Annual Report 2021
11 2021 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited July KMB Smart Transportation Exhibition Area in 5G Lab KMB set up a Smart Transportation Exhibition Area in 5G Lab to demonstrate ways to enhance bus service and driving safety in the future through 5G high-speed data transmission, such as showing interior views of the bus compartment with passengers on board and obtaining data on the number of passengers waiting at bus stops. September KMB launches the largest free ride day event in town KMB cooperated with a local virtual bank, WeLab Bank, to launch free ride days on three consecutive Sundays. Passengers could enjoy unlimited free rides on three designated KMB bus routes. KMB launches free ride day for the elderly for two consecutive months KMB launched Free Ride Days (Cross-Harbour Routes) for the elderly to thank them for their contributions to society. The special offer was later extended to the following month and to include all recreational “R” Routes. August KMB and LWB launch new membership scheme “club1933” KMB and LWB introduced the new membership scheme “club1933”. Passengers can register on App1933 and travel by bus with a registered Octopus card to earn points for exclusive privileges. KMB signs a 5-year HK$500 million green loan KMB signed a 5-year HK$500 million green loan with Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, which has been earmarked for funding sustainability- and environmental, social and governance (ESG) related initiatives. KMB is the first franchised bus company in Hong Kong to use a green loan to promote sustainable development. October KMB x Wilson Parking launch park-and-ride discount at Admiralty Car Park To promote eco-friendliness, KMB collaborated with Wilson Parking to provide park-and-ride discounts for passengers, allowing a maximum of HK$24 to be deducted from the parking fee. November KMB develops a 5G autonomous driving system with other enterprises KMB formed a strategic partnership with SmarTone and Teksbotics to introduce self-driving technology using 5G network in Hong Kong and enhance the operational efficiency of public transport and road safety, driving the city towards a Smart City. December KMB awards free-ride passes and bus naming plates to Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic athletes KMB offered one-year free rides and bus naming rights to all Hong Kong athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games for their excellent performance, effort and contribution to the events. Safety Bus embarks its maiden voyage to promote road safety in school KMB rolled out a Safety Bus Visit Programme. Themed with “Stop, Look, Listen and Give Way”, the Safety Bus with interactive games installed started its journey visiting schools to promote road and passenger safety.
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