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"However, the revision of the fare scale does not mean that individual GMB operators are allowed to set their fares automatically at the ceiling level," the spokesman stressed.
"If a GMB operator wishes to increase the fare of a specific route, he must apply to Transport Department with supporting information and data. The department will consider it on its own merit.
"Fares of GMB routes can only be adjusted upon obtaining the written approval from the department."
The new and existing fare scales for GMB are as follows:
End
Journey distance
not exceeding (km)
3
5
Existing scale ($)
$3.5
4.8
New scale ($)
$4
5.8
7
6
7
9
6.6
7.8
11
7.2
8.5
15
8.5
10
20
10.5
12.5
30
13.5
16
40
16
19
50
19
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Supermarkets to provide free delivery service for the disabled
Four groups of people with a disability will benefit from free delivery service by two major supermarkets in Hong Kong starting from Sunday (December 1).
The service, proposed by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, will be provided by Park'N Shop and Wellcome on a trial basis.
"About 60,000 disabled persons will benefit from the scheme." the Commissioner for Rehabilitation, Mr Augustine Choi, announced this at a press conference today (Friday). "We will review its operation and effectiveness six months later."