Kowloon Motor Bus (1933) Co.
The bus routes of KMB covered around Kowloon, N.T. & Hong Kong Island. Other than limited routes services provided by CityBus, KMB nearly dominated all the bus transportation in Kowloon Peninsula & N.T.. With some cross-harbor services, KMB can be defined the best networked public transportation service in Hong Kong.
Existing marketing mix Product áV service offer Core product : Basic transportation within Kowloon/NT/HK Is. for the mass Tangible Product: Basic bus service with air-conditioned & upgraded cars, super-low floor for disable, reliability, brand name etc.
Augmented Product: Bus-stop facilities (some w/ seats), customer service hotline for routing inquiry, web site etc.
Pricing áV - Lowest in public transportation as perceived (cheaper than mini-bus/MTR/Taxi...etc); Now the price for air-conditioned car service is not 'real' cheap compare to MTR.
- Special fare for younger, older and student - Bus interchange service Promotion áV - TV commercial plays a key role to build KMB's image - history background and growth with YOU (loyalty); focus on development of new generations.
Mga Bus Collection Ko
中文: RoadShow 顯示屏
English: Photoed by LG4761- The body of bus and advertisements at bus-stop tells all. Joint Promotions: e.g. CR2 903 / Corgi Miniatures Bus Models - public relations áV extra community activities áV such as protect environment to establish a positive images and brand name, enhance the social and public accountability Place/Distribution Channel áV ease to access.
- KMB is already developed many routing and bus station/terminus through the town or rural area.
People áV services where staff have a contact with customers.
- experienced and well-trained bus driver provides stable driving service. They play also the road for adviser: where to get off / which routes to where...etc. Because of the product nature, mass use the service, customers meet any kind of people on the bus, it is hard to...