Hong Kong streets are becoming overcrowded. With the amount of cars on the roads pollution is becoming a problem and for many days of the year the levels of toxins are above safe levels for health.

Photos is an unusual scene of a virtually traffic free Kowloon. A couple of taxis can be seen in the distance.

Hong Kong has an extensive and expanding metro system. Mostly underground the rail lines allow quick transit along Hong Kong Island as well as Kowloon and the New Territories.

Expansions are currently underway or proposed to cover the south of Hong Kong Island as well as a new high speed rail link to connect through to the Chinese Mainland.

Over the year the passenger numbers have grown and often the carriages are packed with drowsing commuters. The above picture is one of the exceptions, as well as being nearly completed empty the carriages still have seats. Some of these have been removed to allow more room for standing commuters.

MTR journeys can be paid for with the Octopus RFID  card which can also be used on bus services.

Hong Kong Busses

Hong Kong`s Mass Transit is probably second to none, Either buy Coach, Citybus, Trams or Underground you can get from anyplace to anyplace else.  Actually finding the right transport to board is another matter if you don`t have a clue.  Every Body wants a window seat so the last seat available is always at the back, thats if your lucky and get on early in the route. Come late and its standing room all the way.