KMB Route 70

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The very last bus of KMB Route 70.

KMB Route 70 is a discontinued bus route operated from Jordan to Landmark North (Sheung Shui Bus Terminus), Sheung Shui. The route was run by Kowloon Motor Bus. The bus via Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon Tong, Sha Tin, CUHK, Tai Po and Fanling in the journey.

Service history[]

• 1968
  • The route 19 (the previous number which this route was used) was commenced on 27 January, after the opening of Lion Rock Tunnel.
• 1970s
  • The route was renumbered 70 on 16 July 1973.
  • The route was diverted to Wang Tau Hom since 1974 (Only to Sheung Shui bound).
• 1980s
  • The route reverted to use Waterloo Road towarded Lion Rock Tunnel since 13 January 1980.
• 1990s
  • The route was diverted to Tai Wo Bus Terminus since 17 February 1990.
  • The route was diverted to since 1 October 1992.
  • The air-conditioned bus service was provided on the route since 13 January 1997.
• 2000s
  • The route had lost its function of service passenger from Kowloon West to Sheung Shui. Kowloon Motor Bus had tried to cancel the route, but the route was retained due to objections from the district chancellors and the citizen of Tai Po District.
  • The Transport Department of the HKSAR announced that route 70 would be cancelled on 1 October 2008, but the plan was later halted. It was finally cancelled on 7 December 2008 in spite of objection from Tai Po District.

Fleet (as of November 2008)[]

• Leyland Olympian 11m (non-air conditioned)
• Volvo Olympian 11m (non-air conditioned)
• Dennis Dragon 9.9/11m (air-conditioned)

Sources[]

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