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Hong Kong set to legalise ride-hailing services as early as first half of 2026
Government submits much-awaited paper to the Legislative Council ahead of a panel discussion on Friday.
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Hong Kong transport
Will raising fees solve Hong Kong’s metered car parking crunch?
15 Jul 2025 - 9:00AM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong’s first fully licensed fleet of premium taxis hits the streets
14 Jul 2025 - 8:01PM
Accidents and personal safety
Driver escapes injury after Mercedes flips over on Hong Kong’s Tsing Ma Bridge
Car overturns on Tsing Yi-bound carriageway of the bridge, a major route connecting the airport and Lantau Island to the urban centre.
13 Jul 2025 - 4:22PM
A Mercedes-Benz has overturned on Lantau Link’s Tsing Ma Bridge. Photo: handout
Crime in Hong Kong
Hongkongers use driving schools over border to get cheap licences illegally
Locals saving time and money by obtaining permits from mainland China driving schools that help skirt city laws.
13 Jul 2025 - 5:53PM
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No-fly zone: what brought about China’s largest power bank scandal
The State Administration for Market Regulation expects to conclude its review of power bank products and batteries by the end of July.
14 Jul 2025 - 10:18AM
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Hong Kong transport
How can Hong Kong’s MTR Corp get back on track amid funding, manpower woes?
Sluggish real estate market weakens ‘rail-plus-property’ strategy to raise funds and shortage of technical staff is a big worry, experts say.
12 Jul 2025 - 11:08AM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp signs investment deal with train parts maker CRRC Guangdong
Deal marks Hong Kong rail giant’s first investment in Guangdong’s railway equipment industry, in bid to gain more access to Greater Bay Area market.
11 Jul 2025 - 8:43PM
Hong Kong transport
How mainland China standards will bring Hong Kong cheaper, faster northern line
Lawmaker says railway construction in Hong Kong costs about HK$1 billion per kilometre, roughly 10 times higher than on the mainland.
11 Jul 2025 - 6:06PM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong lawmakers suggest cap on parking meter duration, progressive charges
Legislators favour government’s proposal to double metered parking fees, but say more must be done to curb extended hogging of lots.
10 Jul 2025 - 7:08PM
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Hong Kong transport
Ride-hailing operators, vehicles in Hong Kong to need renewable licences
Insider says ride-hailing platforms will need licences that are not permanent but renewable, with a cap on number of vehicles given such permits.
11 Jul 2025 - 10:18AM
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The city’s ride-hailing sector has been dogged by disputes over the years, with long-standing hostility between the traditional taxi industry and online ride-sharing services such as Uber. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport
‘Better to be a dog’: Hong Kong lawmakers call for women-only areas on transport
Government dismisses suggestion to introduce a scheme, likened to that for pets, despite sexual harassment concerns on public transport.
9 Jul 2025 - 8:19PM
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Hong Kong transport
Average cost of EV licence in Hong Kong could rise 536% under government proposal
Transport and Logistics Bureau has proposed increasing fees annually over five-year period, alongside plans to raise fines for traffic violations.
9 Jul 2025 - 11:41PM
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Hong Kong transport
‘Using mainland Chinese standards for Hong Kong rail project can cut costs by 30%’
Highways Department also says cost of first phase of Northern Link is HK$31.4 billion and construction set to begin in 2027.
9 Jul 2025 - 11:53PM
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Accidents and personal safety
12 injured in bus-truck collision in Hong Kong residential area
Truck in head-on collision with KMB double-decker bus on Lin Tak Road, with drivers of both vehicles among injured.
9 Jul 2025 - 4:21PM
A collision between a bus and a truck on a road in a residential district left 12 people injured. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport
Major rail links in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis to be completed 2 years early
Deal between MTR Corp and government involves HK$39.05 billion in financing from land premiums and gives momentum to project.
9 Jul 2025 - 1:18AM
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Hong Kong transport
80% of Hong Kong Uber drivers worried about quota and fees under new rules
According to survey of 4,800 drivers by ride-hailing operator, 70 per cent cite flexibility as main reason for joining platform.
8 Jul 2025 - 10:14PM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong government accelerates plan for ride-hailing legislation
Transport minister Mable Chan says regulatory proposal will be submitted before end of this month, five months ahead of original deadline.
6 Jul 2025 - 5:12PM
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The regulatory proposal on ride-hailing services in Hong Kong will be submitted to the legislature before the end of the month. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong should keep southbound travel plan’s 100-car quota flexible: CY Leung
Former city leader suggests quota be revised if no significant issues uncovered after launch, with option to adjust for weekdays, holidays.
5 Jul 2025 - 9:10PM
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong court quashes government decision to refuse permits to 2 Uber drivers
High Court deems Commissioner for Transport’s rejection of applicants in 2018 to be based on ‘impractical, illogical and unworkable’ premise.
3 Jul 2025 - 11:44PM
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong to simplify written taxi exam in effort to ease driver shortage
Government hopes reduced and simplified questions will encourage younger drivers to join the industry and boost numbers for premium fleets.
2 Jul 2025 - 9:06PM
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Hong Kong transport
Mainland Chinese drivers can apply for Hong Kong entry permits in November
Vehicles will be allowed to enter city via Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge under southbound travel scheme, with daily quota of 100 applications.
2 Jul 2025 - 11:57PM
Vehicles will be allowed to enter the city via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, with a daily quota of 100 applications. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong train driver’s antics have passengers laughing as MTR clips go viral
Social media users widely circulating clip of driver’s announcement, while two other incidents involving MTR staff also win praise.
1 Jul 2025 - 10:25PM
Cathay Pacific
Dozens left stranded by Hong Kong’s Cathay after flight from New York cancelled
Incident on June 21 left angry passengers without accommodation in middle of night and airline must now submit report to authorities.
28 Jun 2025 - 5:01PM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to carry out one-off inspection of critical rail assets
Move follows calls from Chief Executive John Lee for rail firm to improve on ‘inadequacies’ in emergency response, contingency planning.
28 Jun 2025 - 12:00AM
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