Hong Kong has one of the best transport systems in the world. The MTR and bus systems are extensive and easy to use and taxis are easy to come by. Nearly all public transport accepts the use of Octopus cards.

You can buy an ‘Octopus Card’ from any MTR station or 711 convenience store. This electronic card stores units in HKD, which can be added to as used. It can be used for payment on the MTR, KCRC, buses, mini buses and trams. It makes public transport incredibly easy and user friendly. Octopus Hotline 2266-2266.

Taxi
Although it is easy to hail a cab on the street or go to a taxi line, you can also call to book one. During rain, storms or the morning peak hour you may have to offer ‘extra money’ to get a booking. Start with offering $10 and increase till you get one.

Wing Tai Radio Taxi
T: 2861 1011

MTR
Easy to use and well sign posted. The MTR has major stops in Central and Admiralty, so is easy to access. The MTR has 3 major lines covering Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.

MTR Mass Transit Railway
T: 2881-8888

Bus Services
Yellow buses cover most of Hong Kong Island extensively. For New World First Bus and its routes www.nwfb.com.hk

City bus Ltd. (HK, Kowloon & N.T.)
24-hour hotline: 2873 0818

Mini buses
The small green buses you see flying around are mini buses and they cover much of Hong Kong Island. They have limited seating, so if there are no seats available the bus won’t stop to pick you up. Although there are some designated stops, you can generally wave one down if it’s going past you. To get off shout at the driver to stop ahead ‘ledo’ in Cantonese so he will stop to let you off.