NWFB Route 8
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Route 8 on Hong Kong Island
is an express bus service operated by New World First Bus
(NWFB), between Wan Chai Ferry Pier and Heng Fa Chuen.
on 1949-11-12, between Wan Chai Ferry (then next to Stuart Road and Shau Kei Wan
via King's Road
and Shau Kei Wan Road
, in response to the inauguration of a new ferry route between Wan Chai and Jordan Road Ferry Pier
by HYF, and also with the intention of augment the then congesting Route 2
. The route became the first route CMB started after the Second World War.
On 1954-08-01 CMB started a new route with no number between Shau Kei Wan and Chai Wan
to serve the new bungalow development area there. At first the new route only serviced during mornings and from noon to evening, but in December service expanded to whole day long. On 1955-06-01 it merged with the main Route 8, with the terminus designated at the intersection between today's Chai Wan Road
and Tai Tam Road
(at that time, both roads were called Island Road). Still, the terminus was far away from development in Chai Wan, so a new route 8A was started in 1959 as a solution. 8A merged with 8 on 1961-02-08 after completion of widening works on Chai Wan Road. Consequently, the terminus was moved to the resite estates.
On 1972-07-01 the route was classified as an urban slope route, with a price higher than flat-road routes. On the same day service was further extended to Sun Ha Street, Chai Wan, to service the new Chai Wan Estate. At that time patronage on the route was high and it was usual to have a full bus. Starting from mid-1975, the route was completely serviced by double-deckers. On 1985-06-22 the eastern terminus was moved again to Chai Wan (East) Bus Terminus at Sheung On Street, and again on 1990-02-01 to Siu Sai Wan
to serve the new Siu Sai Wan Estate. Partial air-conditioned service started on 1995-02-27, amongst the first batch of CMB routes to have done so.
Route 8 was handed over to NWFB on 1998-09-01 following the end of CMB franchise on Hong Kong Island bus services. Later the Siu Sai Wan terminus was changed to Island Resort.
Patronage on the route started to suffer from slow speed after the establishment of express routes 8X in 1996 and later 8P in 1998. Due to the strong request from local residents, the route was designated an express route on 2006-02-11 with the terminus at Heng Fa Chuen instead of Siu Sai Wan, and the route was changed to Island Eastern Corridor
instead of King's Road
.
Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island is an island in the southern part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It has a population of 1,289,500 and its population density is 16,390/km², as of 2008...
is an express bus service operated by New World First Bus
New World First Bus
New World First Bus Services Limited , abbreviated as First Bus and "NWFB", is the third largest public bus operator in Hong Kong.NWFB was established in 1998, taking over China Motor Bus's franchise on 1 September 1998 to provide bus services on Hong Kong Island together with Citybus...
(NWFB), between Wan Chai Ferry Pier and Heng Fa Chuen.
History
Route 8 was started by China Motor BusChina Motor Bus
China Motor Bus Company Ltd. , often abbreviated as CMB, was the first motor bus company in Hong Kong, and was responsible for the introduction of double-decker buses to Hong Kong Island....
on 1949-11-12, between Wan Chai Ferry (then next to Stuart Road and Shau Kei Wan
Shau Kei Wan
Shau Kei Wan or Shaukeiwan, Shaukiwan is a town in Eastern District, Hong Kong. Literally, Shau Kei means a pail, and Wan implies that the town is developed along the coast. Nowadays it is a relatively densely populated town compared with some developing areas.-Name:The name Shau Kei Wan comes...
via King's Road
King's Road, Hong Kong
King's Road is a major east-west street along the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, extending from Causeway Bay, where it joins Causeway Road, to Sai Wan Ho, where it joins Shau Kei Wan Road.-History:...
and Shau Kei Wan Road
Shau Kei Wan Road
Shau Kei Wan Road , formerly known as Shaukiwan Road, is the main road in Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong.-History:The road was originally a main road lying on the north coast of Hong Kong Island from Causeway Bay to Shau Kei Wan, passing through North Point, Tsat Tsz Mui and Quarry Bay.In...
