Considerations in Deciding Images of Grassroots Advisers on Free Shuttle Service Buses for Marine Parade Cluster

Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) what were the considerations in deciding to feature images of Grassroots Advisers on the buses that provide free shuttle services for the Marine Parade cluster; and (b) what is the cost of these images.

Mr Edwin Tong Chun Fai: The buses have drawings of iconic Marine Parade landmarks as well as caricatures of Marine Parade grassroot advisors, which and whom local residents can recognise and will be familiar with. This makes it easier for residents to identify the buses and build awareness, so more residents can use the buses to get to their destinations. This is not dissimilar to other grassroots programmes, which have banners of the grassroot advisors hosting the programmes.

The cost is part of the overall contract with the bus operator so we do not have breakdowns on the cost of this aspect alone.