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Star Ferry fare increase|4.3 Effective weekday adult fare increases to $5, cancels free discount for seniors

2023-01-31T10:42:19.012Z


On the day of the executive meeting (31st), it was proposed to approve the fare increase of Star Ferry, including increasing the fare of two franchised ferry routes from 1 yuan to 2.3 yuan per trip, that is, setting the maximum fare for adults at 5 yuan on weekdays, and setting the maximum fare on weekends or public holidays at 5 yuan. but


On the day of the executive meeting (31st), it was proposed to approve the fare increase of Star Ferry, including increasing the fare of two franchised ferry routes from 1 yuan to 2.3 yuan per trip, that is, setting the maximum fare for adults at 5 yuan on weekdays, and setting the maximum fare on weekends or public holidays at 5 yuan. It is set at 6.5 yuan; monthly tickets, the price increased from 160 yuan to 190 yuan. Under the scheme (Double Discount Scheme), you only need to pay 2 yuan per trip.


▼January 31, the Executive Council approved the Star Ferry fare increase application▼


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Tianxing: Respect the government's decision on the increase

The Star Ferry responded that it was grateful to the government for facing up to the difficult business situation and speeding up the approval of the fare increase application. Star Ferry respected the government's decision on the fare increase range.

Tianxing can break even in two years after the price increase: it is too early to draw conclusions at this stage

As for the expectation that the balance of payments will be achieved two years after the fare increase, Tianxing said that it is too early to draw conclusions at this stage, especially the actual speed at which the tourism industry will return to normal is still unknown. , Tianxing still has to face the burden brought by the mid-term operating loss, especially the company has completely exhausted the company's financial resources to support operations in the past few years, so how to overcome this difficult period is an urgent need to solve, Tianxing will continue to communicate with relevant government departments.

Star Ferry fare increase|News: The guild will increase to $5 via Tsim Sha Tsui to and from Central, which is lower than the application price. On New Year’s Eve, the MTR will run overnight Reduction mechanism The Star Ferry’s fare increase has been considered a loss. The Star Ferry’s application for a double fare increase from Tsim Sha Tsui to Central Holidays is $8.4. The elderly are not free.

What is the new fare of the Star Ferry?

The maximum fare for adults on weekdays is set at 5 yuan

Does the Star Ferry have a dual ride scheme for the elderly?

Eligible seniors are only required to pay $2 per journey under the Government Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities (Double Concession Scheme)

Source: hk1

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