How to apply for Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme?

There is no need to apply for the Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme.

Under the Scheme, if the commuters' monthly public transport expenses exceed $400, the Government would provide a subsidy amounting to one-third of the commuters' actual public transport expenses in excess of $400, subject to a maximum of $400 per month for each Octopus or each AlipayHK account. Public transport expenses recorded separately under the AlipayHK account and Octopus cannot be combined for the calculation of subsidies.

From 1 June 2025 onwards, the threshold of monthly public transport expenses incurred for receiving the subsidy under the Scheme will be raised from $400 to $500. The Government will continue to provide a subsidy amounting to one-third of the expenses in excess of $500, and the prevailing subsidy cap at $400 per month will remain unchanged.

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