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Buses

There are two major bus companies, both privately owned, which between

them carry nearly 3m passengers daily.

The Hong Kong Government is under continuous criticism regarding the service

they provide (both rake a profit). To improve the situation an agreement

has been concluded which includes a large bus purchasing programme by the

companies (from which UK firms hope to benefit), approval to substantial fare

increases and an undertaking; from Government to institute bus priority measures

aimed at achieving a minimum 10 mph journey time for buses.

During Sir Peter Baldwin's recent visit, the Secretary for the Environment

asked him whether the Department could provide a specialist to work in the

Commissioner for Transport's Office as Transport Priorities Advisor.

There has been further discussions on this with the Commissioner for Transport

and the details of a secondment are now being worked out.