Adjustment of monthly subsidy threshold under Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme

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     The Transport Department (TD) today (May 26) reminded members of the public that from June 1 onwards, the threshold of monthly public transport expenses incurred for receiving a subsidy under the Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme will be raised from $400 to $500, while the subsidy rate and the monthly subsidy cap remain unchanged.

     In other words, from June 1 onwards, the Government will provide commuters with a subsidy amounting to one-third of the actual monthly public transport expenses in excess of $500, subject to a maximum of $400 per month for each Octopus and each AlipayHK account. The TD reminded commuters that they can collect the subsidy of the previous month from the 16th of each month. The subsidy is valid for collection within three months. The subsidy collection methods will also remain unchanged.

     The public can visit the website (ptfss.gov.hk) for details of the Scheme. For enquiries regarding the record of public transport expenses and the subsidy amount, Octopus users can visit the Octopus Mobile App, the website (subsidy-enquiry.octopus.com.hk) or call the hotline at 2969 5500, while AlipayHK users can visit the AlipayHK Mobile App or call the hotline at 3002 0905.

Ends/Monday, May 26, 2025
Issued at HKT 16:00

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