Maiden trip

Maiden trip, a term originally from the shipping industry, has been extended to various other types of transport. For the public bus industry, it can refer to the debut of a particular bus, the introduction of a new route, the first revenue service trip of a particular bus, and so on.

Bus Enthusiast Culture
Many bus enthusiasts pay considerable attention to maiden trips, and take the opportunity to experience and document a newly-introduced bus model or bus route. With the rise of internet culture in the 20th century, more bus enthusiasts are able to quickly receive information about maiden trips and track the whereabouts of buses. It is usually inevitable to encounter bus enthusiasts on maiden trips. The recent Bus Services Enhancement Programme (BSEP) has added multiple bus routes over a short period of time, diminishing the significance of such events.