New Aberdeen Tunnel Bus-Bus Interchange to be commissioned on July 26 to enhance bus service efficiency and passengers' waiting experience (with photos)
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Following the implementation of "HKeToll", the Government has made good use of the freed-up area at the former Aberdeen Tunnel toll plaza to construct the new BBI. The new BBI has one bus bay each for the Wan Chai bound and Aberdeen bound directions, accommodating six and five buses respectively, and the two sides are connected by an existing footbridge. In addition to bus transfer, passengers may also access the new BBI via Nam Fung Path and Wong Chuk Hang Path for Wan Chai bound and Aberdeen bound buses respectively.
The new BBI also provides covered waiting areas, seats and fans, together with route information panels and real-time estimated bus arrival display panels provided by the franchised bus operator. These facilities enhance the waiting experience and provide passengers with more information to plan their journeys.
With effect from July 26 (starting from the first departures of day time routes), 37 bus routes will stop at the new BBI, with interchange discounts available on designated routes:
- 30 existing routes that currently stop at the bus stops outside and/or opposite Wong Chuk Hang Hospital (Citybus route Nos. 37A, 37B, 37X, 38, 42, 42C, 49X, 70, 70P, 72, 72A, N72, 75, 77, 90, 90C, N90, 97, 99, 592 and Cross Harbour route Nos. 107, 107P, 170, N170, 171, 171A, 171P, N171, 671 and 671X);
- Four existing routes plying between Stanley and Central/North Point (Citybus route Nos. 6A, 6X, 65 and 260);
- Two existing morning peak routes from Wah Kwai and South Horizons/Ap Lei Chau to Sai Wan Ho (Citybus route Nos. 77X and 99X); and
- A new whole-day route plying between Tin Wan and Chai Wan (East) (Citybus route No. 770).
A spokesman for the TD said, "As bus routes to and from Stanley can stop at the new BBI, a total of 37 bus routes will be available for interchange there. This covers almost half of the bus routes serving the Southern District and significantly expands the bus network of Stanley. In addition, the introduction of Citybus route No. 770 will facilitate convenient travel for passengers between the Southern District and the vicinity of Chai Wan and Siu Sai Wan. Furthermore, interchange discounts will be offered on designated routes, enabling passengers to select suitable options to reach their destinations."
The TD has briefed the Traffic and Transport Committees of the relevant District Councils on the new bus service arrangements. Appropriate traffic signs and road markings have been put in place at the new BBI to guide passengers and motorists. Members of the public may refer to the bus operator's notices, website and mobile app for route information, interchange discount details and bus stop locations, or pay attention to announcements inside bus compartments.
Upon the commissioning of the new BBI, the existing bus stops outside and opposite Wong Chuk Hang Hospital will be renamed "Wong Chuk Hang Hospital/Complex for the Elderly" and will remain in operation.
Ends/Friday, July 17, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:05
Issued at HKT 17:05
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