EV Magazine March 2023 | Page 97

CHINA

# 03

HONG KONG

In June 2022 , authorities approved the trial of Hong Kong ’ s first-ever electrified double-decker bus , marking a major step for electrification in the already well-connected city . Hong Kong ’ s metro network ensures public transport within 1km of a station for 75 % s of its population .
Despite rush hour and other busy periods increasing demand , the metro network receives an on-time rate of 99.9 %, making it one of the most reliable systems in the world .