Matthew Cheung Kin-chung on fare concession

SLW on fare concession 
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     Following is the transcript of remarks (English portion) by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, at a media session after attending a radio programme today (June 21):

Reporter: What is the progress of the negotiation with the minibus companies on the $2 fare?  Is it likely that it can be implemented?

Secretary for Labour and Welfare: We have actually initiated discussion with the green minibus operators through the liaison of the Transport Department.  We will certainly look into various possibilities, identify the difficulties and the challenges, and also work closely with the Octopus card company in order to work out a viable option.  Our aim is to actually include green minibus operators as soon as possible for the benefit of the elderly citizens and the disabled.

(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
Ends/Saturday, July 21, 2012
Issued at HKT 12:39

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