Budget 2025: Only 360 people take more than 240 trips per month using HK$2 transport scheme, gov’t says

[HKFP] - 02/28/2025

Only around 360 people eligible for the HK$2 transport subsidy take more than 240 trips each month, Hong Kong’s welfare chief has said, following the government’s plan to limit the concessionary fare. Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced in his 2025 budget speech a series of cost-cutting (…)



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