Annual Report 2024

27 2024 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited Electronic Payment System KMB has implemented an electronic payment system across its entire fleet. The e-payment system, which accommodates more payment methods than any other public transport operator’s system, now supports sixteen platforms, establishing KMB and LWB as the industry leaders offering the most diverse electronic payment options among local public transport operators. These include contactless payments such as American Express and Discover/Diners Club, mobile payments like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, as well as QR code payments, including eCoin and WeChat Pay HK. The e-payment system also supports fare concession schemes, including the Regional Short-haul Two-way Section Fare Scheme and BBI discount schemes between KMB and LWB routes. Energy Reduction Dedicated to building a greener future, KMB has explored the use of renewable energy by extending solar panel applications to depots, bus termini, bus shelters, bus poles and double- decker roofs. KMB brought the third-generation Solar Panel Bus from prototype to mass production, and the solar panel system has since become a standard feature on KMB’s new buses. In 2024, 20 new licensed buses were equipped with solar panels on their roofs. Moreover, KMB retrofitted solar panels onto its existing fleet. By the end of 2024, nearly 2,000 buses, equivalent to half of the KMB bus fleet, were fitted with solar panels. Furthermore, KMB continued its Solar-powered Bus Shelter Campaign, harnessing solar energy to power up lighting devices. By the end of 2024, 1,907 solar-powered lamps had been installed at over 1,500 bus stops. KMB has now installed a total of 30,000 solar panels, demonstrating how its development blueprint for new energy is being implemented in practice. 5G Technology It is one of the key development goals of Hong Kong to become a smart city. With the rise of industry-leading 5G mobile network technology, KMB has explored its use in daily operations. Among KMB’s bus fleet, approximately 2,500 buses have already been upgraded to incorporate 5G technology and provide free 5G Wi-Fi service. An On-board Occupancy Display has been installed in the compartment to indicate the number of available seats on the upper deck. The real-time bus occupancy rates for the next three buses are also displayed with icon illustrations via App1933. KMB self-developed installation of solar films on double-decker roofs harnesses renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions