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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 8:10 am
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Marco Polo
 
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: HKG
Programs: CX DM, SQ, BA, TG, Sheba, VN, MPO since 1980
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Originally Posted by go_around
Honestly speaking I hadn't thought of taking the A41 to Shatin, it's a fair point. Nevertheless, for A41P, 7:05am is a late start for any bus service. Of course there is no obligation and i didn't suggest there was one. I'm making a point about convenience. MTR option is no use in this part of town though with heavy luggage, with so many changes to be made, including the nuisance transfer at Kowloon Tong. In fact, I rarely ever use the MTR because buses are usually faster, less crowded and more comfortable from this area.
Buses in HKG are busy for 15 - 20% of the day at rush hours
the rest of the day they operate as moving (polluting) advertising billboards
On your route there is little advertising benefit hence the lack of service
You mention 'heavy luggage', so take the bus to Shatin then take a cab
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