Hong Kong franchised bus firms feel heat over proposed fare increases

Hong Kong franchised bus firms feel heat over proposed fare increases

[South China Morning Post] - 11/22/2024

Nearly 20 lawmakers question bus firms’ proposed increases of 6.5 to 9.5 per cent in a two-hour transport panel meeting.



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