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There are two type of minibus in Hong Kong. Both are cream colored but some have red roofs and others have green roofs. Green minibuses provide scheduled services with fixed routes, fares, vehicle allocation and timetables: red minibuses operate with flexible routes, fares and timetables.
Fares are paid on a green minibus when you get on board. Some green minibuses accept payment by Octopus, but for those that dont, always have correct amount in coins with you. On most red minibuses, you pay when you get off. Make sure you have the exact fare in case the driver runs out of change. Advise: To halth either a green or red minibus so you can alight, do it like a local and say "yau lok" which means "stop please" in Cantonese. If you want to commend a public light bus driver, or if you are not satisfied with the service, get the license number and call the transport complaint hotline on 2889-9999. Tip: Take Minibus no. 1 from Central (Hong Kong station bus terminus, in between IFC 2 and the Four Seasons Hotel) to The Peak. It's the cheapest way to get there from Central, usually faster than the regular bus, as exciting... and very local! |
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