Feasibility study on trolley bus commenced

The Transport Department has commissioned Atkins China Limited, a locally based multinational consultancy firm, to conduct a feasibility study on the introduction of a trolley bus system in Hong Kong.

A department spokesman said at a contract signing ceremony held today (March 23) that the $4 million study would examine the operational feasibility and financial viability of introducing such a system into the local operating environment.

"The study will also examine the institutional requirements and the need to introduce legislation or make amendments to existing laws if such a system is to be brought into Hong Kong," added the spokesman.

The study is expected to be completed around the end of this year.

The study is one of the initiatives the government is taking to reduce roadside pollution and noise from transport sources.

Thursday, March 23, 2000