Annual Report 2019

010 Transport International Holdings Limited 2019 Annual Report Corporate Milestones 2019 January TIH delegation visited Singapore to enhance bus safety A TIH delegation led by Chairman Dr. Norman Leung Nai Pang exchanged opinions on bus safety, the use of innovative technology, management models, bus captain training and public education with bus operators and the Land Transport Authority of Singapore. February New bus safety measures To enhance safety, KMB and LWB introduced new safety measures to their fleets, including the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and the installation of seat-belts on all seats on new Euro VI buses. March New double-decker brought a brighter compartment KMB introduced a new model double-decker featuring a full length glass window alongside the staircase. Sunlight is directed to the compartment, thus enhancing safety and passenger experience. Ten tertiary education institutions participated in KMB Fare Saver Scheme KMB Fare Saver Scheme was extended to ten tertiary education institutions. Passengers can enjoy a HK$2.0 fare rebate by tapping their Octopus Card on Fare Saver kiosks. April KMB received HKAEE Award KMB’s advanced green technologies and innovative ideas were recognised by the winning of the Gold Award in the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (“HKAEE”), Transport and Logistics Sector. KMB held carnival to promote road safety KMB organised a carnival at which the Safety Bus was displayed for the first time, to encourage the public to pay attention to road safety with the slogan “Stop, Look, Listen and Give Way”. May KMB granted the operation right of new BCP Route B9 KMB was granted the operation right of Route B9 to carry passengers to and from Liantang/ Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point (“BCP”) and Yuen Long/Tuen Mun. KMB launched Smart Indicator System asking drivers to “Give Way to Bus” KMB started installing the Smart Indicator System reminding drivers to be courteous to buses by giving them priority. June New Customer Service Centre at Tuen Mun BBI KMB’s New Customer Service Centre at the Tuen Mun Bus-Bus Interchange (“BBI”) provides free Wi-Fi and charging points with a 180° sea view for passengers waiting for buses.