The Transport Department today said commuters can collect the public transport fare subsidy for July, the first subsidy after the temporary monthly threshold relaxation, from August 16 to November 15.

The Government temporarily relaxed the monthly threshold of the Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme to $200 for six months until December 31.

The threshold was relaxed to alleviate commuters' fare burden amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, which has hit the economy hard.

Under the arrangement, the Government provides a subsidy amounting to one-third of the actual public transport expenses above $200, subject to a maximum of $400 per month for each Octopus card.

Commuters can check their record of public transport expenses and subsidy amounts through the scheme’s website, the Octopus app or the hotline 2969 5500.