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Hong Kong Lawmakers Call for Fuel Subsidies, Fare Hikes Amid Oil Price Spike
Bus Service Crisis Due to Soaring Fuel Prices
Hong Kong lawmakers have warned that a coach operator's failed attempt to reduce its services is just the "tip of the iceberg" of cuts in bus rides amid rising fuel costs. They highlighted that soaring oil prices, exacerbated by the war in the Middle East, are significantly impacting bus companies. Legislators urged the government to promptly address these escalating fuel prices.
Appeal for Subsidies and Fare Increase Approvals
Lawmakers have called on authorities to approve applications by non-franchised bus companies to increase fares and to provide subsidies to cushion the effects of higher fuel prices. These appeals follow recent attempts to cut bus services, underscoring the growing urgency for measures to alleviate the financial strain on the transport sector.
*Source: SCMP (2026-04-07)*
