OPERATIONAL REVIEW
"Contra Vision" bus body advertising, which makes the windows of the upper saloon available for
advertising purposes, was launched in December 1995. As the advertising space is enlarged substantially,
we believe this new product will be well accepted by the users.
Despite a relatively unfavourable economic climate, the Company achieved satisfactory growth in bus
advertising revenue in 1995.
Bus Shelter Advertising
More light boxes are being installed on new bus shelters for advertising purposes. The connection of
power supply to the light boxes is being carried out.
Comprehensive Depot Renovation
During 1995, a schedule was formulated for the comprehensive renovation of all permanent depots
within the next 5 years. By systematically up-grading the depot facilities to meet current user
requirements, the overall productivity in the depots will be constantly improved and modernised.
Depot Automation
In 1995, we took a major step in depot automation. By using a newly installed Chinese character interface
computer in the workshop area, shop floor workers can issue on-line spare part requisitions to our stores
section. The central spare part inventory data base is then updated in real time. This function is available
22 hours per day with the remaining two hours being used for other housekeeping tasks.
We have also implemented a computerised Wide Area Network connecting the Local Area Networks
(“LAN”)_at_the_KMB Headquarters and the KMB Overhaul Centre. The connection with LANs in other
major depots is under way.
Certificate of Fitness (COF) Work carried out in Shenzhen
KMB has constantly endeavoured to find ways of curbing or counteracting increases in operating costs.
In October 1995, an agreement was reached with a Hong Kong contractor for a pilot exercise to carry out
bus overhaul work in Shenzhen under KMB's stringent quality control.
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ITHE KOWLOON MOTOR BUS COMPANY (1933) LIMITED