB edition Monopoly features a square box adorned with the iconic hot dog bus’s colour tone, the board design is filled with hand-drawn illustrations of KMB buses and various elements. Each station is named after KMB bus stops and BBIs, including the newly added bus termini like Queen’s Hill Bus Terminus, Tsing Yi (Ching Fu Court), Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Tunnel BBI. Together with 6 tokens, such as the widely adored KMB Boy, vintage bus, electric bus and coin box, players can embark on a journey around different districts of Hong Kong. Players can acquire bus termini and BBIs through buying and trading, once they’ve collected a complete set of properties in the same colour, they can build bus stop pillars and regulator restrooms to establish their dominance as a bus tycoon! Throughout the game, players may also encounter Chance and Destiny cards with rewards and penalties, which represent scenarios that passengers often experience in their daily lives.

The card game, Top Trumps, features a simple game rule. Each deck of Top Trumps has 30 cards illustrated with KMB buses and their specifications, such as horsepower, passenger capacity and bus length. Players have to compare different specifications, the one that has a higher value wins. The winner is determined by the player who collects the most cards in the end. Top Trumps cards are compact and come with a protective case for convenient carrying. This allows players to engage in battles with friends and family anytime, anywhere.

KMB edition Monopoly is priced at $348 whilst $119 for Top Trumps, these two games are available for pre-order through KMB Online Shop and CIRCLE K’s SHOP EASY from 14 December at 11am. An early bird combo is available at $399 for two games inclusive. Don’t miss the chance! Pre-ordered items are expected to be delivered at around mid-January, for more information, stay tuned on KMB’s social media platform.

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KMB introduces nine special routes to transport participants to the starting point at Causeway Bay for the Hong Kong Streetathon on 17 December

To facilitate the "Hong Kong Streetathon 2023" event held on 17 December 2023 (Sunday), The Kowloon Motor Bus (1933) Limited ("KMB") will operate nine special routes in the early morning of the event day, providing convenient transportation for participants to the starting point at Causeway Bay.

Details of nine special route services are as follows:

Click here for details

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB introduces eleven special routes at Hong Kong Coliseum for  Jacky Cheung’s Concert

To tie in with the dispersal arrangement of Jacky Cheung’s “60+ Concert Tour Hong Kong” at the Hong Kong Coliseum, KMB will introduce 11 special routes for passengers on 10-11, 13-14. 16-17, 29-20, 22-23, 25-26, 28-29 and 31 December 2023; and 1, 3-4, 6-7, 9-10 and 12-13 January 2024. The trips will depart from the Cheong Wan Road car park (near Hong Kong Coliseum Green Gate) about 15 minutes after the concerts finish. Operating dates and details are as follows:

Please refer to the appendix for more information.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB and EEB to co-organise bus exhibition “KMB Green Journey” to show determination in promoting green transport

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) and Environment and Ecology Bureau (“EEB”) are co-organising the “KMB Green Journey” bus exhibition event at KMB Yuet Lun Depot on this Saturday and Sunday (9 and 10 December). KMB’s antique bus fleet and the latest models of electric buses will be displayed to introduce KMB’s “2040 Vision” and initiatives to upgrade our fleet into new energy buses to the public and let them witness KMB’s effort and determination in promoting the development of Hong Kong’s green transport.

To cope with the HKSAR Government’s target of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, KMB, as the largest franchised bus operator in Hong Kong, dedicates to promoting the adoption of new energy. KMB owns the largest electric bus fleet in the city and widely applies renewable energy. We have also laid down the “2040 Vision” and have determined to upgrade the entire bus fleets into new energy buses, joining hands with Hong Kong in promoting carbon neutrality.

Electric double-deckers to be deployed on long-haul route for the first time with the mileage of electric bus fleet exceeding 2 million km

Members of KMB’s eco-friendly bus fleet, including the double-deck electric buses put into service this year, the new-generation single-deck electric bus and a solar bus will be displayed at the site on the event day.

Commencing services in mid-2023, the double-deck electric buses have been deployed onto 21 routes. Starting from November, an eBus has been deployed onto Route 62X [Siu Hong Station (South) ⇋ Lei Yue Mun Estate], a long-haul route with a journey distance of 42km. It observes trunk roads in Kowloon and the New Territories including Tuen Mun Road and Lung Cheung Road. The maiden trip of the electric bus on Route 62X went smoothly, proving that KMB’s electric double-decker can overcome challenges like slopes, sharp turns, narrow and busy roads as well as routes with high passenger demand. This strengthens our confidence in a more widespread deployment of double-deck electric buses in Hong Kong. Furthermore, the electric double-deckers have also been deployed onto Route 85K [Heng On ⇋ Sha Tin Station], expanding their service scope to Sha Tin District. Currently, the mileage of KMB’s electric bus fleet has exceeded 2 million km, saving some 5,200 tonnes of carbon emissions and bringing contributions to improving the air quality.

Introducing the evolution of KMB bus fleet to the public through the exhibition of new and old buses

Other than the eco-friendly bus fleet, KMB’s antique bus fleet will also be exhibited at the same venue, with the two most historical models, Daimler A “Black Mouth Dog 4961” and “4212” meeting the public together. AEC Regent V “The Big Buffalo AD4807”, the bus with the highest carrying capacity in the 1960s, Albion 55 “BM248”, KMB’s last non-air-conditioned single-decker, Dennis Trident “HJ2127”, the world’s first super low floor tri-axle double-decker, and “Short Pig LV8402”, the last bus with traditional periscope Volvo Super Olympian will also be displayed.

There are also display boards introducing KMB’s “2040 Vision” and various green initiatives, allowing participants to witness in person the evolution and development of KMB’s eco-friendly bus fleet and the dedication to upgrading the entire bus fleet to new energy buses.

Opening hours and enquiries

The event will be open to the public from 12nn to 6pm. Admission is free with no registration required. Special arrangements, including temporary suspension on admission, will be made in accordance with the number of participants in the venue and the weather conditions. Please pay attention to the announcements made in App1933 and on the KMB website.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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Long Win special bus service arrangements for music shows and activities in AWE in December

To tie in with concerts and events held at the Asia World-Expo (“AWE”) in December, Long Win Bus Co. Ltd. (“LWB”) is arranging seven Airport “A” Routes to observe AWE and operating five express dispersal routes to facilitate passengers going to and from the venue. Operating dates and details are as follows:

Seven Airport “A” Routes to observe AWE

Departures of seven LWB Airport “A” Routes in designated periods will observe AWE to facilitate passengers going to the venue on the event date. Passengers in other districts may interchange to these seven routes at Lantau Link Bus-Bus Interchange (“BBI”) or Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Tunnel BBI.

Five express dispersal routes from AWE

LWB is also introducing five express dispersal routes to facilitate passengers leaving the venue afterwards on 2, 3, 7, 8, 15-17 December 2023. The buses will depart from AWE 15 minutes after the show ends and head straight to various locations.

Special Route X1 to be introduced

LWB will be operating express bus service Route X1 [Tung Chung Station ⇋ AsiaWorld-Expo] on 3, 8, 10, 14, 16, 20, 23, 25 and 31 December 2023 to offer a non-stop direct service between Tung Chung Station and AWE to tie in with the music shows and events to be held there. Details are as follows:

Click here for details

Passengers may call the LWB Customer Service Hotline on 2261-2791 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

Up to 50% fare discount for interchanging between KMB and LWB A-Routes Travel to and from the airport and HZMB with ”Ride two journeys, get one journey free” (Updated on 31 August 2024）

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) and Long Win Bus Co. Ltd. (“LWB”) are pleased to announce a new promotion for passengers travelling between KMB and LWB A -Routes. From 1 September 2024 (Sunday) to 31 December 2024, passengers who ride KMB routes and interchange to LWB A-Routes for journeys to and from the Airport or the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (“HZMB”) will receive a free journey for the lower fare among two journeys taken, under the "Ride two journeys, get one journey free" promotion. This provides passengers with up to 50% off on the total fare, offering exceptional value for their travel choices.

From 1 September 2024 (Sunday) to 31 December 2024, passengers using the same Octopus card or E-payment payment method can enjoy the interchanging promotion when they ride on KMB routes and interchange to LWB A-Routes for travel to the Airport or the HZMB Hong Kong Port, or vice versa. The lower fare among two journeys will be waived under the "Ride two journeys, get one journey free" promotion. Eligible routes include all KMB solely-operated routes and regular overnight routes (excluding KMB recreational routes, non-regular routes, racecourse routes, and Routes K12, K14, K17 and K18, and LWB NA-Routes).

Interchange between KMB and LWB A-Routes for maximising commuting efficiency

KMB and LWB have been consistently offering fare concessions to the general public and visitors to Hong Kong. A few years ago, KMB introduced a concession scheme with a maximum discount of $6 for interchanging between KMB and LWB A-Routes. In a further comprehensive upgrade of the promotion, KMB and LWB have now introduced the "Ride two journeys, get one journey free" promotion for interchanging between KMB and LWB A-Routes. With the extensive bus coverage network of KMB and LWB, it becomes effortless to connect Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, the Hong Kong International Airport, and the HZMB, offering passengers affordable fares and more travel choices through interchanging. Mr. Andrew Kwan, KMB Operations Director noticed that some areas currently do not have all-day airport bus services, which may not be convenient for passengers. "By launching the 'Ride two journeys, get one journey free' promotion, KMB and LWB aim to enhance transportation options, encourage passengers to utilise the bus-bus interchanging hubs, and enjoy all-day services," said Mr. Andrew Kwan.

Taking Ho Man Tin and Mei Foo as examples, where there are currently no all-day airport bus services available, passengers who wish to travel to the airport can take advantage of the extensive bus network of KMB and LWB and enjoy the "Ride two journeys, get one journey free" promotion. This allows passengers to enjoy a fare discount by interchanging between KMB and LWB routes, providing them with a cost-effective option for their journey to the airport.

KMB and LWB bus networks cover the entire Hong Kong territory and provide multiple interchange options, allowing passengers to travel to and from the airport at discounted fares. For example, if a passenger wants to travel from the airport to To Kwa Wan, they can take LWB Route A31 to Tsing Yi BBI and then interchange KMB Route 241X to reach their destination. The total fare for this journey would only be $19.8, equivalent to the "Ride two journeys, get one journey free" promotion.

Examples of KMB and LWB A-Routes interchanges:

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Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB’s electric double-deckers have been deployed on long-haul Route 62X, whilst the electric bus fleet has surpassed a mileage of 2 million kilometres, leading the industry towards carbon neutrality

The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited ("KMB") is committed to promoting green transportation. KMB’s first batch of electric double-deckers was put into service in July and have since expanded to different routes. Recently, the electric double-deckers have been deployed on long-haul route between Lei Yue Mun and Tuen Mun Siu Hong, increasing the number of KMB routes with electric bus services to 21. The KMB electric bus fleet has travelled over 2 million kilometres, equivalent to a reduction of 5,200 tonnes of carbon emissions, contributing to reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality in Hong Kong. KMB will continue to collect performance data of the electric buses, learn from experience, and continuously enhance the equipment, computer systems, and battery efficiency. Resources will be allocated to deploy electric buses on more routes, laying the most important foundation for the development of green transportation in Hong Kong.

The pioneering long-haul Route 62X [Lei Yue Mun Estate ⇋ Siu Hong Station (South)] spans approximately 42 kilometres, and traverses Tuen Mun Road, Cheung Tsing Tunnel, and Ching Cheung Road. The maiden trip of Route 62X went smoothly, demonstrating that KMB's double-deck electric buses can overcome challenges such as steep slopes, narrow and winding roads, high passenger demand, and busy corridors, which had built confidence in widely adopting double-deck electric buses in Hong Kong. These electric buses feature advanced commercial vehicle battery technology, occupying less space as they can be stored in the rear and bottom of the vehicle. The Water Cooling System and Battery Management System (BMS) effectively regulate battery temperature and monitor battery status, thus extending the battery life cycle. Regenerative braking converts some of the kinetic energy into electrical energy, further enhancing battery efficiency. With a charging time of approximately 2.5 hours, the double-deck electric buses have a range of nearly 300 kilometres, demonstrating excellent energy efficiency. KMB will continue to deploy double-deck electric buses on routes across different districts and is awaiting the approval from Transport Department to operate on cross-harbour routes.

Another Route 85K [Heng On ⇋ Shatin Station], has also garnered attention with the deployment of electric double-decker. The route serves passengers travelling between Heng On and Shatin Station, passing through areas such as Yan On Estate, Chevalier Garden, and Wo Che. This marks the first time that double-deck electric buses have served residents in the Sha Tin District. KMB hopes that the electric double-deck buses will provide passengers with stable, quiet, and zero-emission bus services.

KMB has set the "2040 Vision" to strive for a fully upgraded fleet of new energy buses by 2040. Currently, KMB offers electric bus services on 21 bus routes, with each journey ranging from approximately 3 to 42 kilometres. The electric buses have accumulated a total mileage exceeding 2 million kilometres, resulting in a reduction of 5,200 tonnes of carbon emissions for Hong Kong, making a positive impact on air quality. KMB actively allocates electric buses to serve the public, addressing the transportation needs of residents whilst building a greener and more pleasant environment for society.

List of routes deployed with electric buses:

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KMB’s electric double-deck buses have been deployed on long-distance Route 62X. KMB will continue to collect performance data of the electric buses, learn from experience, and continuously enhance the quality and efficiency.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

LWB and NLB BBI concession scheme to expand for an easier trip to Mui Wo, Tai O, Ngong Ping and Disneyland

Long Win Bus Co. Ltd. (“LWB”) announces that the bus-bus interchange (“BBI”) concession scheme comprising routes operated by New Lantao Bus Co., (1973) Ltd. (“NLB”) in Mui Wo, Tai O and Ngong Ping has been extended for a year, effective until the end of October 2024. Two new NLB routes are also added to the scheme, covering more tourist hotspots on Lantau Island and offering more travel options for passengers for a more value-for-money and convenient way to travel between Lantau Island and other districts.

The BBI scheme of LWB and NLB’s Mui Wo, Tai O and Ngong Ping routes has been welcomed by passengers in providing a more value-for-money and convenient travel option for them going to hotspots in South Lantau Island since its introduction. LWB announces that the scheme has been extended to 31 October 2024, with two NLB routes added – Route 36 [Tung Chung Tat Tung Road ⇋ Disneyland] and Route X11R [Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel ⇋ Tai O], covering more scenic spots on Lantau Island and offering more choices for passengers planning to go sightseeing on Lantau Island.

Passengers with Adult or valid holders of a personalised Octopus card with student status may enjoy a $1 discount by taking designated LWB E Routes from the New Territories transferring to four designated NLB routes to South Lantau Island or Disneyland at Tung Chung, and vice versa, while holders of a Child Octopus card may also enjoy a $0.5 fare discount; for passengers interchange to Route X11R, a $2 and $1 discounts are offered to holders of Adult octopus card or personalised Octopus card with student status and that of a Child Octopus card respectively. Details are as follows:

Designated LWB E Routes

Designated NLB Routes

Please refer to promotion poster for further information.

Passengers may call the LWB Customer Service Hotline on 2261-2791 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details. For details of NLB routes, please visit www.nlb.com.hk.

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	Passengers may take designated LWB E Routes and interchange to NLB Route 3M to Mui Wo to feel the serenity in Silver Mine Bay.
	For a taste of the water village in Tai O, passengers can take designated LWB E Routes and interchange to NLB Routes 11 or X11R.
	Passengers can interchange from LWB E Routes to NLB Route 23 in Tung Chung for a mind-clearing journey at the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery in Ngong Ping.
	The scheme recently included NLB Route 36 observes Pak Mong Village, where the Hong Kong Olympic Trail that commemorates Hong Kong’s co-hosting of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games starts.
	Passengers may also take LWB E Routes to Tung Chung and interchange to NLB Route 36 for Disneyland.

LWB introduces brand-new Route A42 servicing Tai Wai and Hin Keng whilst Route A46 passes through Sha Tin Central Service adjustment with Route A41 departing from Shek Mun to provide a wider comprehensive network coverage

Long Win Bus Co Ltd. (“LWB”) has announced the launch of two new Airport Routes, A42 [Wong Nai Tau ⇋ Airport (Ground Transportation Centre)] and A46 [Fo Tan (Royal Ascot) ⇋ Airport (Ground Transportation Centre)], starting from 3 December 2023 (Sunday). These routes aim to enhance bus services between Sha Tin, Tai Wai, the Airport, and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port, providing a wider and more comprehensive network coverage.

With the increasing frequency of outbound travel among citizen, LWB’s new Route A42 [Wong Nai Tau ⇋ Airport (Ground Transportation Centre)] will commence service on December 3 (Sunday). It will operate from Wong Nai Tau, passing through Kwong Yuen, Shui Chuen O, Sha Kok Yat Min, Hin Keng, and Tai Wai BBI - Tin Sam Village, on its way to Hong Kong International Airport. This new route covers the areas of Shui Chuen O, Hin Tung Estate, and Tai Wai, meeting the travel needs of residents heading to the airport.

