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THE KOWLOON MOTOR BUS
COMPANY (1933) LIMITED (KMB)
operates bus routes in Kowloon and the
New Territories as well as cross-harbour
services.
When KMB was founded in 1933, its bus
fleet consisted of 106 small, single deck
buses. Today KMB is the largest bus
operator in Hong Kong with 4,058 buses,
of which 90% are air-conditioned. With
12,906 staff, KMB operates a network of
402 bus routes transporting about 2.77
million passengers every day. Fares for
urban routes range from $2.4 to $11.2,
and for New Territories routes, from $1.6
to $38.
Having played an active part in the
development of Hong Kong over the
years, KMB has became one of the
world's largest privately run public bus
companies and gained recognition as an
international leader in public bus
transportation.
COMPANY (1933) LIMITED (KMB)
operates bus routes in Kowloon and the
New Territories as well as cross-harbour
services.
When KMB was founded in 1933, its bus
fleet consisted of 106 small, single deck
buses. Today KMB is the largest bus
operator in Hong Kong with 4,058 buses,
of which 90% are air-conditioned. With
12,906 staff, KMB operates a network of
402 bus routes transporting about 2.77
million passengers every day. Fares for
urban routes range from $2.4 to $11.2,
and for New Territories routes, from $1.6
to $38.
Having played an active part in the
development of Hong Kong over the
years, KMB has became one of the
world's largest privately run public bus
companies and gained recognition as an
international leader in public bus
transportation.
CITYBUS LIMITED started operating buses
in 1979 using one double deck bus on a
shuttle service for the employees of a
Hong Kong dockyard. By 1981 the search
for new business resulted in the
operation of our first residential bus route
between City One Shatin and Kowloon
Tong MTR station. This route is still
operating as route 62R and was Hong
Kong's first fully air conditioned bus route.
In 2003 Citybus became a member of
NWS Transport Services Limited which
also owns New World First Bus Limited
and now operates 113 bus routes,
including 65 Hong Kong Island routes, 31
cross-harbour routes, and 17 routes to
Tung Chung/Airport. Fares range from
$2.5 to $11.9 for Hong Kong Island routes
and $3.5 to $48 for Shuttle, External and
Airport routes. In 2005, Citybus had 911
licensed buses, which carried about
517,000 passengers a day.
in 1979 using one double deck bus on a
shuttle service for the employees of a
Hong Kong dockyard. By 1981 the search
for new business resulted in the
operation of our first residential bus route
between City One Shatin and Kowloon
Tong MTR station. This route is still
operating as route 62R and was Hong
Kong's first fully air conditioned bus route.
In 2003 Citybus became a member of
NWS Transport Services Limited which
also owns New World First Bus Limited
and now operates 113 bus routes,
including 65 Hong Kong Island routes, 31
cross-harbour routes, and 17 routes to
Tung Chung/Airport. Fares range from
$2.5 to $11.9 for Hong Kong Island routes
and $3.5 to $48 for Shuttle, External and
Airport routes. In 2005, Citybus had 911
licensed buses, which carried about
517,000 passengers a day.
THE NEW LANTAO BUS COMPANY (1973)
LIMITED (NLB) operates 23 routes on
Lantau Island and the fares range from
$2.2 to $40.0.
As at 31 December 2005, the fleet
comprises 86 single-deck bases and
carries an average of 37,000 passengers
daily. The greatest traffic occurs during
summer and on Sundays and public
holidays due to recreational demands.
LIMITED (NLB) operates 23 routes on
Lantau Island and the fares range from
$2.2 to $40.0.
As at 31 December 2005, the fleet
comprises 86 single-deck bases and
carries an average of 37,000 passengers
daily. The greatest traffic occurs during
summer and on Sundays and public
holidays due to recreational demands.
THE KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY
CORPORATION (KCRC) provides feeder
bus services for the convenience of
passengers using its networks.
KCR Bus' strategic routes provide access
to and between many KCR stations for
thousands of passengers everyday. The
KCRC's integrated fare system also
allows East Rail, West Rail and Light Rail
passengers who use Octopus cards to
enjoy the free feeder bus services that
link many housing estates to East Rail
stations, West Rail stations and Light Rail
stops.
The Corporation operates a total of 15
routes, including West Rail and Light Rail
feeder bus services, residential routes
and express routes, as well as an
additional six East Rail feeder routes
operated under a KMB franchise.
The KCR Bus fleet comprises 143 buses,
which provide service for 19 hours every
day.
CORPORATION (KCRC) provides feeder
bus services for the convenience of
passengers using its networks.
KCR Bus' strategic routes provide access
to and between many KCR stations for
thousands of passengers everyday. The
KCRC's integrated fare system also
allows East Rail, West Rail and Light Rail
passengers who use Octopus cards to
enjoy the free feeder bus services that
link many housing estates to East Rail
stations, West Rail stations and Light Rail
stops.
The Corporation operates a total of 15
routes, including West Rail and Light Rail
feeder bus services, residential routes
and express routes, as well as an
additional six East Rail feeder routes
operated under a KMB franchise.
The KCR Bus fleet comprises 143 buses,
which provide service for 19 hours every
day.
LONG WIN BUS COMPANY LIMITED
provides franchised bus services to north
Lantau and the Airport.
It operates 18 routes with a fleet of 146
air-conditioned buses. The average daily
patronage is about 67,000 passengers in
2005. Fares range from $3.5 to $28.
provides franchised bus services to north
Lantau and the Airport.
It operates 18 routes with a fleet of 146
air-conditioned buses. The average daily
patronage is about 67,000 passengers in
2005. Fares range from $3.5 to $28.
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NEW WORLD FIRST BUS SERVICES
LIMITED (NWFB)
was founded in 1998 and operates 54
Hong Kong Island routes, 8 Kowloon and
Tseung Kwan O routes and 33
cross-harbour routes. Fares for Hong
Kong Island routes range from $3.0 to
$11.6 and Kowloon and Tseung Kwan O
routes range from $3.2 to $7.5.
In 2005, NWFB had 694 licensed buses
(all air-conditioned), which carried
493,000 passengers a day.
LIMITED (NWFB)
was founded in 1998 and operates 54
Hong Kong Island routes, 8 Kowloon and
Tseung Kwan O routes and 33
cross-harbour routes. Fares for Hong
Kong Island routes range from $3.0 to
$11.6 and Kowloon and Tseung Kwan O
routes range from $3.2 to $7.5.
In 2005, NWFB had 694 licensed buses
(all air-conditioned), which carried
493,000 passengers a day.
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