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New Lantao Bus fare increase approved by ExCo
The Governor-in-Council, today (Tuesday) approved a 10.4 per cent fare increase for New Lantao Bus (NLB) to take effect from February 1.
NLB last revised its fares about two and a half years ago in September 1993. With increasing operating costs, it would incur a loss in 1996-97 if fares remain unchanged.
A government spokesman said: "NLB has been providing an efficient bus service on Lantau Island. It has also taken measures to reduce costs.
"The fare increase will enable the company to meet rising operating costs and encourage
it to make further service improvements.
"An increase of 10.4 per cent in fares is well below the estimated inflation of 22 per cent between NLB's last fare increase and the coming increase in February 1996. The impact of the increase on general inflation is minimal."
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Relieving prison overcrowding a top priority: Governor
The Government attaches high priority to the problem of overcrowding in Correctional Services Department's (CSD) institutions, the Governor, the Rt Hon Christopher Patten, said this (Tuesday) afternoon.
Speaking at the department's annual inspection, Mr Patten said: "Overcrowding affects not just those in custody: it affects the staff who manage the institutions, increasing workloads, straining resources and morale.
"We are giving these problems urgent attention too, seeking to improve the situation whenever suitable opportunities arise."
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