Take a look of July 1st freebies and concessions
發佈日期: 2025-07-01 20:18
TVB News
Celebrations of the 28th anniversary of the Hong Kong SAR come with a series of concessions and freebies, including three days of free tram rides.
In Wan Chai at noon, this tram station started getting busy. Trams were packed with commuters.
The fare collection setup was covered, with a sign reminding passengers of the three-day free rides.
CLAUDIO, Tram Passenger: "I didn't know it's for three days. We should use public transportation more, and it's a way to give some free transportation for the people living here and the tourists."
MARK, Tram Passenger: "I'm not a person (who) keeps going anywhere. Only if I have a place that I need to go, I (would) just use the tram. It's only a few days they have in one year."
While some commuters were in favour of the policy, saying it would benefit many people, they said the free journeys had attracted more riders than usual and made the trams crowded.
A ceremony was held in the morning to mark the start of the free rides. Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak was among the guests at the event.
Several other government officials also took a tram ride, including Financial Secretary Paul Chan,Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Cheuk Wing-hing and Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang.
Apart from public transportation like trams and the Star Ferry, more than 4,000 restaurants and shops offered July 1st discounts and promotions to celebrate the anniversary.
There was a queue outside this chain restaurant in North Point. The chain is offering a 29 percent discount on all dine-in meals. A few diners said they decided to stay in Hong Kong because of the eatery discounts.
The restaurant manager said they expect more customers than usual, adding they have increased their supply by 10 percent.
Concessions applied to museums as well. Visitors who have completed online registration were able to enter to thematic exhibitions at the Hong Kong Palace Museum free of charge.
M+ Museum, meanwhile, provided free entry to its standard exhibitions without the need of advanced online booking.
