Annual Report 2025

25 2025 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited Hong Kong Franchised Public Bus Operations Hong Kong Non-franchised Transport Operations Chinese Mainland Transport Operations Property Holdings and Development Resilience and Venturing beyond Uncertainty Hong Kong steadily navigated a path of recovery and growth despite external uncertainties. Amid a notable rise in tourist arrivals, the Hong Kong SAR Government continued to champion the initiative of “Tourism is Everywhere” throughout 2025. While many visitors opted for short-stay or day trips, drawn by the city’s year-round mega events, international exhibitions and sports tournaments, others chose to discover Hong Kong’s natural beauty. Meanwhile, the evolving travel habits of local residents presented certain challenges to the economy. New development areas continued to expand and large-scale infrastructure projects were launched, creating fresh demand for transport services. Amid these uncertainties and the opportunities they present, KMB demonstrated resilience in response to the city’s structural rebalancing and remained committed to delivering reliable, efficient public transport services that connected communities across Hong Kong. Enhanced Services to Tourist Attractions To further enhance the tourist experience, KMB debuted its first Open-top Bus Route HK1 in 2025. Branded as "KMB Tour HK", the Open-top Bus Route HK1 departs from the iconic Star Ferry Bus Terminus, serving key landmarks and attractions across Kowloon via two routes. The Daytime Route takes tourists to Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin and Kowloon City, featuring iconic landmarks such as West Kowloon Cultural District, Avenue of Stars, and Flower Market, as well as Chinese religious landmarks like Wong Tai Sin Temple and Chi Lin Nunnery. The Nighttime Route travels primarily along Nathan Road, highlighting attractions such as the Night Market at Temple Street and the vibrant nightlife of Mong Kok. Tourists can experience the stunning cityscape by day and the sparkling nightscape by night aboard the Open-top Bus. Combined with the “Tourist Day Pass Premium”, tourists can seamlessly navigate the city and enjoy unlimited travel on a comprehensive network of over 480 KMB and LWB bus routes, including the Open-top Bus Route HK1. West Kowloon Cultural District is a key attraction, known for its museums and unique cultural activities. To enhance connectivity in the area, KMB’s Route W4, originally linking West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station to West Kowloon Cultural District, was extended to Tsim Sha Tsui. In addition, Route 296D and the Open-top Bus Route HK1 provide daily connections across Central Kowloon. These services will be further strengthened to cater for events and festivals. Following the introduction of Route 230R, which operated between Ma Wan and Kowloon Station in 2024, the service was extended to Tsim Sha Tsui in 2025. This extension has significantly improved connectivity between Ma Wan and West Kowloon Cultural District, as well as with other urban and city centres. In 2025, KMB brought double-decker buses back to Route 51, 26 years after their previous service on the route. Serving Hong Kong’s highest peak, Tai Mo Shan, the route attracts hikers and campers seeking its natural beauty, particularly in autumn and winter. The deployment of double-decker buses greatly increased capacity on this sole franchised service connecting Tsuen Wan, Sheung Tsuen, and Tai Mo Shan Country Park. KMB Route HK1 debuted its new “KMB Tour HK” service, operating entirely with Open-top Buses. To mark the occasion, KMB held a launch ceremony officiated by Ms. Mabel Chan Mei Po, Secretary for Transport and Logistics (third from left), Ms. Betty Fung Ching Suk Yee, Chief Executive Officer of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (third from right), Ms. Joanne Chu Shui Man, Deputy Commissioner for Tourism (second from right), Mr. Patrick Wong Chi Kwong, Assistant Commissioner of Transport Department (first from left) and Mr. Perry Yiu Pak Leung, then Legislative Council Member for the Tourism Constituency (first from right), together with Dr John Chan Cho Chak, Deputy Chairman of KMB (centre) and Mr. Roger Lee Chak Cheong, Managing Director of KMB (second from left)