Luo Yuchen replied to a message while listening to Lo Wai-ling explain the situation with the minibus company, then continued to pay close attention as she spoke.
Buses are a crucial component of public transport in any city. Locally, they are known as "buses" and represent the most frequently used form of public transportation, bar none. In general, city buses can be categorized into three types: franchised buses, non-franchised buses, and public light buses. Franchised buses refer to those with fixed routes, fares, service hours, and schedules—the standard buses seen in most cities. Locally, there are actually no publicly operated bus services; instead, five private companies—KMB, Citybus, NWFB, Long Win, and New Lantau Bus—provide franchised services. While each company’s fleet and interior configurations vary, they are typically double-decker buses with seats on both levels. Passengers are not permitted to stand on the upper deck.
Non-franchised buses are provided by various private companies for public convenience, including tour buses, hotel shuttles, school buses, MTR feeder buses, employee shuttles, and chartered services. Public light buses, known locally as "minibuses," have a seating capacity of 16 and standing is prohibited. Currently, only one type exists on the market: the red minibus. Unlike the buses found in Mainland cities that follow fixed routes, schedules, and fares, red minibuses have no set path; they can operate in any district, provided they avoid a…
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