Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Promotion Campaign: Ride 10 Get 1 Free




http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/


From 18 June to 30 December 2012, with 10 fare-paying journeys on MTR* using your Octopus from Monday to Friday in the same week, you can get a single journey ticket^ for free. You can redeem your ticket on or before Sunday within the same week at Customer Service Centres, designated counters at stations and MTR Malls. You can also get a redemption coupon from e-Instant Bonus Terminals# first and redeem your ticket at Customer Service Centres on or before the following Sunday.

Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities

MTR has been offering concessionary fares to senior citizens and eligible persons with disabilities*. In addition, the "$2 Promotional Fare on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Public Holidays for Senior Citizens" has been launched to encourage more people to actively participate in family and community activities. Starting from 28 June 2012, with the implementation of the Government’s "Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities", senior citizens using Elder Octopus or Personalised Octopus and eligible persons with disabilities using Personalised Octopus with "Persons with Disabilities Status" can enjoy $2 per journey (if the original fare for the journey is lower than $2, only the original fare will be charged) for MTR domestic services** anytime.

Tung Chung - Hong Kong Monthly Pass (Pass)
The validity period and coverage are encoded on to any currently valid Octopus or Octopus product ("Octopus"). Passengers with a valid Pass can make unlimited journeys between the designated stations at any time within the month.

Travel Coverage
Tung Chung Line stations and Tsuen Wan Line Central Station
Sales Outlets
Unpaid area of Customer Service Centres along the Tung Chung Line and at Central Station
Sales Period
From the last 7 days of the preceding month to the first 7 days of the month
Validity Period
From the first to the last day of each month, inclusive
Price
$550 (Cash payment only)

Listening  Responding

1) Ease crowding and reduce waiting time
  • Enhance train frequencies along busy corridors during peak periods and on weekends
  • Provide more frequent service in the periods immediately after peak hours
  • Have trains on hot standby to relieve crowding at pinch points
  • Deploy additional staff to direct and smooth out passenger flow
  • Buy more trains
2) Upgrade station facilities to enhance convenience
  • Step up installation of external lifts for easy connections between ground level and station concourses
  • The complex technical challenges of installing Automatic Platform Gates on East Rail Line will be resolved when combined with the work to rebuild station platforms under the Shatin to Central Link project; while the installation of APGs on Ma On Shan Line is expected to complete one year ahead of schedule
  • Add toilet facilities at existing interchange stations when major renovations are planned
  • Install more facilities such as wide gates and platform seats for the convenience of passengers with special needs
  • Enhance passenger information through application of new technology

Promotions, Schemes & Discounts
1.      Train Services Promotions & Discounts
2.      Airport Express Services Promotions & Discounts

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