25/03/2026
The Government announced today (March 23) that, from April 3, 2026, the concessionary fare under the Government Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities ($2 Scheme) will change from a $2 flat fare to a "$2 flat rate or 80 per cent discount". This means that beneficiaries will continue to pay $2 for trips with an adult fare of $10 or below. For trips with an adult fare above $10, beneficiaries will pay 80 per cent off the full fare. This adjustment applies to interchange journeys.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, said, "The $2 Scheme aims to build a caring and inclusive society by encouraging the elderly and eligible persons with disabilities to participate more in community activities. The '$2 flat rate or 80 per cent discount' adjustment preserves the policy intent of the scheme while striking a balance between enhancing the sustainability of the scheme and minimising impacts on beneficiaries."
The targeted beneficiaries of the $2 Scheme remain unchanged after the implementation of "$2 flat rate or 80 per cent discount". Eligible beneficiaries can continue to enjoy the scheme using a JoyYou Card or Personalised Octopus encoded with "Persons with Disabilities Status".
The Government will launch a series of promotional activities to help eligible beneficiaries understand the "$2 flat rate or 80 per cent discount" arrangement. These include Announcements in the Public Interest on television and radio, displaying posters and distributing leaflets at major public transportation networks and through district networks that provide services for the elderly and persons with disabilities, as well as displaying advertisements on public transport. The Labour and Welfare Bureau also holds two briefing sessions today for members of the 18 District Councils and District Services and Community Care Teams to explain the "$2 flat rate or 80 per cent discount" arrangement, so that they can assist in promoting it to beneficiaries of the $2 Scheme and answering enquiries. Moreover, starting from the effective date (i.e. April 3, 2026) of the "$2 flat rate or 80 per cent discount" adjustment, the Government will deploy service ambassadors at MTR stations and public transport interchanges to assist the public and answer their enquiries.
For the latest arrangements of the $2 Scheme, please visit the Transport Department website www.td.gov.hk/en/gov_public_transport_fare_concession/index.html or call 1823.
Note 2: Adult fares are based on the adult Octopus fare set by public transport operators and will be adjusted in accordance with transport concessions offered by operators (if applicable).
