MTR offers half-price rides this Sunday in latest 'Thank You Day'

Passengers can enjoy half-price fares on the MTR this Sunday as the rail operator launches its latest “Thank You Day.” 

The discount applies to all MTR heavy rail lines, Light Rail services, and MTR Bus routes in the Northwest New Territories when using Octopus cards or QR code tickets.

The half-price deal also covers cross-border trips to Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau stations on the East Rail Line. Additionally, the discount can be combined with other promotions, including interchange discounts, "MTR Fare Saver" concessions, and the 25 percent off connecting journeys for Monthly Pass holders.

The MTR Corporation said it will deploy extra staff across stations to assist passengers and closely monitor service conditions, adjusting train frequencies and manpower as needed. 

The “Thank You Day” is part of a "Service Performance Rebate" arrangement where MTR designates a special fare day when fines accumulate to HK$25 million. The recent disruption on the Tseung Kwan O line, caused by power and signaling system failures, resulted in a HK$19.2 million penalty for the MTR.

(Marco Lam)

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