LegCo Panel on Transport visits Citybus depot and observes autonomous minibus (with photos)
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The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Transport visited the Citybus Limited (Citybus) depot and the first autonomous minibus introduced by the company today (June 29) to learn about the latest progress made by Citybus in promoting smart transport.
Members first took Citybus's double-deck bus from the LegCo Complex to the depot in Chai Wan. Upon arrival, they received a briefing from representatives of Citybus on the company's current operational situation, including how the company continues to upgrade bus compartment facilities to enhance the passenger experience and improve driving safety, as well as its efforts in transition to new energy.
Members then observed the autonomous minibus and noted that the 12-seat minibus's autonomous driving system was collaboratively developed by Citybus and the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute in 2024. The autonomous minibus, manufactured by a Mainland supplier, adopts advanced autonomous driving technology and will soon undergo road tests in Hong Kong.
Members then toured the Citybus's Operations Control Centre to gain deeper understanding of how the company monitors bus services and daily operations across various districts around the clock, as well as how it responds under adverse weather conditions.
During the visit, Members exchanged views with Citybus representatives on matters including road test arrangements, as well as the driving safety and stability of the autonomous minibus. Members also urged Citybus to leverage technology to enhance the quality of bus services as well as promote the development of smart mobility and the transition to new energy buses.
A total of 14 members and non-members of the Panel on Transport participated in the visit.
Ends/Monday, June 29, 2026
Issued at HKT 20:17
Issued at HKT 20:17
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