Hong Kong has approved Star Ferry fare increases that will raise passenger costs by up to HK$1.80 per trip starting from January next year. Coverage reports that the government endorses the operator’s application through a proposal approved by the Executive Council and announced on Wednesday.
Sources describe the change as affecting cross-harbour services, with weekend fares increasing the most. Hong Kong Free Press and the South China Morning Post say weekend cross-harbour trips will cost up to HK$8.30, while both also outline that weekday fares rise by a smaller amount. The reports note the operator last raised fares in 2023 and that it applied for the increase in March.
One outlet adds more specific operational details on the affected routes, stating the adjustment applies to two franchised routes—Central to Tsim Sha Tsui and Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui—taking effect on Jan. 25, 2027. Across the summaries, outlets broadly agree on the size of the increases, the timing, and the approval process, with differences mainly in route specificity and exact effective date.
