Hong Kong’s iconic Star Ferry to raise fares for two routes across Victoria Harbour from February 9 next year

Hong Kong’s Star Ferry, one of the city’s oldest modes of public transport, has been given the go-ahead to raise fares for two routes across Victoria Harbour by an average of 16.5 per cent from February 9 next year.After the fare rise was endorsed by the Executive Council on Tuesday, a government spokesman said it had taken into account all factors, including: the financial position of the ferry operator; forecasts of changes in operating costs, revenue and return; its past performance; and…

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