Hong Kong’s New World First Bus drives into history as it merges with sister company Citybus
- Bus fans mark occasion as final New World First Bus service runs and first for new-look Citybus takes to the roads
- Combined company will bear the Citybus logo and sport new livery as the 25-year-old New World First Bus identity disappears
The combined operation, carrying the Citybus name, takes effect on Saturday and ends the separate franchises.
The change was designed to reflect the ownership of both companies by Bravo Transport Services and Citybus has carried out a revamp of its livery and logo to commemorate the merge.
The new bus livery, voted for by the public and staff, retains the traditional yellow used for more than 40 years, with blue and red as contrast at the rear. The new look will be gradually applied to the fleet through a repainting programme.
A new Citybus logo – in light blue and yellow – was launched on May 31 and the well-known red “C” incorporating an arrow has been modernised.
The distinctive green and orange logo of New World First Bus was consigned to the history books after its final service from Cheung Sha Wan completed its route.