, in response to the inauguration of a new ferry route between Wan Chai and Jordan Road Ferry Pier
Jordan Road Ferry Pier
Jordan Road Ferry Pier is a demolished pier originally located at Jordan Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong.-History:After Hongkong and Yaumati Ferry gained the franchise to operate part of the cross harbour ferry routes, including the Central – Yau Ma Tei route, starting from 1 January 1924,...
by HYF, and also with the intention of augment the then congesting Route 2
NWFB Route 2
Route 2 on Hong Kong Island is a bus service operated by New World First Bus , between Grand Promenade, Sai Wan Ho and Central Bus Terminus, Sheung Wan.-History:...
. The route became the first route CMB started after the Second World War.
On 1954-08-01 CMB started a new route with no number between Shau Kei Wan and Chai Wan
Chai Wan
Chai Wan , formerly mistakenly known as Sai Wan , lies at the east end of the urban area of Hong Kong Island next to Shau Kei Wan. The area is administratively part of the Eastern District, and is a mosaic of industrial and residential areas...
to serve the new bungalow development area there. At first the new route only serviced during mornings and from noon to evening, but in December service expanded to whole day long. On 1955-06-01 it merged with the main Route 8, with the terminus designated at the intersection between today's Chai Wan Road
Chai Wan Road
Chai Wan Road located in Hong Kong, is one of the major roads in Chai Wan on Hong Kong Island. It runs from Shau Kei Wan to Chai Wan through Chai Wan Gap; with one of the steepest inclines in Hong Kong on either side, with signs posted 1 in 10 gradient...
and Tai Tam Road
Tai Tam Road
Tai Tam Road in Hong Kong, links between Chai Wan and Stanley, on Hong Kong Island. The famous Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir's dam is a part of the road, which is a narrow road section.-Bus routes:* 9 - Shau Kei Wan to Shek O...
(at that time, both roads were called Island Road). Still, the terminus was far away from development in Chai Wan, so a new route 8A was started in 1959 as a solution. 8A merged with 8 on 1961-02-08 after completion of widening works on Chai Wan Road. Consequently, the terminus was moved to the resite estates.
On 1972-07-01 the route was classified as an urban slope route, with a price higher than flat-road routes. On the same day service was further extended to Sun Ha Street, Chai Wan, to service the new Chai Wan Estate. At that time patronage on the route was high and it was usual to have a full bus. Starting from mid-1975, the route was completely serviced by double-deckers. On 1985-06-22 the eastern terminus was moved again to Chai Wan (East) Bus Terminus at Sheung On Street, and again on 1990-02-01 to Siu Sai Wan
Siu Sai Wan
Siu Sai Wan is a newly developed residential area in the northeastern part of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is located in the eastern part of Chai Wan, and is administratively under the Eastern District. The population is about 80,000.-Location:...
to serve the new Siu Sai Wan Estate. Partial air-conditioned service started on 1995-02-27, amongst the first batch of CMB routes to have done so.
Route 8 was handed over to NWFB on 1998-09-01 following the end of CMB franchise on Hong Kong Island bus services. Later the Siu Sai Wan terminus was changed to Island Resort.
Patronage on the route started to suffer from slow speed after the establishment of express routes 8X in 1996 and later 8P in 1998. Due to the strong request from local residents, the route was designated an express route on 2006-02-11 with the terminus at Heng Fa Chuen instead of Siu Sai Wan, and the route was changed to Island Eastern Corridor
Island Eastern Corridor
Island Eastern Corridor is an expressway along the north shore of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It starts from Causeway Bay in the west and ends in Chai Wan in the east. It is part of Route 4...
instead of King's Road
King's Road, Hong Kong
King's Road is a major east-west street along the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, extending from Causeway Bay, where it joins Causeway Road, to Sai Wan Ho, where it joins Shau Kei Wan Road.-History:...
.
