Annual Report 2023

12 2023 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited CORPORATE MILESTONES 2023 KMB launches new Route W4 for West Kowloon Cultural District KMB introduced the new Route W4 to serve the West Kowloon Cultural District by connecting the High Speed Rail Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Austin Station, M+, and the Hong Kong Palace Museum, providing a convenient travelling means for tourists and residents. KMB honoured with two major awards for charitable efforts KMB received the “Award of Excellence” from the Hong Kong Community Chest, as well as the “Outstanding Caring Award” and “The Most Innovative Award” from the Federation of Hong Kong Industries in recognition of KMB’s contributions to various social responsibility projects. KMB improves solar panel system to provide renewable energy to the entire bus for comprehensive carbon reduction and energy efficiency The solar panel system installed on KMB’s double- deck buses has evolved to its third generation, with an improved solar film that can be directly applied to the roof of the bus. All electricity generated will be used to power all onboard electronic devices, reducing carbon emissions. KMB has also launched the “Green Rewards Programme”, offering extra club1933 points as an incentive for passengers to ride on solar buses. KMB leverages 5G network to provide real- time information on occupancy rate and remaining seats on upper deck KMB leveraged 5G technology to provide real-time passenger capacity information on the app1933, and installed display screens on the lower deck of buses to show “Available Seats on the Upper Deck”, so as to provide passengers with smart travel experience with the access to instant bus occupancy information. AUGUST OCTOBER SEPTEMBER KMB introduces self-service lost and found collection service Self-service lockers were installed in phases at 35 KMB bus termini in Kowloon and the New Territories to facilitate the retrieval of lost items through online registration and the use of self-service lockers by members of the public. KMB receives a delegation from the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi KMB welcomed a visiting delegation from the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi, and made in- depth discussions on public bus service operation models, sustainability, and future development.