• 11/25/2024

Ageing Hong Kong can’t afford ‘sky’s the limit’ transport fare subsidy for the elderly

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The flat HK$2 fare is open to abuse and costs taxpayers billions of dollars amid a budget deficit. It’s time to raise the qualifying age and cut back the benefit – so the scheme can be truly sustainable.

https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3221061/ageing-hong-kong-cant-afford-skys-limit-transport-fare-subsidy-elderly?utm_source=rss_feed