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32-699: The Scania N113 was designed as a successor to the N112 . Most of the single-decker buses and the double-decker buses have a double-curvature windscreen with an arched top. It had an 11-litre engine mounted at the rear, coupled to either a Scania or Voith gearbox. It was available as: A total of 641 N113s were sold in the United Kingdom , this figure made up of 405 two-axle double-deckers , 194 standard-floor single-deckers and 42 low-floor single-deckers . The double-deckers were offered with bodywork by Alexander , East Lancs and Northern Counties , while most of

64-489: A smart card payment system. Discounts apply for Octopus users on specified route interchange combinations. To enable elderly people and eligible persons with disabilities to travel on the general Mass Transit Railway (MTR) lines, franchised buses and ferries are charged concessionary fare of $ 2 per trip, starting from 2012. The scheme aims to help build a caring and inclusive society by encouraging these groups to participate more in community activities. In 2018, KMB launched

96-510: A fleet of 4056 buses. 584 Euro VI buses (including 3 diesel-electric buses), 2,935 Euro V buses and 10 battery-electric buses . KMB traditionally purchased buses from English manufacturers including AEC , Daimler , Dennis , Guy Motors , Leyland , Metro Cammell Weymann and Seddon , that either were bodied in England or locally. In 1975, the first air-conditioned bus in Hong Kong

128-439: A further seven with Strider bodies in 1994, while Nottingham took eight PS-bodied versions in 1990. Among other customers were Yorkshire Traction , Tayside Buses and Stevensons of Uttoxeter . Of the 42 low-floor single-deckers , 30 Wright Pathfinder bodied examples were bought by London Buses in 1994 for trials at its East London and Leaside Buses subsidiaries. The other 12 carried an East Lancs body marketed jointly as

160-522: A handful of buses survived World War II , some lorries were temporarily converted into buses. By the late 1940s, KMB ridership increased with the huge influx of immigrants from Mainland China. In 1949, KMB bought 20 Daimler double-deckers from England, becoming the first operator of double-deckers in Hong Kong. Following the opening of the Cross-Harbour Tunnel in 1972, KMB operated a number of cross-harbour routes jointly with China Motor Bus ,

192-459: A majority of trunk, feeder and Townlink services in the East. Metro Tasmania purchased 147 Ansair bodied N113CRBs between 1989 and 1995. In 1997, Scania introduced its 4-series range of buses, which utilised smaller and cleaner engines in order to comply with Euro2 emission limits. The N113 thus gave way to the low-floor, 9-litre-engined N94 . However, N113 double-deckers continued to be sold in

224-587: A replacement for the Metropolitan, while in 1980 Scania launched its own replacement, the BR112DH. The BR112DH was available in two lengths, 9.5m and 10.2m, and was powered by the 11-litre DN11 engine (and later the turbocharged DS11 engine), coupled to either a Scania three-speed or Voith automatic gearbox. The biggest customer for the BR112DH was Newport Transport , which took 29. These included nine single-decker versions with Wadham Stringer Vanguard bodywork;

256-555: Is the first bus company advertising in Hong Kong. On 1 June 1997, KMB formed a subsidiary, Long Win Bus , to provide service on the Lantau Link to the new Hong Kong International Airport and Tung Chung . In 1998, KMB extended its business into mainland China with a co-operative joint venture, Dalian Hong Kong Macau Company. In 1999, due to the abuse of the free fare imposed on KCR East Rail feeder routes (K12 - K18) as non-franchised buses,

288-536: Is the largest bus company in Hong Kong by fleet size and number of bus routes, with over 4,000 buses - mostly double deckers - and 420 routes. It is a subsidiary of Transport International . KMB was founded on 13 April 1933 as a result of the reformation of public transport by the Hong Kong Government . Before the reformation, there were several independent bus operators working on both sides of Victoria Harbour including KMB. The Hong Kong Government enforces

320-722: The MaxCi , and of these, five went to Clydeside 2000 , four to Midland Red North, and one to Tayside. In 1993, Kowloon Motor Bus purchased two Alexander RH-bodied Scania N113 tri-axle double-deckers . The Alexander RH buses all have a double-curvature windscreen with an arched top. They were equipped with Scania DS11-74 engines (274 bhp) and Voith DIWA863 gearboxes. Another 20 were purchased in 1996, but equipped with Scania's DSC11-24 engine instead of DS11-74. All were withdrawn between 2010 and 2014. Singapore Bus Service took delivery of 200 Alexander PS bodied Scania N113CRB single deckers in 1989/90, 50 of which were air-conditioned and

352-511: The New Territories , and operates cross- harbour tunnel routes in which some are operated in co-operation with the two other bus operators New World First Bus (by June 2023) and Citybus while some are operated by themselves solely. The following is the numbering system of bus routes that the KMB currently adapts: Routes 200-299 previously meant deluxe bus services provided by the KMB (similar to

