Working Group on Public Transport Service Special Applications convenes first meeting (with photos)

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     The Working Group on Public Transport Service Special Applications (Working Group), under the Inter-departmental Task Force on Monitoring Fuel Supply, convenes the first meeting today (April 16).

     Led by the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, the Working Group has listened to the three franchised bus operators (i.e. The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited / Long Win Bus Company Limited, Citybus Limited and New Lantao Bus Company (1973) Limited) on their current business environment and operation situation as well as the measures they have taken to address the rising fuel costs. The Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, the Commissioner for Transport and the Government Economist also attended the meeting. During the meeting, the Working Group conducted dialogues in a frank and exchanged manner with the operators, and expressed appreciation for their continued dedication to providing stable public transport services despite the challenging operating environment.

     The Government will continue to monitor changes in fuel costs and the latest developments, and maintain communication with public transport service operators. Taking into account the overall operating environment, operators' costs, and public affordability, while maintaining the stability and normal operations of public transport services, the Working Group will consider targeted temporary measures to help operators save energy and enhance operational efficiency in response to oil price fluctuations.

Ends/Thursday, April 16, 2026
Issued at HKT 20:36

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The Working Group on Public Transport Service Special Applications, led by the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan (third right), convened the first meeting today (April 16). The Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong (third left); the Commissioner for Transport, Miss Winnie Tse (second right); and the Government Economist, Ms Irina Fan (first left), also attended the meeting.

The Working Group on Public Transport Service Special Applications, under the Inter-departmental Task Force on Monitoring Fuel Supply, convenes the first meeting today (April 16).