As for the other new Route A46 [Fo Tan (Royal Ascot) ⇋ Airport (Ground Transportation Centre)], it will operate from Royal Ascot, passing through Fo Tan, Wo Che, Lek Yuen, Sha Tin Central, Mei Lam, and Tsing Sha Highway BBI, en route to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port and Hong Kong International Airport. Route A46 provides an additional option for residents living near Sha Tin Central to travel to the airport and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

Please refer to the promotional leaflet for more information.

To enhance the overall network coverage, the existing Route A41 [Yu Chui Court ⇋ Airport (Ground Transportation Centre)] will undergo adjustments from 3 December (Sunday). Route A41 will be revised to depart from Shek Mun, with the addition of Alva Hotel By Royal, Che Kung Temple, Tai Wai BBI, and Tsing Sha Highway BBI. The route will no longer pass through Jat Min, and residents in the Jat Min area can use the new Route A42 to reach the Hong Kong International Airport.

Due to the diversion of Route A41, there will be adjustments to the locations of some bus stops. For details, please refer to the LWB website and promotional leaflets. LWB will closely monitor the passenger volume of the new arrangements and further improve services based on actual demand to meet the needs of passengers.

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Passengers may call the LWB Customer Service Hotline on 2261-2791 or visit LWB website www.lwb.hk or App1933 for more details.

LWB will commence operations at the SKYCITY Transport Terminal on Sunday

The SKYCITY Transport Terminal (located on the ground floor of 11 SKIES ) will officially commence operations on 26 November 2023 (Sunday). Long Win Bus Company Limited (“LWB”) will observe at this transport terminal, providing convenient bus services for passengers to Tung Chung, urban areas, and the border crossings. Starting from that day, LWB will have four routes that will be diverted to the SKYCITY. The details are as follows:

LWB connects SKYCITY with Tuen Mun, Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai, getting to V City take only 25 minutes

LWB extends Routes A33X to SKYCITY, providing a convenient transportation link for passengers from Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, and Tin Shui Wai. Passengers can now enjoy easy access to the entertainment, shopping, dining, and hotel facilities in the SKYCITY area. When departing, passengers can take Routes A33X directly to V City and Tuen Mun Station, with a travel time of approximately 25 minutes. Alternatively, passengers can transfer to other LWB routes at Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Tunnel BBI to reach other areas in Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, and Tin Shui Wai.

*Actual journey time may vary depending on the traffic conditions.

Transfer to LWB’s A-Routes from the airport and take multiple routes directly to the New Territories

For those seeking a convenient and efficient way to travel from SKYCITY to urban areas, LWB offers various interchanging combinations and concession schemes for passengers to choose from. Passengers can board Routes E32, E41, or E36P at the SKYCITY Transport Terminal and travel to the Airport Ground Transportation Centre bus terminus. From there, passengers can transfer to other LWB A-Routes, which will take them to different destinations in the New Territories. Passengers can also enjoy different fare concessions, including a free ride on the first leg on Routes E32, E41, or E36P, savings of up to $14.4.

For detailed information, please click here.

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LWB will introduce four routes that will observe SKYCITY, including Routes E32, E41, E36P, and A33X.

Passengers may call the LWB Customer Service Hotline on 2261-2791 or visit LWB website www.lwb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB to strengthen connections between Mong Kok and East Kowloon next Monday by introducing all-new Route 16P facilitating commuting to East Kowloon Business Area and enhancing services of Route 16X for faster trips between Lam Tin and Mong Kok

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) is enhancing bus services between Mong Kok and East Kowloon starting from 27 November (Monday). An all-new Route 16P [Mong Kok (Park Avenue) ⇋ Kwun Tong Ferry] will be introduced to provide an express service among Mong Kok, San Po Kong, Kowloon Bay and Kwun Tong Business Areas. Services of Route 16X [Lam Tin (Kwong Tin Estate) ⇋ Mong Kok (Park Avenue)] will also be enhanced by extending the service hours of morning departures from Lam Tin to Mong Kok and evening departures from Mong Kok to Lam Tin during weekdays, adding services on Saturdays and rerouting for a shorter journey time.

All-new Route 16P: express service between Mong Kok East Kowloon Business Area for an easier commute

KMB is introducing an all-new Route 16P [Mong Kok (Park Avenue) ⇋ Kwun Tong Ferry] from 27 November (Monday) onwards, providing an express service from Mong Kok to Kwun Tong Ferry during the morning peak hours and from Kwun Tong Ferry to Mong Kok during the evening peak hours. This can facilitate passengers in Tai Kok Tsui, Mong Kok and along Argyle Street to commute to Kowloon Bay and Kwun Tong Business Areas. The estimated journey time from Mong Kok to Kowloon Bay Business Area takes about 25 minutes*. Details are as follows:

* Actual journey time depends on traffic conditions.

Please refer to the promotional leaflet for more information.

Route 16X: service hours extended and rerouted via Kowloon City and Argyle Street Flyovers for a faster journey

KMB is also enhancing services of Route 16X [Lam Tin (Kwong Tin Estate) ⇋ Mong Kok (Park Avenue)] on the same day. The service hours from Lam Tin to Mong Kok on weekday mornings and that from Mong Kok to Lam Tin on evenings will be extended, as well as services on Saturdays to be added. Furthermore, Route 16X will be rerouted via Kowloon City and Argyle Street Flyovers for a more direct route between Mong Kok and Lam Tin. The estimated journey time between Lam Tin and Mong Kok takes about 20 minutes*. Details are as follows:

* Actual journey time depends on traffic conditions.

Some en-route bus stop locations will be adjusted due to rerouting. For more information, please refer to the promotional leaflet.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

Oxfam Trailwalker 2023 to be held on 24 November Three KMB routes with special departures added for the passengers to reach the starting point

To tie in with the Oxfam Trailwalker 2023 held from 24 to 26 November 2023 (Friday to Sunday), The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) will be providing additional special departures on 24 November (Friday) on three routes, facilitating participants to travel to the starting point at Pak Tam Chung, Sai Kung.

Details of the special departures on three routes are as follows:

For detailed information, please click here.

Additionally, after the event, participants can take KMB buses at Golden Beach Bus Stop, near the finish point to the city, and interchange to other routes at Tuen Mun Road BBI to reach various districts across Hong Kong.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

Long Win Passenger Liaison Group Meeting to be held at Tin Fu Bus Terminus

Long Win Bus Co. Ltd. will hold a Passenger Liaison Group Meeting at Tin Fu Bus Terminus on 23 November 2023 (Thursday). Passengers are invited to express their views on the bus service provided in the district for the Airport, the Hong Kong Port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and North Lantau Island by completing a short questionnaire. Details of the meeting are as follows:

Date: 23 November 2023 (Thursday)
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Tin Fu Bus Terminus

Passengers may call the LWB Customer Service Hotline on 2261-2791 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB and LWB continuously upgrade cleanliness in bus compartments and proactively combat bedbugs

The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited (“KMB”) and Long Win Bus Company Limited (“LWB”) have always been concerned about the health of passengers and the cleanliness in the bus compartments. KMB and LWB announced that will further enhance the cleanliness and pest control measures in their entire fleets from now on. Currently, in addition to daily cleaning, KMB and LWB also conduct deep cleaning and disinfection processes in compartments twice a month to ensure the highest level of hygiene inside and outside the compartments. In other words, in the next two weeks, KMB and LWB's entire fleets will complete at least one deep cleaning and disinfection process, implementing enhanced cleaning, disinfection, and pest control measures to ensure the health and safety of passengers and bus captains.

Starting today, LWB's fleet will also carry out bedbug prevention work, by spraying colourless, odorless, and harmless bedbug control spray in high-risk areas where bedbugs may hide inside the compartments. In addition, LWB has established a contingency team to conduct inspections and apply high-temperature treatment to compartments as neccessary, ensuring a comfortable and hygienic travel environment for passengers.

KMB and LWB understand that an industry-wide collaboration can prevent bedbug infestations and block the sources effectively. After discussing with Mr. Yick Chi Ming, the Legislative Council member, who is representing the Transport Functional Constituency, Mr. Yick will lead discussions with the public transport industry on bedbug prevention, aiming to provide a safe and hygienic travel environment for residents and visitors to Hong Kong.

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Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB demonstrates unwavering care for the elderly KMB and LWB provide free rides to individuals aged 65 or above on Senior Citizen's Day and upgrade bus stops as "Age-Friendly" by adding extra seats for enhanced comfort

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) cares for the elderly at all times. As the annual Senior Citizen’s Day to be held on 19 November 2023, KMB and Long Win Bus Co. Ltd. (“LWB”) will be offering free rides to eligible elderly, except Routes P960 and P968.

To enjoy free rides, seniors aged 65 or above have to show their Senior Citizen Card, Hong Kong Identity Card or travel documents, or tap their Elder Octopus card or JoyYou Card when boarding on any KMB or LWB bus routes. The amount deducted for such Octopus transactions will be set at $0 on that day.

As Senior Citizen’s Day coincides with the weekend, the elderly can pay a visit to M+ and Hong Kong Palace Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District, and have a glimpse at the artworks, ancient artefacts and valuable collections. With Route W4 (Circular) departing from High-Speed Rail (West Kowloon Station) travelling to West Kowloon Cultural District, where the major catchment areas are Austin Road West, M+ and Hong Kong Palace Museum, the seniors can enjoy a speedy journey of less than 10 minutes to the destination.   

For those who fancy natural scenery, the “Backyard of Hong Kong”, Sai Kung might as well be an option for them to explore. They may even take the board boats to a tiny island, Yim Tin Tsai for her tranquility and storied past. Passengers who board from Tsuen Wan, may take Route 33R to go to Pak Tam Chung or take Route 43X to interchange at Shek Mun BBI with Route 299X heading to Sai Kung; whereas passengers who board from Sham Shui Po, may take Route 214 and interchange at Ngau Chi Wan BBI with Route 92 to go to Sai Kung. 

“Age-Friendly Bus Stops” to provide convenience for the elderly

As a popular means of transportation amongst the silver population, KMB is committed to creating a more inclusive community for them. To achieve this, KMB has enhanced 70 of the most commonly used bus stops or termini by the elderly and is transforming them to becoming “Age-Friendly Bus Stops”. These selected bus stops are located near public housing estates or hospitals which are commonly visited by the elderly. These bus stops feature additional waiting seats and signage of care for the elderly, improving the environment for waiting passengers as a whole. KMB has submitted an application to the authorities for the installation of 300 waiting seats. 

The bus stop at Nethersole Hospital in Tai Po has become the first-ever "Age-Friendly Bus Stop." The recent addition of waiting seats at this bus stop aims to provide convenience for seniors who frequently visit the hospital. To further assist these individuals, specific stickers will be placed on some seats for easy identification. KMB will also display signage at the bus stop to remind waiting passengers to prioritise the well-being of the elderly and those in need. Messages such as "Let those in need board first" and "Remember to hold the handrails after boarding" will serve as gentle reminders for passengers. 

For details of the 70 Age-Friendly Bus Stops, please refer to the appendix.

Adding extra priority seats for anyone in need

Since 2011, KMB has been a pioneer in introducing “Priority Seats” on buses. These seats are strategically located near the bus doors to ensure easy access for those who require them. KMB has actively promoted to the public that the seats are intended for anyone in need, advocating for a culture of offering assistance to those who require it. In order to further promote the spirit of assisting those in need, KMB will be adding two more priority seats on 500 buses, leading to a total of a thousand newly added priority seats. For easy identification, a sticker with the label “Priority Seats x6” will be placed on the windscreen of buses. Buses with 6 priority seats will primarily be deployed on bus routes that are mainly travelled by seniors. 

Additionally, an update has also been made to the Bus Stop Announcement System, with a child’s voiceover to remind seniors to hold the handrails after boarding, and to offer seats to individuals who require them. KMB has also applied to the authorities to enhance bus routes services during peak visiting hours at the hospital, including Route 14H which travels via United Christian Hospital.

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	KMB and LWB will offer free rides to the elderly aged 65 or above on Senior Citizen’s Day.
	The elderly could visit to M+ and Hong Kong Palace Museum in West Kowloon Cultural District, or explore the natural beauty at Sai Kung.
	Nethersole Hospital in Tai Po has become the first-ever "Age-Friendly Bus Stop”. KMB has also applied to the Transport Department for installing additional waiting seats, to creating a more convenient and comfortable environment for the elderly.
	Specific stickers will be placed on some seats for easy identification.
	Each “Age-Friendly Bus Stop” has signage to ensure the well-being of the elderly and those in need.

Long Win special bus service arrangements for music shows and activities in AWE in November

To tie in with concerts and events held at the Asia World-Expo (“AWE”) in November, Long Win Bus Co. Ltd. (“LWB”) is arranging seven Airport “A” Routes to observe AWE and operating five express dispersal routes to facilitate passengers going to and from the venue. Operating dates and details are as follows:

Seven Airport “A” Routes to observe AWE

Departures of seven LWB Airport “A” Routes in designated periods in the afternoon will observe AWE to facilitate passengers going to the venue on the event date. Passengers in other districts may interchange to these seven routes at Lantau Link Bus-Bus Interchange (“BBI”) or Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Tunnel BBI.

Five express dispersal routes from AWE

LWB is also introducing five express dispersal routes to facilitate passengers leaving the venue afterwards 18, 20-21, 23-25 November 2023. The buses will depart from AWE 15 minutes after the show ends and head straight to various locations.

Special Route X1 to be introduced

LWB will be operating express bus service Route X1 [Tung Chung Station ⇋ AsiaWorld-Expo] on 15, 19, 21, 24-25 November 2023 to offer a non-stop direct service between Tung Chung Station and AWE to tie in with the music shows and events to be held there.

Details are as follows:

Please refer to passenger notices for details.

Passengers may call the LWB Customer Service Hotline on 2261-2791 or visit LWB website www.lwb.hk or App1933 for more details.

Free ride day on Route 6 celebrating the 75th anniversary of San Miguel Hong Kong

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) collaborates with San Miguel Brewery Hong Kong Ltd. (“San Miguel”) to celebrate the 75^th anniversary of San Miguel Hong Kong by introducing the “True Friends” themed bus designed by local famous graffiti artist and organising a Free Ride Day on 18 November, on which citizens can enjoy unlimited free rides on Route 6 [Lai Chi Kok ⇌ Star Ferry].

KMB collaborates with San Miguel and roll out two bus body advertisement with the theme of “True Friends”. The advertisement was created by Hong Kong’s famous graffiti artist Uncle852, with four Chinese characters meaning “true friends,” drawn as the main part of the design, alongside renowned landmarks such as the Clock Tower in Tsim Sha Tsui and the Peak Tower at Victoria Peak.

The two themed buses will mainly be deployed on Route 6, shuttling through Nathan Road, one of the most busiest corridors in Kowloon. It observes the famous global food hub in Hong Kong – Knutsford Terrace in Tsim Sha Tsui, Tung Choi Street in Prince Edward with numerous restaurants, and small shops with unique characteristics in revitalised industrial building in Lai Chi Kok, suitable for friend gatherings and those looking for a relaxing weekend. KMB and San Miguel will also hold a free ride day on this Saturday (18 November). Passengers can enjoy comfortable bus services without paying fares when boarding Route 6 on that day. KMB will reserve bus operation resources, deploy additional outdoor staff, and show a display at the front of the bus reminding passengers to enjoy the free ride experience.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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	The two “True Friends” themed buses will mainly be deployed on Route 6 [Lai Chi Kok ⇌ Star Ferry]
	KMB will show a display at the front of the bus reminding passengers to enjoy the free ride experience on the free ride day.

KMB and LWB strive for an inclusive transport environment - free rides for eligible persons with disabilities and one accompanying helper on November 12

The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited (“KMB”) and Long Win Bus Company Limited (“LWB”) are committed to promoting an inclusive transport environment and actively supporting the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023. On 12 November 2023 (Sunday), eligible persons with disabilities and one accompanying carer will be able to enjoy free rides on KMB and LWB bus routes (excluding Routes P960 and P968).

Qualified individuals simply need to present their "Registration Card for Persons with Disabilities" to the bus captain or use a personalised Octopus card with a photo indicating their disability status. They will be entitled to free rides on KMB and LWB bus routes on that day, and their accompanying caregiver will also be able to ride for free (except on Routes P960 and P968). For disabled passengers using their personalised Octopus card with the designation, Person with Disabilities, the fare deducted from their cards will be set at $0.

KMB and LWB are dedicated to providing convenient bus services for persons with disabilities and encouraging them to commute by bus. The smartphone application, App1933, includes features designed to cater to the needs of individuals with disabilities. Among these features is the real-time "Boarding and Alighting Reminder," where passengers can preset their boarding and alighting routes and bus stops. App1933 will then provide sound and vibration notifications to assist passengers with disabilities in planning their bus journeys. If passengers are unsure about the location of a bus stop, App1933 also includes features such as "Walk to this Bus Stop" and "Street View." Passengers simply need to select their desired route and destination stop within the app and open the arrow icon located in the top-right corner on the bus stop information page. This will enable them to use maps or audio navigation to find the desired bus stop, reducing the chances of getting lost on the streets.

