Drunk man charters a five-hour Hong Kong minibus tour for $2,000

A netizen recently took to social media to share his unique experience of chartering a red minibus for HK$2,000 and traveling around Hong Kong while intoxicated. This tale has sparked considerable online discussion.

The individual detailed his adventure on Threads, explaining that after drinking until 1 am with a customer at a restaurant in Mong Kok, he impulsively decided to hire a minibus. Upon seeing the vehicle at a stop, he asked the driver if he could charter it for HK$2,000, and the driver agreed.

The journey began in Mong Kok and spanned across various parts of Hong Kong, lasting for five hours. During the first couple of hours, the poster was in a semi-conscious state, fluctuating between being drunk and awake. As he sobered up, he spent over an hour engaging the driver in conversation.

The trip concluded with the driver dropping him off at his home, much to the surprise of the apartment security.

The poster confessed that undertaking such an impulsive adventure was on his bucket list, emphasizing that the true essence of excitement lies in doing crazy things alone.

The story has elicited a range of reactions from the online community. Many expressed admiration for his boldness, with some even confessing their desire to embark on a similar adventure. Others commended the driver for his willingness to participate in such an unusual request.

In a related anecdote, another netizen recounted how they had chartered a red minibus from Causeway Bay to take colleagues to Sham Tseng for roast goose, starting from Admiralty.

Some commenters humorously noted their concern for the driver, who might be worried that the poster would vomit in the vehicle during the ride.

The discussion also touched on the current state of the red minibus business, with some suggesting that the decline in regular patronage might be why drivers are more open to such unconventional requests.