Current Route
The route length for both directions is 13.1 km in a time of 44 minutes.Wan Chai Ferry towards Heng Fa Chuen
- Shing Tai RoadShing Tai RoadShing Tai Road is an orbital road encircling Heng Fa Chuen and Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education at the northern Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong. The northernmost and southernmost reaches of the road are entrances and exits to the Island Eastern Corridor....
- Roundabout
- Shing Tai RoadShing Tai RoadShing Tai Road is an orbital road encircling Heng Fa Chuen and Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education at the northern Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong. The northernmost and southernmost reaches of the road are entrances and exits to the Island Eastern Corridor....
- Wing Tai Road
- Chai Wan RoadChai Wan RoadChai Wan Road located in Hong Kong, is one of the major roads in Chai Wan on Hong Kong Island. It runs from Shau Kei Wan to Chai Wan through Chai Wan Gap; with one of the steepest inclines in Hong Kong on either side, with signs posted 1 in 10 gradient...
- IEC slip road
- Ning Fu Street
- Cheung Lee Street
- Hong Man Street
- Chai Wan RoadChai Wan RoadChai Wan Road located in Hong Kong, is one of the major roads in Chai Wan on Hong Kong Island. It runs from Shau Kei Wan to Chai Wan through Chai Wan Gap; with one of the steepest inclines in Hong Kong on either side, with signs posted 1 in 10 gradient...
- Island Eastern CorridorIsland Eastern CorridorIsland Eastern Corridor is an expressway along the north shore of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It starts from Causeway Bay in the west and ends in Chai Wan in the east. It is part of Route 4...
- Hing Fat Street
- Wing Hing Street
- King's RoadKing's Road, Hong KongKing's Road is a major east-west street along the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, extending from Causeway Bay, where it joins Causeway Road, to Sai Wan Ho, where it joins Shau Kei Wan Road.-History:...
- Causeway RoadCauseway RoadCauseway Road is a main road in Hong Kong. Situated in Causeway Bay, it joins Yee Wo Street in the west and King's Road. It is a boundary of Eastern District and Wan Chai District...
- Irving Street
- Pennington Street
- Yee Wo StreetYee Wo StreetYee Wo Street is a street in East Point and Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Its junction with Hennessy Road is one of the busiest junctions in Hong Kong.-Name:...
- Hennessy RoadHennessy RoadHennessy Road is a thoroughfare on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It connects Yee Wo Street on the east in Causeway Bay, and Queensway on the western end in Wan Chai.The road is named after John Pope Hennessy, the Governor of Hong Kong between 1877 and 1882....
- Fleming RoadFleming RoadFleming Road is a road in Wan Chai and Wan Chai North on the Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong. The road begins south with Johnston Road, runs across Hennessy Road, Lockhart Road and Jaffe Road, flies over Gloucester Road and runs across Harbour Road and ends at the junction with Convention Avenue...
- Wan Chai Ferry Bus Terminus access road
Heng Fa Chuen towards Wan Chai Ferry
- Wan Chai Ferry Bus Terminus access road
- Fleming RoadFleming RoadFleming Road is a road in Wan Chai and Wan Chai North on the Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong. The road begins south with Johnston Road, runs across Hennessy Road, Lockhart Road and Jaffe Road, flies over Gloucester Road and runs across Harbour Road and ends at the junction with Convention Avenue...
- Hennessy RoadHennessy RoadHennessy Road is a thoroughfare on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It connects Yee Wo Street on the east in Causeway Bay, and Queensway on the western end in Wan Chai.The road is named after John Pope Hennessy, the Governor of Hong Kong between 1877 and 1882....
- Yee Wo StreetYee Wo StreetYee Wo Street is a street in East Point and Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Its junction with Hennessy Road is one of the busiest junctions in Hong Kong.-Name:...
- Causeway RoadCauseway RoadCauseway Road is a main road in Hong Kong. Situated in Causeway Bay, it joins Yee Wo Street in the west and King's Road. It is a boundary of Eastern District and Wan Chai District...
