Annual Report 2024

87 2024 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited Engaging the Public With a close connection to the community, we actively engage the public to gather feedback and foster a strong community, creating shared values for all. Events In 2024, a number of events were organised to interact with the public we serve: KMB participated in the 2024 Lunar New Year Fair Stalls at Victoria Park, Fa Hui, Shatin and Yuen Long from 4 to 10 February 2024. Pop-up stores were held at Tuen Mun V city, Nam Cheong V Walk in April, May and September, respectively, to maintain a close connection with customers; In July, KMB participated in the Hong Kong Book Fair, which was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre; To support and encourage the Hong Kong delegation to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, KMB and LWB have offered one-year free rides and bus naming rights to all delegation members. A bus themed “Support Team Hong Kong”was deployed to various districts to show support for all Hong Kong delegates by cheering “Proud of You” together with the people of Hong Kong; In August, KMB and SPCA collaborated on a “Pet Bus Tour”, taking pet owners and their pets from Tsuen Wan to Tsing Yi on a KMB double-deck bus. Since October, the “Pet Bus Tour” has become a regular route, travelling across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. It has gained popularity and received a lot of positive feedback from the public; KMB and LWB offered free rides on all buses for children on Sundays and Public Holidays during the summer. In addition, a carnival with vintage bus exhibitions and game booths was organised, attracting thousands of club1933 members to join; and In October, KMB participated in the Bus Parade cum Exhibition, organised by the Transport Department, to celebrate the 75 th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China. KMB arranged three vintage buses including a Daimler E double-decker for the parade, and five buses for the exhibition, featuring the oldest buses in Hong Kong － a Daimler A double-decker － along with vintage exhibits and bus models showcasing buses from the past and present in Victoria Park; In December, KMB organised three pet bus tours to Lantau Island and a night pet bus tour to encourage pet owners to enjoy quality time with their pets and promote a pet- friendly environment; and KMB and LWB held a total of twelve Passenger Liaison Group meetings at bus termini across their operating areas to gather customer feedback on various issues, including interchange schemes, environmentally friendly buses, passenger facilities and network connectivity. To celebrate Lunar New Year with the public, KMB set up booths at various Lunar New Year fairs to sell a wide range of KMB-themed merchandise To commend the outstanding performance of Hong Kong athletes in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, KMB and LWB have awarded them bus naming rights and free bus passes, joining the entire Hong Kong community in supporting these remarkable athletes The “Free Ride Days for Kids” campaign included a carnival showcasing KMB’s antique buses, bringing joy to everyone