Legislator Proposes More Bus Routes, Larger Stress Tests for New Huanggang Port
HK01 · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
Legislator Zhuang Haofeng inspected the new Huanggang Port, where hardware facilities have been cleared and Wi-Fi testing showed good download speeds. Appearing on RTHK's "The Millennium Programme," he recommended adding direct bus routes to Hong Kong Island's east and south districts, as well as to Fanling in North District. He also urged larger stress tests involving around 5,000 people in a single hour to prepare for the port's designed daily capacity of 200,000 passengers.
Key Points
- The Transport Department announced 7 bus routes and 6 minibus routes serving the new Huanggang Port, with over half the bus routes and 5 minibus routes departing from New Territories Northwest
- Bus fares are relatively affordable, with routes to Kai Tak priced at HK$20 and late-night service to Sha Tin city centre at HK$22.6
- Some routes operate only during peak hours, while the B15 route between the port and Tuen Mun Castle Bay runs exclusively on weekends and public holidays
- Currently only one route directly connects the port to Siu Sai Wan on Hong Kong Island, and there is no direct route to Fanling or North District communities
- Zhuang noted the port is designed to handle 200,000 passengers daily and suggested stress tests with approximately 5,000 participants within one hour
Why It Matters
The new Huanggang Port represents a major upgrade in cross-border infrastructure, and its success depends heavily on adequate transportation connections and operational preparedness. As Kai Tak continues to develop and more residents move in, efficient bus services will be crucial for managing tourist and commuter flows while reducing road congestion from tour buses .
The new Huanggang Port represents a major upgrade in cross-border infrastructure, and its success depends heavily on adequate transportation connections and operational preparedness. As Kai Tak continues to develop and more residents move in, efficient bus services will be crucial for managing tourist and commuter flows while reducing road congestion from tour buses .