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The scheme was launched in November 2025 after the Airport Authority opened a “Park and Fly” facility near Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to expand southbound travel scheme across Guangdong as demand surges

‘The number of applicants for entry into Hong Kong’s urban areas next month has reached 15,000, about three times the daily quota,’ transport chief Mable Chan says.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police arrest minibus driver after cyclist killed in collision

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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to cut fuel surcharges again as costs ease

Accidents and personal safety

Driver, passenger hurt as taxi collides with truck in Hong Kong

Taxi travelling towards public transport interchange in Choi Hung struck medium goods vehicle.

A taxi driver and a passenger were injured after the vehicle collided with a medium goods vehicle on Kwun Tong Road on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Handout
A taxi driver and a passenger were injured after the vehicle collided with a medium goods vehicle on Kwun Tong Road on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Chinese ride-hailing giants back Hong Kong plan to cap permits at 10,000

Amap, Didi Chuxing support government’s proposed cap as part of new regulatory regime scheduled to be passed by lawmakers in July.

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Accidents and personal safety

24 drivers arrested, over 4,000 tickets issued in crackdown on errant road users

Hong Kong police mount citywide operations from June 5 to 19 in response to 40 per cent surge in traffic-related deaths in first five months.

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Driver escapes as Ferrari catches fire near Hong Kong light rail stop

Photos and videos circulating online show firefighters extinguishing blaze as traffic builds up behind car.

A black Ferrari caught fire near a light rail stop. Photo: Handout
A black Ferrari caught fire near a light rail stop. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

6 injured after 4 taxis and private car collide on Hong Kong’s Shenzhen Bay Bridge

Crash caused car to overturn and prompts authorities to close slip road leading to border control point.

Hong Kong transport

Taxi fleet severs ties with driver who made mid-road stop to let passengers out

Video posted online shows two passengers with suitcases crossing lanes of traffic on Castle Peak Road to reach pavement.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to mandate health checks for commercial drivers aged 65 and above

Medical certification overhaul to include vision, hearing and other fitness standards amid push to improve road safety following fatal crashes.

Hong Kong plans to introduce mandatory health checks for commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 or above by the middle of next year. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Why driving instructor licences are becoming a hot ticket item for Hongkongers

Applications opened last month for 332 licences for private driving instructors across various vehicle types, with 55,440 people signing up.

A “No Learner” sign on Link Road in Happy Valley. The Transport Department announced in April that applications would open in May for new licences for private driving instructors. Photo: Felix Wong
A “No Learner” sign on Link Road in Happy Valley. The Transport Department announced in April that applications would open in May for new licences for private driving instructors. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to grant 3 property sites to sweeten East Kowloon transit project tender

Operator of green transit system will pay nominal premium for sites given revenue of project expected to fall short of return on capital.

Hong Kong society

Paw patrol: Hong Kong airport dog unit to cover reopened Terminal 2

Security contractor Avseco’s canine unit, which is marking its fifth anniversary, will be on patrol in Terminal 2.

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Hong Kong transport

Equipment failure fixed after causing delays along Tseung Kwan O MTR line

MTR Corporation says service was affected between 5.57pm and 7.11pm.

Passengers wait at a station amid an equipment failure along the Tseung Kwan O line. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Uber survey finds 90% of passengers deem 10,000-permit cap ‘very insufficient’

Survey of 10,009 passengers and 4,569 drivers highlights strong concern over cap, as firm steps up response to planned regulatory framework.

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A survey by Uber found strong concern among passengers and drivers over Hong Kong’s proposed permit cap. Photo: Jelly Tse
A survey by Uber found strong concern among passengers and drivers over Hong Kong’s proposed permit cap. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong urged to expand driver-monitoring systems to reduce traffic accidents

Calls come as government studies extending bus monitoring systems to other vehicles and data shows rise in accidents involving elderly taxi drivers.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong rules out favouring existing ride-hailing platform drivers for permits

Transport minister Mable Chan also reiterates 10,000 quota is prudent approach despite pressure from lawmakers for timetable to review cap.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s southbound travel scheme opens to 5 more Greater Bay Area cities

Daily quota for trips to Hong Kong’s urban areas will also be doubled to 200 from July 25.

A motorist from Guangdong visits Hong Kong’s Ocean Terminal. Photo: Edmond So
A motorist from Guangdong visits Hong Kong’s Ocean Terminal. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

Delta resumes direct Hong Kong-US flights despite higher fuel costs

Flight DL88 departs city at 9.25am on Monday for Los Angeles, carrier’s first direct US service since 2018.

Hong Kong transport

HK$69 million saved in first month after HK$2 fare scheme revamp

Welfare chief Chris Sun says fewer people are taking long-distance rides for short journeys.

Hong Kong transport

No cap on HK$2 transport scheme trips as costs outweigh savings: minister

Only about 450 people exceeded 240 monthly trips out of 2.7 million beneficiaries, while system upgrades would cost an estimated HK$30 million.

Hong Kong authorities will not cap the monthly number of subsidised trips that eligible elderly and people with disabilities can take under a revamped transport fare scheme. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong police to launch 2-week crackdown on distracted drivers and jaywalkers

Force says 51 people died in traffic accidents between January and May 31, up by 42 per cent from same period last year.

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A pedestrian crosses a road in front of traffic in Kwai Fong. Photo: Sam Tsang
A pedestrian crosses a road in front of traffic in Kwai Fong. Photo: Sam Tsang
Accidents and personal safety

23 injured after minibus, double-decker and truck collide on Hong Kong highway

Crash briefly closed Kowloon-bound lanes of Fanling Highway, with sections gradually reopening by 9.30am.

Hong Kong transport

More Hong Kong airlines cancel flights as Typhoon Jangmi bears down on Tokyo

Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines cancel, reschedule flights as Typhoon Jangmi batters Japan.

Hong Kong transport

Vehicle fire causes partial closure of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

Two lanes shut by fire, triggering traffic jams as online footage shows smoke filling the tunnel.

A vehicle fire in the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge undersea tunnel caused major traffic disruption on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Handout
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