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384-582: The Republic of Ireland in 1981, while one of the East Lancs-bodied buses was exported to Singapore in 1982 after trials with several United Kingdom operators, joining the fleet of Singapore Bus Services as SBS7000E. One BR112H was bodied by Custom Coaches for Neville's Bus Service in 1983. In 1984, the BR112DH was re-designated the N112DH (and later N112DRB), with the same length and gearbox options. It

416-620: The Scania BR112 until 1984) was a transversely-engined step-entrance single-decker bus , double-decker bus and articulated bus chassis manufactured by Scania between 1978 and 1987. In 1978, Scania ended a decade-long tie-up with Birmingham -based builder Metro Cammell Weymann (MCW) that had resulted in the Metro-Scania single-decker bus and the Metropolitan double-decker bus . MCW subsequently built its own Metrobus chassis as

448-576: The UK until 2000, the last examples being a batch with East Lancs Cityzen bodies built for stock and sold to a variety of small operators. The N94 was eventually introduced to the UK in 2002, in both single-deck and double-deck forms. For the Hong Kong market, Scania developed the low-floor Scania K94UB 6x2/4 double-decker bus , but only one prototype was built. Scania N112 The Scania N112 (known as

480-606: The double-deckers were bodied by Marshall of Cambridge . Two were built with Alexander RH bodywork for the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive , and two more with Northern Counties bodies for the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive . There were also four demonstrators, two each with East Lancs and Marshall bodywork. One of the Marshall-bodied demonstrators was exported to

512-460: The 1950s and 1960s when the " South China - Kowloon Motor Bus Co. crash" ( 南巴大戰 ) was one of the highlighted rival matches in Hong Kong. In 1970/71 , the team faced their first relegation, but was able to stay in the First Division as Jardines quit the league in the following season. However, the team were relegated in 1972/73 . It made its last First Division League appearance in 1976/77, but

544-608: The KCR signed a contract with KMB which stated that these routes are operated de facto by the KMB as franchised bus routes while all profits goes to the KCR corporation; this contract is still in effect after the KCR-MTR merger. In July 2007, KMB commenced operating a 10-year franchise, that has since been renewed until June 2027. In April 2023, KMB celebrated its 90th anniversary. As of December 2023 , KMB operated 446 routes in Kowloon and

576-479: The KMB Monthly Pass. Fares are fixed at HK$ 780, and are not applicable to MTR Feeder Bus services operated by KMB. Holders are able to take 10 rides on ordinary routes and 2 rides on route B1 per day during the validity month of the pass. Passes can be purchased using an Octopus card at machines installed at major public transport interchanges and bus terminals. As of the end of 2023, Kowloon Motor Bus operated

608-482: The P prefix shown below), and in the 1990s, all 2xx routes provided air conditioned bus services only. Since the withdrawal of the last non air-conditioned bus in 2012, all bus routes operated by the KMB uses air-conditioned buses, hence this assignment had practically lost its meaning. Passengers pay the fare in cash (no change given), with a contactless credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Amex, UnionPay, Discover, JCB), QR code payment, mobile wallet or using an Octopus card ,

640-534: The bus franchises in favour of the franchisees, while it prosecutes the operators of unauthorised private bus services and other types of authorised bus service that pick up or drop off passengers in franchised bus parking zones. The KMB franchise allowed for the operation of public omnibus service on the Kowloon side as well as the New Territories . By 11 June 1933, KMB had a fleet of 106 single-deck buses. The founding members of KMB were: By December 1941, KMB had 140 single-deckers operating on 17 routes. As only

672-485: The end of 2025, which will account for an eighth of the total bus fleet. KMB operate four depots in Kowloon and the New Territories . The depot of a bus is identified by the letter K, L, S, or U, and the letter is marked on the bottom left of the driver's windscreen or below windscreen. The assignment scheme is as follows: In addition, these depots with the exception of the Kowloon Bay Depot are responsible for

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704-420: The maintenance of part of the fleet owned by Long Win Bus , since the KMB and LWB are owned by the same parent company. Kowloon Motor Bus also has a Hong Kong football club, Kowloon Motor Bus Co. It was formed in 1947 and joined Hong Kong First Division League in the 1947/48 season . Nicknamed "Atomic Bus", the team obtained the only two league titles in 1953/54 and 1966/67 . The team attained its peak in

736-664: The remaining 150 non air-conditioned. Several of the non air-conditioned buses were retrofitted with air conditioning in 1998/99. These buses served mainly the eastern parts of Singapore and were predominantly under the control of the Bedok North depot , with a minority at Ang Mo Kio, Braddell and Hougang depots. They were transferred to SBS Transit on 1 November 2001 and retired from 19 August 2008 to 1 May 2009. These buses were repainted between January 2004 and December 2007. Some of them were already replaced by Volvo B10M who in turn replaced by Scania K230UB . The N113CRBs operated on

