Hong Kong’s Star Ferry seeks 30% fare rise, eyes pet-friendly service

Hong Kong’s Star Ferry has applied to raise fares by about 30 per cent across its two franchised routes, citing rising operating costs, while proposing a new pet-friendly service between Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui. The operator applied in March to raise fares on its two franchised routes by between 80 HK cents and HK$2 (10 and 25 US cents) per journey, according to a government paper submitted ahead of a Legislative Council transport panel meeting scheduled for Friday. Adult weekday fares for...