Due to Hong Kong's large population the city has a well developed and excellent transit system. Public transport is very efficient, reliable and economical. Getting around in Hong Kong is very easy and quick. It is recommended for convenience, to purchase The Octopus Stored Value Travel Card. Cards can be purchased or value added at all 7-Eleven convenience stores or MTR stations. These cards may be used on virtually all modes of public transportation. The 6 major modes of public transportation are;

Buses	Light Buses
Taxis	Star Ferry
MTR  (Mass Transit Railway)	Tram