Currently, the entire KMB and LWB fleet are equipped with various accessible facilities, including a super-low floor, a ramp, wide entrance and exit doors, non-slip flooring and a wheelchair space. To enhance the safety of wheelchair users on buses, KMB has installed foldable armrests in the wheelchair area of select buses. Additionally, KMB operates buses with “Double Wheelchair Parking Space," indicated by a signage on the front windshield. These buses are prioritised on routes that pass by hospitals, demonstrating the commitment to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities.

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Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB donates Caring Bus Stop Pole to the Hong Kong Society for the Blind as part of the smart bus stop and storytelling therapy in assisting the cognitive treatment for visually impaired elderly with dementia

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) dedicates to building a socially-inclusive society and an elderly-friendly community. KMB has recently collaborated with the Hong Kong Society for the Blind (“HKSB”) and the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (“RS”), the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (“PolyU”). KMB has donated a Caring Bus Stop Pole to HKSB’s Kowloon Home for the Aged Blind (“KHAB”) with technical support offered to help set up a smart bus stop and mock-up environment of waiting for and taking buses, allowing a more effective assessment and treatment to visually impaired elderly with cognitive problems together with the cognitive stimulation therapy developed by PolyU and HKSB.

Smart bus stop to analyse the elderly’s cognitive domain and simulated stop bell testing their reaction to help evaluate the effectiveness of therapy

KMB has been serving Hong Kong for 90 years. Bus-related travelling experience is a memory of many people. This also applies to visually impaired elderly with cognitive problems, who have deep affection for buses. HKSB and RS, PolyU have made use of memories of the aged for buses and developed a cognitive stimulation therapy with elements of storytelling. The method consists of a smart bus stop and a realistic bus environment at the care home to evoke the memories of the visually impaired elderly, using the friendly and familiar bus environment as a therapeutic element. This allows the participants to be more willing to take part in the occupational therapy and cognitive stimulation training, and share their personal experiences and memories with families and caregivers under the bus theme.

KHAB currently provides 78 places for visually impaired elderlies. As of 9 November 2023, the average age of its residents is 89.25 years old, with 54% of them diagnosed with dementia or cognitive problems, seriously affecting their daily life. Since 2016, KHAB’s occupational therapy department has maintained a partnership with PolyU’s community learning occupational therapy course to allow future occupational therapists who will become the new force in elderly care services to have an in-depth understanding of primary elderly care services in Hong Kong. As visually impaired elderly have lost their sight, they cannot benefit from traditional cognitive stimulation therapy. HKSB believes that the effectiveness of treatment can be increased through meaningful and vital stories of the aged and connections among the seniors, caregivers, families and the community.

The smart bus stop for therapy can help occupational therapists understand the cognitive fields of the elderly, including their abilities in reasoning and plan execution, language fluency, emotion recognition and short-term memory. During the process, occupational therapists will record and score these cognitive areas of the senior to assess the degree of dementia and treatment direction. Besides storytelling, the therapy also consists of bus stop announcements and a smart bus button simulating a stop bell. Participants will have to press the button when appropriate under a preset scene to test their reaction, to evaluate the treatment condition and provide training by making use of technology.

Offering placement opportunities for occupational therapy students to practice the concept of “based on daily life”

PolyU RS Occupational Therapy Assistant Professor of Practice Tony Wong pointed out that the elderly require more assistance in all walks of life. Therefore, they have cooperated with HKSB to offer help to those in need and placement opportunities for occupational therapy students by setting up a smart bus stop. He said, “Twelve Year Four students of PolyU’s Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Rehabilitation Sciences - Occupational Therapy have participated in the project. This gives them an opportunity to practice their classroom knowledge before their placement, and also brings stories designed by students and their creativity into the community, encouraging inter-generational integration.”

PolyU students participating in the project will communicate with the elderly first and listen to their stories about buses. They will then set up story scenes and let the seniors simulate taking a bus, which requires the elders to press the “stop bell” installed on the handrail upon hearing the bus stop announcement of their destinations. Jessica and Vicky are two of the students and they think using buses as the theme to create the tailor-made therapy for the elderly perfectly implements the concept of “based on daily life” in occupational therapy. “Buses are not just a means of public transport. They also evoke various memories of the elderly and link up events of different generations and people’s life experiences,” they said. Jessica added that she felt meaningful in designing the tailor-made stories and tasks for the residents of KHAB, allowing them to be more committed to the training. Vicky also added that she thought the elderly are adorable upon listening to their stories and that she could have a chance to learn about their rich experience.

Ms Kam is one of the residents in KHAB participating in the project. Her most profound experience in taking buses was a trip back to Mei Foo after shopping for groceries. She met and chatted with another old lady with a Shanghainese accent on the bus and, after learning that Ms Kam is visually impaired, the old lady accompanied her to alight the bus and interchange to another one. She also reminded the bus captain of the next bus to take good care of Ms Kam, which gave Ms Kam to have a heart-lifting feeling. She was very grateful as the project helped her recall happy memories of good people and good deeds and stimulated her mind, making her life to become fruitful.

KMB to provide technical support and help create a realistic bus environment

The key to the effectiveness of evaluating and treating the elderly with dementia is to allow them to participate in the therapy in a relaxed environment through people, events and things that they are familiar with. KMB has donated a tailor-made Caring Bus Stop Pole to HKSB’s KHAB, with the bus route number on the pole chosen to be Route 2F [Cheung Sha Wan ⇋ Tsz Wan Shan (North)] that observes the care home. KMB has also provided technical support, such as designing scenery boards with the front and body of a bus, providing a handrail with a smart bus button installed on it and en-route bus stop announcements of Route 2F, hoping to create a realistic and familiar bus environment to enhance the effectiveness of the project.

KMB Head of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Department Kenny Kan said the company was honoured to be able to participate in the collaboration. “KMB has been donating Caring Bus Stop Poles to various care homes for the elderly, and the past experience shows the bus stop poles are effective in soothing the anxious seniors with dementia and assist in providing treatments. Together with the professional programme designed by HKSB and PolyU, this project can definitely benefit the elders more,” he added.

KMB has been donating Caring Bus Stop Poles to elderly homes and centres, benefiting 21 local and overseas institutions and over 2,000 elderly. Interested parties can visit KMB Website (https://www.kmb.hk/donation_busstop.html) and download the application form.

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	KMB has donated a Caring Bus Stop Pole to HKSB’s KHAB as one of the scenes in their cognitive stimulation method to allow the elderly to tell their stories with occupational therapists and families in a familiar environment.
	Route 2F [Cheung Sha Wan ⇋ Tsz Wan Shan (North)] was selected to be the bus route of the Caring Bus Stop Pole. KMB has also prepared an information sheet with braille for the visually impaired elderly.
	KMB has designed scenery backdrop with the front and body of a bus, providing a handrail with a smart bus button installed on it and en-route bus stop announcements of Route 2F to create a realistic bus environment for the elderly to participate in the cognitive stimulation therapy.
	KMB Head of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Department Kenny Kan (second from left), HKSB Residential Services Director Doreen Mui (Centre), HKSB’s KHAB Occupational Therapist I Armstrong Chiu (second from right) and PolyU RS Occupational Therapy Assistant Professor of Practice Tony Wong (first from left) introduced the cognitive stimulation therapy to the media.
	Jessica (left) and Vicky are two of the participating Year Four students of PolyU’s Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Rehabilitation Sciences - Occupational Therapy. They agreed that buses could evoke memories of the elderly and using buses as the theme to create the tailor-made therapy for the elderly perfectly implements the concept of “based on daily life” in occupational therapy
	Ms Kam from KHAB is one of the participating residents. She was very grateful as the project helped her recall happy memories of good people and good deeds.

KMB introduces Border Routes B1 and B9 interchange discounts in light of citizens’ northheading consumption patterns A free ride when 2 trips are taken, the largest fare discount is up to nearly 50% off (Updated on 24 February 2024)

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) is pleased to announce that a Border Route Interchange Concession Scheme will commence from 10 November (Friday) onwards. Passengers taking designated KMB routes and interchange with the Border Route B1 [Tin Tsz ⇋Lok Ma Chau Station] or Route B9 [Tuen Mun Station ⇋Heung Yuen Wai Control Point], the lower fare of the two journeys will be free of charge. In other words, passengers will only have to pay for the ride of one journey, enjoying a nearly 50% discount.

Interchanging with Route B1 or Route B9, the trip with a lower fare is free of charge as strong demand for Border Routes is observed

Currently, KMB Route B1 [Tin Tsz ⇋ Lok Ma Chau Station] has 28 departures from Lok Ma Chau Station during peak hours, which can carry about four thousand passengers; whereas Route B9 [Tuen Mun Station ⇋ Heung Yuen Wai Control Point] has already been providing daily services and will adjust relevant bus service hours subject to the Border’s arrangements. In light of this, KMB offers passengers the latest Border Route Interchange Concession Scheme, providing passengers with a more cost-effective riding experience.

Starting from 10 November (Friday) till 31 August 2024, passengers who take one of the designated 28 routes in the urban area, and interchange with Route B1 in Yuen Long travelling to and from Lok Ma Chau; or taking one of the designated 25 urban area routes and interchange with Route B9 in Yuen Long to travel to and from Heung Yuen Wai Control Point can enjoy the interchange discount. Together with the Route B1 and Route B9 Cross Interchange Concession Scheme, passengers who take KMB buses either on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon side or in the New Territories, and interchange with Route B1 or B9 in Yuen Long are benefited from the interchange discount, journey with the lower fare is free. From now on, whether you fancy the hairy crabs in Mainland China, or taking a stroll through the shopping malls, KMB Route B1 and Route B9 are the best choices you’ve ever found.

Take a passenger departing from Hong Kong Island as an example, with Route 968 heading to Yuen Long, and interchange with Route B1 in Yuen Long to travel to Lok Ma Chau, the passenger only needs to pay a fare of $25.7. The discounted fare of $13.2 is equivalent to a 34% off.

If a passenger travels to Kwun Tong from Heung Yuen Wai Control Point, taking Route B9 heading to Yuen Long and interchange with Route 268C, the fare would be $20.1 which is equivalent to 45% off.

As for the Cross Interchange Concession Scheme of Route B1 and Route B9, departing from Tin Shui Wai and travelling to Heung Yuen Wai Control Point, passengers can enjoy the fare discount of up to $14.5. The total fare is $16.3 which is equivalent to 47% off.

Please refer to appendix for more details.

With an increasing number of Hong Kong citizens heading north for entertainment, KMB has observed that their travel patterns mainly fall on Friday nights and Saturday mornings, and return to Hong Kong on Saturday and Sunday evenings. According to KMB’s statistics, compared to February this year, the number of passengers of Route B1 [Tin Tsz ⇋Lok Ma Chau Station] has increased more than double on weekends and holidays; whereas Route B9 [Tuen Mun Station ⇋Heung Yuen Wai Control Point], since the commission in February 2023, has recorded an increase of nearly one and a half times in term of number of passengers, and even tripled during long holiday weekends, which shows a huge demand on border routes. Apart from strengthening bus services to ease crowds, KMB has also allocated double-deck buses equipped with luggage racks and deployed additional outdoor staff to assist passengers. 

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KMB introduces eleven special routes at Hong Kong Coliseum for concerts held in November

To tie in with the dispersal arrangement of concerts held at the Hong Kong Coliseum in November, KMB will introduce 11 special routes for passengers. The trips will depart from the Cheong Wan Road car park (near Hong Kong Coliseum Green Gate) about 15 minutes after the concerts finish. Operating dates and details are as follows:

Please refer to the appendix for more information.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB’s electric double-decker Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV was exhibited at the manufacturer’s product launch to show its contemporary and technological design with the result of collaborative efforts witnessed by the world

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. dedicates to promoting green transport and has introduced double-deck electric buses from various manufacturers to join hands with Hong Kong in moving towards carbon neutrality. One of the KMB’s electric double-deckers, Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV, was exhibited at the product launch of its manufacturer, Alexander Dennis Limited (“ADL”), in the United Kingdom. Its contemporary and technological design received positive feedback from global bus operators and suppliers. The result of the cooperative work between KMB and ADL is witnessed by the world and is an important milestone for leading the public transport industry around the globe in transforming into new energy.

Cooperating with bus manufacturers in achieving the double-decker model tailor-made for the Hong Kong market

KMB has laid down the “2040 Vision” which strives to upgrade the entire bus fleet into new energy buses. The HKSAR Government has also advocated introducing 700 electric buses by the end of 2027 in its latest Policy Address. The British-made Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV, accounting for 10 units among the 52 electric double-deckers of KMB, has arrived in Hong Kong successively. One of the KMB’s Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV was exhibited in the product launch of ADL held days ago. Tailor-made and designed for Hong Kong exclusively, the Enviro500EV takes only 2.5 hours for a full charge with a nearly 300km cruising range, sufficient to cover a full-day trip on most KMB routes. The batteries are arranged in a way to maximise spaces in the bus compartment. It is expected to have a passenger capacity of 127 persons, the highest among other pure-electric double-deck buses in Hong Kong. Furthermore, the battery of Enviro500EV has a water cooling system and battery management system to enhance its efficiency. Solar films are installed on the bus roof to further utilise renewable energy.

Some 150 bus operators and manufacturers joined the product launch and witnessed the result of collaboration between KMB and ADL, with positive comments made to KMB’s Enviro500EV electric double-decker. KMB Managing Director Roger Lee was invited to attend the event and exchanged his opinions with other participants. He said, “ADL has a history of over 120 years. The development from manufacturing traditional buses to electric ones is an important step in promoting green transportation globally. KMB is very pleased to have an opportunity to cooperate with ADL in the joint-development of an electric double-deck bus that perfectly matches the operation mode and environment of bus services in Hong Kong. It is believed this bears a great significance in the new energy transformation not only in Hong Kong, but also around the world.”

As the largest public bus operator in Hong Kong, KMB has maintained close communication with the experienced bus manufacturer ADL in the development of Enviro500EV, providing opinions on the design that makes the bus more suitable for Hong Kong and adaptable to the city’s harsh road environment.

KMB’s Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV is currently under strict examinations on the type and performance by the Transport Department. It will serve the public once approved by the authority and become the latest member of our eco-friendly bus fleet, marking another step forward in KMB’s road to achieve the goal of “2040 Vision”.

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	KMB’s Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV was exhibited at the product launch of its manufacturer in the United Kingdom. Its contemporary, technological and eco-friendly design has won positive comments from bus operators and suppliers around the world.
	KMB’s Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV has arrived in Hong Kong successively and is currently under the strict type and performance examinations by the Transport Department. It will serve the public once approved by the authority

KMB installed SF Lockers at bus termini where citizens have easy access for parcels self-pick up Adding lost item retrieval function as the first-ever initiator in the public transport industry

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) announces the collaboration with S.F. Express (Hong Kong) Limited (“S.F. Hong Kong”), to install 35 self-served lockers – SF Locker which brings convenience to passengers for picking up the parcel easily at the bus termini, elevating passengers’ riding experience to a new level. Two SF lockers have already been installed at Tsuen Wan (Nina Tower) Bus Terminus and Tsing Yi Station Bus Terminus, it is expected that the installation of the rest of the lockers will be completed by early next year. To further assist passengers in retrieving their lost items on the bus, these SF lockers at the bus termini have also been chosen to be the collection point for lost property retrieval.

Online shopping has become the trend for many, and a convenient pick-up point suits exactly what the citizens need. To cater for their needs, KMB and S.F. Hong Kong have come together and installed the SF lockers at 35 bus termini in Kowloon and the New Territories, installation to be completed by early next year. KMB believes that through S.F. Hong Kong’s comprehensive and reliable delivery services, and high coverage express network, passengers can enjoy tiptop delivery services. These lockers at the bus termini not only possess the merits geographically, the service hours are not restricted by shops or malls’ business hours. The lockers function throughout the day in and night out, citizens are able to grab their parcels without boundaries.

Kenny Kan, Head of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs from KMB expressed that KMB is well aware of the fast living pace of the urbanites, and therefore applied to the Transport Department for placing the lockers at the bus termini, “We appreciate the efforts that the Transport Department and all relevant parties contributed in making this happen, the 35 lockers at the bus termini will certainly provide passengers much more convenience.” KMB believes that the collaboration with S.F. Hong Kong in installing the lockers can better utilise the bus termini and fulfill passengers’ needs at the same time, KMB will continue to find ways to elevate their riding experience.

Charlize Liu, Head of Public Affairs & Communications from S.F. Hong Kong said, “S.F. Hong Kong is delighted to join forces with KMB and have lockers placed at 35 bus termini which cover the residential and business districts across Kowloon and in the New Territories, providing prime and timely delivery services for citizens. The collaboration with KMB has also further exemplified S.F. Hong Kong’s vision in blending our services into people’s daily lives. S.F. Hong Kong will continue to explore opportunities with KMB to gratify the needs of the community.”

Picking up lost property with self-service mode

Lost property on buses varies, in which some are seen to be out of people’s expectations, such as, a wheelchair on a KMB bus. The joy of getting back the once-lost items brings enormous joy, as KMB understands passengers’ needs fully, the addition of S.F. lockers allows passengers to retrieve their lost belongings according to their needs.  

3 steps for lost property on the bus

Step 1 – Contact KMB staff

When a bus arrives at the bus terminus, our cleaning staff and But Captains will examine the compartment. If belongings are found, they will be passed to the Terminus Supervisor for registration and safekeeping, often there have also been other passengers who are helpful enough to transfer the lost items to the Supervisor. If the lost items have not been collected within the same day, they will be sent to the lost property section.

