KMB launched the luxury bus P960 and P968 in the middle of last month. The fare is about 50% of the similar route. KMB monthly ticket is not applicable, but the seats are more comfortable and there are fewer stops along the way.
KMB announced today (6th) that from next Monday (9th) to October 31st, passengers with monthly KMB tickets can enjoy a 25% discount on the regular fare, that is, an additional fare of less than RMB 10 per trip. Take the "Star Line" with the original price of more than 30 yuan.
However, KMB reminded that it is still necessary to pay the regular fare when boarding the bus, and then refund the difference through the Octopus App or service station.
In addition, starting next Sunday (8th), KMB will expand the number of bus routes that support the electronic payment system "edudu" to 60, involving about 1,000 buses.
The system supports contactless payments with credit cards, QR code payments, and mobile payment programs such as Apple Pay.
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The full fare for the P960 from Siu Hong to Wan Chai is 32.8 yuan, and the P968 between Long Ping and Tin Hau is 36.9 yuan. The two were officially opened on July 18. KMB monthly tickets were not accepted at that time.
KMB said today that with a valid KMB monthly pass Octopus, you will get a 27% discount on the regular price, which is $8.7 for P960 and $9.8 for P968.
The difference can be refunded via the Octopus App or service station
KMB stated that passengers travelling on the two routes will not be deducted from the monthly pass. They will not be deducted from the 10 journeys per day. Passengers who board the bus must make sure that the Octopus has sufficient balance when paying with the Octopus carrying the KMB monthly pass. , Pay the regular fare for the route, and then the difference in the fare can be refunded through the Octopus App or at an Octopus service station.
Passengers can claim the difference within 10 working days to 30 days after boarding, and it will be forfeited after the deadline.
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Electronic payment system expanded to 1,000 buses on Sunday
In addition, KMB will also expand the bus routes supporting the electronic payment system "edudu" starting this Sunday, involving about 1,000 buses. It is expected that the electronic payment system will be introduced to the entire fleet within this year.
KMB pointed out that the 21 new routes mainly pass through the Shing Mun Tunnel. Together with the 39 routes that have been installed at the beginning of the year, there are a total of 60 routes, covering a total of 60 routes from Tsuen Kwai Tsing District to Shatin, Tai Po and North District, and passing through Tsim Sha Tsui. Routes of the pier and Tsing Sha Highway interchange station, as well as some holiday routes.
Payment method supported by "edudu" (KMB document)
KMB said that "edudu" accepts ten electronic payment methods, and supports contactless credit cards, mobile payment devices such as Apple Pay, and mobile payment QR codes such as AlipayHK.
KMB stated that it will continue to explore cooperation with more electronic payment platforms to provide passengers with more payment options.
"Edudu" accepts ten electronic payment methods, including the newly accepted JCB credit card.
(KMB picture)
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