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Transportation
Hong Kong boasts an excellent public transport network, so it’s very easy to get around Hong Kong. Over 90% of the daily journeys are on public transport, making it the highest rate in the world. Public transportation includes different means like
MTR
Franchised Bus Services
Minibuses
Trams
Ferries
Taxis
MTR:
MTR is a railway network that operates in urban areas, New Territories and lantau Island as well as a express connection to Hong Kong international Airport. It also provides train services to Bejing, shinghai, Guangzhou and Zhaoqinh in Mainland China. All trains and most MTR stations are air conditioned.
For routes and fare visit the following website:
http://www.mtr.com.hk/jplanner/eng/planner_index.php
Franchised Bus Services
There are 5 privately owned bus companies that provide franchised bus service across Hong Kong, operating almost 700 routes. Hong Kong is one of the few cities in the world that has no publicly-operated bus service.
You are not required to buy ticket for bus. Just drop the fare into the Box nest to driver. All the buses accept octopus. Pres the stop button when you want to get off.
For route and fare you can visit following website:
Minibuses
Minibuses are small passenger buses that carry about 16 people. Green minibuses operate on specific routes at fixed prices. Exact payment is required when getting on. Octopus cards are accepted. Red minibuses operate on routes that are not always fixed and passengers can get on and off anywhere along the route except where special prohibitions apply. Pay as you alight. The driver can provide change for small notes.
Once filled, minibuses won’t stop until someone asks to get off. Please note that minibuses are best suited for people who can speak some Cantonese and who are familiar with Hong Kong. Passengers are required by law to wear seat belts where available.
Trams
Hong Kong Tramways operates 6 main routes running between Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan everyday from 6:00 to 24:00. Tram is the most economical mode of transportation in Hong Kong. Regardless of distance, only HK$2.00 will be charged for each adult passenger. Senior citizens and children can enjoy a lower fare at HK$1.00. Every tram currently in service has been equipped with an Octopus reader located at the front exit of the tram. Monthly ticket is also available and being sold at Hong Kong Tramways’ Whitty Street tram depot, Causeway Bay and North Point terminus.
Ferries
Hong Kong operates regular ferry routes connecting Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the Outlying Islands, as well as Macau and neighboring cities in Mainland China.
Star Ferry
Most notable of all ferries is the humble but legendary Star Ferry service between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island from piers in Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom in Kowloon and Central and Wan Chai on the Island. It offers a memorable and scenic
Outlying Islands Service
Ferries operating from the Central Ferry Piers on Hong Kong Island provide service to the main outlying islands of Peng Chau, Cheung Chau, Lamma and Lantau, including Discovery Bay. Two types of ferries operate on most routes: standard ferries and the slightly more expensive fast ferries.
Taxis
Taxis are plentiful throughout Hong Kong apart from remote areas, and can be hailed on the street (except restricted areas) or summoned by phone. All are metered, relatively cheap, air-conditioned and clean.
There are three colors of taxi to indicate their areas of service, but all serve the airport:
Red taxis operate in most of Hong Kong, except for Tung Chung Road and the south side of Lantau Island;
Green taxis serve the rural areas of the New Territories; and
Blue taxis operate only on Lantau Island.
Reference:
http://www.hktramways.com/en/service/index.html
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/trip-planner/transport.html