If passengers have left their belongings, they can contact us through ”Chatbot” on App1933 or KMB website and provide the relevant information. They should choose “Lost property on the bus” on the interface and provide us with the bus route, date time, and characteristics of the lost item. If the lost item is found, we will arrange the collection as soon as possible.

Step 2 – Application for lost property collection

After the confirmation of finding the lost item by the KMB Lost and Found team, they will contact the owner. Once the owner has chosen to get back the lost property through the S.F. lockers, KMB Lost and Found team will send a designated link through SMS to the owner. With the link, owner needs to input personal particulars, mobile phone number, designated locker for lost item retrieval and the case number. The owner also has to read and acknowledged the terms and conditions before applying for the self-pick-up service.

Step 3 – Claiming lost property

Generally speaking, upon the validation of the owner’s identity, the lost property will be sent to the designated lockers within 2 to 4 working days. To successfully claim back the item, the owner will just need to follow the instructions as listed in S.F. Hong Kong’s SFHK APP or SMS, pay accordingly and timely.

Please refer to Terms and Conditions for more details. 

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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	KMB has installed S.F. lockers at Tsing Yi Station Bus Terminus, providing passengers convenience to retrieve their lost items.
	Kenny Kan, Head of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs from KMB (right) and Charlize Liu, Head of Public Affairs & Communications from S.F. Hong Kong explained the details of the lockers at the Tsing Yi Station Bus Terminus.

KMB recommends 25 direct bus routes to the 10th Hong Kong Food Carnival

The 10^th Hong Kong Food Carnival will be held from 28 October to 5 November at Kwai Chung Sports Ground. To facilitate the public to the Carnival, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) recommends 25 bus routes from Kowloon East, Kowloon West, the New Territories, and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridgewhich directly observe the venue. In addition, after visiting the Carnival, passengers can also refer to the bus routes suggested on the banners at the venue to travel to other areas.

Recommended bus routes to and from Kwai Chung Sports Ground:

For detailed route information, please refer to the leaflets.

KMB and LWB club1933 giveaway 2,000 food carnival tickets

From now until 27 October, KMB and Long Win Bus Co. Ltd. (“LWB”) mobile app, App1933, is launching “the 10^th Hong Kong Food Carnival Ticket Giveaway" activity. This activity is only applicable to club1933 members, who can simply click on the relevant banner on App1933 to participate. Each participant is limited to two tickets, and the quantity of rewards is limited, available while supplies last.

The offer is subject to terms and conditions.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB introduces 12 special routes to facilitate passengers going grave-sweeping during Chung Yeung Festival

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) is introducing 12 special routes to facilitate passengers travelling to various grave-sweeping spots including Yuen Yuen Institute and Wo Hop Shek Cemetery during this Chung Yeung Festival. Details are as below:

Yuen Yuen Institute

Wo Hop Shek Cemetery

Diamond Hill Cemetery

Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery

Passengers please note that there will be no service of Route 14S on 23 October (Chung Yeung Festival) as the access road to the cemetery will be closed.

Tsuen Wan Chinese Permanent Cemetery

Tsang Tsui Columbarium

Please refer to passenger notices for details.

KMB will strengthen services of individual routes in accordance with passenger demand.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB helps students with special educational needs fulfil their dreams of becoming bus captains

Everyone has dreams, and regardless of age, background, or gender, everyone should have the right to pursue their dreams. The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) has taken notice of a group of young people with special educational needs (SEN) who share a common dream of becoming bus captains. To help their dreams come true, KMB invited ten students to participate in a bus captain tasting programme at the KMB Academy, allowing them to experience what it takes to become a KMB bus captain.

In Hong Kong, nearly ten percent of students have special educational needs, such as dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, and autism. Ten students, from C.C.C. Kei Shun Special School and Fortress Hill Methodist Secondary School, received a bus captain tasting programme at the KMB Academy. They had the opportunity to experience firsthand the training process for bus captains and engage in discussions with experienced driving instructors, gaining a true understanding of the operations of public transportation services and the duty of bus captains.

The bus captain tasting programme included a rich curriculum that encompassed both theoretical sessions and practical demonstrations, such as driving electric buses into and parking at bus stops, simulating driving in narrow lanes, and more. The students also simulated the pre-driving preparations that bus captains go through, such as checking tyres, adjusting bus captain seats and mirrors, and inspecting safety and electronic devices. The students were highly focused and continuously asked questions to the driving instructors. In order to enhance their engagement, KMB specially provided them with bus captain uniforms and staff cards featuring their photos, names, and school names, thereby fostering their interest in learning.

One of the participating students, Mickey Sun from C.C.C. Kei Shun Special School, a Form 2 student, expressed a deep sense of contentment with the opportunity to get up close to electric buses. "I have been taking buses to school since I was young and have always admired the driving skills of a bus captain. I hope to become a bus captain in the future and safely transport passengers," he said.

Another student, Hayden Chiu from Fortress Hill Methodist Secondary School, a Form 3 student, showed great curiosity about various details of buses and expressed the same aspiration to become a bus captain. "Being a bus captain means having the mission of safely delivering passengers to their destinations, which is very meaningful," he said.

KMB promotes an inclusive society and celebrates cultural diversity

Through this initiative, KMB aims to promote equal learning opportunities. Carmen Ng, Deputy Head of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs said, "KMB is pleased to provide work-tasting opportunities for SEN students, allowing them to understand the basic job duty and responsibilities of a bus captain. This experience helps them gain a better understanding of their interests and strengths, enabling them to develop their potential and prepare for their future career paths."

Lee Kam Fai, Chief Instructor, Bus Captain Training, who has 17 years of teaching experience and has trained numerous excellent bus captains, believes that "everyone has unique talents, and the most important thing is to help them fully develop their strengths. This activity will undoubtedly inspire these young people to pursue their dreams."

The KMB Academy's training programmes for bus captains have been recognised by the Qualifications Framework in Hong Kong, making it the first institution in Hong Kong to offer professional training courses for bus maintenance personnel and licensed public bus captains. The “Certificate in Bus Maintenance” and “Certificate in Public Bus (Franchised) Driving” have both been accredited by the Qualifications Framework in Hong Kong (HKQF) as it meets the accreditation standards at QF Level 2 and 3. In addition, KMB offers various career-oriented courses to nurture young people, allowing students from diverse backgrounds to identify their potential and strengths and lay the foundation for their future development.

KMB bus captains also enjoy various employee benefits, including free bus travel passes and two or more free dependant bus travel passes (applicable to three franchised bus companies), yearly double pay, safety incentives, paid on-the-job training, commuting from nearby residences, medical coverage for outpatient and inpatient services, legal support for traffic accidents, and scholarships for their children, among others.

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	The KMB Academy specially provided bus captain uniforms and staff cards to fulfil their aspirations of becoming bus captains.
	The bus captain tasting programme included both theory and practical training, and the students are earnest and engaged, constantly asking questions to the instructors.
	The students had their first visit to KMB Sha Tin Depot, where they gained a deep understanding of the daily operations at the depot.
	Under the guidance of driving instructors at the KMB Academy, the students learned to inspect tires and every piece of equipment in the driving cab.
	Hayden Chiu, a Form 3 student from Fortress Hill Methodist Secondary School, believes that bus captains have a strong sense of mission as they safely transport passengers to their destinations.
	Mickey Sun, a Form 2 student from C.C.C. Kei Shun Special School, hopes to become a KMB bus captain in the future and provide safe transportation services to passengers.
	Martin Cadman, Director of KMB Academy (centre) presented certificates to students who completed the bus captain tasting programme, hoping that the activity would help broaden their horizons.
	A group photo was taken in front of an electric bus, featuring the ten secondary school students who participated in the bus captain tasting programme, along with the instructors from KMB and school teachers.

KMB introduces new Route W4 on October 14, showcasing West Kowloon Cultural District landmarks for residents and tourists

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. ("KMB") will introduce a new Route W4 [High Speed Rail (West Kowloon Station) - West Kowloon Cultural District (Circular)] from 14 October 2023 (Saturday). Passengers can easily travel from High Speed Rail (West Kowloon Station to M+ and other significant cultural landmarks such as the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Additionally, passengers travelling from M+ to the Hong Kong Palace Museum can enjoy a discounted fare at the cost of $4. On the same day, two KMB Fare Saver kiosks will be introduced to M+ and the Hong Kong Palace Museum, where passengers can enjoy a $1 fare discount by tapping their Octopus card at the designated Fare Saver kiosk.

The new Route W4 will officially commence service on 14 October, Saturday. Its designated circular route for the West Kowloon Cultural District will connect the High-Speed Rail (West Kowloon Station), Austin Station, M+, and the Hong Kong Palace Museum, providing convenience for visitors and residents to explore the cultural district, ride bicycles, and enjoy the Victoria Harbour and sunset view. Details are as follows:

For detailed route information, please refer to the leaflets.

Double offer: KMB Fare Saver to be introduced and enjoy a discounted fare at the cost of $4 when boarding W4 within the district

The Hong Kong Palace Museum and M+ will set up KMB Fare Saver kiosks to offer passengers more affordable fares when using KMB services. Passengers using adult and student Octopus cards can enjoy a $1 fare discount by tapping the Octopus Card at the designated Fare Saver kiosk before boarding the bus.

Considering that visitors often travel from M+ to the Hong Kong Palace Museum, Route W4 offers a discounted fare, apart from the KMB Fare Saver Scheme. Passengers who board KMB buses at M+ and use a valid Octopus card or make payment via electronic payment methods will enjoy a discounted fare at the cost of $4 by confirming the same payment method again on the bus before alighting at the Hong Kong Palace Museum.

Route W4 also offers interchange discounts with multiple KMB routes, with a maximum fare discount of $5.4, making it convenient for residents to travel to different areas. Recommendations on transferred routes are as follows:

Heading to the West Kowloon Cultural District:

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KMB introduces special Routes 91P and 291P for HKUST’s information day

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s (HKUST) Information Day will take place this Saturday (14 November). To tie in with the event, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) will introduce two special routes respectively, Route 91P [Diamond Hill Station Bus Terminus → HKUST (North) → / HKUST (South) → Ngau Chi Wan BBI – Choi Hung Station] and Route 291P [HKUST (South) → Mong Kok]. Two routes departing to the urban areas will include an additional bus stop at HKUST North Gate, facilitating the passengers’ needs in visiting HKUST and travelling to other areas.

For detailed route information, please refer to the appendix.

Passengers may also take Route 91 [Clear Water Bay ⇌ Diamond Hill Station Bus Terminus] or Route 91M [Po Lam ⇌ Diamond Hill Station Bus Terminus], for travelling to and from HKUST.

Connecting to Ngau Chi Wan BBI for travelling to other areas at ease

Routes 91, 91M, 91P and 291P travel via Ngau Chi Wan BBI, so passengers may interchange other KMB routes to various areas:

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB introduces special routes for Chung Yeung Festival

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) is introducing a number of special routes connecting various cemeteries to facilitate passengers going to grave-sweeping during this Chung Yeung Festival. Details are as below:

Diamond Hill Cemetery

Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery

Passengers please note that there will be no service of Route 14S on 23 October (Chung Yeung Festival) as the access road to the cemetery will be closed.

Tsuen Wan Chinese Permanent Cemetery

Tsang Tsui Columbarium

KMB will strengthen services of individual routes in accordance with passenger demand.

Service details of routes observing Yuen Yuen Institute and Wo Hop Shek Cemetery are still pending approval from the Transport Department and will be announced later.

Interchange discounts for Routes 14S and 52S

Interchange discounts are offered to passengers of Routes 14S and 52S. Passengers may enjoy a $1 fare discount when interchanging between designated KMB routes and Route 14S, and a maximum of $8 when interchanging with Route 52S.

Suggested interchanging combinations for Route 14S:

Suggested interchanging combinations for Route 52S (Suggested interchange bus stop: Tuen Mun Road BBI):

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB Passenger Liaison Group Meeting held again in Anderson Road Development Area to listen to residents' feedback and provide more suitable and convenient services

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) actively cooperates with the development of new districts and is committed to providing appropriate and convenient bus services. On Friday (October 6), KMB held the Passenger Liaison Group Meeting again in the Anderson Road Development Area, Kwun Tong to collect passengers' feedback and suggestions, improve bus services in the area, as well as better meet residents' travel needs. A job fair was also held concurrently, allowing residents interested in joining the KMB family to apply for various frontline positions on the spot.

Continuously enhancing services to meet passengers' travel needs

Currently, KMB operates 13 routes in the Anderson Road Development Area, providing direct services to residents of On Tat Estate and On Tai Estate, connecting them to different places in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories. Passengers can also take advantage of Bus-bus Interchange (“BBI”) network and concessions at Po Tat, Choi Hung, Ngau Chi Wan, Wong Tai Sin, and Eastern Harbour Tunnel, facilitating travel across Hong Kong.

 KMB has always attached great importance to the Anderson Road Development Area and continues to allocate resources to the area. The number of routes in the area has increased from 6 when it was first introduced in 2016 to the current 13. In order to enhance connections with different BBI networks in the area and expand the coverage of existing concessions, KMB recently extended Route 213B [On Tai → Kwun Tong (Ting Fu Street)] to Kwun Tong BBI and introduced Route 11X [On Tai (North) (Chi Tai House) ⇌ Hung Hom Station)] with interchange concessions to over 40 routes observing the New Territories at Kwun Tong BBI. This allows passengers to easily plan their journeys using the BBI network at Kwun Tong and provides them with more bus route options to reach various areas.

 KMB's double-deck electric buses were put into service at the end of July this year. KMB also took the lead in deploying the latest double-deck electric buses on one of the main connecting routes in the Anderson Road Development Area, Route 213M [On Tai - Lam Tin Station (Circular)], not only meeting residents' travel needs but also contributing to a more pleasant and environmental-friendly community by deploying zero-emission buses.

 Several residents from On Tat Estate and On Tai Estate actively spoke during the meeting. Mr. Chu expressed his hope that KMB could increase the frequency of major routes in the area, such as Routes 214 and 88, and also suggested introducing direct bus services to Central and Sheung Wan on Hong Kong Island to facilitate residents' commuting. Mr. Cheung appreciated the introduction of the "KMB Monthly Pass" and inquired about other potential discounts for the public. Mr. Dennis Lee, Planning and Development Manager at KMB, stated, "KMB will actively study different types of concessions for the public. For example, the current 'Buy-Two-Get-One–Free Monthly Pass' offer for students aims to achieve a win-win situation for passengers and the Company, providing better services to the public." Mr. Douglas Mak, Assistant Operations Director at KMB, said, "Since the introduction of the Anderson Road Development Area, KMB has continuously improved services, such as extending different routes, increasing frequencies, and introducing the latest electric buses in service, to provide suitable and convenient bus services for residents, meet their travel needs, and ensure they enjoy taking KMB buses. We organise the Passenger Liaison Group Meeting in the Anderson Road Development Area again and hope to further enhance our services and cater to the needs of residents. We also pledge to continue allocating resources to continuously improve bus services in the area."

Job fair held concurrently, offering attractive salaries and benefits package

The event also featured a job fair, allowing Anderson Road residents interested in joining the KMB family to apply on the spot for various frontline positions, including Bus Captains, Technician Assistants, Assistant Terminus Supervisors, and Bus Stop Wardens. KMB offers flexible employment packages, pioneering the introduction of "part-time" and "five-day full-time" bus captain positions and always tries to arrange work near the applicants' residential areas. Job seekers can choose between five- or six-day full-time, part-time, and hourly-rate subject to their personal needs and preferences for working hours and patterns.

Being a KMB staff member comes with comprehensive benefits, including a free travel pass, two or more dependent travel passes valid for three franchised bus companies, medical coverage for outpatient and inpatient care, and a year-end basic salary double pay, among others.

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	KMB held the "Passenger Liaison Group Meeting" again in the Anderson Road Development Area to directly listen to the feedback of the residents. Mr. Douglas Mak, Assistant Operations Director at KMB, (third from the right), mentioned that KMB closely monitors the bus route operations and continuously allocates resources to enhance bus services.
	Residents actively expressed their opinions, with some citizens appreciating KMB arranging a public forum to gather feedback and hoping for similar activities in other areas.
	In conjunction with the meeting, KMB also organised a recruitment fair, providing on-the-spot interview opportunities.

KMB strengthens route service and introduces Special Routes to facilitate the National Day Fireworks Display and Parade cum Carnival

To facilitate the National Day Fireworks Display, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) will be strengthening Route 5R [Kwun Tong (apm) – Kai Tak Cruise Terminal] on 1 October (Sunday), to facilitate citizens’ travel needs to view the fireworks display. Details are as follows:

KMB introduces Special Route Z90 on Parade by Disciplined Services and Youth Groups cum Carnival

Situated in Tseung Kwan O, The Fire and Ambulance Services Education Centre will hold the Parade by Disciplined Services and Youth Groups cum Carnival on the National Day. KMB will be introducing Route X90 [Wong Tai Sin BBI – Wong Tai Sin Station à The Fire and Ambulance Services Education Centre / The Fire and Ambulance Services Education Centre à Ngau Chi Wan BBI - Hung Ngok House], providing express connection between the urban areas and The Fire and Ambulance Services Education Centre.

