Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Light buses in Hong Kong

My friend told me about the light bus system in Hong Kong. This is how it worked a few years ago. He is not sure if it has changed in recent years.

* The light bus runs on specific routes
* It provides a feeder service to the train
* It carries 14 to 16 passengers
* It can pick up and drop passengers anywhere on the route (i.e. no designated stops)
* The fare is between $1 to $2, converted to Singapore dollars.
* It is more expensive than a train ride, but cheaper than a taxi.

Many people find the public transport in Hong Kong to be more convenient than Singapore. It is among the best in the world.

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