Drivers of red-top minibuses now earn an average of just HK$10,000 a month, down from HK$30,000 four years ago. Photo: David Wong
Uncertain future for Hong Kong’s red and green minibuses, born of 1967 riots
With no new licences issued since the 1970s and MTR expansion steadily eroding profits and earnings, minibus operators struggle to recruit drivers. They hope to be allowed to add more seats
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Hong Kong culture
Drivers of red-top minibuses now earn an average of just HK$10,000 a month, down from HK$30,000 four years ago. Photo: David Wong