Annual Report 2019

024 Transport International Holdings Limited 2019 Annual Report Business Review Hong Kong Franchised Public Bus Operations Express Routes for Holidays KMB expanded the network of Express Routes in Sai Kung District, introducing two new routes comprising Route 92R (from Sai Kung to Star Ferry) and Route 289R (from Wong Shek Pier to Sha Tin Central Bus Terminus) to provide an express service for passengers travelling between Sai Kung District and the urban area on holidays. Command and Control Centre Hong Kong has been facing challenges since the second half of 2019. Subject to the actual traffic conditions, KMB activated the Command and Control Centre to handle emergencies to ensure smooth bus operations, co-ordinate and support frontline staff and announce route service information to provide safe and quality bus services to the public. When the services of other public transport operators were disrupted, KMB maintained close contact with different government departments and mobilised resources to provide temporary routes to meet the mobility needs of the community. For example, in relation to the temporary closure of MTR University Station in late 2019, KMB introduced two bus routes, 82D and 274S, after discussions with the Transport Department, providing services for passengers travelling from the Hong Kong Science Park and The Chinese University of Hong Kong to other districts. Depots Routine maintenance and repair services are provided in KMB’s four major bus depots at Kowloon Bay, Sha Tin, Lai Chi Kok and Tuen Mun. Ten smaller depots supply minor maintenance services and parking. The KMB Overhaul Centre in Tuen Mun supports major overhaul services. Depot facilities are continually upgraded to ensure consistent service quality and a high level of productivity. Major Depots Serving KMB and LWB Buses Depot Areas served/ Main purpose of depot Gross floor area (square feet) Number of buses served as at 31 December 2019 Year in which operations commenced Remarks KMB depots ： Kowloon Bay Depot East Kowloon 768,038 1,099 1990 The depot land was acquired at market price from the Government in 1986 under a Private Treaty Grant Sha Tin Depot North and East New Territories 720,005 1,168 1988 The depot land was acquired at public auction in 1984 Lai Chi Kok Depot South and West Kowloon 648,946 881 2002 The depot land has been leased from the Government on a short term tenancy # Tuen Mun Depot West New Territories 148,961 933 1979 The depot land was acquired at public auction in 1974 KMB Overhaul Centre Bus overhaul 380,915 NA 1983 The depot land was acquired at market price from the Government in 1979 under a Private Treaty Grant LWB depot: Siu Ho Wan Depot Lantau Island 82,422 279 1998 The depot land has been leased from the Government on a short term tenancy # Total 2,749,287 4,360 # Under the short term tenancy agreements, rentals at market rates are payable to the HKSAR Government.