public transportation between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon side. The Star Ferry operates on a franchise from the Government, which was last renewed in March 2018. Public protests In 1966, a fare increase of 5 cents (or 25%) of the ferry was a political milestone, as it caused a 27-year-old student to go on hunger strike in protest at the Edinburgh Place terminal. His arrest sparked the 1966 Hong Kong Riots. On 11 November 2006, the end of an era was marked when the third generation pier in Central, the Edinburgh Place Ferry Pier, ended its mission, along with the big clock tower. The pier was destroyed to make way for reclamation, amidst great controversy and peaceful but reasonable protests. Services Existing The Star Ferry operates the following cross-harbour routes (The fares (in HK$ below) are effective from 9 February 2021): Central to Tsim Sha Tsui. For lower deck, it costs $2.60 on Mondays to Fridays; $3.60 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. For upper deck, $3.20 on Mondays to Fridays; $4.20 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui for $3.20 on Mondays to Fridays; $4.20 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Harbour Tour: a tourist cruise, making an indirect, circular route to all the stops, namely Tsim Sha Tsui, Central and Wan Chai. Passengers may use Octopus or tokens (Jeton) to pay for the ride. Tokens are available in the vending machines at the piers. Direct payment by coins at turnstile is no longer accepted. The Tsim Sha Tsui – Central route does not accept cycles, but the Tsim Sha Tsui – Wan Chai route accepts cycles for an extra charge of $14, except during the evening peak hour from Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui. Tsim Sha Tsui to Hong Kong Disneyland. Star Ferry has announced plans to provide sightseeing service between Tsim Sha Tsui and Disneyland Resort Pier, which has been empty since its opening. This route consists of two departures and the round trip fare is $180. Passengers can enjoy views of Tsing Ma Bridge during the 45-minute journey on the luxury ferry World Star. Former Central to Hung Hom for $6.30, terminated effective 1 April 2011. Wan Chai to Hung Hom for $6.30, terminated effective 1 April 2011. Charter and hire The Star Ferry "Golden Star' is available for daily charter, for up to 300 people, having been refurbished