- Hing Fat Street
- Island Eastern CorridorIsland Eastern CorridorIsland Eastern Corridor is an expressway along the north shore of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It starts from Causeway Bay in the west and ends in Chai Wan in the east. It is part of Route 4...
- Chai Wan RoadChai Wan RoadChai Wan Road located in Hong Kong, is one of the major roads in Chai Wan on Hong Kong Island. It runs from Shau Kei Wan to Chai Wan through Chai Wan Gap; with one of the steepest inclines in Hong Kong on either side, with signs posted 1 in 10 gradient...
- Hong Man Street
- Cheung Lee Street
- Kat Sing Street
- Chai Wan RoadChai Wan RoadChai Wan Road located in Hong Kong, is one of the major roads in Chai Wan on Hong Kong Island. It runs from Shau Kei Wan to Chai Wan through Chai Wan Gap; with one of the steepest inclines in Hong Kong on either side, with signs posted 1 in 10 gradient...
- Wing Tai Road
- Chui Wan Road
- Shun Tai Road
- Shing Tai RoadShing Tai RoadShing Tai Road is an orbital road encircling Heng Fa Chuen and Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education at the northern Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong. The northernmost and southernmost reaches of the road are entrances and exits to the Island Eastern Corridor....
Route prior to express designation
Route 8 was a local service before 2006-02-11, which had a distance of 12.5 km for both directions in 66 minutes time, via:Wan Chai Ferry towards Siu Sai Wan
- Siu Sai Wan RoadSiu Sai Wan RoadSiu Sai Wan Road is a road, located Siu Sai Wan, Eastern District, Hong Kong. There is a stadium called Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground.Siu Sai Wan Road is a U-shaped road. There is a housing estate named Cheerful Garden.-External links:*...
- Chai Wan RoadChai Wan RoadChai Wan Road located in Hong Kong, is one of the major roads in Chai Wan on Hong Kong Island. It runs from Shau Kei Wan to Chai Wan through Chai Wan Gap; with one of the steepest inclines in Hong Kong on either side, with signs posted 1 in 10 gradient...
- IEC slip road
- Ning Fu Street
- Cheung Lee Street
- Hong Man Street
- Chai Wan RoadChai Wan RoadChai Wan Road located in Hong Kong, is one of the major roads in Chai Wan on Hong Kong Island. It runs from Shau Kei Wan to Chai Wan through Chai Wan Gap; with one of the steepest inclines in Hong Kong on either side, with signs posted 1 in 10 gradient...
- Shau Kei Wan RoadShau Kei Wan RoadShau Kei Wan Road , formerly known as Shaukiwan Road, is the main road in Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong.-History:The road was originally a main road lying on the north coast of Hong Kong Island from Causeway Bay to Shau Kei Wan, passing through North Point, Tsat Tsz Mui and Quarry Bay.In...
- King's RoadKing's Road, Hong KongKing's Road is a major east-west street along the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, extending from Causeway Bay, where it joins Causeway Road, to Sai Wan Ho, where it joins Shau Kei Wan Road.-History:...
- Kornhill RoadKornhill RoadKornhill Road is a road in Tai Koo, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It is a main road which links King's Road and Shau Kei Wan Road.The Road is named after the Kornhill, that was the site of the company residence of the senior manager of the Taikoo Sugar Refinery and the first senior manager was...
- King's RoadKing's Road, Hong KongKing's Road is a major east-west street along the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, extending from Causeway Bay, where it joins Causeway Road, to Sai Wan Ho, where it joins Shau Kei Wan Road.-History:...
- Causeway RoadCauseway RoadCauseway Road is a main road in Hong Kong. Situated in Causeway Bay, it joins Yee Wo Street in the west and King's Road. It is a boundary of Eastern District and Wan Chai District...
- Irving Street
- Pennington Street
- Yee Wo StreetYee Wo StreetYee Wo Street is a street in East Point and Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Its junction with Hennessy Road is one of the busiest junctions in Hong Kong.-Name:...
