Changes to Hong Kong’s HK$2 transport subsidy scheme to kick in on April 3

2026-03-23 - 04:12

Hong Kong will implement the revised HK$2 (26 US cents) transport fare scheme next Friday, under which elderly and disabled residents will only enjoy the flat rate for journeys costing HK$10 or less. Authorities said on Monday that the new “HK$2 flat rate or 80 per cent discount” model would be implemented on April 3. Beneficiaries under the revised scheme will only enjoy the HK$2 rate for journeys where the adult fare is HK$10 or less, and will have to pay 20 per cent of fares that exceed that...