Annual Report 2024

70 2024 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited SUSTAINABILITY REPORT New Bus Services The reopening of boundary control points and the resumption of multiple-entry endorsements for Shenzhen residents have led to an increase in visitors, while population intake has also generated greater travel demand. We have implemented a number of enhancements to our bus service to deliver a more pleasant and comfortable journey to our customers. Recreational Bus Service In January 2024, the previously restricted area of Sha Tau Kok was further opened to the public. To enhance accessibility to the area, KMB has introduced a new express Route 78S, operating from Sheung Shui to Sha Tau Kok, to facilitate weekend and holiday travel for visitors. Since then, it has become easier for passengers to explore the area’s mystic surroundings, enjoy its scenic beauty and appreciate the historical buildings of Sha Tau Kok; Ma Wan Park, a new recreational spot in Ma Wan, opened in 2024. In January 2024, KMB introduced Route 230R [Ma Wan Park ⇋ Kowloon Station] on weekends to provide visitors with direct service from Yau Tsim Mong District to Ma Wan. The route was subsequently extended to a whole- day service in December 2024 to coincide with the second phase of Ma Wan Park’s opening. This is the first franchised bus route serving Ma Wan; To complement the opening of GO PARK Sai Sha, KMB introduced Route 287 [University Station - GO PARK Sai Sha (Circular)] to provide a whole-day bus service connecting Sai Sha with University Station and Ma On Shan. It also facilitates passenger access to the recreational and sports complex, “GO PARK Sai Sha”. KMB deployed electric double- deckers on Route 287 to provide a comfortable, quiet and zero-emission travel experience for passengers. The route also connects Kam Chun Court, where passengers can transfer to other KMB routes heading to the urban area; With more recreational demand in Sai Kung, KMB introduced express departures on Route 92 [Sai Kung ⇋ Diamond Hill Station] on weekends. The new Route 92 (Express) only stops at a few major bus stops, allowing passengers to enjoy a faster journey when travelling to Sai Kung for a picnic or returning to the city after visiting “Hong Kong’s backyard”; and To offer a new and immersive travel experience to visitors, KMB launched Route HK1, “Tour @Kowloon”, which operates between Star Ferry and Wong Tai Sin, connecting key local attractions. With a Tourist Day Pass, visitors can enjoy the “hop on, hop off” service along the route. Bus Service for Population Intake KMB was granted the operating rights for new bus route packages at Fu Tip Estate, Tai Po. To align with the population intake in 2024, KMB introduced Routes 72K [Fu Tip - Tai Wo (Circular)], 74 [Fu Tip ⇋ Yau Tong], 271A [Fu Tip ⇋ Tsim Sha Tsui], 272P (special trip) [Fu Tip ⇋ Kwai Hing] and two cross-harbour routes to Hong Kong Island. To further enhance connectivity to urban areas, Route 72X (Fu Tip ⇋ Mong Kok) was extended from Tai Po Central to Fu Tip; To provide better connectivity between Causeway Bay and Tuen Mun, KMB extended the service hours of Route 961 [Tuen Mun (Shan King Estate) ⇋ Wan Chai], with additional service to Causeway Bay. After the service upgrade, passengers in Tuen Mun can now travel directly to and from Causeway Bay in just one trip; KMB has introduced Route 230R, the first regular franchised bus route serving Ma Wan, to provide transportation to Ma Wan Park, a new tourist attraction on the island