An elderly passenger steps out of a bus into the pouring rain in Tsim Sha Tsui. Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam had announced in January that a scheme allowing people aged above 65 to travel for HK$2 on public transport would be extended to those aged between 60 and 64. Photo: Sam Tsang
An elderly passenger steps out of a bus into the pouring rain in Tsim Sha Tsui. Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam had announced in January that a scheme allowing people aged above 65 to travel for HK$2 on public transport would be extended to those aged between 60 and 64. Photo: Sam Tsang

Letters | Why it’s OK for Hong Kong to put HK$2 rides on hold

An elderly passenger steps out of a bus into the pouring rain in Tsim Sha Tsui. Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam had announced in January that a scheme allowing people aged above 65 to travel for HK$2 on public transport would be extended to those aged between 60 and 64. Photo: Sam Tsang
An elderly passenger steps out of a bus into the pouring rain in Tsim Sha Tsui. Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam had announced in January that a scheme allowing people aged above 65 to travel for HK$2 on public transport would be extended to those aged between 60 and 64. Photo: Sam Tsang
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