TNAG-1729-FCO40-2442-Minutes-and-Hansards-of-the-Legislative-Council-of-Hong-Kong-1988 — Page 233

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This is in addition to the choice of other transport modes

mentioned earlier.

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Sir, the decision to introduce a peak congestion

Corporation fare was made by the Board of Directors of the MTRC in full

Their decision to postpone recognition of public safety.

implementation is also taken in full regard to the need to explain more fully to the public the reasons for the proposal. The Board of Directors has acted in a responsible manner and has been responsive to public criticism. given that the build-up of passengers using the MTR normally

months

it will be

However,

starts in May and escalates during the summer,, mmetx irresponsible for the MTRC to further postpone the implementation of the peak congestion fare because to do so will be putting the safety of MTR passengers at risk.