Annual Report 2024

66 2024 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Green transportation is our way forward. As a prominent player in Hong Kong’s transportation industry, KMB takes its responsibility and mission to heart. We aim to be not only a trusted bus service operator but also a pioneer in driving the green transformation of local public transport. With rising public expectations for new energy buses, KMB is tirelessly promoting and expanding electric bus services, making commuting a meaningful action that contributes to a cleaner, low-carbon Hong Kong. The new generation of electric double-deckers has been warmly welcomed by passengers and the community, receiving unanimous praise since they commenced service. Besides offering steady and quiet rides, these electric buses have been highly acclaimed for their core feature of achieving “zero emissions”. KMB primarily collaborates with two electric bus manufacturers － China-based BYD and the UK-based Alexander Dennis. In 2024, KMB launched a new batch of electric double-deckers, the “Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV”, specifically designed for Hong Kong by the British manufacturer. Their maiden service on Route 112 attracted crowds eager to experience the ride. To meet Hong Kong’s demanding road conditions and operational requirements, this new batch of electric double-deckers features a custom-built chassis and strategically placed battery compartments under the bus floor, positioned at both the front and rear axle wheel arches to maximise interior space. The lower deck of these buses follows the same layout as traditional double-deckers, with the capacity to accommodate up to 122 passengers, making them the highest-capacity new energy buses in Hong Kong. This service launch also marked the full rollout of two types of new-generation electric double-deckers by KMB, setting a historic precedent. KMB’s electric double-deckers are breaking new ground. They serve several cross-harbour routes, including those connecting Cheung Sha Wan to North Point and Lai Chi Kok to Ap Lei Chau. These electric double-deckers traverse cross-harbour tunnels, reaching the Southern, Central and Western, and Eastern Districts of Hong Kong Island, as well as Wan Chai, marking a new chapter in KMB’s new energy bus fleet. Now operating on 40 KMB routes, our electric bus fleet has travelled five million kilometres in total, equivalent to a carbon emission reduction of 8,000 tonnes. KMB has continued to bring green transportation to more local districts, allowing Hong Kong residents to enjoy the benefits Case Study KMB’s New Electric Double-deckers Set Industry Benchmark in Passenger Capacity and New Energy Bus Standards