The revamp to Hong Kong’s HK$2 (26 US cents) transport fare concession scheme for the elderly and disabled carried a HK$90 million price tag, with the government paying two-thirds, a Legislative Council finance committee paper revealed on Wednesday.It also showed that about 220 beneficiaries averaged more than 240 trips a month – equivalent to more than eight trips daily – with one hitting as many as 20 trips a day, in the first year of real-name registration.The government adjusted the scheme on April 3, requiring beneficiaries to pay 20 per cent of the fare, instead of a flat HK$2 rate, for trips costing more than HK$10.
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Hong Kong government forks out two-thirds of HK$90 million tab for HK$2 fare revamp
A revamp of Hong Kong's HK$2 transport fare concession for the elderly and disabled cost HK$90 million, with the government covering two-thirds of the expenses, according to a Legislative Council document. The scheme, which subsidizes public transport for eligible residents, was adjusted on April 3rd to require beneficiaries to pay 20% of fares exceeding HK$10, instead of the flat HK$2 rate.
Emily HungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-16 · 14:59 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A revamp of Hong Kong's HK$2 transport fare concession for the elderly and disabled cost HK$90 million, with the government covering two-thirds of the expenses, according to a Legislative Council document. The scheme, which subsidizes public transport for eligible residents, was adjusted on April 3rd to require beneficiaries to pay 20% of fares exceeding HK$10, instead of the flat HK$2 rate. Data from the first year of real-name registration revealed that approximately 220 beneficiaries averaged over eight trips daily, with some individuals taking as many as 20 trips per day. The changes aim to address potential misuse and ensure the scheme's sustainability.
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The government adjusted the scheme on April 3, requiring beneficiaries to pay 20% of fares over HK$10.
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One beneficiary made as many as 20 trips a day.
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About 220 beneficiaries averaged more than 240 trips a month.
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The government paid two-thirds of the HK$90 million cost.
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The revamp of Hong Kong's HK$2 transport fare concession scheme cost HK$90 million.
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