Journey cap, reduced discounts mulled for HK$2 scheme

[RTHK] - 02/21/2025

Hong Kong’s HK$2 subsidised bus, train, ferry, minibus and tram fares for the over 60s could be curbed, sources say, with expensive journeys costing more and a daily limit on how many discounted trips can be made. It's thought the government is mulling a daily cap of eight trips, while discounts (…)



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