Hong Kong bus firms get go-ahead to raise fees by up to 7.5% from January 5

Hong Kong’s franchised bus operators have received a green light from authorities to raise fares by up to 7.5 per cent starting early next month, the Post has learned.

Sources said the Chief Executive-in-Council approved the companies’ proposed fare increases on Tuesday.

The decision means Citybus can raise commuter fees by 7.5 per cent, while New Lantao Bus and KMB can increase their fares by 6.5 per cent and 4.3 per cent, respectively.

The new fares will take effect on January 5 of next year.