Hong Kong’s Paul Chan warns against making firms cover HK$2 fare scheme

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan warns against making firms cover HK$2 fare scheme

[South China Morning Post] - 01/4/2025

Finance chief also say authorities are still conducting review of concessionary fare scheme for elderly, disabled residents.



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