Annual Report 2019

033 Transport International Holdings Limited 2019 Annual Report Business Review Hong Kong Non-franchised Transport Operations In 2019, NHKB operated a fleet of 15 air-conditioned super-low floor single-deck buses on its shuttle bus service between Lok Ma Chau and Huanggang. NHKB’s terminus at the San Tin Public Transport Interchange boasts four comfortable air- conditioned boarding lounges and an integrated information display system. During the year, the demand for NHKB’s cross-boundary bus service declined, with a fall in patronage from 4.81 million passenger-trips in 2018 to 3.44 million passenger-trips in 2019. The decrease in demand was mainly attributable to a dramatic drop in visitor numbers to Hong Kong. Notwithstanding the temporary decline in patronage, the demand for cross-boundary bus services is expected to grow in line with the stronger social and economic ties between Hong Kong and China Mainland, as the demand for cross- boundary bus services remains strong. NHKB will continue to maintain its NHKB offers a value-for-money 24-hour cross-boundary shuttle bus service for travellers to and from China Mainland Yuen Long Shenzhen Hong Kong Sheung Shui Lo Wu Lok Ma Chau Huanggang shuttle bus service as a preferred means of transport for cross-boundary travellers seeking convenient and quality services.