Hong Kong’s icon, the 100 year old trams, are set to undergo change after a Hong Kong conglomerate Wharf (Holdings) which owns the Hong Kong trams, has sold a 50pc stake to French giant Veolia Transport.
Hong Kong’ tramway started operation in 1904. There were 16 one-deck trams then. Now the 2-deck tram fleet has expanded to 163.
Trams are the cheapest means of public transport in Hong Kong. Adults pay HK$2 (US$0.26) and children pay half that price. The fee has remained unchanged for over 10 years. That is pretty amazing.
When you are in Hong Kong, don’t miss out a ride on this Hong Kong icon. I hope the tram will remain as cheap a means of transport as it is, and its look and service will sustain the Hong Kong way after the new owner takes over.
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i m going shenzhen from malaysia … was thinking to come to hong kong first go around hong kong for 1 day then proceed to shenzhen .. can u tell me hotal with reasonable price tag and places to visit .. resturent to eat and how to proceed to the shenzhen…
thanks in advance
Gaurav