It’s estimated that out of Hong Kong’s 4 million daily bus passengers, only about 900,000 will truly benefit under this scheme.
Based on a monthly schedule 25 bus trips, here are some sample savings under the new system. Remember, the return trip must be made on the same bus route:
| Bus Route |
Citibus 969 |
KMB 307 Tai Po to Central |
KMB 621 |
| Current ticket price (one way) |
$20.70 | $20.30 | $10.10 |
| Savings per trip, if entire trip paid in advance |
$6.20 | $6.00 | $1.00 |
| Monthly savings |
$155 | $150 | $25 |