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Hong Kong

Hong Kong ferry fee increases slammed after HK$190m subsidy

Government says it will closely scrutinise future applications

The Transport Department approved plans by New World First Ferry Services and Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry to increase the fares due to rising oil prices and salary increases. Photo: Dustin Shum

The government came under fire today for approving ferry fee increases – after operators were granted a HK$190 million subsidy last year – and admitted it could not rule out more raises in the future.

However, Yau Shing-mu, the undersecretary for transport and housing, told the Legislative Council transport panel meeting that any application for fee rises during the three-year term of their renewed licence would be tightly scrutinised.