Annual Report 2021

65 2021 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited Upgrade of Depots, Termini and Bus Stops KMB and LWB’s commitment to upgrading the facilities at their termini and bus stops is reflected in the following measures: Bus Interchange Platform Numbering System is launched to facilitate passengers with greater convenience to enjoy Bus-Bus Interchange concession and have more choices; and Seats for the elderly, the disabled and young children are being introduced at bus shelters, bus termini and interchanges. By the end of 2021, 2,205 seats had been installed. Affordability Fare Concession Schemes KMB and LWB are committed to providing efficient bus services for the public. A number of fare concession schemes were introduced in 2021, including the following: KMB KMB extended the Regional Short-haul Two-way Section Fare Scheme in Tuen Mun, Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai to a total of 34 routes, in which the number of card readers increased to 53. The second Scheme was extended to Tseung Kwan O covering 16 routes with 27 card readers. Passengers of 15 selected routes can enjoy intra-district rides with a single fare as low as HK$5.4 by tapping an Octopus card over any of the 27 Octopus card validators at bus stops after alighting; KMB Fare Saver Scheme offered a fare discount of up to HK$4.0, covering some campuses of educational institutions and shopping malls; Partnering with Wilson Parking to encourage Park-and- Ride on KMB buses from Admiralty to Central, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay; A new interchange discount scheme for passengers interchanging designated bus routes between Ma Wan and Tsuen Wan, and vice versa; A senior passengers’ special fare rebate scheme launched on weekends and public holidays in November and December 2021; ICBC/KMB UnionPay Dual Currency Cardholders enjoyed a maximum of 20% bus fare rebate when they paid for KMB and LWB rides; A fare rebate scheme for Citibank cardholders who enjoyed a 15% bus fare rebate year-round; Partnering with Hong Kong Tramways Limited and some Green Minibus operators, KMB provides inter-modal interchange fare concessions covering routes on Hong Kong Island and in the New Territories; A KMB-MTR interchange discount for passengers interchanging from designated routes solely operated by KMB to designated MTR stations, and vice versa; and Four new Bus-Bus Interchange concession schemes covering new services in New Territories East and West. LWB ICBC/KMB UnionPay Dual Currency Cardholders enjoyed a maximum of 20% bus fare rebate when they paid for KMB and LWB rides; A fare rebate scheme for Citibank cardholders who enjoyed a 15% bus fare rebate year-round; and A new Bus-Bus Interchange concession scheme with New Lantau Bus was offered for passengers to leisure spots in Mui Wo, Tai O and Ngong Ping. Platforms at interchanges and along trunk roads are now numbered so that a bus stop can be more easily located and more transfer options be provided