New energy bus experience - Issue 2 (March 2024)

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Issue 2 (March 2024)

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Green Transport for a Zero-Carbon Future: New Energy Bus Experience Day

Green transport is for a better future. On 2 March 2024, the New Energy Bus Experience Day was organized and held by the Environmental Campaign Committee, the Environment and Ecology Bureau, and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) at CIC-ZCP in Kowloon Bay. It was composed of carnival booths with games, exhibitions, and workshops, and the highlight of this event was free rides on battery electric buses and a hydrogen fuel cell bus. Aiming to promote green transport as a main approach to reducing carbon emissions, the event has provided a chance for visitors to experience and witness such benefits, whilst paving the way for carbon neutrality.

  • KMB, the largest new energy bus operator in Hong Kong, provides the free electric shuttle service between CIC-ZCP and Choi Hung Station. Here shows a BYD B12D loading visitors bound for Choi Hung Station.
    KMB, the largest new energy bus operator in Hong Kong, provides a free electric shuttle service between CIC-ZCP and Choi Hung Station. Here is a BYD B12D loading visitors bound for Choi Hung Station.
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  • Citybus contributes the event with the latest hydrogen bus, 59200 on the shuttle service from Kai Tak (Muk On Street) to the event venue. Here, the bus has just arrived outside the venue, seen at Sheung Yee Road.
    Citybus contributes to the event with the latest hydrogen bus, 59200 on the shuttle service from Kai Tak (Muk On Street) to the event venue. Here, the bus has just arrived outside the venue, seen at Sheung Yee Road.
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  • 59200 is shown here arriving at Sheung Yee Road, carrying bus enthusiasts and other visitors from Kai Tak.
    59200 is shown here arriving at Sheung Yee Road, carrying bus enthusiasts and other visitors from Kai Tak.

Other Highlights for March 2024

A GMB running route 24 stops at Choi Tip Street near Fu Tip Estate
  • New GMB route 24 commenced on 3 March 2024, running a circular route between Fu Tip Estate and Kwong Fuk Road, Tai Po.
Xin Ming Zhu II at Central Ferry Pier 5, with ICC in the background
  • On that same day, Sun Ferry's latest vessel, MV Xin Ming Zhu II, was put into service in the Central to Cheung Chau route. This vessel is funded for purchase under the Government Subsidy Programme.
  • KMB electric double-decker buses were introduced into Cross-Harbour bus route 112 starting on 4 March 2024, marking the first time for such buses to operate on Hong Kong Island.

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