{
  "id": 11060507,
  "title": "Hong Kong rolls out free transport, half-price cinema tickets and discounts for National Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/hong-kong-rolls-out-free-transport-half-price-cinema-tickets-and-11060507",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T23:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hong Kong Free Press",
    "slug": "hong-kong-free-press",
    "url": "https://hongkongfp.com/2026/10/01/hong-kong-rolls-out-free-transport-half-price-cinema-tickets-and-discounts-for-national-day/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong is celebrating China's National Day on October 1, 2025, with a host of perks for residents. The city's tram network will offer free rides on all passenger routes, while the MTR Corporation will give away 77,000 single-journey rides through its \"MTR Mobile\" app. Star Ferry and Fortune Ferry will provide free rides on specific routes. Children can travel on most city bus routes for free using Octopus cards. All films in commercial cinemas will be half-price on Thursday, alongside free admission to the Hong Kong Jockey Club's National Day Raceday at Sha Tin Racecourse. Ocean Park will offer a 15% discount on general admission tickets, with panda-themed souvenirs discounted 15% at 300 HK$ or above. Public leisure facilities, such as badminton, tennis, basketball courts, and swimming pools, will be free to use. Various culture and leisure hotspots will offer discounts or souvenirs to visitors.",
  "summary": "Hong Kong has rolled out free tram rides, half-price movie tickets, mall discounts, MTR giveaways, and many other perks to mark China’s National Day on October 1. On the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, residents can enjoy free rides on all passenger tram routes, while the MTR Corporation will […]",
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        "outlet": "Hong Kong Free Press",
        "title": "Hong Kong rolls out free transport, half-price cinema tickets and discounts for National Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/hong-kong-rolls-out-free-transport-half-price-cinema-tickets-and",
        "published": "2026-09-30T23:55:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}