Monthly cap on Hong Kong’s HK$2 fare scheme unlikely to save much: economist

Monthly cap on Hong Kong’s HK$2 fare scheme unlikely to save much: economist

[South China Morning Post] - 02/21/2025

Government may limit use of public transport concessionary fare to 240 times per month, sources say.



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