News: The Executive Council passed the tram fare increase to 3 yuan for adults, effective July 11

According to sources, the Executive Council today (7th) passed the tram fare increase application, and the adult fare will be increased from 2.6 yuan to 3 yuan.

The government later announced that the fare for people aged 12 or above will be increased from 2.6 yuan to 3 yuan; children (3 to 11 years old) will be increased from 1.3 yuan to 1.5 yuan, and monthly passes will be increased from 220 yuan to 260 yuan; The fare for the above persons) will also be raised from the current 1.2 yuan to 1.3 yuan, and the revised fare will take effect from July 11.

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Government: Proposed increase is acceptable level

A government spokesman said that since the last fare adjustment in July 2018, in the face of competition from other public transport, as well as the prolonged impact of the epidemic and necessary social distancing measures, tram ridership has continued to decline, and its fares There is a corresponding reduction in revenue; given the current financial situation of the tram company, it is necessary to adjust the fares to maintain its financial sustainability.

The spokesman pointed out that trams have a unique historical significance and have always been widely welcomed by citizens and tourists. They are also a collective memory of Hong Kong citizens. A number of improvement projects and innovative measures have also been introduced to enhance tram services. After considering all relevant factors, the Government believes that adjustments are necessary. Tram fares to maintain its stable operation, and the proposed increase by the tram company is also an acceptable level.

The Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, said on Facebook that she visited the tram depot, which made her childhood dream come true.

(Carrie Lam FB picture)

Carrie Lam backs tram fare increase a few days ago

The Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, said on Facebook that she visited the tram depot, which made her childhood dream come true.

She pointed out that trams and the Star Ferry are both long-established public transports in Hong Kong. They have served for more than a century and are full of collective memories of generations of citizens. The government should make every effort to ensure that these historically valuable means of transport can continue to operate and shoulder the responsibility of inheriting Hong Kong’s history and culture. mission, and one of the ways is to support their markup.

Tram fare increase｜A maximum of 4 cents for an adult ticket for tram fare increase