Nevertheless, as of 2003, the Octopus card and system have never been successfully hacked.
It may have a maximum negative value of HK$35 as with an Octopus card.
Octopus cards and single ride tickets are available.
Customers can buy a cup of fish balls by inserting a $5 coin or using the Octopus card which is quite convenient.
They would be replaced by the Octopus card starting on 2 January 1999.
Passengers pay by either depositing the exact fare in coins or using the Octopus card.
You can only interchange with an Octopus card, or get a second ticket.
Get an Octopus card and use it to travel on all public transport, except taxi.
Only a few red minibuses are equipped to accept payment by Octopus card.
If you plan to hike more than one day, you may wish to buy an Octopus multiple-fare card.