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Star Ferry fares to increase by up to HK$1.80 from January

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Star Ferry is set to increase its fares by up to HK$1.80 starting January 25th. This decision, approved by the Executive Council, will raise adult ticket prices to HK$6 on weekdays and HK$8.30 on weekends for its two cross-harbour routes. The company had applied for this increase in March, seeking hikes between 80 HK cents and HK$2 per journey. AI

RANK_REASON This is a fare increase for a public transport service, not a core AI development.

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Star Ferry fares to increase by up to HK$1.80 from January

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu ·

    Star Ferry fares to rise by up to HK$1.80 from January

    Star Ferry fares are set to rise by as much as HK$1.80 (23 US cents) from January after Hong Kong authorities endorsed the operator’s application for an increase, taking the cost of a weekend cross-harbour trip to up to HK$8.30. The operator, which last raised its fares in 2023, …

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