Until 2007, there are in total 5 privately owned public bus operators in Hong Kong, with nearly 700 routes covering most places in HK.
(KMB) Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd.
l With 402 routes concentrated mainly in Kowloon and the New Territories, and cross-harbour tunnel routes
Citybus Ltd.
l Acquires 154 routes, with 72 on Hong Kong Island, 32 on Lantau and the airport, 50 cross-harbour routes.
l B3, B3A and B3X running between Tuen Mun and Shenzhen’s Bay Port
l Non-franchised routes serving mainly City One Shatin
(NWFB) New World First Bus Services Ltd.
l Operates mainly on Hong Kong Island, with 59 routes on Hong Kong Island, 59 routes in Tseung Kwan O and west Kowloon, and 34 cross-harbour routes