[Two Dollar Two Discount] Two Yuan Ride Subsidy Adjusted to "Two Dollar Two Discount" Effective April 3rd

The government announced that starting April 3, 2026, the Public Transport Fare Discount Scheme for eligible seniors and persons with disabilities (the $2 discount plan) will be adjusted from a flat $2 fare to a “Two Dollars, Two Discount” scheme. This means adult fares at or below $10 will continue to pay only $2, while adult fares above $10 will be charged at 20% of the adult fare, applicable to transfer trips as well.

The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Sun Yuk Han, stated that the $2 discount plan aims to encourage seniors and eligible persons with disabilities to participate in community activities, thereby fostering a caring and inclusive society. The “Two Dollars, Two Discount” scheme preserves the original policy intent while balancing the sustainability of the program and minimizing impact on beneficiaries.

After implementing the “Two Dollars, Two Discount” arrangement, the eligible beneficiaries remain the same. Qualified beneficiaries can continue to enjoy fare discounts using the Le Yau Card or a “Disability” Octopus card.

Starting April 3, the $2 discount plan will change from a flat $2 per trip to “Two Dollars, Two Discount”

• The “Two Dollars, Two Discount” applies to transfer trips (Note 4).
• If certain routes have different adult fares (such as resident/non-resident fares, holiday/non-holiday fares, etc.), the $2 discount plan will calculate the “Two Dollars, Two Discount” based on the applicable adult fare. Beneficiaries with resident status must first have the relevant public transport operator or estate management office add a “Resident” note to their designated Octopus card to qualify for the resident adult fare calculation for the discount.

Q: How exactly is the “Two Dollars, Two Discount” fare calculated?

A: For adult fares of $10 or below, the fare is always $2. For adult fares above $10, beneficiaries pay 20% of the adult fare. Examples of fare calculations under the “Two Dollars, Two Discount” are as follows:

Adult Fare	Fare Calculation	Fare payable by beneficiary
$8	Flat $2 fare	$2
$10	$2	$2
$10.8	20% of adult fare	$2.16
$20.2	20% of adult fare	$4.04

Q: If the fare for eligible beneficiaries is less than $2, how much do they need to pay?

A: If the fare is less than $2, beneficiaries only need to pay that fare.

Q: When the 20% adult fare results in a fractional cent, how is it handled?

A: The 20% fare will be rounded to the nearest tenth of a cent.

The government will launch a series of publicity campaigns to inform eligible beneficiaries about the “Two Dollars, Two Discount” arrangement. For the latest details on the discount scheme, please visit the Transport Department website or call 1823.

Note 1: Adult fares are based on the adult Octopus fare set by the public transport operators and will be adjusted according to any applicable transportation discounts offered by the operators.

Note 2: If the fare for eligible beneficiaries is less than $2, they only need to pay that fare.

Note 3: The 20% adult fare will be rounded to the nearest tenth of a cent.

Note 4: If transfer trips are covered under the $2 discount plan, the subsequent fare will be calculated by deducting any transfer discounts provided by the operator from the adult fare, based on the “Two Dollars, Two Discount” principle. For transfer arrangements and fare details, please consult the main operators.