- Hennessy RoadHennessy RoadHennessy Road is a thoroughfare on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It connects Yee Wo Street on the east in Causeway Bay, and Queensway on the western end in Wan Chai.The road is named after John Pope Hennessy, the Governor of Hong Kong between 1877 and 1882....
- Fleming RoadFleming RoadFleming Road is a road in Wan Chai and Wan Chai North on the Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong. The road begins south with Johnston Road, runs across Hennessy Road, Lockhart Road and Jaffe Road, flies over Gloucester Road and runs across Harbour Road and ends at the junction with Convention Avenue...
- Wan Chai Ferry Bus Terminus access road
Siu Sai Wan towards Wan Chai Ferry
- Wan Chai Ferry Bus Terminus access road
- Fleming RoadFleming RoadFleming Road is a road in Wan Chai and Wan Chai North on the Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong. The road begins south with Johnston Road, runs across Hennessy Road, Lockhart Road and Jaffe Road, flies over Gloucester Road and runs across Harbour Road and ends at the junction with Convention Avenue...
- Hennessy RoadHennessy RoadHennessy Road is a thoroughfare on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It connects Yee Wo Street on the east in Causeway Bay, and Queensway on the western end in Wan Chai.The road is named after John Pope Hennessy, the Governor of Hong Kong between 1877 and 1882....
- Yee Wo StreetYee Wo StreetYee Wo Street is a street in East Point and Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Its junction with Hennessy Road is one of the busiest junctions in Hong Kong.-Name:...
- Causeway RoadCauseway RoadCauseway Road is a main road in Hong Kong. Situated in Causeway Bay, it joins Yee Wo Street in the west and King's Road. It is a boundary of Eastern District and Wan Chai District...
- King's RoadKing's Road, Hong KongKing's Road is a major east-west street along the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, extending from Causeway Bay, where it joins Causeway Road, to Sai Wan Ho, where it joins Shau Kei Wan Road.-History:...
- Kornhill RoadKornhill RoadKornhill Road is a road in Tai Koo, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It is a main road which links King's Road and Shau Kei Wan Road.The Road is named after the Kornhill, that was the site of the company residence of the senior manager of the Taikoo Sugar Refinery and the first senior manager was...
- King's RoadKing's Road, Hong KongKing's Road is a major east-west street along the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, extending from Causeway Bay, where it joins Causeway Road, to Sai Wan Ho, where it joins Shau Kei Wan Road.-History:...
- Shau Kei Wan RoadShau Kei Wan RoadShau Kei Wan Road , formerly known as Shaukiwan Road, is the main road in Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong.-History:The road was originally a main road lying on the north coast of Hong Kong Island from Causeway Bay to Shau Kei Wan, passing through North Point, Tsat Tsz Mui and Quarry Bay.In...
- Chai Wan RoadChai Wan RoadChai Wan Road located in Hong Kong, is one of the major roads in Chai Wan on Hong Kong Island. It runs from Shau Kei Wan to Chai Wan through Chai Wan Gap; with one of the steepest inclines in Hong Kong on either side, with signs posted 1 in 10 gradient...
- Hong Man Street
- Cheung Lee Street
- Kat Sing Street
- Chai Wan RoadChai Wan RoadChai Wan Road located in Hong Kong, is one of the major roads in Chai Wan on Hong Kong Island. It runs from Shau Kei Wan to Chai Wan through Chai Wan Gap; with one of the steepest inclines in Hong Kong on either side, with signs posted 1 in 10 gradient...
- Siu Sai Wan RoadSiu Sai Wan RoadSiu Sai Wan Road is a road, located Siu Sai Wan, Eastern District, Hong Kong. There is a stadium called Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground.Siu Sai Wan Road is a U-shaped road. There is a housing estate named Cheerful Garden.-External links:*...
Associated night services
- N8, between Wan Chai Ferry and Heng Fa Chuen
- N8X, between Central (Macau Ferry) and Siu Sai Wan (Island Resort)