Corresponding Child/Student Fare
$1.0 $1.5
fares
However, the MTRC will need to review child/student when any changes in Government's policy on reimbursement for student travel become known.
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In September 1986, a $20
$20
child/student CSVT will replace the existing $15 one so that frequent travellers need to buy CSVTs less often.
IMPLEMENTATION
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come
The changes, which have been agreed with KCRC, will into effect on Friday 23 May, coincident with the opening of Sheung Wan station.
PUBLIC REACTION
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In view of the moderate increases which will be introduced, it is not expected that there will be any strong adverse public reaction.
PUBLICITY
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The MTRC will arrange suitable publicity to announce the changes at an appropriate time, emphasising the following two points :-
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(a) All adult single-ride and child/student
fares remain unchanged.
(b) The increase in fares for 1986 are
obtained through
the
reduction
in
discounts offered to adult users of Common Stored Value Tickets.
Members are invited to note the contents of this
memorandum.
(The Chairman of the Mass Transit Railway Corporation, Mr C W NEWTON, will attend before the Council to answer questions raised.)
5 March 1986
(TBCR 1/4913/79 II)
COUNCIL CHAMBER