{
  "id": 15881826,
  "title": "Star Ferry fares to rise by up to HK$1.80 from January",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/star-ferry-fares-to-rise-by-up-to-hk-1-80-from-january",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T11:58:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post-hong-kong",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3371665/star-ferry-fares-rise-hk180-january"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "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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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Star Ferry fares to rise by up to HK$1.80 from January",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/star-ferry-fares-to-rise-by-up-to-hk-1-80-from-january-15883157",
        "published": "2026-10-21T11:58:33.000Z"
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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."
}