In Southeast Asia Hong Kong has been at the front in providing eServices to its citizens. In this connection, the Transport Department of Hong Kong has added one more easy friendly service named "Hong Kong eTransport" a smartphone application and mobile website services. The public can now enjoy one-stop, point-to-point public transport enquiry services anytime, anywhere for free.
As the use of mobile phones for internet access has become very popular today, to help travelers search for suitable public transport routes while on the move anytime, anywhere, the Transport Department and the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) have developed this smartphone application and mobile website. "Hong Kong eTransport" signifies the convenience of using this service to plan one's journey anytime, anywhere, making "Traffic Information at Finger Tips, Useful for Deciding Trips" possible. "Hong Kong eTransport" enables the travelers to search for possible public transport routes based on individual preference, such as number of transfers, fare, estimated journey time and transport modes, with search results displayed in table form and on a map. Users may set their current location and destination by making use of the smartphone's global positioning system (GPS) function so as to facilitate route and information searching. They may also enquire the service details of different modes of public transport. The mobile website is suitable for use on all mobile phones with an internet access function.
The department has also launched the mobile website of another online service, the "Driving Route Search Service (DRSS)". Drivers can now search for a driving route suitable for their use via mobile phones with an internet access function. The DRSS provides more useful road information and enhanced search power.