Two Cents Two Perspectives | Guan Haoming: Affected Individuals Widely Accept; Must Act Early on Budget Deficit

SighingCashier · 2026-03-24T06:22:47+00:00

Starting from the 3rd of next month, the two-dollar fare discount will be adjusted to "two dollars two discount." For regular fares of 10 dollars or below, the fare will remain at 2 dollars, while fares above 10 dollars will be charged at two-tenths of the regular price. The chairman of the Legislative Council's Welfare Affairs Committee stated that the new arrangement is generally accepted by affected people, but elderly residents, particularly those in outlying islands, have different views on this change, expressing concerns that it may affect their travel and mental health.

SighingCashier

2026-03-24 06:22:47

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The two-dollar fare discount will be adjusted to “two dollars at half price” starting from the 3rd of next month. Fares for trips costing 10 dollars or less will remain at 2 dollars, while trips over 10 dollars will be charged at half price.

Legislative Council Welfare Affairs Committee Chairman Paul Chan Mo-po said on a radio program that the generally affected people can accept the new arrangement, and the voices are not very loud. Hong Kong faces structural demographic issues, coupled with recent fiscal deficits, so early action is necessary. He also hopes that after this change, the government will not make further moves in the short term.

DAB Legislative Council member Chan Hak-fung stated that many elderly people have opinions about the change, especially residents of the Outlying Islands. Many seniors also help care for their grandchildren to release productivity, but they are worried that reduced travel might affect their mental and physical health.

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