Buses are generally modern (almost all double –deck), air-conditioned, clean, well maintained and provide frequent services to almost all areas of Hong Kong with a very low fare structure. Double-deck buses were first introduced into Hong Kong in 1949 and most of the current fleet are 12-metres length but on some difficult routes shorter double-deckers of 10 or 11-metre length are used.

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Universal Publications publishes a "Public Transport Atlas" (HK$55) containing comprehensive maps showing bus routes by number and boarding points although the index of routes is in Chinese. This can be obtained from booksellers throughout Hong Kong. Also Citybus/New World First Bus publish a free pamphlet "Hong Kong Bus Travel Guide" detailing airport routes and hotels served and several scenic routes. This can be obtained from Citybus/New World First Bus Customer Service Kiosks at the Airport bus terminus, Exchange Square bus terminus and Admiralty (East) bus station.

Full details of routes, frequencies and fares can be obtained by using search engines on the bus operators websites for which links are provided below.

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Fares are paid on entry by either Octopus Card or coins and are based on a flat fare regardless of how far you travel. The Octopus Card reader and coin box are located next to the driver. If paying in coins no change is given so the exact fare should be paid otherwise any overpayment will not be refunded. Fares are calculated in fare stages and usually reduce as each stage along the route is reached although on shorter routes the same flat fare may apply along the whole route. Travel on buses is now almost cashless with the vast majority of passengers using Octopus Card for payment. Standing is allowed on the lower deck only and is commonplace during peak hours. All buses are fitted with bells for passengers to indicate they wish to disembark at the next stop and many buses are fitted with visual displays indicating the name of the next stop in both English and Chinese. Many are also fitted with TV screens for entertainment and advertising. In November 2008 Citybus and New World First Bus announced the introduction of free Wi-fi internet access on ten routes including "Cityflyer" airport services A11 and A12. Standing is allowed on the lower deck and is commonplace at peak times and approx 2000 buses, mainly in the KMB fleet are wheelchair accessible. Eating, drinking and smoking is not allowed on buses.

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OPERATORS, ROUTES, SCHEDULES AND FARES;

Kowloon Motor Bus Company Limited (KMB)

Provides services throughout Kowloon and New Territories and jointly operate some cross-harbour routes jointly with other operators NWFB and CTB. KMB is a member of Transport International group.

http://www.kmb.hk/english.php

KMB bus at Kennedy Town

Citybus Limited (CTB)

Under the same ownership (Chow Tai Fook Enterprises) as New World First Bus (NWFB) and with NWFB operates services on Hong Kong Island and jointly with KMB operates some cross-harbour routes to/from Kowloon and the New Territories. Citybus also operate airport services to/from Hong Kong Island and Kowloon including the "Cityflyer" fast services.

https://www.nwstbus.com.hk/home/default.aspx?intLangID=1

When using the above link you can search for both CTB and NWFB routes as both companies use a common search engine.

Citybus bus passing Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter

New World First Bus Services Limited (NWFB)

Under the same ownership as Citybus (CTB) and with CTB operates services on Hong Kong Island and jointly operates some cross-harbour routes to/from Kowloon and New Territories with KMB. 

https://www.nwstbus.com.hk/home/default.aspx?intLangID=1

When using the above link you can search for both NWFB and Citybus routes as both companies use a common search engine.

NWFB buses on Causeway Road, Causeway Bay

Long Win Bus Company Limited

Operates services between the New Territories, northern Lantau Island and the airport. Long Win is under the same ownership (Transport International) as KMB.

http://www.kmb.hk/english.php?page=longwin

The above link is to the KMB website which uses the same search engine as Long Win.

The New Lantao Bus Company (1973) Limited

Operates services (all single deck) on Lantau Island including the airport.

http://www.newlantaobus.com/mainpage.htm

New New Lantao Bus at Mui Wo

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