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Thursday, May 4, 1972

TEMPORARY MOTOR BOAT AND BUS SERVICES

For Cha Kwo Ling Villagers From May 5 To May 12

The Transport Department announced today that, in conjunction with the Marine Department, arrangements had been made with a motor boat company to provide a temporary service from Shau Kei Wan to Cha Kwo Ling over the

period of Tin Hau Festival from tomorrow (May 5) to May 12.

The Kowloon Motor Bus Company has also agreed to run a shuttle service between Kwun Tong Ferry Pier and Cha Kwo Ling during the same period.

A department spokesman said these arrangements were intended to

overcome the difficulties of Cha Kwa Ling villagers arising from the recent stoppage of the private passenger ferry service between Shau Kei Wan and Kwun

Tong via Cha Kwo Ling.

"Two vessels, each carrying 50 to 70 persons, will operate a service between 6 a.m, and midnight at a 15-minute frequency, with a flat fare of

30 cents per person," he said.

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The bus fare to be charged will also be 30 cents per person. The

shuttle service will operate between 7 a.m. and 10.20 p.m. at 20-minute

intervals.

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