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Ex-Hong Kong civil service chief taking Citybus on ‘new journey’ as chairman

Joshua Law takes over as boss while city’s second-largest bus firm continues drive to become more environmentally friendly, expand services

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Citybus employs over 5,200 people and operates a fleet of 1,700 buses, serving around 979,000 passengers each day. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hong Kong franchised bus operator Citybus has appointed a former head of the city’s Civil Service Bureau as its new chairman, overseeing a fleet of 1,700 buses providing essential public transport for local residents.

Citybus announced the appointment of Joshua Law Chi-kong on Thursday, who it said had provided “strategic counsel” to the company since joining parent firm Bravo Transport Services as a special adviser in 2021.

“I am greatly honoured to be appointed as chairman of Citybus,” Law said. “I look forward to working closely with board members to lead Citybus onto a new journey, continuing to deliver safe, reliable and efficient public transport services to our passengers.”

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He also thanked outgoing chairman Cliff Zhang Kun, who he said had “laid a solid foundation” for Citybus in advancing zero-emission initiatives and post-pandemic recovery.

A career civil servant, Law rose through the ranks to become secretary for the civil service in 2017, a post he held until a cabinet reshuffle in 2020 under then chief executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor.

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Law’s tenure coincided with the 2019 social unrest, where he issued a letter warning government employees they could face immediate suspension or other disciplinary action if they were arrested for taking part in unlawful public activities.
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