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Ten people have been injured in the accident in Kwai Chung, including the driver of the bus and seven passengers. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

12 hurt in collision involving KMB bus, rubbish truck and taxi in Hong Kong

Bus and taxi heading along Kwai Shing Circuit with rubbish truck going in opposite direction when it reportedly lost control.

Accidents and personal safety

Man hurt after truck carrying pig carcasses crashes into Hong Kong store

Hong Kong transport

New Hong Kong bypass to open on December 21, cut Kai Tak commute to 5 minutes

Cathay Pacific

Trailblazing female captain of Hong Kong’s Cathay juggles flights and motherhood

Candy Wu is first among carrier’s small but growing team of female pilots, who, like their male counterparts, must constantly update their skills.

Cathay Pacific’s first female captain Candy Wu at the Flight Training Adelaide academy in Australia, where she graduated in 1995. Photo: Denise Tsang
Cathay Pacific’s first female captain Candy Wu at the Flight Training Adelaide academy in Australia, where she graduated in 1995. Photo: Denise Tsang
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific broadens reach as regional tensions grow

Airline is focusing on diversification to become more resilient in face of geopolitical risks, Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam says.

Hong Kong transport

Nearly 2,400 Guangdong drivers apply for cross-border entry scheme into Hong Kong

Only 1,700 picked by computer balloting on Sunday, with successful applicants able to drive into Hong Kong from December 23.

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Accidents and personal safety

Overheated power bank catches fire on Scoot flight from Hong Kong to Singapore

Airline says cabin crew extinguished the flame quickly, with none injured on flight TR939 on Saturday evening.

The fire was quickly extinguished by cabin crew and no one was injured, according to a Scoot spokesman. Photo: Getty Images
The fire was quickly extinguished by cabin crew and no one was injured, according to a Scoot spokesman. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines leads way with refunds amid Japan travel alerts

Airlines in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau have announced flexible arrangements for Japan-bound flights as tensions simmer in region.

Hong Kong transport

Self-funded pilot programme takes off as HK Express hires 11 graduates

Airline takes on 11 of 15 graduates from the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy to help fuel rapid expansion plans.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong travel firm sees interest in Japan tours drop 20% amid regional tensions

Travel agency CEO says some customers asking to withdraw from Japan, following travel warning by China’s foreign affairs ministry.

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China’s foreign ministry issued a warning late on Friday night, urging its people to avoid travelling to Japan as the safety of Chinese citizens there had “continued to deteriorate”. Photo: Getty Images
Accidents and personal safety

7 injured after minibus collides with car, crashes into bus stop in Hong Kong

Injured comprise minibus driver and six female passengers, according to force.

Seven people have been injured after a minibus collided with a car in Hong Kong’s Ma On Shan and then crashed into a bus stop. Photo: Handout
Seven people have been injured after a minibus collided with a car in Hong Kong’s Ma On Shan and then crashed into a bus stop. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Probe cites engine surge in Emirates cargo plane crash that killed 2 in Hong Kong

Experts who analysed preliminary report by Air Accident Investigation Authority say it is unusual for a plane to accelerate after touching down.

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Hong Kong transport

3,000 mainland Chinese, Macau drivers join Hong Kong ‘Park and Fly’ scheme

Automatic park facility, where users can leave vehicles and reach airport check-in counters within 30 minutes, welcomes first patrons on Saturday.

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Hong Kong transport

Uber urges Hong Kong to adopt ‘flexible’ driver quota based on service metrics

Ride-hailing firm executive says flexible, dynamic quota system could ensure accurate reflection, adjustment of market based on rider demand.

An Uber taxi waits at stand outside Kowloon Tong MTR station. Photo: Jelly Tse
Accidents and personal safety

Passengers escape injury as double-decker bus mounts divider on Hong Kong road

Accident occurred at about 8am on New Clear Water Bay Road, near Lee On Road, and involved a KMB bus travelling in the uphill direction.

A double-decker KMB bus mounted a central divider on a road in Kowloon during the morning rush hour on Thursday. Photo: Handout
A double-decker KMB bus mounted a central divider on a road in Kowloon during the morning rush hour on Thursday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp faces renewed backlash over station sign changes

Complaints mount over ‘Amoy Gardens’ exit sign replacement at Kowloon Bay station shortly after rail giant reinstates public estate names at Ho Man Tin.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub tests new ferry service link from Central

Arts hub CEO Betty Fung says new offering is part of plans to create travel links from across city’s attractions.

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Hong Kong transport

On This Day | Hong Kong discontinues trial all-night tram service in 1990 – SCMP archive

On November 10, 1990, Hong Kong Tramways put a stop to the trial service after receiving noise complaints from district boards.

A tram passes Lee Theatre on Percival Street, Causeway Bay, in March 1991. Photo: Robert Ng
A tram passes Lee Theatre on Percival Street, Causeway Bay, in March 1991. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong passengers stuck on Starlux plane for 4 hours after sudden taxiway stop

Screams reported on board as flight to Taipei stopped on its way to the runway over a suspected oil leak, leaving 185 passengers stuck.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay aims to buy back HK$6.96 billion stake held by Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways seeks to sell all 643.07 million shares following major partnership expansion with China Southern Airlines.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong airport receives 400 mainland Chinese applications for ‘Park and Fly’

Airport started accepting applications from mainland Chinese travellers ahead of facility’s official opening on November 15.

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Hong Kong airport’s new automated parking facilities will open on November 15. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

HK Express removes couple before take-off after brawl on Vietnam-Hong Kong flight

Flight UO559 on Sunday night delayed by 90 minutes after woman accuses boyfriend of visiting prostitutes and physical abuse, continues fight after boarding.

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The woman continued the fight after boarding the plane. Photo: Handout
The woman continued the fight after boarding the plane. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

12 hurt, driver arrested after Hong Kong minibus collides with Light Rail train

Minibus driver, 64, arrested after collision derails train in Tuen Mun in early hours.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong expands cross-border access to Guangdong motorists under new scheme

Eligible applicants will be able to drive into the city’s urban areas via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge from December 23.

Hong Kong transport

Ex-Hong Kong civil service chief taking Citybus on ‘new journey’ as chairman

Joshua Law takes over as boss while city’s second-largest bus firm continues drive to become more environmentally friendly, expand services.

Citybus employs over 5,200 people and operates a fleet of 1,700 buses, serving around 979,000 passengers each day. Photo: Jelly Tse
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