HK residents go for a nap on 5-hour bus tour

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Travel-starved, sleep-deprived residents in Hong Kong might find a new bus tour to be a snooze. The 76-kilometer, five-hour ride on a regular double-decker bus around the territory is meant to appeal to people who are easily lulled asleep by long rides. It was inspired by the tendency of tired commuters to fall asleep on public transit. “When we were brainstorming new tours, I saw a social media post from my friend saying that he was stressed out by his work, he couldn’t sleep at night,” said Kenneth Kong, the marketing and business development manager of ulu travel, the bus tour organizer. “But when he was traveling on the bus, he was able to sleep well. His post inspired us to create this tour that lets passengers just sleep on the bus.” Tickets cost between 99 to 129 Hong Kong dollars (¥1,450 to ¥1,900) per person, depending on whether they choose seats on the upper or lower deck. A goodie bag for passengers includes an eye mask and earplugs. The first Sleeping Bus Tour on Oct. 16 sold out entirely. Some passengers came prepared, bringing their own blankets and changing their shoes to slippers, while others brought travel pillows. (AP) This article was provided by The Japan Times Alpha.