"Hong Kong bus card?"?

Question

I've seen some kids with some cards...when they show to the driver they can get into the bus...without paying...do u know whts tht

-it takes me $25(1 way) to get 2 school..coz i live in Ma On Shan and the school is near peak....

so plz tell whts tht card so i can buy(if i can)

Answer 1

they have relatives who are working (e.g. bus driver) in the company so they can have sth like "relative card". they show to the driver, the driver lets them get on the bus without paying.

lol if u live in MOS why u choose to study in a school in the Hong Kong Island... 680/682 very expensive!

Answer 2

The card is called the octopus card. To get it, you go to a station. FOr you, you would go to the ma on shan station. its connected to a mall. You go to the customer service and ask to purchase a octopus card. Then you are able to use the card. To use the card, you place it ontop of the scanner. Once you hear the beep, you move on. You don't have to take the card out of your wallet or bag for it to be scanned. THe scanner is strong enough to scan it through cloth and wallets. But remember to recharge your card with money. Make sure you check how much money you have left in the card. You can also use this card at some convience stores. As long as they have the scanner you are able to use the octopus card.

Answer 3

Yes, they're right... I think it's the Octopus Card... it's like a card where e-Money is stored,and you can use it, not only bus and other modes of transport, but also on restaurants, convenience stores, and lots more. You can purchase one at any MTR Station, and I think any amount that is left on the card is refundable :)

Answer 4

they should be the kids of the bus's co worker. if u r a staff or driver in the bus's co. they wil offer your 'blooded' family to hv free ride whenever they want / so that's y they hv a csard or pass. this benefit is only 4 ur 'direct' family such as spouse, ur own kids. not including their aged parents.  

Answer 5

Are you referring to the Octopus Card. Do you see the kids pad the card on some type of machine and you would hear a beep noise?? Go to the below link and check out the octopus card. You can buy the card at any MTR station.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octopus_car...

http://www.octopuscards.com/consumer/en/...