Hong Kong's first electric ferry, "Xin Ming Zhu 39," officially commenced its passenger trial yesterday (March 31), operating routes between North Point, Hung Hom, and Kowloon City. This government-funded electric ferry is currently undergoing its second phase of testing, with plans to gradually increase passenger trips. An additional four trial sailings are scheduled for next Monday (April 7).
The Environment and Ecology Bureau stated that the trial operation will progress gradually, aiming to increase the number of operational days to three per week, with two daily round trips between North Point and both Hung Hom and Kowloon City. The authorities emphasized that the testing data will be used to optimize the operational model of the electric ferry.
It is reported that the second electric ferry was completed and launched in Nansha, Guangzhou, in late February, and is expected to arrive in Hong Kong this month for testing. The new vessel, named "Hong Kong Water Taxi 28," will be operated by Richford Ferries, with plans to begin the first phase of non-passenger testing in the second quarter of this year. It is set to serve routes in Tsim Sha Tsui, West Kowloon, Wan Chai, and Central in the future.
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