Star Ferry fares to rise by up to HK$1.80 from January
Star Ferry fares are set to rise by as much as HK$1.80 (23 US cents) from January after Hong Kong authorities endorsed the operator’s application for an increase, taking the cost of a weekend cross-harbour trip to up to HK$8.30. The operator, which last raised its fares in 2023, applied in March to increase charges on its two franchised routes by between 80 HK cents and HK$2 per journey. Under a…
Star Ferry fares are set to increase by up to HK$1.80 from January 2026, with the cost of a weekend cross-harbour trip reaching a maximum of HK$8.30. The decision comes after Hong Kong authorities approved the operator's application for a fare increase, following heavy accumulated losses between 2018 and 2023 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and other factors.
The government maintains that the fare adjustments are necessary to ensure the financial viability of the historic ferry service, which has been operating since 1898. Despite the increase, Star Ferry remains one of the most affordable options for cross-harbour travel, with fares still significantly lower than those of MTR or franchised bus services.
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