LCQ15: Bus route rationalisation

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     Following is a question by the Hon Chan Hok-fung and a written reply by the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, in the Legislative Council today (May 20):
      
 Question:

     In response to the continuous expansion of the land transport network, franchised bus companies implement bus route rationalisation plans from time to time, including cancellation and amalgamation of routes. Some members of the public have complained to me that franchised bus companies disregard the needs of passengers and use bus route rationalisation as a means to maximise profits. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council: