Independent Review Committee submits report to Chief Executive
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The following is issued on behalf of the Independent Review Committee on Hong Kong's Franchised Bus Service:

     Having received oral evidence over a total of 21 days, on and between May 7, 2018, and October 16, 2018, from the representatives of 19 specifically identified interested parties, and that of two expert witnesses, together with a total of over 22,000 pages of their written submissions/reports and those of other parties and the closing submissions of counsel assisting the Committee, the Independent Review Committee on Hong Kong's Franchised Bus Service submitted its report to the Chief Executive today (December 31).

Ends/Monday, December 31, 2018
Issued at HKT 12:00

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