Annual Report 2025

26 Transport International Holdings Limited 2025 Annual Report BUSINESS REVIEW In response to the opening of Kai Tak Sports Park and its hosting of various mega sports events and concerts, KMB has introduced new special services connecting Kai Tak Sports Park with Kwun Tong, Tseung Kwan O, Tsuen Wan, Tsing Yi, Tuen Mun, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long, Tai Po and Sheung Shui, ensuring swift and efficient dispersal of spectators after events. With these routes passing through key BBI hubs, passengers can transfer to their final destinations through other KMB routes via these BBIs at a discounted price with minimal hassle. Preferred Choice of the Public KMB is committed to providing value-for-money public bus services, delivering the best travel experience through its comprehensive bus service network, innovative measures and eco-friendly technologies. Comprehensive Network At the end of 2025, KMB operated a total of 447 bus routes. In a dynamic operating environment shaped by railway commissioning, demographic changes and new highways, KMB reviewed and optimised its resources to meet evolving demand. KMB continues to operate an efficient, competitive and sustainable bus network while exploring opportunities for new market growth. In 2025, KMB implemented 181 route re-organisation proposals to enhance the overall service network and provide the following benefits to the public: Eliminating wasteful duplication of routes; Releasing resources for redeployment in high-demand areas; Straightening unduly circuitous routes; Introducing new express routes that leverage new highway infrastructure; and Optimising connectivity between routes through BBIs. The network of 31 strategically located BBIs across Hong Kong continued to enhance passenger convenience and offer more fare concessions, further popularising the concept of “interchanging is so simple” and gaining widespread acceptance. The BBIs also contributed to environmental protection by ensuring the efficient daily utilisation of bus resources. Additional BBI discounts were introduced to extend the benefits of BBI to more passengers. In view of demographic changes, urban development and evolving passenger needs, particularly the upsurge in cross- boundary demand, KMB enhanced the existing boundary route services to cater for passenger needs. To tie in with the completion of residential areas in Anderson Road Quarry Site Development Area, KMB further strengthened its services in the area by launching new routes and increasing the frequency of existing routes. In addition, KMB introduced new express commuting services, Routes 33X and 252S, via the newly commissioned Central Kowloon Bypass (Yau Ma Tei Section) to connect the New Territories West with the Kowloon Bay Commercial Area and East Kowloon. Five existing routes serving Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai and Kwun Tong were diverted from the busy Lung Cheung Road to the new infrastructure, offering commuters faster and more stable journey times. To further increase the use of Heung Yuen Wai Control Point, KMB launched a short-term promotion scheme in October. Passengers travelling on Route B9 on selected days from Tuen Mun to Heung Yuen Wai Control Point were eligible for a complimentary same-day return trip. With the opening of the Central Kowloon Bypass (Yau Ma Tei Section), KMB launched Route 33X, a new express commuting service connecting Tsuen Wan and the East Kowloon Commercial Area, offering commuters faster, more reliable journeys and access to the benefits of the new infrastructure