KMB Launches First Northern Metropolis Bus Route 77 on Monday
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) will launch Route 77 on Monday (August 17), marking the first bus service to operate within the Northern Metropolis. The route connects Feng Wong Nga Tsuen, the inaugural public housing project in the Fanling North New Development Area, to Sheung Shui. With the housing estate set to welcome residents in phases throughout the year, KMB has proactively introduced the service to meet early transportation needs. The route is expected to extend to Kwu Tung North in the fourth quarter of this year.
Key Points
- Route 77 commences operations on Monday, August 17, as the first bus route in the Northern Metropolis
- Initial service links Feng Wong Nga Tsuen public housing estate to Sheung Shui, via Luen Wo Market, Fanling South, and North District Hospital area
- Route will extend to Kwu Tung North New Development Area in Q4 this year
- KMB offers two-way sectional fares from Feng Wong Nga Tsuen to Lok Wo Street; transfers with 7 KMB routes available at Fanling Station
- KMB awarded franchise for all 7 new routes in Fanling North and Kwu Tung North zones: 2 intra-district and 5 external routes
- Three additional routes to the new Huanggang Border Control Point planned, serving Kwai Fong, Tin Shui Wai, and overnight Sha Tin service
- Driver training commenced in early August in preparation for border crossing opening
- KMB has lowered air conditioning temperatures across its fleet of several thousand buses in response to extreme heat
Why It Matters
The launch of Route 77 represents a critical step in establishing public transportation infrastructure for the Northern Metropolis, a cornerstone of Hong Kong's long-term territorial development strategy. As the first housing completions approach in the Fanling North and Kwu Tung North New Development Areas, KMB's coordinated route expansion and border crossing preparation will shape commuting patterns and regional connectivity for thousands of future residents .
The launch of Route 77 represents a critical step in establishing public transportation infrastructure for the Northern Metropolis, a cornerstone of Hong Kong's long-term territorial development strategy. As the first housing completions approach in the Fanling North and Kwu Tung North New Development Areas, KMB's coordinated route expansion and border crossing preparation will shape commuting patterns and regional connectivity for thousands of future residents .