The $2 scheme has benefitted many older people and people with disabilities. They can now go out with friends by travelling at a concessionary fare. Starting from 2 August 2021, the government announced that residents aged 60-64 can apply for a
JoyYou Card and enjoy the concession with effect from 27 February 2022. On this page, we will introduce public transport modes and services under the $2 scheme as well as a few places worthy of going.
How can I enjoy the concession?
Public Transport Modes and Services under the $2 Scheme
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Transport mode |
Services |
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MTR |
Domestic MTR services, including Light Rail and MTR Bus (Northwest New Territories)
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Excluding the Airport Express, East Rail Line services to and from Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau and Racecourse Stations, and first-class service of East Rail Line
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Franchised buses |
Franchised bus routes of Kowloon Motor Bus, New World First Bus, Citybus, Long Win Bus and New Lantao Bus
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Excluding "A" and "NA" routes to the airport, racecourse routes, new long-haul services and the routes on a pre-booking and group hire basis
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Ferries |
Designated ferry services
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Excluding deluxe class services
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Green Minibuses
("GMBs") |
All GMB routes |
Red minibuses and Kaitos
(From February 27, 2022) |
Designated services of red minibuses and kaitos (Route details will be announced later)
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A logo of the $2 Scheme will be displayed at the approved red minibuses and kaitos that have joined the $2 Scheme
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Tram
(From February 27, 2022) |
All tram routes |
(Source:
Transport Department)
Recommended places to travel under public transportations of $2 scheme
Bus
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Hung Hom to Nong Ping Po Lin Monastery (New Lantao Bus)
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Tung Chung to Mui Wo (New Lantao Bus)
Ferries
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Central to Tsim Sha Tsui / Wan Chai to Tsim Shai Tsui (free and provided by Star Ferry)
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Central to Cheung Chau (Sun Ferry)
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Central to Ping Chau
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Central to Lamma Island - Yung Shue Wan / Picnic Bay (Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry)
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Central to Mui Wo (Sun Ferry)
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Aberdeen to Pak Kok Tsuen / Yung Shue Wan (Tsui Wah Ferry)
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Aberdeen to Lamma Island - Mo Tat Wan / Sok Kwu Wan (Chuen Kee Ferry)
MTR
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Inspiration Lake / Luk Keng Bay / Sham Shui Kok (Disneyland Resort Line)
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Che Kung Temple / Hong Kong Heritage Museum / Zhangmutou elderly Holiday Centre (Tuen Ma Line)
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Temple Street / West Kowloon Cultural District / Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre (Tuen Ma Line)
For more details of public transportations under $2 scheme, please click
here.
We will be updating note-worthy places in Hong Kong on this page. For more recommended local travel destinations and details on transportations, please click
here.
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