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Cathay will continue reviewing fuel surcharges every two weeks. Photo: Elson Li
Cathay Pacific

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

Fuel surcharges on flights to North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Southwest Pacific fall by 14.5 per cent to HK$1,164 per sector.

Accidents and personal safety

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

Hong Kong transport

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

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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.

A pedestrian was killed after a taxi mounted a pavement in Ngau Tau Kok on May 13. Photo: Edmond So
A pedestrian was killed after a taxi mounted a pavement in Ngau Tau Kok on May 13. Photo: Edmond So
Accidents and personal safety

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.

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.

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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.

The taxi passengers cross Castle Peak Road to reach the pavement after the cab stopped in the middle of traffic in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Facebook/hkcaml
The taxi passengers cross Castle Peak Road to reach the pavement after the cab stopped in the middle of traffic in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Facebook/hkcaml
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 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.

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.

The successful bidder for the East Kowloon project will be responsible for the financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the network. Photo: Edmond So
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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The dog unit was set up five years ago. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The dog unit was set up five years ago. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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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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.

The Hong Kong government should expand its planned mandate for driver-monitoring systems on public buses to other modes of transport, industry leaders have said. Photo: Nora Tam
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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Ride hailing taxis and traditional cabs along Gloucester Road in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
Ride hailing taxis and traditional cabs along Gloucester Road in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

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.

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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.

The HK$2 fare scheme was revamped in April following concerns over ballooning costs. Photo: Dickson Lee
The HK$2 fare scheme was revamped in April following concerns over ballooning costs. Photo: Dickson Lee
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 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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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.

More than 20 people were injured in a traffic accident involving two public buses and a truck. Photo: Handout
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.

Waves lash the coastline of Minamiboso in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture as Typhoon Jangmi approaches on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Waves lash the coastline of Minamiboso in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture as Typhoon Jangmi approaches on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
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.

Accidents and personal safety

Uber investigating after woman says driver went off route and locked doors

Passenger says she took Uber with two female friends from Central in early morning and driver left them fearing for their safety.

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Hong Kong transport

Transport sector calls for smoother border checks, wider mainland driving scheme

Industry leader Ringo Lee says over 140,000 local private cars have registered for northbound scheme, expecting the figure to exceed 200,000 in coming years.

The scheme allows eligible private car owners in Hong Kong to drive into Guangdong via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge. Photo: Eugene Lee
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