Route X90 departs from Wong Tai Sin BBI, travelling through Kowloon Bay, Kwun Tong BBI and Tseung Kwan O Tunnel BBI and arrives at The Fire and Ambulance Services Education Centre, returning path will also travel through Tseung Kwan O Tunnel BBI, Kwun Tong BBI and Kowloon Bay, Ngau Chi Wan BBI as bus terminus. Passengers can take other KMB routes at various KMB BBIs; whereas, Route X90 takes about 10 minutes to travel from Kwun Tong to The Fire and Ambulance Services Education Centre. Details are as follows:

Moreover, Route 298 [Hang Hau Station - Pak Shing Kok (Circular)] will also have service enhancement during the daytime, providing commute options for visitors to The Fire and Ambulance Services Education Centre. Details are as follows:

Please refer to the appendix.

KMB and Long Win Bus Co. Ltd. (LWB) will offer free bus rides for children on the National Day on 1 October. Children with Child Octopus cards can enjoy all KMB and LWB daytime routes, except Routes K12, K14, K17 and K18.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

Long Win special bus service arrangements for music shows and activities in October

To tie in with concerts held at the AsiaWorld-Expo (“AWE”) in October, Long Win Bus Co. Ltd. (“LWB”) is arranging seven Airport “A” Routes to observe AWE and operating five express dispersal routes to facilitate passengers going to and from the venue. Operating dates and details are as follows:

Seven Airport “A” Routes to observe AWE 

Departures of seven LWB Airport “A” Routes in designated periods in the afternoon will observe AWE to facilitate passengers going to the venue on the event date. Passengers in other districts may interchange to these seven routes at Lantau Link Bus-Bus Interchange (“BBI”) or Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Tunnel BBI.

Five express dispersal routes from AWE

LWB is also introducing five express dispersal routes to facilitate passengers leaving the venue afterwards. The buses will depart from AWE 15 minutes after the show ends and head straight to various locations.

Special Route X1 to be introduced

LWB will be operating express bus service Route X1 [Tung Chung Station ⇋ AsiaWorld-Expo] on 1, 6, 11, 13, 17, 19, 21 ,26, 28 and 30 October to offer a non-stop direct service between Tung Chung and AWE to tie in with the music shows and events to be held there. Details are as follows:

Passengers may call the LWB Customer Service Hotline on 2261-2791 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB enhances services for Mid-Autumn Festival

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) is enhancing bus services on the evening of the Mid-Autumn Festival (29 September, Friday), including adjusting the departure time of 99 peak-hour routes and extending the services hours of 10 routes, to facilitate passengers gathering with their friends or relatives in celebrating the festival.

10 routes with service hours extended:

Please refer to the appendix for details.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

Invitation to KMB Passenger Liaison Group Meeting at Maryknoll Secondary School

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. will hold a Passenger Liaison Group Meeting at Maryknoll Secondary School on 6 October 2023 (Friday). Passengers are invited to express their views on the bus service provided in the district. Details of the meeting are as follows:

Date: 6 October 2023 (Friday)
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue: Maryknoll Secondary School Hall
           27 On Sau Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon

Please click here for more details.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

Free bus rides for Children on KMB and LWB bus routes on National Day KMB enhances routes at various borders amidst the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day

To provide citizens convenience on celebrating the 74^th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) and Long Win Bus Co. Ltd. (“LWB”) announce that, children can enjoy free bus ride with their Child Octopus card on all KMB and LWB daytime routes, except Routes K12, K14, K17 and K18.

Meanwhile, as the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday coincide, with reference to the Immigration Department’s projection of 6.55 million of daily passenger traffic at the border, KMB expects there will be a spike in the number of citizens and visitors. To cope with the influx of people at various borders, KMB and LWB are enhancing services at the borders and related connecting routes during the peak period from 30 September to 2 October to ease traffic. Relevant routes are as follows:

LWB also provides nine overnight bus routes travelling through the New Territories, Hong Kong International Airport and HZMB Hong Kong Port, these include Route NA31 [Tsuen Wan (Nina Tower) ⇋ HZMB Hong Kong Port], Route NA32 [Kwai Chung Estate ⇋ HZMB Hong Kong Port], Route NA33 [Tuen Mun (Fu Tai Estate) ⇋ Cathay Pacific City], Route NA36 [Kam Sheung Road Station ⇋ Cathay Pacific City], Route NA37 [Tin Shui Wai Town Centre ⇋ Cathay Pacific City], Route NA40 [Wu Kai Sha Station ⇋ HZMB Hong Kong Port], Route NA41 [Shui Chuen O ⇋ HZMB Hong Kong Port], Route NA43 [Fanling (Luen Wo Hui) ⇋ HZMB Hong Kong Port] and Route NA47 [Tai Po (Tai Wo) ⇋ HZMB Hong Kong Port].

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB offers a 25% discount on overnight bus routes from September to November in support of the "Night Vibes Hong Kong" event

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) will be offering a 25% discount on selected overnight routes during designated dates from September to November. Passengers can enjoy the discount by using their Octopus cards or electronic payment methods. KMB believes that providing fare discounts on bus services can encourage citizens to travel at night and enjoy a convenient and comfortable bus journey.

The Government has launched the "Night Vibes Hong Kong" event series to promote the night economy. Various programmes, including night markets, concerts, and street performances, will be held in areas such as Kwun Tong, Wan Chai waterfront, and Lan Kwai Fong. To encourage more citizens to participate, KMB will provide a 25% fare discount offer to designated overnight routes during the event period in September and November. The specified routes and dates are as follows: 

*Applicable only to KMB departures

Passengers using adult, student, or child Octopus cards or Octopus products can enjoy discounts when taking designated overnight routes operated by KMB on specific days. The discount applies to fare segments and interchange concessions, excluding the elderly and eligible persons with disabilities public transport fare concession scheme.

For details on events organised by the Development Bureau in collaboration with various institutions at waterfront venues, please refer to the Government website. (https://www.devb.gov.hk/tc/issues_in_focus/harbourfront_activities/index.html).

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB Route 251C enhanced to full-day service and extended to Yuen Long Town Centre and $1 discount was offered to residents in transitional housing Kong Ha Wai Village

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) pays attention to the travel demand of residents in transitional housing. To further facilitate the daily travelling needs of those living in transitional housing Kong Ha Wai Village, KMB Route 251C [Kong Ha Wai – Yuen Long West (Circular)] is enhancing to serve the residential area to full-day service and rerouting to connect Kong Ha Wai and Yuen Long Town Centre. Furthermore, KMB is also setting up a KMB Fare Saver kiosk at Kong Ha Wai, where passengers can enjoy a $1 fare discount on KMB routes through the “tap-and-ride” arrangement.

Latest arrangements of Route 251C:

Please refer to the promotional leaflet for details of newly added en-route stops

Strengthening the connection between Kong Ha Wai Village and Yuen Long Town and offering an easier way to travel to Shenzhen

KMB believes the extension of Route 251C to Yuen Long Town Centre could benefit residents of Kong Ha Wai Village by facilitating them commuting, going to schools, purchasing daily groceries or dealing with affairs, in the meantime strengthening the connection between Kong Ha Wai Village and Yuen Long District. Passengers may also interchange to KMB Routes B1 [Tin Shui Wai (Tin Tsz Estate) ⇋ Lok Ma Chau Station] or B9 [Tuen Mun Station ⇋ Heung Yuen Wai Control Point] for Lok Ma Chau Spur Line or Heung Yuen Wai Control Points for an easier way to travel to the Mainland. As for passengers going to Pat Heung Road (Tai Lam Tunnel Bus-bus Interchange (“BBI”)), they may take Route 251A [Kam Sheung Road Station – Sheung Tsuen (Circular)] at Pat Heung San Ma Lo bus stop outside Kong Ha Wai Village, and interchange to other KMB routes at Tai Lam Tunnel BBI for various districts across Hong Kong.

Fare Saver kiosk to be installed in Kong Ha Wai Village to offer a $1 fare discount on KMB routes via a “tap-and-ride” arrangement

Starting on the same day, a KMB Fare Saver kiosk will be ready at Kong Ha Wai Village located next to the bus terminus of Route 251C. Passengers could enjoy a $1 fare concession when they ride on KMB buses after tapping the Octopus card at the Fare Saver kiosk on the same day.

Passengers have to tap their Octopus cards at the Fare Saver kiosk and ride on KMB buses within the same Business Day (starting at 4:45:00 a.m. on any day and ending at 4:44:59 a.m. on the subsequent day). The discount applies to all KMB routes except Routes K12, K14, K17 and K18.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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KMB is enhancing Route 251C to full-day service and extending the routing to Yuen Long Town Centre to strengthen the connection between Kong Ha Wai Village and Yuen Long District.

Night-scenic bus route recommendations by KMB in promoting evening economy

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) has selected four KMB and LWB routes for passengers to ride around as a nighttime activity and enjoy the famous night view of Hong Kong at the very time when the Government is promoting evening economy through the “Night Vibes Hong Kong” campaign.

KMB has selected four night-scenic bus route that observes various famous night view locations and tourist hotspots in Hong Kong. Passengers may enjoy the series of intoxicating scenery, ranging from the most popular Victoria Harbour, the bustling urban view of Tsim Sha Tsui, Central and Causeway Bay to major infrastructures like Tsing Ma Bridge and Stonecutters Bridge, through the windows while sitting back and relaxing on the seats.

Selected night scenic bus routes and interest spots en route:

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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	KMB has selected four night-scenic bus route that observes various famous night view locations and tourist hotspots in Hong Kong, ranging from the most popular Victoria Harbour, the bustling urban view of Tsim Sha Tsui, Central and Causeway Bay to major infrastructures like Tsing Ma Bridge and Stonecutters Bridge.
	KMB Route 961 and LWB Route A41P are two of the selected routes.
	KMB has selected four KMB and LWB routes for passengers to ride around as a nighttime activity.

KMB introduces eleven special routes at Hong Kong Coliseum for concerts held this Friday and Saturday

To tie in with the dispersal arrangement of Hong Kong Chi Chung Tang’s “The Splendor of Golden Hits” at the Hong Kong Coliseum, KMB will introduce eleven special routes for passengers on this Friday and Saturday (22 and 23 September). The trips will depart from the Cheong Wan Road car park (near Hong Kong Coliseum Green Gate) about 15 minutes after the concerts finish. Operating dates and details are as follows:

Please refer to the appendix for more information.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB Green Rewards Programme introduces a clover symbol to estimated bus arrival time system for solar buses

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd ("KMB") launched the Green Rewards Programme earlier this month, which has been well received by the public. To facilitate passengers in boarding solar buses, starting today, the KMB App1933 and website will display a clover symbol next to the "Estimated Bus Arrival Time" to indicate the bus service is operated by a solar panel bus, enabling passengers to ride on solar buses.

KMB invites citizens to join forces in promoting green transportation and allows passengers to access the estimated arrival information of solar panel buses anytime, anywhere. A clover symbol has been added to the estimated bus arrival time system as part of this initiative. When passengers check route information on the App1933 or KMB website, they will find the newly added clover symbol next to the estimated bus arrival time, indicating that the service is operated by a solar panel bus. In addition to the estimated bus arrival time, passengers can also identify solar panel buses through the bus front and body signage.

Green Rewards Programme offers extra points for club1933 members

The KMB Green Rewards Programme launched on September 1, 2023. club1933 members who use their registered Octopus cards or Octopus products, including KMB monthly pass holders, for boarding solar panel buses will earn an extra one point in addition to the regular membership points based on the fare. Accumulated points can be redeemed for gifts or exchanged for "eCoin" for bus rides. Passengers can view their most recent 10 trips on solar buses on the club1933 membership page in App1933. KMB encourages passengers to ride solar panel buses and contribute to environmental protection.

Currently, KMB and Long Win Bus Co. Ltd (“LWB”) have equipped 1,300 buses with solar power systems, which have evolved to the third generation. The solar-generated electricity can be directly supplied to the main battery on the bus, providing renewable energy for the entire electronic devices on the bus and reducing carbon emissions. These devices include the onboard announcement system, lighting system, passenger information system, USB charging ports, wireless internet servers, and Octopus payment validators. KMB will continue to retrofit the existing fleet with these systems, and the number of solar panel buses will be increased to 2,000 by the end of the year. The goal is to equip the entire double-deck bus fleet with solar power by 2040.

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	KMB App1933 has added a clover symbol to the "Estimated Bus Arrival Time" feature to identify solar panel buses, starting today.
	Passengers can identify solar panel buses through bus front and body signage.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB donated bus stop pole to elderly home in Australia for immigrant seniors and those afflicted by dementia for a better companion and treatment

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) cares for the elderly, not only the locals but also those living overseas. Ever since the first donation of “Caring Bus Stop Pole” last year to the Elderly Chinese Home in Melbourne, Australia, KMB has recently donated another bus stop pole to the Chinese Australian Services Society (“CASS”) Residential Aged Care Facility in Sydney, aiming to foster companionship to the seniors who emigrated from Hong Kong, and those suffered from dementia. A representative from KMB was invited to the launching ceremony, together with Alexander Yang, representative of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Mark Coure MP, Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism, Mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown, Bilal El-Hayek, CASS Board Members as well as residents of the Residential Aged Care Facility, to witness the bus stop pole to come into service.

It was a common habit for the elderly to ride on KMB buses for commuting which had then become their indelible and familiar memory. Situated in Sydney, CASS has been taking care of numerous elderly that emigrated from Hong Kong, the KMB bus stop pole is viewed as a close and dear reminiscence. Seen as a lollipop, the design of the bus stop pole has struck root in the hearts of many, a red circle plate with a rectangle painted in white and a route number shown in the middle, the pole evokes a sense of Hong Kong for the elderly, just like the old times. For seniors with dementia, at times when they feel anxious and uneasy, familiar objects can help stabilise their mood and prevent them from wandering out of the Residential Aged Care Facility. The staff members or therapists can then accompany the elderly in a safe and relaxing environment for training and treatment. KMB has donated the bus stop pole with Route 8 to CASS, expanding the number of beneficiaries to immigrant seniors in different places overseas.

The bus stop pole with Route 8 was chosen as it symbolises good luck and fortune in Chinese society. KMB has set the bus route information to various Hong Kong landmarks that the elderly are more familiar with, after communicating with CASS, namely Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry, Kowloon Park, Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium, Temple Street, and Kowloon Walled City Park.

Zhou Bo, Chairperson of CASS expressed, “We are very grateful that KMB has donated the Caring Bus Stop Pole to us, even though we are far away from where they are, KMB still puts us in their hearts and offers the donation. The bus stop pole makes the seniors feel like they are back in the old place, which also enables seniors with dementia to receive effective treatment in a safe and relaxing environment.”

Commenting on the donation, Kenny Kan, Head of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs said, “KMB is indeed honoured to contribute to the signature bus stop pole to CASS in Sydney, to keep the elderly immigrants company. Our volunteer team, “FRIENDS OF KMB” even participated in the production process, and tailor-made the bus stop pole for the elderly, hoping to bring love and care all the way from Hong Kong to Australia, which was truly meaningful.”

Since the first donation of bus top pole to the Elderly Chinese Home in Melbourne, the result has been astonishing as the bus top pole has become a great vogue amongst the seniors. The bus stop pole to CASS is KMB’s second overseas donation. KMB has donated bus stop poles to elderly homes and elderly centres since 2020. Through the simulated bus stop in the centre, it can help seniors stay at the bus stop and receive training and treatment more effectively and reduce the risks of getting lost. To date, twenty local and overseas elderly homes, in total with more than 2,000 elderly benefited.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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	KMB donated a Caring Bus Stop Pole to CASS in Sydney, and a launching ceremony was held at the Residential Aged Care Facility. Alexander Yang, representative of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (second from the right), Mark Coure MP, Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism (third from the right), Mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown, Bilal El-Hayek (fourth from the right), Zhou Bo, Chairperson of CASS (fifth from left), Henry Pan, Foundation Chairperson of CASS (fourth from left), Management of the Facility and Daisy Tsui, Manager of Customer Engagement at KMB.
	The elderly at the CASS Residential Aged Care Facility have fond memories of KMB, they are glad to have the simulated bus stop at the Facility which evokes a sense of Hong Kong for the elderly, just like the old times.
	The bus stop pole with Route 8 was chosen as it symbolises good luck and fortune in Chinese society.
	The bus route information included various Hong Kong landmarks that the elderly are more familiar with, namely Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry, Kowloon Park, Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium, Temple Street, and Kowloon Walled City Park.
	KMB’s volunteer team, “FRIENDS OF KMB” took part in refurbishing and repainting the bus stop pole, and adding elements as requested by the Facility. The bus stop pole was then shipped to the Facility in Sydney.

