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to modify the frequency of the Jordan Road Central ferry service from 10-15 minutes to 15-20 minutes;
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to adjust the operational hours of the North Point Kowloon City, North Point Hung Hom and Wan Chai Hung Hom services from between 6 am and 10 pm to between 7 am and 8 pm.
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The Administration was aware of these proposals at the time when HYF's fare increase application was being considered. Following consultation with the relevant District Boards, the proposal at (i) was implemented on 1 March 1996, while a decision on the proposal at (ii) has yet to be taken.
HYF is required to provide services in accordance with the schedules of services authorised by the Commissioner for Transport. Under the Ferry Services Ordinance HYF may seek to amend the frequency of its ferry services. The authority for any adjustment rests with the Commissioner for Transport.
(c) & The Legislative Council is not consulted on operational matters (d) such as changes in ferry services timetables.
In assessing any service adjustment proposal from ferry franchisees, the Commissioner for Transport will take into account passenger demand and consult the District Boards concerned before taking a decision.
Waste management in environment protection
Following is a question by the Hon Elizabeth Wong and a written reply by the Secretary for Planning, Environment and Lands, Mr Bowen Leung, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
Will the Government inform this Council:
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