How to use the Hong Kong Transportation Subsidy

What is the Hong Kong Transportation Subsidy?

The Hong Kong Transportation Subsidy Scheme provides financial assistance to residents who use public transport, including the MTR, buses, and ferries. The subsidy is credited to users' Octopus cards, making it easy to access and use. The scheme aims to encourage the use of public transport and reduce traffic congestion.

Using the scheme you can get back up to 400 HKD every month.

How is the Hong Kong Transportation Subsidy Calculated?

• The subsidy kicks in for the amount that you spend on public transport over 400 HKD.

• The subsidy rate is 33.33%, meaning if you’ve spent 500 HKD in a given month, you can expect around 33 HKD to be returned to your Octopus! 

• The subsidy is capped at 400 HKD per month. 

• The subsidy of each month is valid for collection within three months.

How to Use the Hong Kong Transportation Subsidy

1. Eligibility: To qualify for the subsidy, you must be a Hong Kong resident and use your Octopus card for public transport

2. Collection of Subsidy:

   • The subsidy can be collected starting from the 16th of each month for the previous month’s expenses.

   • You can collect the subsidy by tapping your Octopus card at various collection points, including:

     • The Octopus App

     • Octopus Service Points

     • Convenience stores like 7-Eleven and Circle K

     • Designated MTR stations and ferry piers [2]

   • We recommend using the Octopus App for ease.

3. Registration of Transport Tickets: If you purchase designated transport tickets (like monthly passes) using cash or other payment methods, you must register these tickets within 30 days to link them to your Octopus card for subsidy calculation [3].

1. Enquiries: You can check your public transport expenses and subsidy amounts through the Octopus App, the Subsidy Enquiry Website, or by calling the Scheme hotline at 2969 5500 [2].

   
   
   
   

By utilizing the Hong Kong Transportation Subsidy, residents can significantly reduce their monthly transport expenses while enjoying the convenience of Hong Kong's extensive public transport network.