Replies to Questions from Finance Committee Members

Examination of Estimates of Expenditure 2003-04
CONTROLLING OFFICER’S REPLY TO
INITIAL WRITTEN QUESTION
Head : 186 – Transport Department Subhead (No. & title) :
Programme : (3) District Traffic and Transport Services
Controlling Officer : Commissioner for Transport
Director of Bureau : Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works
Question : What are the routes involved in the rationalization schemes to be implemented
in 2003-04?
Asked by : Hon. TANG Siu-tong
Reply : To improve operating efficiency and reduce congestion and air pollution
problems in the busy urban corridors, Transport Department is developing
rationalization schemes which include proposals for truncation, cancellation or
frequency reduction of routes with low patronage. A total of about 70 bus
routes operating in different areas in Hong Kong are being considered. In
pursuing these proposals, Transport Department will ensure that affected
passengers are provided with reasonable alternatives.
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Signature
Name in block letters ROBERT FOOTMAN
Post Title Commissioner for Transport
Date 20 March 2003
Reply Serial No.
ETWB(T)054
Question Serial No.
0876