Temporary special measures under Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme further extended until October
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The Government has earlier implemented temporary special measures to relax the monthly threshold of the Scheme from $400 to $200 and increase the monthly subsidy cap from $400 to $500. The Government announced in the 2023-24 Budget that the aforementioned temporary special measures will be extended for a further six months until the end of October this year. In other words, during the period from May 1 to October 31, 2023, the Government will continue to provide commuters with a subsidy amounting to one-third of their actual monthly public transport expenses in excess of $200, subject to a maximum of $500 per month for each Octopus.
The TD also reminded commuters that they can collect the subsidy of the previous month from the 16th of each month. The subsidy for each month is valid for collection within the next three months.
For details of the Scheme, please visit the website (www.ptfss.gov.hk). Commuters can also check their record of public transport expenses and subsidy amount through the Subsidy Enquiry website (subsidy-enquiry.ptfss.hk), the Octopus Mobile App or the Scheme hotline 2969 5500.
Ends/Friday, April 28, 2023
Issued at HKT 12:45
Issued at HKT 12:45
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