The average age of the buses is approximately eight years. About 260 new buses have been added to the KMB fleet each year. Volvo Olympians and Dennis Dragons have been the latest models acquired. The Depot occupies 8,000 square meters and has a capacity of 40 buses a month. The buses are built under contracts and KMB does the quality control.
Engineers form the body builders are in residence.
The first delivery of low floor double deck buses is underway. A total of 175 of these vehicles will be in service by the end of the year. KMB has four major operating depots each with satellite temporary depots and parking areas. Engineering manager is John Brownhill. Land space is a problem in most of Hong Kong.