Annual Report 2021

23 2021 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited Green and Smart KMB shows its commitment to innovation by introducing a bus fleet with technological advances and environment-friendly features for a more desirable passenger experience. The Company aims to upgrade the entire fleet with new energy buses by 2050 to tie in with the Government’s policy of achieving the carbon neutrality target. Bus Fleet and Fleet Upgrade During the year, 142 double-deck buses have been licensed. The buses feature a light-directing glass window alongside the staircase connecting the two decks in place of the traditional sealed design, which lends a brighter ambience to the interior and enhances safety when passengers walk up and down stairs. Besides, new buses are equipped with safety facilities, including the Advanced Driver Assistance System, the Electronic Stability Programme and the Driving Monitoring System, and all seats are equipped with seat belts and grab handles, to ensure the safety of passengers and bus captains. The addition of four horizontal ventilation windows has become a standard feature on new buses, which allows passengers to open the windows to let fresh air into the compartment. KMB has continued to invest in the latest environment-friendly buses. In 2009, it became the first public bus company in Asia to introduce Euro V double-deck buses. In 2017, it again led the industry by introducing the first diesel-powered double-deck bus with Euro VI emission standards in Hong Kong. Euro III model buses will be completely phased out within the next four years. To pursue the Government policy of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, KMB plans to introduce 500 electric buses by 2025, accounting for one-eighth of the entire bus fleet. As at 31 December 2021, KMB operated a total of 4,013 licensed buses, comprising 3,877 double-deck buses and 136 single-deck buses. The fleet currently features three hybrid double-deck buses and ten electric single-deck buses. In addition, 118 double-deck Euro VI buses, 16 electric single-deck buses and 52 electric double-deck buses were on order for delivery in 2022 and 2023. KMB’s Bus Fleet Double-deck Buses Single-deck Buses Total Number of Buses As at 1 January 2021 3,866 143 4,009 Additions during year 246 0 246 Disposals during year (235) (7) (242) As at 31 December 2021 3,877 136 4,013 KMB LWB 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 200,000 100,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 0 Total Passenger Capacity at 31 December 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 20 40 60 80 100 0 Percentage of Actual Number of Buses Operated on the Road to Licensed Bus Fleet - KMB KMB LWB 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 100 200 300 400 500 0 Number of New Buses Introduced to the Fleet Notes: 1. 38 buses transferred from LWB to KMB in 2020. 2. 100 buses transferred from LWB to KMB in 2021.