Hong Kong Transport Galleries - New Route Launches in 2024

February 3, 2024 - 230R

Getting to Ma Wan was an adventure in the past. Cars are not allowed in that easily and to take public transit, I either need to take a bus from Tsuen Wan or Tsing Yi or the ferry from Central. In early February, KMB opened a new holiday bus route from Kowloon Station to Ma Wan that operates on weekends and public holidays only. 230R uses entirely electric double-decker buses with a journey time of about 20 minutes.

(KMB press release)

February 28 - 72K

KMB launched a new route 72K in Tai Po on February 28 connecting the new Fu Tip Estate with Tai Wo station, taking just 10 minutes to reach the malls around Tai Yuen Estate. The estate is still under construction along Tai Po's hillsides and will be home to some 7000 households after the 2 phases finish.

(KMB press release)

April 28, 2024 - 287

With a huge new development under way in Shap Sze Heung between Ma On Shan and Sai Kung, KMB launched this new whole-day service with interchange discounts to their other services into the city.

(KMB press release)

September 21, 2024 - HK1

KMB launched tourism route HK1 in September, connecting key attractions in Kowloon such as the Clock Tower, Palace Museum, Ladies' Market, and Sham Shui Po. From the Star Ferry, it operates everyday at 30 minute intervals until the evening.

(KMB press release).

November 18, 2024 - 49A

KMB launched a new route 49A on November 18 connecting Tsuen Wan West station with Tsing Yi's Ching Fu Court. This rush-hour only service operates weekdays only with 6 morning trips to Tsuen Wan West and 5 evening trips back to Tsing Yi, charging $5.6 for the 15 minute journey.
Ching Fu Court is a new public housing estate with 2868 units across 2 towers that is a stone's throw from the container port, somewhat out of the way from existing residential areas on the island. However, their south-facing units should have a nice view of the harbour and skyline.

(KMB press release)


February 3, 2024 - 230R
Getting to Ma Wan was an adventure in the past. Cars are not allowed in that easily and to take public transit, I either need to take a bus from Tsuen Wan or Tsing Yi or the ferry from Central. In early February, KMB opened a new holiday bus route from Kowloon Station to Ma Wan that operates on weekends and public holidays only. 230R uses entirely electric double-decker buses with a journey time of about 20 minutes. (KMB press release)
February 28 - 72K
KMB launched a new route 72K in Tai Po on February 28 connecting the new Fu Tip Estate with Tai Wo station, taking just 10 minutes to reach the malls around Tai Yuen Estate. The estate is still under construction along Tai Po's hillsides and will be home to some 7000 households after the 2 phases finish. (KMB press release)
April 28, 2024 - 287
With a huge new development under way in Shap Sze Heung between Ma On Shan and Sai Kung, KMB launched this new whole-day service with interchange discounts to their other services into the city. (KMB press release)
September 21, 2024 - HK1
KMB launched tourism route HK1 in September, connecting key attractions in Kowloon such as the Clock Tower, Palace Museum, Ladies' Market, and Sham Shui Po. From the Star Ferry, it operates everyday at 30 minute intervals until the evening. (KMB press release).
November 18, 2024 - 49A
KMB launched a new route 49A on November 18 connecting Tsuen Wan West station with Tsing Yi's Ching Fu Court. This rush-hour only service operates weekdays only with 6 morning trips to Tsuen Wan West and 5 evening trips back to Tsing Yi, charging $5.6 for the 15 minute journey. Ching Fu Court is a new public housing estate with 2868 units across 2 towers that is a stone's throw from the container port, somewhat out of the way from existing residential areas on the island. However, their south-facing units should have a nice view of the harbour and skyline. (KMB press release)