In 2023, approximately 5.2 million passengers per day made journeys on Hong Kong's public railways, representing a rise of almost 25 percent from the previous year. Ridership numbers of most public transport services dropped significantly between 2020 and 2022, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown measures in the city.
Average daily number of public transport passenger journeys in Hong Kong in 2023, by mode of transport
(in millions)
Public transport includes Franchised Buses, MTRC, HK Tramways, Public Light Buses, Residents' Services, Ferries, MTR Buses (Northwest New Territories) and Taxis.
MTR Lines include Kwun Tong, Tsuen Wan, Island, Tung Chung, Disneyland Resort, Tseung Kwan O, East Rail, West Rail, Ma On Shan, South Island Lines, Intercity Through Train and Express Rail Link (XRL).
Ferries include franchised and licensed services but exclude Kaitos.
Residents' services are services provided by or on behalf of the management, residents or owners of any residential development for the carriage of passengers to or from the residential development. Residents' services are a type of non-franchised public bus services. Non-franchised public buses also provide tour service, hotel service, student service, employees' service, international passenger service and contract hire service.
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GovHK. (April 30, 2024). Average daily number of public transport passenger journeys in Hong Kong in 2023, by mode of transport (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/960577/hong-kong-average-daily-passenger-journey-number-on-public-transport-by-mode/
GovHK. "Average daily number of public transport passenger journeys in Hong Kong in 2023, by mode of transport (in millions)." Chart. April 30, 2024. Statista. Accessed November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/960577/hong-kong-average-daily-passenger-journey-number-on-public-transport-by-mode/
GovHK. (2024). Average daily number of public transport passenger journeys in Hong Kong in 2023, by mode of transport (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/960577/hong-kong-average-daily-passenger-journey-number-on-public-transport-by-mode/
GovHK. "Average Daily Number of Public Transport Passenger Journeys in Hong Kong in 2023, by Mode of Transport (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Apr 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/960577/hong-kong-average-daily-passenger-journey-number-on-public-transport-by-mode/
GovHK, Average daily number of public transport passenger journeys in Hong Kong in 2023, by mode of transport (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/960577/hong-kong-average-daily-passenger-journey-number-on-public-transport-by-mode/ (last visited November 21, 2024)
Average daily number of public transport passenger journeys in Hong Kong in 2023, by mode of transport (in millions) [Graph], GovHK, April 30, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/960577/hong-kong-average-daily-passenger-journey-number-on-public-transport-by-mode/