Non-Franchised Bus

Non-Franchised Public Bus The role of NFBs is to supplement the mass carriers. The supplementary role of NFBs include: (a) relieving heavy demand on the franchised bus and green minibus services primarily during the peak hours; and (b) filling gaps of passenger demand which cannot be met viably by the regular public transport services. Based on the above criteria, NFBs are to provide tailor-made service to specific groups of passengers. As at 31 Dec 2024, there were 6,836 registered non-franchised public buses in the territory. In 2024, the overall utilisation rate of NFBs is about 72.3%.   No. of Registered Non-franchised Public Bus (76 KB)

For public transport route search:

For PSL holders For passengers Policy on NFB services Brief description of NFB services Operation information to NFB operators Application for Passenger Service Licence (PSL) for NFB services Obligations and responsibility of NFB operators Communication with NFB trade - NFB Bulletin Application for pick-up time slots at Hong Kong Port Public Transport Interchange of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (For registration of online account only) Operation information to Non-Franchised Public Bus passengers Cross-boundary coach services Enquiry hotlines of cross-boundary coach trade associations & operators List of Approved Residents' Service (Hong Kong Island) List of Approved Residents' Service (Kowloon) List of Approved Residents' Service (New Territories) List of Approved Contract Hire Service operating more than 15 days List of Approved Hotel Service which is regular in nature

 

Non-Franchised Private Bus

As at 31 Dec 2024, there are 855 registered private buses. No. of private buses with different service endorsements is appended below:

Service endorsement No. of private buses B01 - Student Service 134 B02 – Employees' Service 214 B03 – Disabled Persons' Service 459 B04 – Other Service 317

Note : As non-franchised bus can be granted with more than one service endorsement, the total number of service endorsement does not equal to the total number of non-franchised bus.

 
Brief description of NFPB services (B01 – B04)

B01	Student Service
B02	Employees' Service
B03	Disabled Persons' Service
B04	Other Service

Application for Passenger Service Licence (PSL) for NFB services - Private Bus Service

Applicant for operating a private bus service should fill in the form "Application for A Passenger Service Licence - Private Bus Service" (TD246B) or "Application for Passenger Service Licence Certificate(s) - Private Bus Service" (TD247B)(for existing Passenger Service Licence holder). The applicant should submit the completed application form together with supporting documents as specified in the "Notes for Attention" of the application forms.

Conditions for the Operation of Private Bus Service  (8KB)