[Now News Channel]Non-air-conditioned buses, commonly known as “hot dog buses”, have been extinct in Hong Kong for more than ten years. There are bus fans collecting their own funds. They hope that the transportation museum planned by the government can preserve the collective memories of Hong Kong people.
Boxy, beige body, and windows that can be opened, this “Tiger Man” is the last generation of “Hot Dog Bakers”, and it has traveled between Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories for 17 years.
After the non-air-conditioned buses were fully retired in 2012, Ah P and Ah Tin funded their private retention, and even set up a special page to share their car news.
Ah P, a collector of retired buses: “Preserving a real bus and being able to walk is carrying history. It is really a historical relic. I call it a ‘mechanical heritage’.”
Ah Tian, a collector of retired buses: “Share it to the public, or share it with those who care regarding these cars, how is it doing now, they are still in good condition, or at least there are still people who keep them.”
Occasionally, “Tiger Hao” will put on the test license plate commonly known as “T plate” and go out on the street.
When this bus was in service in the past, it might carry a maximum of 141 people, but it is currently in a private collection, limited by the test license, and can only carry a maximum of 3 people including the driver.
Every time I walk into the downtown area, it brings back fond memories of Hong Kong people.
Mr. Lin: “I will think of the past, I will have a good followingtaste. I am very happy to see us suddenly, and I can bring my son here once more. The followingtaste is the old Hong Kong.”
Mr. Su: “I have been driving buses for 40 years, and I have also driven these cars. When I saw them, I was quite shocked.”
Mr. Chen: “I want to take pictures right away. I feel very nostalgic and nostalgic. When I was riding in these cars, I was already a student.”
Traffic fans have advocated the establishment of a transport museum for many years. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department disclosed last month that it intends to build a transport museum on Lantau tomorrow. In response to inquiries, the department stated that the preliminary development plan will be launched before 2027.
It is unknown when the museum will open, and the law stipulates that retired buses can no longer be used to drive. Collectors have a dream, that is, “Hot Dog Bar” can be full of customers once more.
Ah Tian: “The performance of my bus is good, and there is no problem with the seats. In fact, I have the ability to come out to receive some groups and citizens, and let them go for a ride.”
Ah P: “If we can issue a special antique car license to these buses with discretion, and limit the mileage and the number of trips, they can come out for a test drive and carry passengers as appropriate, which will be a big step forward for us.”
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