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