Secretary for Transport and Logistics: any hikes in public transport fees needs to be affordable
發佈日期: 2026-03-14 20:21
TVB News
In light of the rising international oil prices, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan assured the public that the government will be carefully reviewing any fare hike requests from public transport operators to ensure fares are affordable for the public.
The impact of rising oil prices is not only felt by car owners, but also by operators of buses, minibuses and taxis.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said she has been in contact with several transport operators.
Speaking on a radio programme, Chan said if individual operators apply for fare adjustments, the government will take into account operating revenue, costs, and anticipated passenger growth.
She pledged to ensure fares are afforable for the public, while maintaining the financial sustainability of operators.
Over the past few days, Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines, and Greater Bay Airlines announced hikes in fuel surcharges for most routes.
On this, Chan urged the airlines to improve transparency and noted that the government will closely monitor this trend.
She also highlighted how the current geopolitical climate is reshaping logistics.
Chan noted that while many goods from Hong Kong were previously transshipped to Western markets via the Middle East, the current instability in the Middle East is creating new opportunities for Hong Kong.
She suggested increasing direct shipping capacity to Europe and the United States from Hong Kong, and expanding the city's role as a key transit hub.
Chan added that Hong Kong's container terminals are highly efficient, with an average turnaround time of less than a day, which allows shipping companies to "make up" for lost time.
