Rehabus
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Rehabus is a paratransit
service operated by the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation and began service in 1978.
The service provides public transit services to people with disabilities in Hong Kong
who cannot ride regular public transit. While most modes of transport in Hong Kong
are accessible (excluding minibuses), Rehabus provides an easier means of getting around Hong Kong.
The service operates 54 schedule routes, 3 feeder routes and a dial-a-bus service (includes pooling services).
Easy-Access Transport Services Limited is a service commissioned (2001) to provide hospital transport for the general public by the Hospital Authority
. This system uses 20 hire cars to provide transport.
Paratransit
Paratransit is an alternative mode of flexible passenger transportation that does not follow fixed routes or schedules. Typically mini-buses are used to provide paratransit service, but also share taxis and jitneys are important providers....
service operated by the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation and began service in 1978.
The service provides public transit services to people with disabilities in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
who cannot ride regular public transit. While most modes of transport in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
are accessible (excluding minibuses), Rehabus provides an easier means of getting around Hong Kong.
The service operates 54 schedule routes, 3 feeder routes and a dial-a-bus service (includes pooling services).
Easy-Access Transport Services Limited is a service commissioned (2001) to provide hospital transport for the general public by the Hospital Authority
Hospital Authority
The Hospital Authority is a statutory body managing all the public hospitals and institutes in Hong Kong. It is managed by the Hospital Authority Board and is under the monitor of the Secretary for Food and Health of the Hong Kong Government. Its chairman is Mr...
. This system uses 20 hire cars to provide transport.
Assessibility on regular services
- MTRMTRMass Transit Railway is the rapid transit railway system in Hong Kong. Originally opened in 1979, the system now includes 211.6 km of rail with 155 stations, including 86 railway stations and 69 light rail stops...
- all stations and vehicles- Kowloon-Canton RailwayKowloon-Canton RailwayThe Kowloon–Canton Railway refers to a railway network in Hong Kong which is now combined with the MTR railway system, comprising rapid transit services, a light rail system and feeder bus routes within Hong Kong, and intercity passenger and freight train services to the rest of China...
- most stations offer ramps or lifts; all trains accessible - Light Rail - all stations and 120 LRT vehicles are accessible
- Kowloon-Canton Railway
- Hong Kong TramwaysHong Kong TramwaysHong Kong Tramways is a tram system in Hong Kong and one of the earliest forms of public transport in Hong Kong. Owned and operated by Veolia Transport, the tramway runs on Hong Kong Island between Shau Kei Wan and Kennedy Town, with a branch circulating Happy Valley...
- all 163 trams are not accessible due to car width and entrance steps - Peak TramPeak TramThe Peak Tramway is a funicular railway in Hong Kong, which carries both tourists and residents to the upper levels of Hong Kong Island. Running from Central district to Victoria Peak via the Mid-Levels, it provides the most direct route and offers good views over the harbour and skyscrapers of...
- fully accessible stations and all 2 vehicles sets - Franchised buses - 2,457 or 41% of fleet
- Ferries - most ferries (10 operators) and all terminals are accessible from lower deck
- TaxisTaxicabs of Hong KongTaxicabs of Hong Kong provide a taxi system. Most taxis are independently owned and operated, but some are owned by taxi companies, and the drivers are employees....
- all 18,138 taxis are accessible - Public light busPublic light busA Public light bus is a common public mode of transport in Hong Kong. It mainly serves the area that standard Hong Kong bus lines cannot reach as efficiently. It is also colloquially known as a minibus or a van, defined as a kind of share taxi....
- all 4350 buses are not accessible to wheelchair users due to physical restrictions of vehicles
Fleet
Rehabus operates a fleet of minbuses with a ramp (located at the rear of the bus) to load passengers for transport. An auto step entrance on the side allow more able body passengers to walk onto the bus.- 16 Toyota CoasterToyota CoasterThe Toyota Coaster is a minibus produced by Toyota Motor Corporation. It was introduced in 1969, with the second generation introduced in 1982, followed by the third generation in 1993...
BB43 (3 retired) - 9 Toyota Coaster BB50 long-wheelbase
- 2 Volkswagen LT46
- 85 Toyota Coaster BZB50 LPG long-wheelbase
- 2 Toyota Coaster XZB59 super-long-wheelbase
- 1 Mitsubishi Fuso RosaMitsubishi Fuso RosaThe Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa is a minibus built by Mitsubishi Fuso.In Japan, Asia-Pacific, Mid-East, Africa, and South America, its principal competitors are the Isuzu Journey, Nissan Civilian, and Toyota Coaster.-Body types:...
BE63DJ super-long-wheelbase
Retired
- 5 Toyota CoasterToyota CoasterThe Toyota Coaster is a minibus produced by Toyota Motor Corporation. It was introduced in 1969, with the second generation introduced in 1982, followed by the third generation in 1993...
BB42 - 11 Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa BE434
- 18 Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa BE437
- 17 Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa BE437E
- 3 Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa BE439F
- 2 Mitsubishi Fuso MK218Mitsubishi Fuso Aero MidiThe Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Midi is a medium-duty bus built by Mitsubishi Fuso. It is primarily available as city and sightseeing buses.Its principal competitors are Isuzu Erga Mio, Nissan Diesel Space Runner RM and Hino Rainbow....
- 1 Isuzu JALLT133