Annual Report 2025

69 2025 Annual Report Transport International Holdings Limited About the Report Safety First Caring for the Environment Caring for Customers Caring for Employees Caring for the Community Performance Statistics Reporting Content Index Table to 2.7 million km in 2024, before reaching nearly 8 million km in 2025, contributing to a reduction of over 11,800 tonnes of carbon emissions. The double-deck electric buses introduced three years ago offer a driving range of over 300 km after just two hours of charging and a capacity of up to 115 passengers, meeting the daily operational requirements of 80% of KMB’s buses. Their quiet and comfortable cabin environment, together with performance comparable to diesel buses, has made them popular among passengers and bus captains alike. With the launch of the Government’s electric franchised bus subsidy scheme, Mr. Roger Lee, KMB Managing Director, emphasised that KMB will actively support the acceleration of fleet expansion. He noted, “The steady increase in electric bus mileage demonstrates that, as KMB expands its electric bus fleet and gains more operational and maintenance experience, our contribution to carbon reduction has become increasingly significant. I believe electric buses are now ‘within reach’ and will become the backbone of Hong Kong’s public bus services, representing the green future of the industry.” Establishing an EV Maintenance Training Workshop and Upgrading to High-Voltage Maintenance Capabilities As EV adoption increases, so does the demand for professional maintenance services. To provide a more specialised training environment, the KMB Academy has established a dedicated EV maintenance training workshop in addition to its existing technical workshop. The facility meets EMSD requirements for high-voltage EV maintenance environments and is equipped with component models of various EV systems, enabling trainees to acquire practical knowledge of EV structures and repair procedures. KMB also receives technical support and training from electric bus manufacturer BYD. The Academy is preparing to launch “Certificate in Diagnosis, Testing and Maintenance of Electric Vehicles ((High Voltage)” (EVH) Programme. Together with the existing “Certificate in Electric Vehicle Maintenance Safety Awareness”(EVE) and “Certificate in Diagnosis, Testing and Maintenance of Electric Vehicles (Low-Voltage)” (EVL) Programmes, The KMB Academy will become the first private institution in Hong Kong to offer a comprehensive three-level electric vehicle maintenance training programme. The programmes not only equip KMB maintenance staff with advanced EV knowledge – enhancing its fleet operation capabilities – but are also open to industry practitioners to support the broader development of EV maintenance talents in Hong Kong. Mr. Lee commented, “Achieving green transportation and sustainability requires supportive government policies and joint efforts across sectors. KMB will continue to strengthen both hardware, such as expanding the electric bus fleet, and software, including enhancing operational and maintenance capabilities. We will continue to support our passengers on the journey towards environmental protection and carbon reduction, contributing to Hong Kong’s sustainable future.” Recognition from Government Leaders At the ceremony, Mr. Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology, praised KMB for its long-standing support for green transformation of the transport sector: “I am pleased to learn that KMB is expanding its procurement of electric buses to support Hong Kong’s transition to green public transport. I also congratulate the KMB Academy on the establishment of the EV maintenance training workshop, which will provide targeted training for high voltage components and further support the professional development of commercial EV technicians. I thank KMB for its continued corporate leadership in emissions reduction and green transformation.”