Policy Address

152.         In addition, the Government will promote the use of electric vehicles.  Funding was provided for franchised bus companies to purchase 36 single-deck electric buses for performance testing.  The first batch of electric buses is expected to arrive by the end of this year.  The Government will also launch a trial scheme that enables suppliers of electric taxis to install quick chargers at car parks administered by the Transport Department to encourage the industry to expand the electric vehicle fleet.  A total of 100 medium chargers will be provided in various districts to shorten charging time.  The Government will continue to purchase more electric vehicles.  I and the Principal Officials will take the lead in using them on a trial basis.

153.         The Government has conducted the second stage public consultation on the provision of an Elevated Rail-based Environmentally Friendly Linkage System to enhance linkages within Kowloon East.  A detailed feasibility study will be carried out this year.  We have started to improve the pedestrian environment of the Kowloon Bay Business Area and will proceed with a feasibility study on improving the pedestrian environment of the Kwun Tong Business Area.

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