LWB to strengthen connection with the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Routes A34, A37 and A41P to observe the Hong Kong Port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge from Sunday onwards

Long Win Bus Co. Ltd. (“LWB”) is strengthening bus services connecting the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (“HZMB”) from Sunday (17 September) onwards, with three more routes to observe the Hong Kong Port of HZMB, providing convenient, express and comfortable options for passengers in Hung Shui Kiu, Tuen Mun West, Long Ping, Tin Shui Wai and Ma On Shan. The routes travel directly to the Hong Kong Port of HZMB to provide a convenient way for passengers to travel to and from Macau or Zhuhai. There will be a total of 10 “A” Routes and 9 “NA” Routes observing the Hong Kong Port of HZMB, facilitating passengers in the New Territories.

With the resumption of normalcy in society and normal traveller clearance between the Mainland and Hong Kong, LWB has paid attention to the increasing travel demand on the Hong Kong Port of HZMB. Following the services enhancement of Routes A43 [Fanling (Luen Wo Hui) ⇋ Airport (Ground Transportation Centre)] and A47X [Tai Po (Tai Wo) ⇋ Airport (Ground Transportation Centre)], LWB is introducing three more routes to observe the Hong Kong Port of HZMB from 17 September onwards, including Routes A34 [Hung Shui Kiu (Hung Yuen Road) ⇋ Airport (Ground Transportation Centre)], A37 [Long Ping Station ⇋ Airport (Ground Transportation Centre)] and A41P [Wu Kai Sha Station ⇋ Airport (Ground Transportation Centre)], to further enhance the connection between the Hong Kong Port of HZMB and the New Territories.

LWB “A” and “NA” Routes observing the Hong Kong Port of HZMB:

Please also refer to the promotional leaflets.

The bus stop locations at HZMB Hong Kong Port of the abovementioned LWB routes for the New Territories-bound will also be permanently relocated on the same day. Please refer to the passenger notice for details.

Passengers may call the LWB Customer Service Hotline on 2261-2791 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB’s double-deck electric buses extend service areas to core parts of Kowloon for greener transport

The first batch of double-deck electric buses from The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) has commenced service and operated smoothly since July this year. KMB is pleased to announce that the electric double-deckers will be deployed onto Routes 2 [Cheung Sha Wan (So Uk Estate) ⇋ Star Ferry] and 5D [Kowloon Bay (Telford Gardens) – Hung Hom (Circular)] starting next Monday (18 September), providing an emission-free and quiet bus services along busy corridors in Kowloon, such as Nathan Road, Lai Chi Kok Road, and Kai Tak Development Area.

An emission-free and quiet bus service along busy corridors and new development areas

KMB’s double-deck electric buses have commenced service since July this year. The buses have been deployed onto Route 213M [On Tai – Lam Tin Station (Circular)] with smooth operation and are welcomed by passengers. With more electric double-deckers completing the licensing process and the approval from the Transport Department, KMB is deploying electric buses onto Routes 2 [Cheung Sha Wan (So Uk Estate) ⇋ Star Ferry] and 5D [Kowloon Bay (Telford Gardens) – Hung Hom (Circular)] starting next Monday (18 September).

Route 2 observes one of the busy corridors in Kowloon – Nathan Road, serving popular districts including Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok. As for Route 5D, it observes Kai Ching Estate and Tak Long Estate in the Kai Tak Development Area, as well as the soon-to-be-completed Kai Tak Sport Park and residential areas along Muk Tai Street. KMB believes that more passengers can enjoy the advantages of green transport brought by the electric buses with the electric double-deckers deployed onto two routes, providing an emission-free and quiet bus service along busy corridors and new development areas and further improving the roadside air quality.

KMB currently owns 82 electric buses, the largest electric bus fleet in the franchised bus industry. The electric bus fleet of KMB is serving the public on 10 routes. KMB is also in discussion with the Transport Department on deploying electric buses onto more routes to offer a more eco-friendly travel option for the citizens.

Routes deployed with KMB’s new-generation electric single-deckers and double-deck electric buses:

Extra membership points are also available on electric double-deckers under the “Green Rewards Programme”

KMB invites citizens to put forward green transport by launching the “Green Rewards Programme” this month. club1933 members who ride on solar buses could earn an extra 1 point upon each trip. The roofs of KMB’s double-deck electric buses are equipped with solar films that power passenger facilities onboard, further utilising renewable energy and implementing the concept of the eco-friendly bus. Thus, with each ride on the electric double-decker, members of club1933 can also earn bonus membership points for redeeming gifts or discounts at merchants or exchanging into eCoin to pay for the rides on KMB or LWB.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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All-new Route 49 to be introduced on 25 September to connect Tsing Yi and Tseung Kwan O and offer a more convenient commute to the East Kowloon Business Area

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) is introducing an all-new Route 49 [Tsing Yi (Ching Fu Court) ⇌ Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate] starting from 25 September (Monday) to offer a direct bus service to Jordan, Kowloon Bay and Kwun Tong Business Areas and Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate for residents of Tsing Yi and new intake Ching Fu Court.

The all-new Route 49 will be introduced on 25 September (Monday), with two departures in the morning peak from Tsing Yi (Ching Fu Court) to Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate and two in the evening peak from Tseung Kwan O to Tsing Yi. The route observes Jordan, Kowloon Bay Business Area, Kwun Tong Business Area and Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate. The journey time from Tsing Yi Bus-bus interchange (“BBI”) to the Kowloon Bay Business Area takes only 30 minutes*. Details are as follows:

^#Actual journey time depends on traffic conditions.

KMB will closely monitor the passenger demand with the intake of Ching Fu Court and closely communicate with the Transport Department for further service enhancement on Route 49.

Observes multiple BBIs with interchange discounts offered with various KMB routes

Route 49 observes a number of BBIs. Passengers can interchange to various KMB routes for East Kowloon, Tseung Kwan O (Sheung Tak) and Po Lam at Kai Tak Tunnel BBI and Tseung Kwan O Tunnel BBI. Interchange discounts are offered to passengers paying by Octopus card or e-payment methods. For details, please refer to the KMB website.（https://www.kmb.hk/interchange_bbi.html）

Please refer to the promotional leaflet for more details.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

Last call for “KMB Monthly Pass” with a remained price til 17 September Grab it while it lasts (Updated as at 29 September 2023)

Final call for KMB Monthly Pass (the “Pass”) at $780! The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) will slightly raise the price of the Pass from $780 to $800 from 18 September 2023 onwards. Current holders of the Pass could extend their Pass at $780 on or before 17 September; for the new joiners of the Pass, after choosing the commencement date of the validity period of the Pass, they could purchase another Pass instantly at $780. Other than enjoying ten trips per day with over 450 bus routes with convenience and flexible travelling experience, the Pass holders can also save more! The Pass is applicable to the Government’s Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme.

KMB Monthly Pass benefits new and current holders Grab it while it lasts

Since the launch of the Pass, it has always provided passengers with a more flexible and value-for-money travel option. The Pass holders could renew their Pass at $780 on or before 17 September and can continue to ride up to ten trips, with over 450 bus routes provided by KMB and selected routes provided by LWB. The Pass holders can enjoy the same value-for-money bus ride services even when the new price comes into effect.

For the new Pass holders, they can purchase and activate the first Pass on or before 17 September and renew the Pass on the same day. That means all new customers can buy two Passes consecutively.

Pass details please refer to appendix.

KMB Monthly Pass Buy-2-Get-1-Free” offers for students

In addition, eligible students, who are club1933 members, purchase and activate KMB Monthly Pass with their Octopus card or Octopus product with valid “Student Status” and buy two more Passes consecutively after successful registration can enjoy the rebate during the promotion period from today onwards till 31 December. A $780 Octopus top-up value will be refunded to the Octopus card via the Octopus mobile app or at the Octopus Service Stations from ten working days to 30 days after the third Pass was activated, which is equivalent to the “Buy-2-Get-1-Free” offer.

KMB Monthly Pass holders embrace exclusive privileges

KMB Monthly Pass is applicable to over 450 KMB and LWB routes across Hong Kong, except Airport and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port (”HKP”) A-Routes and Overnight Airport and HKP NA-Routes. With 10 rides daily for free, passengers can enjoy a more flexible means to travel to their destinations. Furthermore, the Pass holders can embrace the following privileges, including:

1. Each Pass purchased can earn 780 points, which will be increased to 800 points from 18 September, under the KMB Membership Scheme, club1933. Along with 200 welcoming points, the Pass holders can earn points redeemable on KMB special gifts. club1933 members can enjoy a variety of exclusive offers, including dining and online shopping offers;
2. Enjoy seamless protection from the Bus Passenger MicroInsurance "BUS RYDE"^# during the KMB journey;
3. Assigned operators will handle the enquiry when calling the KMB Monthly Pass Exclusive Hotline (3947 7888);
4. Enjoy a 73% off when riding on LWB “A” and “NA” routes; and
5. Experience a comfortable bus journey on Routes P960 and P968 by paying a “Fare-for-Upgraded Journey”.

^#BUS RYDE, the microinsurance for personal belongings and accidental medical protection, was co-launched by YAS and Generali.

For details of the "Fare-for-Upgraded Journey" applicable to Routes P960 and P968, please refer to the terms and conditions.

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Interchanging is so simple: KMB introduces more interchanging combinations with concessions in Kwun Tong BBI for more choices and a more convenient service

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) has been providing more economic and convenient travelling options through various bus-bus interchanges (“BBIs”) introduced in different locations. Recently, KMB has introduced new interchange concession schemes between 10 urban routes in Kwun Tong and over 40 rural routes. Passengers travelling to and from locations in areas such as Anderson Road Development Area, Sau Mau Ping, Yau Tong and Lam Tin may enjoy a maximum of $4.2 discount offer via designated route combinations when interchanging at Kwun Tong BBI, providing more choices to them and a more convenient bus service between Kwun Tong and the New Territories.

Maximum $4.2 interchange discounts covering more urban routes in the district

KMB is dedicated to providing more economical and convenient travelling options to passengers. The number of route combinations with interchange discounts in Kwun Tong BBI has been enhanced, with combinations of 10 more urban routes departing from Anderson Road Development Area, Sau Mau Ping, Yau Tong and Lam Tin and over 40 routes in the New Territories included in the scheme, other than the original local feeder service. Passengers may enjoy a maximum of $4.2 fare concession:

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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KMB has introduced new interchange concession schemes between 10 urban routes in Kwun Tong and over 40 rural routes, providing more choices to them and a more convenient bus service between Kwun Tong and the New Territories.

KMB Passenger Liaison Group Meeting postponed

Due to the severe weather conditions, KMB Passenger Liaison Group Meeting at Maryknoll Secondary School tonight will be postponed. Please stay tuned to KMB & LWB website www.kmb.hk for latest updates.

KMB Queen’s Hill Route 78B enhances service again within a month Additional express departure effective from Thursday for a faster way to Sheung Shui

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) pays close attention to the travelling needs of residents in Queen’s Hill, and has been allocating more resources to help divert passengers during peak hours. KMB has just introduced an express departure of Queen’s Hill Route 78B [Queen’s Hill ⇌ Sheung Shui (Choi Yuen)] to Sheung Shui last week. After understanding the travelling mode of the residents, KMB immediately discussed with the Transport Department to enhancing the service. To cater for the passenger demand, KMB is introducing one more express departure of Route 78B from Thursday (8 September) onwards, offering a more adequate and convenient option for students and commuters. Details are as follows:

^#Actual journey time depends on traffic conditions.

Click here for details.

Queen’s Hill Routes 78A, 78B and 278A connect Queen’s Hill with North District and Tsuen Wan

KMB has introduced a total of four Queen’s Hill Routes to offer a convenient and comfortable bus service to residents in the district since its development, taking good care of the travelling needs of residents in Queen’s Hill and Shan Lai Court. Among them, Queen’s Hill Route 78A [Queen’s Hill – Fanling Station (Circular)] provides a whole-day frequent feeder service for residents. Passengers may enjoy a maximum of $5.6 discount on their second-leg journey when interchanging to 27 KMB routes for other locations in Kowloon, the New Territories at Fanling Station Bus-bus Interchange (“BBI”). There is also a $1 interchange offer between Route 78A and MTR Fanling Station. In September last year, KMB introduced Route 78B [Queen’s Hill ⇌ Sheung Shui (Choi Yuen)] that connects Sheung Shui to enhance the connection of Queen’s Hill with North District. A return-trip service to Queen’s Hill and express departures during the morning peak were introduced to cater for the commuting needs of residents in the area after understanding their travelling demands. Route 278A [Queen’s Hill ⇌ Tsuen Wan (Nina Tower)] offers a whole-day connection between Queen’s Hill and Tsuen Wan Town Centre. Passengers may also interchange to a number of KMB routes to locations across Hong Kong at Fanling Highway BBI or Shing Mun Tunnels BBI. Interchange discounts are offered to designated interchanging combinations.

KMB has been serving residents in Queen’s Hill since 2022 and has paid close attention to passenger needs. Services in the area have been enhanced for the seventh time. Take the first school day as an example, KMB has introduced express departures of Queen’s Hill Route 78B to Sheung Shui, which only takes around 10 minutes from Lung Yeuk Tau, Fanling to Ching Ho, Sheung Shui. There are also outdoor staff members to assist passengers on-site. KMB will actively serve residents in Queen’s Hill by allocating sufficient transport capacity and resources to provide a stable bus service. A close communication with the Transport Department will also be maintained. Through KMB’s comprehensive bus network, residents can effectively go to schools within the district or commute to other destinations.

Enjoy a $1 discount by tapping the KMB Fare Saver at Queen’s Hill and Shan Lai Court

KMB has offered discounts to residents in Queen’s Hill and Shan Lai Court. Passengers tapping their Adult or Student Octopus card at the KMB Fare Saver kiosk in the area may enjoy a $1 discount while travelling on KMB routes.

Interchange discounts are also offered to passengers interchanging between Route 78B and many KMB routes. Passengers travelling to Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai and Tuen Mun may change to Routes 261, 261P, 261X, 276, 276A, 276B or 276P and enjoy a $6.4 interchange offer on the second leg, which is equivalent to a free ride on Route 78B.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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KMB enhances the services of Queen’s Hill Route 78B again within a month by introducing one more express departure on this Thursday (7 September).

KMB and LWB upgrade benefits and salary and newly employed bus captains are rewarded with up to $16,000

The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited (“KMB”) and Long Win Bus Company Limited (“LWB”) have always strived to enhance the remuneration and benefits for employees. KMB and LWB announced today that those who have a bus driving license and are employed as full-time bus captains will be rewarded with up to $16,000.

The starting salaries of newly-employed bus captains who are certified and experienced in Driving Public Bus (Franchised), will be determined with reference to the current salary, in order to ensure their basic salary is not lower than the basic salary of their current positions. In addition, all newly employed KMB bus captains will enjoy a welcome bonus of $10,000. As for the newly hired full-time bus captains who have already obtained a certificate in Public Bus (Franchised) Driving before joining the company, they will also receive a bonus of $6,000 upon successful completion of the probation period.

Better benefits and salary packages for full-time bus captains with all-round training

All KMB and LWB staff members will receive a pay raise of 4.2%, the effective date of the salary increase for all bus captains will date back to 1 June 2023. Calculated based on ten hours of work per day, including the year-end double pay and the new joiner bonuses in the above-mentioned, the average monthly income of a new Bus Captain can be as high as $29,000.  An annual salary increment is also available for full-time bus captains fulfilling the yearly appraisal. KMB offers all-round benefits to employees, including year-end double pay, a safety bonus, a free bus pass, two or more dependent bus passes that can be used on bus routes operated by three franchised bus companies, on-the-job training, medical insurance covering clinic and hospital treatments, and scholarship for their children. Bus captains will also be assigned to work near their residential areas and much more stable roster arrangements that do not have to constantly change the shift patterns, supporting employees to achieve better work-life balance.

KMB also recruits full-time bus captains under the five-day workweek terms of employment, to provide a flexible working arrangement for them. Under this employment package, the basic working hours of bus captains are 8 hours per day, a five-day work week, including one paid meal hour. The overtime allowance is available after the 8th hour and an annual salary increment for full-time bus captains who achieve the appraisal’s requirements.

In addition, the KMB Academy provides professional training for bus captains, in which the Certificate in Public Bus (Franchised) Driving is recognised under the Qualifications Framework in Hong Kong (HKQF) as it meets the accreditation standards at HKQF Level 3. Students who finish the programme will obtain the relevant qualification. During training, apart from franchised bus driving training, students are also required to undergo route training, bus type training, defensive driving training, customer service training, emotional management, and a pre-service course for public bus drivers provided by the Transport Department. Before graduation, students are required to reach KMB’s standards and undergo a simulation assessment in which instructors will assess their performance.

KMB always cares for employees’ development, and physical and mental health, and offers competitive benefit packages to attract and retain talented staff, to enable those who aspire to pursue a career in the bus industry to develop their talents. KMB also promotes work-life balance by encouraging employees to actively participate in sports and recreational activities.

Interested parties could contact KMB through WhatsApp on 9857 0129, WeChat KMBrecruitment or call the recruitment hotline on 2786 8708.

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	KMB and LWB newly　employed bus captains will be rewarded with up to $16,000.
	The KMB Academy provides professional training for bus captains, the Certificate in Public Bus (Franchised) Driving is recognised under the Qualifications Framework in Hong Kong (HKQF) as it meets the accreditation standards at QF Level 3.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

Redeem KMB eCoin with your club1933 points for bus rides (Updated as at 29 September2023)

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) announces that club1933 members, a loyalty membership programme of KMB and Long Win Bus Co. Ltd. (“LWB”), can use their points to redeem not only gifts but also eCoin through an all-new eCoin Wallet function in the KMB mobile application, App1933 for bus rides of KMB and LWB starting from today.

