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Hong Kong Star Ferry seeks 30% fare hike, plans pet-friendly service

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The Star Ferry, a Hong Kong transportation service, is seeking approval to increase its fares by approximately 30%. This proposed hike, which would add between HK$0.80 and HK$2 per journey, is attributed to rising operational expenses. In addition to the fare increase, the company is exploring the introduction of a new pet-friendly service on its routes. AI

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Hong Kong Star Ferry seeks 30% fare hike, plans pet-friendly service

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wynna Wong ·

    Hong Kong’s Star Ferry seeks 30% fare rise, eyes pet-friendly service

    Hong Kong’s Star Ferry has applied to raise fares by about 30 per cent across its two franchised routes, citing rising operating costs, while proposing a new pet-friendly service between Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui. The operator applied in March to raise fares on its two franchise…

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