Hong Kong's First Hydrogen Bus Takes Landmark Tunnel Trip
Key Ideas
  • Citybus successfully operates Hong Kong's first hydrogen bus through major city tunnels, marking a significant development in sustainable public transportation.
  • Enthusiastic bus fans eagerly await and experience the historic cross-harbor trip on the double-decker hydrogen bus, emphasizing the excitement and potential of hydrogen buses in the region.
  • Citybus plans to phase out diesel buses by 2045 and transition to new-energy buses, highlighting a long-term commitment to sustainable transportation solutions.
  • Government officials and lawmakers support hydrogen bus adoption, with calls for subsidies to encourage increased usage, showcasing a collaborative effort towards greener urban mobility.
In Hong Kong, bus enthusiasts and officials were thrilled as Citybus launched the city's first cross-harbor trip using a hydrogen bus, approved by the government for tunnel travel. The double-decker hydrogen bus embarked on its journey from Wah Fu Central Bus Terminus in the southern district, passing through major tunnels before reaching Sha Tin. Despite the excitement, some passengers noted weaker air-conditioning on the hydrogen bus, likening the experience to a sauna. Citybus's managing director announced the company's commitment to phasing out diesel buses by 2045 in favor of new-energy buses. Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Tse Chin-wan, and lawmaker Edward Lau Kwok-fan joined the historic trip, advocating for government subsidies to boost the adoption of hydrogen buses. This milestone event underscores Hong Kong's progress towards sustainable public transportation and signals a shift towards eco-friendly urban mobility solutions.
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