KMB has rolled out its e-Wallet “eCoin Wallet”. club1933 members may redeem “eCoin” with their points upon registering for an account in the eCoin Wallet. The eCoin can be used in departures operated by KMB and LWB. Each eCoin is equivalent to a $1 bus fare. In other words, points earned from taking buses or playing games in App1933’s Game Room can be used to redeem KMB eCoin for bus rides, elevating passengers’ travelling experience by providing a more cost-effective way when riding with KMB and LWB.

Register for a KMB eCoin Wallet account to redeem eCoin with club1933 points

The KMB mobile application App1933 has introduced a new “eCoin Wallet” function. club1933 members may register for an “eCoin Wallet” account in App1933 and redeem “eCoin” inside the eCoin Wallet with their club1933 points. Each eCoin is equivalent to a $1 bus fare with no expiry date. The number of club1933 points required for each redemption is set at 400, 500, 600, 700 and 800 respectively, with the exchange rates as listed below:

Use eCoin while riding with KMB and LWB

The eCoin accumulated in the eCoin Wallet account can be used in departures operated by KMB and LWB, except for Routes K12, K14, K17 and K18. Passengers must log into their eCoin Wallet account and activate the boarding QR code to use the eCoin. When boarding, passengers have to show and scan the QR code through the onboard e-payment system to pay the fare. The eCoin Wallet must have enough eCoin for payment. Fares cannot be paid partially with cash and partially with eCoin.

Please refer to the terms and conditions for details.

Play games to earn club1933 points while travelling

Passengers may use the mobile application App1933 to register for club1933 and earn points for every bus ride and game in App1933’s Game Room played. Members can enjoy exclusive benefits including gift redemption, member-only events and discounts.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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	Upon registering as a club1933 member, passengers may then register an eCoin Wallet account to redeem eCoin with club1933 points accumulated from daily rides of buses and games in App1933’s Game Room to pay the bus fare afterwards.
	The App1933 has introduced the all-new eCoin Wallet function.
	Uses of eCoin Wallet can keep track of the records of eCoin used and the amount of eCoin in their accounts.
	To pay the fare of KMB and LWB rides with eCoin, simply log into the eCoin Wallet and activate the boarding QR Code, then show and scan the QR code through the onboard e-payment system.

Long Win special bus service arrangements for music shows and activities in September

To tie in with concerts held at the AsiaWorld-Expo (“AWE”) in September, Long Win Bus Co. Ltd. (“LWB”) is arranging seven Airport “A” Routes to observe AWE and operating five express dispersal routes to facilitate passengers going to and from the venue. Operating dates and details are as follows:

Seven Airport “A” Routes to observe AWE 

Departures of seven LWB Airport “A” Routes in designated periods in the afternoon will observe AWE to facilitate passengers going to the venue on the event date. Passengers in other districts may interchange to these seven routes at Lantau Link Bus-Bus Interchange (“BBI”) or Tuen Mun - Chek Lap Kok Tunnel BBI.

Five express dispersal routes from AWE

LWB is also introducing five express dispersal routes to facilitate passengers leaving the venue afterwards. The buses will depart from AWE 15 minutes after the show ends and head straight to various locations.

Special Route X1 to be introduced

LWB will be operating express bus service Route X1 [Tung Chung Station ⇋ AsiaWorld-Expo] on 5, 7, 17, 19, 21 and 25 September to offer a non-stop direct service between Tung Chung and AWE to tie in with the music shows and events to be held there. Details are as follows: 

Passengers may call the LWB Customer Service Hotline on 2261-2791 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB Route B9 officially extends services to weekdays with headways strengthened to provide express service from Tuen Mun, Yuen Long and Heung Yuen Wai Control Point

The number of daily passenger traffic at Heung Yuen Wai Control Point has been increasing since its passenger clearance services launched and reached over 30,000 people a few times in August. The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) strengthened the services of Route B9 [Tuen Mun Station ⇋ Heung Yuen Wai Control Point] to provide daily services from 1 August to 1 September to cater for the passenger demand. KMB is pleased to announce that with the Transport Department’s approval, services of Route B9 will permanently extend to weekdays with headways strengthened to cope with the increasing passenger demand brought by a higher number of daily passenger traffic at Heung Yuen Wai Control Point, facilitating travels between Shenzhen and Hong Kong:

*Frequency will be further enhanced to cope with actual passenger demand when necessary.

Click here for details.

Enjoy a maximum $6 discount using Octopus cards or e-payment methods when interchanging to LWB A-routes for Airport

Route B9 plies between Tuen Mun Station and Heung Yuen Wai Control Point via YOHO MALL in Yuen Long, providing an express connection to Heung Yuen Wai Control Point for residents in Tuen Mun and Yuen Long. Furthermore, passengers for the Airport or Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port may change to LWB Route A33X [Tuen Mun (Fu Tai) ⇋ Airport (Ground Transportation Centre)] at Tuen Mun Station or Route A36 [Kam Sheung Road Station ⇋ Airport (Ground Transportation Centre)] at YOHO MALL I in Yuen Long. A maximum $6 discount on the second leg will be offered to those paying the fare using Octopus cards or any e-payment methods.

A more convenient and faster way to Tsuen Wan, Tsing Yi and Kowloon West by interchanging to other KMB routes at YOHO MALL

Passengers going to Tsuen Wan, Tsing Yi or destinations in Kowloon West from Heung Yuen Wai Control Point may also choose Route B9 and interchange to the following routes at YOHO MALL (Yuen Long) (Platform 5):

Route 79K: A more economical option to Sheung Shui and Fanling

Passengers travelling between Heung Yuen Wai Control Point and Sheung Shui or Fanling may choose Route 79K [Sheung Shui ⇋ Ta Kwu Ling (Tsung Yuen Ha)] and head to the passenger clearance building easily through the pedestrian subway. The full fare of Route 79K is only $6.6 with interchange discounts offered to passengers changing to other KMB routes at Fanling Station BBI or Sheung Shui BBI for various locations.

As the number of daily passenger traffic at Heung Yuen Wai Control Point has kept rising and the Government is looking into extending the operating hours of the border control points, KMB will continue to closely monitor the passenger demand and discuss with the authorities on further enhancing the connecting services when necessary.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB upgrades solar panel system on buses which generates renewable energy that supplies all electronic devices on board “Green Rewards Programme” to encourage passengers to ride on solar buses with extra membership points

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) announces the launch of the “Green Rewards Programme” and invites citizens to put forward green transport. Members of club1933 who ride on solar buses could earn an extra 1 point upon each trip, starting from September. KMB and LWB have installed solar panel systems on 1,300 buses, generating renewable energy that supplies all electronic devices on board, thus reducing carbon emissions to the environment. It is expected there will be 2,000 solar buses by the end of this year, accounting for half of the whole fleet. 

From 1 September 2023 to 29 February 2024, passengers who ride on KMB or LWB’s solar bus, using an Octopus card or Octopus product which has been registered on club1933, KMB Monthly Pass inclusive, can earn an extra 1 point in club1933 upon each trip. Passengers could differentiate the solar bus through the icon on the front and body of the bus, or through a clover icon next to the estimated time of arrival on App1933 or KMB website. club1933’s members could also look up their last 10 trips ridden on solar buses on the member’s page. The more trips taken, the more rewards in return!

For details please refer to the Terms and Conditions.

KMB upgrades solar buses to fully supply energy to electronic devices on board

Solar panel system installation on the bus roof has been self-developed by KMB since 2017, it has now reached the third generation. The improved solar panels can now be installed directly on the bus roof, and the electricity produced is transmitted straight to the main battery of the bus, thus converting it into renewable energy that supplies all electronic devices on board and reducing carbon emissions. These devices include a bus stop announcement system, lighting system, passenger information system, destination display, USB charging ports, Wi-Fi, Octopus reader and electronic payment validator, and the solar energy generated may even start the bus engine. Each bus that has installed solar panels could save about 5% of fuel consumption, which is equivalent to reducing 6 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. 

To date, KMB currently has 1,300 buses with solar panel system installed, such system has also become the standard configuration for newly purchased buses. KMB aims at having 2,000 solar buses by 2023, which is equal to half of the bus fleet, making it the largest solar bus fleet in Hong Kong. It is also expected to have all double-deck buses with solar panel systems by 2040. 

KMB will donate to green organisations and the donation amount will refer to the extra points given out to passengers under “Green Rewards Programme” in support of local environmental projects and its developments. 

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	KMB and LWB’s solar buses will have icons shown in the front and the body for differentiation.
	KMB’s App1933 will have a clover icon added next to the estimated time of arrival for differentiating solar buses by mid-September.
	KMB has thank-you slogans posted near the boarding and alighting doors in appreciating passengers for riding solar buses and contributing to environmental protection.
	KMB introduces the “Green Rewards Programme” in which club1933 members can earn an extra 1 point upon each solar bus ride. Members can view their last 10 trips ridden and extra points earned on the Reward page. There will also be images showing how a seed turns into a forest that indicates members’ contributions.
	The third-generation solar panels are only 2mm thin and can be installed directly onto the bus roof. Electricity generated from the solar panel system is transmitted straight to the main battery of the bus, thus powering the announcement system on board, lighting system and passenger information systems.
	KMB Deputy Head of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Carmen Ng (right) and Assistant Engineer Timothy Tsui.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details

KMB Queen’s Hill Route 78B to enhance service again and introduction of Route 79K express morning departure for more convenient bus services in North District

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) is dedicated to enhancing bus services in new development areas. Starting from 1 September 2023 (Friday), KMB is introducing a morning express departure to Sheung Shui and return trips to Queen’s Hill during the after-school period in the afternoon for the Queen’s Hill Route 78B [Queen’s Hill → Sheung Shui (Choi Yuen)]. A morning express departure of KMB Route 79K [Sheung Shui ⇌ Ta Kwu Ling (Tsung Yuen Ha)] towards Fanling Station will also be introduced on the same day, strengthening bus services in both Queen’s Hill and North District and facilitating commuting of students and the working population. Details are as follows:

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KMB believes the service enhancement of Route 78B could benefit students living in Queen’s Hill and studying in Sheung Shui by enjoying a direct bus service when going to and from the campus. KMB will continue to pay attention to the passenger demand and closely communicate with the Transport Department to provide a more convenient bus service to residents of Queen’s Hill by allocating more resources in the area.

Enjoy a $1 discount by tapping the KMB Fare Saver at Queen’s Hill and Shan Lai Court

KMB has offered discounts to residents in Queen’s Hill and Shan Lai Court. Passengers tapping their adult or student Octopus card at the KMB Fare Saver kiosk in the area may enjoy a $1 discount while travelling on KMB routes.

Interchange discounts are also offered to passengers interchanging between Route 78B and many KMB routes. Passengers travelling to Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai and Tuen Mun may change to Routes 261, 261P, 261X, 276, 276A, 276B or 276P and enjoy a $6.4 interchange offer on the second leg, which is equivalent to a free ride on Route 78B.

New morning express departure of Route 79K from Ta Kwu Ling (Tsung Yuen Ha) to Fanling Station

KMB is also introducing a new morning express departure of Route 79K [Sheung Shui ⇌ Ta Kwu Ling (Tsung Yuen Ha)] on the same day. Departing from Ta Kwu Ling (Tsung Yuen Ha) to Fanling Station, the special departure omits Luen Wo Hui Bus Terminus to facilitate residents in the vicinity of Ta Kwu Ling and Ping Che to travel to Fanling Station BBI in the morning peak hours for schools or commuting:

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Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

Invitation to KMB Passenger Liaison Group Meeting at Maryknoll Secondary School

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. will hold a Passenger Liaison Group Meeting at Maryknoll Secondary School on Friday, 8 September 2023. Passengers are invited to express their views on the bus service provided in the district. Details of the meeting are as follows:

Date:      8 September 2023 (Friday)
Time:      7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue:    Maryknoll Secondary School Hall
              27 On Sau Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon

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Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB to strengthen routes at various borders in response to the influx of Hong Kong citizens as summer vacation ends

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) projects there will be a spike in the number of returning citizens as summer vacation comes to an end, with reference to the Immigration Department’s figure which shows an average of nearly 190,000 Hong Kong residents travelled northward or to Macau every day. To cope with the influx of people at various borders, KMB is enhancing services at the borders and related connecting routes during the peak period from 26 to 31 August to ease traffic. Relevant routes are as follows:

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

Over 1 million children enjoyed the free ride days for kids offered this summer Themed bus and electric double-decker to be displayed this Sunday

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) is pleased to announce that there were over 1 million children who enjoyed free bus rides in the free ride days for kids this summer. The last free ride day for kids will be held on this Sunday (27 August), and KMB is arranging the colourful free ride days for kids-themed bus and the latest double-deck electric bus to visit Star Ferry Bus Terminus in Tsim Sha Tsui to grasp the last chance with the public to celebrate this summer vacation.

Over 1 million children benefited from the campaign

KMB has rolled out the free ride days for kids this summer, allowing children aged 3 to 11 to enjoy unlimited free rides on over 450 KMB and LWB routes on 13 Sundays and Public Holidays between mid-June to August. The campaign aims to encourage children to travel around Hong Kong with their friends and families, and enjoy the first summer after the society has resumed normalcy. KMB is pleased to announce that there were over 1 million children who enjoyed the offer since the campaign launched.

This Sunday (27 August) marks the last free ride day of the campaign. The themed bus for the campaign will visit Star Ferry Bus Terminus in Tsim Sha Tsui together with the latest deployed electric double-decker. Members of the public may take photos with two buses and photo props prepared by KMB and also board the electric bus under the arrangements of the staff to experience an eco-friendly way to travel with our electric double-decker, witnessing the important step forward by KMB in fully upgrading its entire fleet to new energy buses by 2040 while celebrating the last Sunday of this summer holiday.

Prize redemption arrangements for “Interchange is so simple: Prize Quiz”

KMB has also launched the “Interchange is so simple: Prize Quiz” activity early this month to allow all passengers to enjoy travelling around and learn more about the advantages brought by KMB’s bus-bus interchange (“BBI”) network. The response was very enthusiastic with numerous participants successfully collected all stamps of KMB and LWB BBIs. Among them, the completion time of 500 participants stood out and won the KMB Monthly Passes with a limited edition Octopus Card, bus models, free KMB depot visits and a free ride on LWB A-Route buses.

Winners’ list will be uploaded to the electronic stamps collection card in the "Reward" section of the club1933 personal information page on Thursday (24 August). A QR code for redeeming the prize will be sent to the winners on the same page on the following day. Prize can be redeemed with the codes at Tsim Sha Tsui Customer Service Centre (located next to the five flag poles near the Star Ferry Pier) on this Sunday (27 August) from 11:00 to 14:00 when the free ride days for kids-themed bus and KMB electric double-decker are displayed at Star Ferry Bus Terminus in Tsim Sha Tsui. For details, please refer to the "Prize Redemption" section of the terms and conditions.

On-site recruitment available on that day

Enjoy an attractive benefits package when joining KMB

There will be on-site recruitment during the event, with multiple job openings for positions including Bus Captains, and those in the operations and maintenance sections. Interested applicants may sign up at the venue. KMB staff members can enjoy attractive benefits packages, including a free bus pass, two or more dependent passes that can be used on bus routes operated by three franchised bus companies, medical insurance covering clinic and hospital treatments, year-end double pay and scholarships for their children.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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Celebrating the birth of instant ramen on 25 August with a free KMB ride on Friday

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (”KMB”) announces that it will join hands with Nissin Foods to launch a free ride day on 25 August (Friday). Passengers can enjoy unlimited free rides with Route 8 [Star Ferry ⇌ Kowloon Station Bus Terminus] to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of instant noodles.

Route 8 travels via Tsim Sha Tsui, Hung Hom, Ho Man Tin, Jordan and Kowloon Station, a route that travels along the streets with nostalgic local food. Passengers taking Route 8 that departs from Star Ferry can alight at Marsh Street and walk along Bulkeley Street in Hung Hom to taste Hong Kong-style skewers and waffles, or go into Hong Kong-style café and order the local’s favourite, satay beef noodles. Passengers could also visit the long-established Oi Man Estate after alighting at Ho Man Tin (Oi Man Estate), and be a guest at the Estate’s restaurant with over four decades, to taste the authentic pineapple buns and the puffy pastry egg tarts. For those who alight at Ho Man Tin Street, they can travel along Victory Avenue for a cup of hand-drip coffee, and visit the pet shops to reward themselves for a comfortable day. 

As for passengers who drop off at Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry, they can walk to the CUPNOODLES MUSEUM at China Hong Kong City to join the experimental workshops.

Passengers can enjoy comfortable bus services without paying fares when boarding the above-mentioned designated bus route on 25 August. KMB will reserve bus operation resources, deploy additional outdoor staff, and show a display at the front of the bus reminding passengers to enjoy the free ride experience.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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KMB will show a display at the front of the bus reminding passengers to enjoy the free ride experience.

