[Wuhan pneumonia] Direct buses are expected to reduce 70% of the frequency

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Written by: Huang Weilun

2020-01-28 21:48

The outbreak of a new coronavirus related to Wuhan pneumonia continued to spread. Chief Executive Lin Zheng Yue'e announced today (28) a number of measures, including the closure of Sha Tau Kok and Wenjindu Ports. A direct bus industry said that the two ports themselves have fewer cross-border buses and their impact is limited. However, due to the epidemic, the turnover was only 20% of normal time. Yesterday (28th) and today ’s first three or four years off , With an average of less than 10 passengers per bus. He said that the industry will gradually cut classes, which will be reduced by 70% on or before February 3.

The government also mentioned that the frequency of the "GMB" shuttle bus for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge will be adjusted. Zhang Guangyou, chairman of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Shuttle Bus Co., Ltd., predicts that the off-peak hours will be reduced by 40%, and the peak hours will be reduced by 10%.

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Direct bus service to less than 10 passengers per bus

Zhang Jianping, Secretary-General of the Hong Kong-Guangdong Through Bus Association, said that the lunar calendar was originally the peak period for the industry, but due to the pneumonia epidemic in Wuhan, the number of passengers this year has decreased significantly. Half, or about 20 people; by the third day and today, there are fewer than 10 people per train.

Zhang Jianping pointed out that Shatoujiao and Wenjindu Port had less direct buses, but more school buses, so the customs clearance strategy did not have much impact. However, he said that the cost of cross-border buses is high. In addition to fuel costs and wages, transit fees cannot be ignored. The cost of a journey can be as high as more than 1,000 yuan. In terms of the current passenger volume, it may not be possible to recover the cost, and the turnover is only ordinary. The situation is 20%, so after discussions in the industry, it will be decided to gradually reduce the number of shifts. On or before February 3, it is estimated that the number of shifts will be reduced by 70%.

Zhang Jianping said that the lunar calendar was originally the peak period for the industry, but was affected by the pneumonia epidemic in Wuhan, and the number of passengers this year was greatly reduced. (Photo / Photo by Liang Pengwei)

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Zhang Guangyou, chairman of GMB, who travels the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, said that affected by the epidemic, this year's passenger number was reduced by about 60% year-on-year. Last year's peak period of the Spring Festival required additional departures, but this year there is no need. He predicts that the off-peak hours will be reduced by 40%, and the peak hours will be reduced by 10%. On average, it will be reduced by 30% daily. He also pointed out that after each shuttle was picked up, it would be thoroughly cleaned before driving.

Zhang Guangyou expects that GMB will reduce its frequency by 40% during off-peak hours and 10% during peak hours. (Profile picture)

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