768-421: The roof which reduces fuel use by 5-8% which would otherwise be used for the air conditioner. This is expected to reduce 6 t (5.9 LT) of carbon emissions on each bus per year. In the late 1970s, it began to purchase chassis from European manufacturers MAN , Mercedes-Benz , Scania and Volvo . KMB's original liveries were combinations of red and cream. In the early 1990s, a white and grey livery

800-400: The sole bus operator on Hong Kong Island . This marked the first time KMB buses running on the island. In the same year, KMB began experimenting with buses operating without a fare collector. All passengers would board from the front door and pay the fare by putting money into the collection box next to the driver. [1] In 1996, KMB launched an advertising campaign to promote modern image. It

832-1252: The standard-floor single-deckers were bodied by Alexander to their PS and Strider designs, though the Wright Endurance , Plaxton Verde and East Lancs EL2000 were also specified. London Transport was to be the biggest UK customer for the double-deckers , taking 71 between 1989 and 1992 for its London Northern and East London subsidiaries. Of these, 29 were bodied by Alexander, the other 42 by Northern Counties. Brighton & Hove bought 51 between 1989 and 1998, all with East Lancs bodies. Yorkshire Rider took 42 in 1990 and 1991 (37 with Alexander bodies and five with Northern Counties bodies), while West Midlands Travel took 40 with Alexander bodies in 1990. Nottingham City Transport would buy 23, while Midland Fox took 20, and Kingston upon Hull City Transport and Mayne Coaches both bought 16. There were also 13 for Northumbria Motor Services , 12 for Newport Transport , and ten each for Busways Travel Services (the former Tyne and Wear PTE undertaking), Cardiff Bus and Liverline of Liverpool. Other customers included Grey-Green , Borehamwood Travel Services , GM Buses , Midland Red North and Derby City Transport . Busways

864-1007: Was also available as an articulated chassis. Newport Transport initially continued to be the most significant customer, taking eight Alexander RH bodied N112s at the end of 1984, followed by eight East Lancs-bodied versions in 1986. However, deregulation and the introduction of route tendering in London were to result in a significant increase in sales and a greater customer base, as past purchasing allegiances were broken. Former National Bus Company subsidiary Brighton & Hove took ten East Lancs-bodied N112s, while Leicester Citybus took four, and Scottish co-operative A1 Service took two. In London, Grey-Green took six East Lancs -bodied versions, while Kentish Bus bought five with Alexander RH bodies, and Boro'line Maidstone two. There were also six East Lancs -bodied single-decker versions for Kingston upon Hull City Transport , and two for another Scottish co-operative, AA Motor Services. The N112

896-635: Was also built as an airport shuttle bus with Van Hool Alizee single-decker coach body and DAF Variomatic transmission, and in this form Capital Coaches of West Drayton ordered 23 on behalf of the British Airports Authority at Heathrow in 1987, while Terminus Securities took one in 1988 for work at Gatwick Airport . In 1987, Centurion bodied a N112 for Kangaroo Flat Bus Lines, Bendigo , while Custom Coaches bodied one for Neville's Bus Service . In 1987/88, Ansair bodied twelve for Metro Tasmania . One articulated N112ARS

928-527: Was bodied by Denning in 1985 for the Brisbane City Council followed In 1993 by a Volgren bodied example for Invicta Bus Services . In 1988, Scania introduced its 3-series range of buses and trucks , and the N112 was thus replaced by the new N113 . Kowloon Motor Bus The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited ( KMB ) is a bus company operating franchised services in Hong Kong . It

960-405: Was introduced for air-conditioned buses, followed in 1997 by a champagne livery. In June 2017, a red and silver livery was introduced, as well as a new logo, dropping its character and Chinese slogan, retaining only the wordmark, but with a darker shade of red. In the 2020s, KMB introduced a vivid "Electric Green" livery on zero emission buses. KMB expects to have 500 battery electric buses by

992-406: Was put into service by KMB. Following the testing of double-deck air-conditioned buses Victory and Jubilant in the early 1980s, KMB became the world's first operator of such buses. All purchases after 1995 were for air-conditioned buses. In May 2012, KMB withdrew its last non-air-conditioned buses from service. Some of the newer third-generation buses have solar photovoltaic panels installed on

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1024-506: Was the first United Kingdom customer for the standard-floor single-decker in 1989, eventually taking 36, all with Alexander PS bodies. The biggest customer, however, was Yorkshire Rider, which bought 55 with Alexander Strider bodies in 1993 and 1994. Newport took 30 Strider-bodied versions between 1993 and 1997, while GRT Group took 26 with Wright Endurance bodies in 1994/95 for its Midland Bluebird and Lowland Scottish fleets. Cardiff Bus bought 14 with Plaxton Verde bodies in 1992 and

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