Traffic Advice

Tender Result of "Peng Chau - Hei Ling Chau"

 Licensed Ferry Service

           Members of the public are advised that tenders were invited in February 2010 for operating "Peng Chau - Hei Ling Chau" licensed ferry service (the "Ferry Service").  The Transport Department announced that new ferry service licence is granted to Coral Sea Ferry Service Company Limited to operate the Ferry Service.

           The ferry service licence is for a period of three years commencing 16 August 2010, which upon application from the operator may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the operator in provision of the Ferry Service. 

           The service level of the Ferry Service to be provided under the new licence will be the same as existing arrangements.  As to the fares, the ferry operator will charge an adult single journey fare of $9 which is the same as present fare, and provide 50% concessionary fares to child between 3 years old and below 12 years old, passengers aged 65 or above and passengers with disabilities.

           Appropriate notices will be put up by the ferry operator at relevant piers to inform passengers of the details of the operating arrangements of the Ferry Service.