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"During this transition period, I am pleased to commit myself, together with all of you new graduates, to offer our best endeavour for the prosperity and security of Hong Kong," Mr Tsang said.
In order to enhance the department's operational efficiency, Mr Tsang said five new fire stations, a fireboat station in Tuen Mun and the Lam Tin Ambulance Depot would be put in commission between 1996 and 1997,
On parade were 12 Probation Station Officers and 43 Firemen who had completed their respective basic training courses and who would soon be posted out to various fire stations to gain more field experience.
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Bus fare increases to take effect on Sunday
Fare increases for Citybus and China Motor Bus (CMB) will take effect on Sunday (March 3).
A 9.5 per cent fare increase for Citybus's Hong Kong Island routes, and a 10 per cent fare increase for its cross harbour routes were approved by the Governor-in- Council on February 13. The increase is well below the anticipated inflation since Citybus's last fare adjustment.
Meanwhile, a 10.7 per cent fare increase will be levied on CMB's Hong Kong Island routes as well as a 10 per cent fare increase for its cross harbour routes.
The new fares will take effect on Sunday.
As most cross harbour routes are jointly operated by CMB, Citybus and KMB. it is necessary to maintain a common fare scale to avoid confusion to the commuters. For this reason, a 10 per cent fare increase will also be applied to the cross harbour routes operated by KMB.
CMB will also extend its elderly concessionary fare scheme to cover all its cross harbour routes when the new fares come into effect.
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