KMB to provide real-time information on occupancy rate and remaining seats on the upper deck with the 5G network to offer more certainty when travelling

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) is dedicated to elevating passengers travelling experience. KMB is starting a trial on displaying the real-time occupancy rate of buses on the mobile application, App1933, and the number of “remaining seats on the upper deck” on the monitor located at the lower deck. The trial aims to provide real-time information on bus patronage as a reference to passengers, so as to experience smart mobility through the application of 5G and innovative technologies.

KMB keeps pace with the advancement in technologies and further enhances the  passenger experience. KMB makes use of cameras located near the boarding and alighting gates and on the upper deck to analyse the number of passengers on the bus and that on the upper deck. The data is then shown on App1933 graphically on a real-time basis as a reference to the passengers on the occupancy rate of the upcoming departures, offering more certainty when they travel.

Other than the overall occupancy rate, the system will also calculate the number of remaining seats on the upper deck and display the data on the screen located on the lower deck. Passengers may refer this to the patronage on the upper deck and decide whether to go upstairs for a seat or not, effectively reducing the chances of returning to the lower deck as the upper deck is full.

KMB Finance Director Joseph Leung said, “Developments in technologies are rapid and the public transport must also keep pace with the times. As the largest franchised bus operator in Hong Kong, KMB is dedicated to promoting smart mobility through technologies to offer a more high-quality and convenient travelling experience to our passengers. We have already been providing the Estimated Time of Arrival function through our App1933. Together with the recently introduced features – real-time occupancy rate and the provision of remaining seats on the upper deck in the bus compartment, we believe the passengers can enjoy a more easy and comfortable way of travelling as well as enhancing our management in daily operations by obtaining the real-time information of bus patronage.”

Head of Business Markets of SmarTone, providing solutions to the system, Daniel Leung said, “SmarTone Solutions is dedicated to building a smart city with various industries through its extensive, high-speed and low-latency 5G network to bring convenience to the public in their daily life. SmarTone has combined innovative technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning with 5G and provided a one-stop solution from software and hardware configuration, installation, testing, and adjustment to technical support, and allowing the real-time data of thousands of buses in various districts to be more accurate and elevate passengers’ riding experience.”

KMB strives to provide passengers with a variety of travel information to offer more real-time information to them for reference. The real-time bus occupancy rate and the number of remaining seats on the upper-deck display system have reached more than 90% accuracy during the internal test. It will be tested for a half year followed by a review of its performance. Passengers are welcome to use the artificial intelligence customer service assistant bot1933 in the App1933 or KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk to provide their opinions.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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	KMB is provide information on bus occupancy rate on its mobile application App1933. A graphic is displayed to show the patronage of the upcoming departures. For example, the bar of the first bus is in a “half-full” condition, representing a “half-full” occupancy rate of the bus.
	KMB has gradually installed a screen to show the number of “remaining seats on the upper-deck” on board for passengers’ reference.

KMB welcomed the delegation of Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport and exchanged experience in public bus operations and development

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) welcomed the delegation of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport (“the Delegation”) last Sunday (20 August). The Delegation visited KMB Kowloon Bay Depot with KMB Senior Management team. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of the public bus operations and development, as well as the development of KMB’s electric buses.

Led by Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport Director Xu Huijie, the Delegation visited KMB Kowloon Bay Depot last Sunday (20 August). They were welcomed by KMB Managing Director Roger Lee, Operations Director Andrew Kwan and other KMB Senior Management. The Delegation took a ride on the recently-deployed double-deck electric bus and learnt about the development of KMB’s electric buses. They visited several places in the depot, including the bus washing machine, maintenance area, and supporting departments including Coin Box Operations Sections and Duty Dispatch Office to understand the whole picture of KMB’s daily operations.

KMB Senior Management also introduced the overview of KMB’s operational situation, including a brief introduction to Hong Kong’s public transport, and how KMB enhances its efficiency in daily operations, elevates passenger experience and reaches sustainable development to the Delegation. They also learnt about KMB’s roadmap for new energy bus development and achievements in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG).

Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport Director Xu Huijie praised KMB as an enterprise with an excellent brand and being friendly and caring in terms of employee benefits. He also agreed with KMB’s diversified services in its public bus operations, saying that it is the direction of public transport transformation. He pointed out that ground public transport in Hong Kong has advantages and needs to be explored. Xu hoped the two parties could have the opportunity to have a more in-depth discussion on the public bus operation.

KMB Managing Director Roger Lee said he was very pleased to receive the Delegation to visit KMB and shared with them the 90-year experience in operating public franchised bus services of KMB. He added that KMB will seize the development opportunities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and cooperate with the public transport industry in cities of the Mainland in promoting various projects, facilitating KMB and even Hong Kong in integrating into the Greater Bay Area and the overall development of the Nation.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

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Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport Director Xu Huijie (centre at the front) led a delegation to visit KMB Kowloon Bay Depot. They are welcomed by KMB Managing Director Roger Lee (first from right at the front). The Delegation watched the development of KMB’s electric buses and tried the buses used in the New Long-haul Bus Service to learn about KMB’s diversified services.

Long Win Passenger Liaison Group Meeting to be held at Airport (Ground Transportation Centre) Bus Terminus

Long Win Bus Co. Ltd. will hold a Passenger Liaison Group Meeting at Airport (Ground Transportation Centre) Bus Terminus on Thursday, 24 August 2023. Passengers are invited to express their views on the bus service provided in the district for the Airport, the Hong Kong Port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and North Lantau Island by completing a short questionnaire. Details of the meeting are as follows:

Date: 24 August 2023 (Thursday)
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Airport (Ground Transportation Centre) Bus Terminus

Passengers may call the LWB Customer Service Hotline on 2261-2791 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

LWB Route A43 to provide a direct service to Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge from North District

Long Wing Bus Co. Ltd. (“LWB”) is enhancing the service of Route A43 [Fanling (Luen Wo Hui) ⇋ Airport (Ground Transportation Centre)] from 20 August (Sunday) onwards, observing the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (“HZMB”) Hong Kong Port for its both bounds to provide a direct and comfortable bus service to the HZMB Hong Kong Port for residents in Fanling and Sheung Shui.

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Passengers departing from Kam Tin, Yuen Long or Tin Shui Wai may also take any KMB routes to Tai Lam Tunnel Bus-bus Interchange, and transfer to Route A43 to the Airport or HZMB Hong Kong Port. A maximum $6 fare discount is offered to those paid by Octopus card or e-payment methods on both legs. Furthermore, holders of the “KMB Monthly Pass” can enjoy a 73%-off discount while travelling on any LWB “A” or “NA” Routes. The selling price of the Pass remains at $780 until 17 September.

The summer holiday is reaching its end and LWB is expecting to have a large number of citizens returning to Hong Kong via the Airport or HZMB. LWB believes the service enhancement of Route A43 could facilitate passengers going to North District, Kam Tin, Yuen Long or Tin Shui Wai after their holiday trip abroad or returning from their hometown.

Passengers may call the LWB Customer Service Hotline on 2261-2791 or visit KMB and LWB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

To tie in with the berthing of cruise ship KMB will operate express Route 25R on Saturday between Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and Kwun Tong

As the Government aims to improve transport connectivity of Kai Tak Cruise Terminal during the berthing of cruise ships, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. ("KMB") announced that it will launch an express Route 25R [Kai Tak Cruise Terminal ⇋ Kwun Tong (apm) ] on Saturday (19 Aug). It is a nonstop route that travels directly from Kai Tak Cruise Terminal to apm in Kwun Tong, which is convenient for tourists to go to shopping hotspots or transfer to different places. Details are as follows:

*KMB will apply frequency enhancement by considering passengers’ demand.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

KMB donated bus stop poles to four elderly homes to assist the elderly with dementia in receiving treatments

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (”KMB”) has been dedicated to caring for the elderly. From June to early August, KMB has donated “Caring Bus Stop Poles” to four elderly homes, including Azure Elderly Care, Ka Shui Garden Nursing Home for the Elderly, Helping Hand Father Sean Burke Care Home for the Elderly and Po Leung Kuk Chow Hung Piu Day Care Centre for the Elderly. The elderly homes praised that the bus stop poles can help seniors with dementia recall their memories from earlier life, allowing them to receive training and treatment more effectively and reduce the risks of getting lost.

KMB has tailor-made bus stop poles for four elderly homes. The familiarity brought by the bus stop poles can help prevent the elderly from wandering and relieve their nervousness. The staff members or therapists can accompany the elderly in a safe and relaxing environment for training and treatment.

Four homes for the aged are as follows: (in no particular order)

KMB has donated “Caring Bus Stop Poles” to elderly homes and elderly centres since 2020. Eighteen local and overseas elderly homes, in total with more than 2,000 elderly benefited. The homes for the aged who are interested can visit the KMB website (https://www.kmb.hk/donation_busstop.html) and download the application form.

KMB has launched the Finding Missing Elderly Programme to assist in finding lost elderly with dementia

In addition to donating the “Caring Bus Stop Pole”, KMB has also launched the Finding Missing Elderly Programme, by using the information system on the bus fleet and the Octopus card numbers to help families find the missing elderly with dementia. Families in need can contact KMB via Customer Service Hotline at 2745 4466 and press “8” after selecting the language or Live Chat on App1933 (Press “Lost elderly assistance” after selecting “Careers/Others”) and provide relevant information including the Elder Octopus card number.

When an elderly gets on a bus with that reported Octopus card, a reminder with a special sound will be sent directly to the bus captain, alerting the bus captain to take care of the elderly and inform the company under a safe situation. Our Customer Hotline Representatives will continue to keep in touch with the family concerned. Data will be destroyed once the missing elderly has been reunited with their family.

KMB encourages those families with elderly suffering from dementia to make a note of their Octopus card number, as it is helpful when an elderly goes missing.

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Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details.

All-new electric double-decker continues to pay the community visits to let the public witness the onset of green transport in a new era

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) has recently arranged its latest-deployed electric double-decker to pay visits to various locations for the Hong Kong citizens to learn about its characteristics and feel the zero-emissions and quiet travelling experience brought by the bus. Positive feedback and appreciation have been received from the public. The electric bus will continue to visit various districts to promote the new travelling experience brought by the double-decker and members of the public are invited to witness the onset of green transport into a new era.

Event timetable:

* On-site recruitment activity will be available with positions including bus captains, operations and maintenance open for application.

The public may board the bus under arrangements by KMB staff to experience the green travel option brought by the electric bus. They may also take photos with the electric bus and props prepared by KMB to witness the important step forward of KMB’s new energy bus plan in 2040 in person.

Smooth operations with positive feedback from the public

KMB’s latest double-deck electric bus has been deployed onto Route 213M that plies between Anderson Development Area and Lam Tin Station, with slopes along Tseung Kwan O Road and Po Lam Road observed en-route. It is also one of the major commuting choices of the residents in the vicinity, making the route have a high patronage. With the highest passenger capacity among other electric double-deckers in Hong Kong of 115 people, KMB’s double-deck electric bus can effectively relieve the passengers and handle the steep slopes easily under a full-load condition. It has been operating smoothly. The quiet and emission-free characteristics of the electric bus and its up-to-date facilities including wider seating space and aisle, free 5G Wi-Fi and USB charging ports that help provide considerate and convenient services and make the bus well-received by our passengers.

In addition, the charging time of the electric bus takes only 2 hours, with a driving range as long as 300 kilometres. It adopts the blade battery technology to occupy less space in the bus compartment. The electric double-decker is also equipped with the Water Cooling System and the Battery Management System (BMS) to control the battery temperature and monitor the condition of the battery, extending the battery life cycle. When decelerating, part of the kinetic energy can be converted into electrical energy for energy recovery to further improve battery performance.

Other than the characteristic of being emission-free, KMB's electric double-decker has added a number of environment-friendly facilities, including LED lights, solar panels installed on the roof supplying power to passenger facilities, further utilising renewable energy, and implementing the concept of eco-friendly bus.

Continues to own the largest emission-free bus fleet in Hong Kong

KMB currently owns 80 electric buses, which makes the company own the largest new energy bus fleet in Hong Kong. Among them, 52 double-deckers will commence service gradually and be deployed on routes observing new development areas and busy urban corridors to let members of the public enjoy a high-quality travelling experience brought by the electric buses as well as a clean roadside environment.

In response to the increased number of electric buses in our bus fleet, KMB is actively installing charging facilities in the existing depots and is preparing to build two multi-storey depots for new energy buses in Tuen Mun and Tai Po, which are expected to be completed within four to five years, providing 850 parking spaces. KMB has also applied to the Government to open its charging facilities to commercial vehicles during the daytime, which helps expand the charging network and contributes to the electrification of commercial vehicles in Hong Kong.

Passengers may call the KMB Customer Service Hotline on 2745-4466 or visit KMB website www.kmb.hk or App1933 for more details. 

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“KMB Journey” at Sha Tin Depot with job fair and bus exhibition for participants to understand KMB’s daily operation

The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) is organising the “KMB Journey” at KMB Sha Tin Depot this Sunday (13 August), allowing those who would like to join the KMB family to familiarise themselves with the daily operations and development of the company with the on-site interview available. There will also be an exhibition of vintage buses and the latest electric double-decker that has just been put into service, and a pop-up store selling KMB souvenirs. It is a good place for families to spend their holiday as it is one of the free ride days for kids in summer which children can enjoy unlimited free rides on KMB and LWB over 450 routes.

Bus exhibition and in-person experience to learn about KMB’s development and daily operation

Following the events in Kowloon Bay Depot, KMB Overhaul Centre and Yuet Lun Street Depot, KMB is organising another “KMB Journey” at KMB Sha Tin Depot from 10am to 4pm on this Sunday (13 August). Admission is free with no registration required. Special arrangements, including temporary suspension on admission, will be made in accordance with the number of participants in the venue and the weather condition. Please pay attention to the announcements made in App1933 and on the KMB website.

The Daimler E “AD7336”, which hasn’t been publicly displayed for a long time, will be exhibited on the day, alongside the latest electric double-decker that has just commenced service. Participants may board the electric double-decker under the arrangements by staff members on-site and take a look at the eco-friendly facilities as well as feel the comfortable bus compartment. Photo props are also available for the public to take photos with to personally witness the important step KMB made on its road to fully upgrade the entire bus fleet to new energy buses. Participants can also get a chance to visit the bus washing machine and various locations in the depot while onboard the buses to the venue to catch a glimpse of KMB’s daily operations.

Free ride days for kids during the summer holiday to let families have fun in the “KMB Journey”

The event date of the “KMB Journey” at KMB Sha Tin Depot is also one of the free ride days for kids during the summer holiday, which is a good time for families to travel on KMB and enjoy a fun time by visiting the bus exhibition and buying KMB souvenirs at the pop-up store. The themed bus will also be at the venue for participants to take photos with. Kids can enjoy unlimited free rides on over 450 KMB and LWB routes other than Routes K12, K14, K17 and K18. Children aged between 3 and 11 should tap their Child Octopus card on the event date. The amount deducted for such Octopus transactions will be set at $0.

On-site interviews and driving tests available to offer a one-stop job recruitment

There will be a number of frontline positions available on that day, including Bus Captains, Technical Trainees, Inspectors, Terminus Supervisors and Bus Stop Wardens. Employment information, such as job requirements and attractive benefits packages including a free bus pass, two or more dependent passes that can be used on bus routes operated by three franchised bus companies, medical insurance covering clinic and hospital treatments, year-end double pay and scholarship for their children, are available. On-site job interviews will be arranged for applicants, while a driving test will be offered to Bus Captain’s applicants during the event to provide a one-stop recruitment service for those who wish to join the KMB family. Please remember to bring your ID photo, resume, academic qualifications and proof of employment for the on-site job interview. A valid driving license is also required for Bus Captain’s applicants.

A new batch of the “Certificate in Bus Maintenance” programme offered by KMB Academy will start soon. The programme has been approved by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications and recognised at Level Two under the Qualifications Framework in Hong Kong. Graduates of the programme will also obtain professional bus maintenance certificates recognised by two European bus manufacturing giants, Alexander Dennis Ltd and Volvo Buses. Students will be hired as semi-skilled workers and be promoted to higher positions following further training.

There will also be opportunities to experience bus maintenance training during the “KMB Journey” at KMB Sha Tin Depot. Visitors who have been successfully pre-registered can learn about the structure of bus parts including chassis, engine and gearbox from KMB Academy instructors. Participants interested in bus or vehicle maintenance can taste the job nature of our maintenance personnel. They may also register for the training programme to become one of the KMB Technical Trainees on-site.

Special Routes 90R and ST1 to provide feeder services to the venue

To facilitate participants accessing the venue, KMB is introducing Special Routes 90R [Sha Tin Station ⇌ KMB Sha Tin Depot] and ST1 [Ground Floor of KMB Sha Tin Depot ⇌ Rooftop of KMB Sha Tin Depot] that provide feeder services to the venue of the “KMB Journey” at the KMB Kowloon Bay Depot. A fare discount of up to $5.1 will be offered to passengers interchanging between Route 90R and other routes solely operated by KMB, equivalent to a free trip on Route 90R. KMB Monthly Pass is also applicable to Route 90R.

Details of Special Routes 90R and ST1: