https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/513090/feed Latest news on Hong Kong taxis, buses, the MTR Corporation, trams, ferries and more. en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Travellers heading to and from the revamped Huanggang Port must use authorised public transport services only, including pre-booked licensed taxi fleets, as other ride-hailing services will not be available inside the boundary control area, according to the Hong Kong government. At a press conference on Wednesday, transport officials also urged travellers not to rush to use the new port in the initial phase of its operations. Ahead of the expected opening of the Huanggang Port on Monday, the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3370014/travellers-must-use-authorised-buses-taxis-huanggang-port-hong-kong-authorities-say?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3370014/travellers-must-use-authorised-buses-taxis-huanggang-port-hong-kong-authorities-say?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:56:28 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Hong Kong and mainland Chinese residents will have to register with immigration authorities on both sides of the border to use automated “joint clearance” channels at the revamped Huanggang Port crossing, with around 100,000 travellers a day expected to use the control point when operations begin. Hong Kong’s Immigration Department would deploy sufficient manpower to help passengers register at the checkpoint, assistant director Jacky Wong Ki said on Tuesday. “The whole registration process at... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369947/registration-both-sides-border-needed-huanggang-joint-clearance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369947/registration-both-sides-border-needed-huanggang-joint-clearance?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:19:07 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma More than 1,500 Hong Kong residents toured the revamped Huanggang Port border crossing on Sunday as authorities pushed ahead with preparations for its opening. A Security Bureau spokesman said that participants took franchised buses or cross-boundary coaches from various districts to reach the crossing and were shown the new port building in groups. “The event effectively enhanced participants’ understanding of the public transport arrangements, immigration and customs clearance and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369721/1500-hong-kong-residents-tour-revamped-huanggang-port-border-crossing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369721/1500-hong-kong-residents-tour-revamped-huanggang-port-border-crossing?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:18 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen A flight bound for Okinawa returned to Hong Kong airport on Sunday morning after its landing gear was suspected to have failed to fully retract after take-off. Hong Kong Airlines said the crew of flight HX676, which departed at 8.57am, decided to return to ensure safety, in line with standard procedures. “[The flight] encountered a suspected incomplete landing gear retraction issue after take-off,” the airline said. The aircraft landed safely at 10am, with no injuries reported on board. The... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3369690/flight-okinawa-diverts-back-hong-kong-after-suspected-landing-gear-fault?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3369690/flight-okinawa-diverts-back-hong-kong-after-suspected-landing-gear-fault?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:47:37 +0000 Yonden Lhatoo Yonden Lhatoo Singapore is doing something about uncivilised behaviour on public buses. The city state has started enforcing new regulations that carry an immediate fine of up to S$500 (US$390) if you put your feet up on seats, play loud audio on your phone or make a nuisance of yourself in other ways such as eating, drinking and littering. This aligns with existing rules governing passenger conduct on Singapore’s MRT railway system. Did you know we have long had similar regulations for Hong Kong’s MTR... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3369302/hong-kong-vs-singapore-tackling-bad-behaviour?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3369302/hong-kong-vs-singapore-tackling-bad-behaviour?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:30:07 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen The MTR Corporation will hand over HK$2.25 billion (US$287 million) to the Hong Kong government as a one-off settlement for the delayed completion of the high-speed rail line, while reaching a consensus to avoid a payout over hurdles affecting the Sha Tin to Central Link. While the transport firm oversaw the design, construction, testing and operation of the two projects, both are owned by the government and involved public funds. Under the arrangements announced on Friday, the MTR Corp will pay... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3369614/mtr-corp-pays-out-hk225-billion-high-speed-rail-construction-delays?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3369614/mtr-corp-pays-out-hk225-billion-high-speed-rail-construction-delays?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:19:53 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau The final section of Route 6 will open in December, cutting travel times from Yau Ma Tei to Tseung Kwan O from about 65 minutes to roughly 12 minutes, Hong Kong’s transport chief has said. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Wednesday at a Legislative Council meeting that the Kowloon Bay section of the Central Kowloon Route would open to traffic on December 6. The Central Kowloon Route is a key part of Route 6, with construction beginning in 2017. “Together with the Yau Ma... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3369342/hong-kong-route-linking-yau-ma-tei-and-tseung-kwan-o-fully-open-december?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3369342/hong-kong-route-linking-yau-ma-tei-and-tseung-kwan-o-fully-open-december?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:56:38 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen Online ride-hailing giant Uber will close a second Hong Kong metered taxi platform by the end of this year, just over six months after buying the business. Uber said on Friday that it would fully integrate FlyTaxi’s services into its own platform by the end of the year, stating that it aimed to provide “optimal” support for drivers and users. “As part of this integration, the stand-alone FlyTaxi app will [be shut down]. Our team is dedicated to guiding every rider and driver through this period... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3368756/uber-shuts-down-flytaxi-second-metered-cab-platform-it-acquired-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3368756/uber-shuts-down-flytaxi-second-metered-cab-platform-it-acquired-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:39:36 +0000 Christine Loh Christine Loh Hong Kong deserves credit for its first five-year plan, accompanied by a detailed policy address. The plan establishes a useful framework beyond the annual policy cycle. Precisely because this is an important first effort, it is worth asking what could make the framework even stronger. One striking omission is that the five-year plan never explicitly mentions climate change. This does not mean Hong Kong is failing to act. On the contrary, the plan and policy address contain many measures dealing... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3368261/hong-kong-lacks-climate-narrative-unify-its-efforts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3368261/hong-kong-lacks-climate-narrative-unify-its-efforts?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:30:05 +0000 Eric Jiang Eric Jiang Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has urged the government to develop a longer-term plan for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) beyond 2030, including mandatory targets and consistent policies to help scale up the industry and meet the city’s climate goals. The airline made the call after a mainland Chinese official on Monday proposed that authorities in the Greater Bay Area introduce more favourable policies, including subsidies, to boost sales of sustainable fuel. Cathay Group CEO... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368234/cathay-calls-hong-kong-map-out-long-term-sustainable-fuel-plan-beyond-2030?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368234/cathay-calls-hong-kong-map-out-long-term-sustainable-fuel-plan-beyond-2030?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:14:11 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen More than 11,000 Hong Kong residents have applied to take a new joint examination required to qualify for a taxi driving licence or ride-hailing permit, exceeding government expectations, the city’s transport minister has said. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan also shared details on Monday about a separate scheme enabling mainland Chinese yachts to enter city waters, noting that candidates taking the required certification exam achieved a strong pass rate. Hong Kong recently... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3368211/over-11000-applicants-new-hong-kong-taxi-riding-hailing-test?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3368211/over-11000-applicants-new-hong-kong-taxi-riding-hailing-test?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:45:59 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Hong Kong’s redeveloped Huanggang Port could begin operations as early as October 12, allowing cross-border travellers to complete dual immigration procedures in a single inspection under a new joint clearance system. The South China Morning Post learned on Friday that authorities were aiming to open the facility on that date, although the decision would depend on its operational readiness. An October 12 launch date would meet the government’s target of starting operations in the fourth quarter... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3367935/authorities-aim-launch-revamped-huanggang-port-october-12?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3367935/authorities-aim-launch-revamped-huanggang-port-october-12?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:30:58 +0000 Ralph Jennings Ralph Jennings Among the world’s most connected airports, Guangzhou’s hub has posted the fastest rise through the latest rankings, according to an annual list compiled by aviation data firm OAG. And overall, Chinese hubs stood out as carriers expanded their international networks with added flights. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in southern China jumped to 19th place, from 36th last year, in OAG’s Megahubs 2026 report, released on Wednesday. An OAG spokeswoman called its jump the biggest of any... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3367718/china-airports-climb-global-connectivity-ranking-international-routes-rise-oag-report?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3367718/china-airports-climb-global-connectivity-ranking-international-routes-rise-oag-report?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:00:10 +0000 Denise Tsang Denise Tsang Hong Kong’s finance chief has called on Cathay Pacific Airways to offer attractive fares and expand its route network, as China’s national development plan reinforces the city’s status as a global aviation hub. Speaking at Cathay’s 80th anniversary celebration on Tuesday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po described the flag carrier as more than just a transport provider, calling it an ambassador for Hong Kong that reinforced the city’s status as a global aviation hub and “superconnector”. Chan... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3367632/hong-kong-finance-chief-urges-cathay-keep-fares-attractive-add-routes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3367632/hong-kong-finance-chief-urges-cathay-keep-fares-attractive-add-routes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:22:13 +0000 Eric Jiang Eric Jiang A mainland Chinese joint venture will introduce an electric taxi in Hong Kong next month, but a lawmaker has warned that a lack of quick-charging stations remains the biggest challenge to the government’s target of introducing 3,000 such cabs by next year. SAIC-GM-Wuling, a joint venture between SAIC Motor, General Motors China and Guangxi Automobile Group, on Tuesday unveiled its Darion Taxi, a new six-seater e-taxi to be launched in Hong Kong. DH Legend Motors, the joint venture’s sole Hong... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367619/mainland-chinese-joint-venture-launches-new-electric-taxi-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367619/mainland-chinese-joint-venture-launches-new-electric-taxi-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:18:51 +0000 Eric Jiang Eric Jiang Hong Kong’s rail operator will offer half-price fares across its network on October 24, as part of a “Thank You Day” promotion. The MTR Corporation said discounts would apply to Octopus and JoyYou card users on its railway, light rail and bus services in the northwestern New Territories, as well as to QR code ticket holders on the heavy rail network. Cross-border journeys to and from Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau stations on the East Rail line will also be covered. Passengers can combine the half-price... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3367549/hong-kongs-mtr-corp-announces-half-price-fares-thank-you-day-october-24?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3367549/hong-kongs-mtr-corp-announces-half-price-fares-thank-you-day-october-24?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:30:15 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Hong Kong police have arrested two tourists at the airport on suspicion of criminal damage after they allegedly broke into an MTR Corporation depot in Chai Wan and spray-painted graffiti on the exterior of two carriages. The force said on Thursday evening that it had received a report at about 2pm the previous day that two men had forced their way into the depot by cutting sections of barbed wire at the top of its walls. They allegedly spray-painted each of the carriages with a... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3367144/hong-kong-police-arrest-2-tourists-over-graffiti-mtr-corp-train-carriages?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3367144/hong-kong-police-arrest-2-tourists-over-graffiti-mtr-corp-train-carriages?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:07:02 +0000 Lam Ka-sing Lam Ka-sing Kazakhstan has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hong Kong’s transport authorities to establish a laboratory and discussed low-altitude economy initiatives to help manage traffic jams. Bakhtiyar Mukhametkaliyev, Kazakhstan’s vice-minister of artificial intelligence and digital development, told the South China Morning Post on Wednesday about discussions with the team of Hong Kong’s Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Summit in the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3366910/hong-kong-kazakhstan-sign-mou-transport-lab-discuss-low-altitude-economy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3366910/hong-kong-kazakhstan-sign-mou-transport-lab-discuss-low-altitude-economy?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:04:47 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau Hong Kong’s rail operator has reported a suspected mass fare evasion incident to police after online footage showed more than 30 people tailgating through barriers at Tsim Sha Tsui station, with no station staff seen intervening. A viral video last week appeared to show a woman, believed to be a tour guide, tap her card at an exit gate in Tsim Sha Tsui station. As the gates opened, several men and women following her passed through in single file without tapping their own cards, causing the gate... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366799/mtr-reports-mass-fare-evasion-after-video-goes-viral-vows-more-patrols?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366799/mtr-reports-mass-fare-evasion-after-video-goes-viral-vows-more-patrols?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:49:30 +0000 Ken Chu Ken Chu When Cathay Pacific Airways announced direct flights to Almaty starting next January, the significance went beyond adding another destination. The service will be Cathay Pacific’s first to Central Asia and the only non-stop passenger connection between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan. Another announcement pointed to Hong Kong’s growing aviation reach from a different direction. Qatar Airways Cargo relocated its regional office to Hong Kong and agreed with the Airport Authority to increase frequencies... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3366027/hong-kong-aviation-success-today-means-more-just-adding-routes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3366027/hong-kong-aviation-success-today-means-more-just-adding-routes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:30:06 +0000 Lam Ka-sing Lam Ka-sing Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways and Google are expanding AI-powered flight trials designed to steer aircraft away from contrail-forming zones in the Asia-Pacific region, using the data to inform broader sustainability decisions. Condensation trails, or contrails, formed when aircraft flew through cold, humid patches of air, trapping atmospheric heat and accounting for roughly one-third of aviation’s climate impact, Kemal Armada, product manager for climate and AI at Google, said on... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366654/cathay-pacific-google-scale-ai-tests-reduce-aviations-climate-impact?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366654/cathay-pacific-google-scale-ai-tests-reduce-aviations-climate-impact?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:45:25 +0000 Kristen Cheung Kristen Cheung Mainland Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing will apply to test autonomous vehicles in a Hong Kong urban area this year, a government adviser has revealed, with the trial runs potentially being expanded later on to cover more new development areas. The announcement followed a visit to Didi’s Beijing headquarters last Wednesday by Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan and a group of lawmakers. Gary Zhang Xinyu, a member of the Transport Department’s working group for promoting... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366587/didi-apply-driverless-vehicle-tests-hong-kong-year?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366587/didi-apply-driverless-vehicle-tests-hong-kong-year?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:23:23 +0000 Eric Jiang Eric Jiang Fatal cycling accidents in Hong Kong more than doubled in the first half of 2026 compared with a year earlier, with nine deaths recorded, as police point to cyclists ignoring traffic signals and road signs. Overall, 59 fatal traffic accidents were recorded in the first six months of the year, killing 63 people, up more than 40 per cent from a year earlier. Fatal cases involving bicycles surged 125 per cent, accounting for nine of those deaths. “Most cyclists tend to ignore traffic signals and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3366524/fatal-cycling-accidents-hong-kong-more-double-first-half-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3366524/fatal-cycling-accidents-hong-kong-more-double-first-half-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:09:08 +0000 Edith Lin,Eric Jiang Edith Lin,Eric Jiang At least 15 high-speed cross-border train services were delayed in Hong Kong after a signalling fault prompted a 45-minute disruption of northbound journeys on Sunday morning. The Transport Department said at around 8.30am that the MTR Corporation had notified authorities that high-speed rail services at the West Kowloon terminus of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link would be delayed due to a “signal fault”. At around 9.15am, the department said the MTR Corp had resolved the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366514/signalling-fault-disrupts-hong-kong-high-speed-rail-service-delaying-15-trains?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366514/signalling-fault-disrupts-hong-kong-high-speed-rail-service-delaying-15-trains?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:35:28 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau The number of vehicles using a mega bridge linking Hong Kong with Zhuhai and Macau hit a record high last year, the South China Morning Post has learned, with a lawmaker saying the boom has taken a heavy toll on ferry services and a long-running helicopter service. Transport Department figures obtained by the SCMP showed that vehicle flow via the popular Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge reached a record high of 5.21 million last year, up more than 19 per cent from 4.36 million in 2024. The 2025... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366479/hong-kong-mega-bridges-popularity-takes-toll-helicopter-ferry-services-lawmaker?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366479/hong-kong-mega-bridges-popularity-takes-toll-helicopter-ferry-services-lawmaker?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:27 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma An overhead electronic display was left dangling in the air at Hong Kong airport’s newly reopened Terminal 2, prompting authorities to pledge a detailed investigation. A spokesman said the incident occurred at about 8.30am on Saturday, when a suspended screen “experienced a technical fault”, triggering its fall-arrest safety system. “The Airport Authority takes the incident very seriously and will conduct a detailed investigation into the cause, with a view to further enhancing the stability of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366462/overhead-display-left-dangling-airports-terminal-2-investigation-under-way?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366462/overhead-display-left-dangling-airports-terminal-2-investigation-under-way?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:45:57 +0000 Frank Chen Frank Chen A new high-speed railway section connecting Beijing to Xiongan and central Chinese provinces is poised to begin operations this month, filling a missing link in the 2,370km (1,472-mile) train journey from the nation’s capital to Hong Kong. By enabling more direct connectivity and train services to and from Hong Kong for northern and central regions, China aims to inject fresh development impetus into the Greater Bay Area – an integrated economic hub linking several southern cities – and inland... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3366422/how-chinas-new-railway-artery-bolsters-hong-kongs-ties-capital-central-heartland?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3366422/how-chinas-new-railway-artery-bolsters-hong-kongs-ties-capital-central-heartland?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:00:12 +0000 William Yiu William Yiu Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has extended the suspension of passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh until the end of November, keeping its Middle Eastern routes grounded for a total of nine months. The airline attributed the extension to “the latest developments in the Middle East”, confirming that services to both cities were now cancelled up to and including November 30. “Affected travellers will be offered the flexibility to rebook, reroute or refund their tickets,” it... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366308/cathay-pacific-extends-dubai-and-riyadh-flight-suspension-through-november?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366308/cathay-pacific-extends-dubai-and-riyadh-flight-suspension-through-november?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:04:49 +0000 Danny Mok,Cannix Yau Danny Mok,Cannix Yau Tram services between Wan Chai and Admiralty in Hong Kong were suspended on Tuesday night because of a power failure, the second such incident in two days. The Transport Department issued a special traffic bulletin at 9.37pm, saying that Hong Kong Tramways had notified it that eastbound and westbound services between Admiralty MTR station and Tonnochy Road had been suspended because of an electricity fault. The department said at 11.58pm that normal services had resumed. The disruption was the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366028/power-failure-halts-trams-running-between-hong-kongs-wan-chai-and-admiralty?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3366028/power-failure-halts-trams-running-between-hong-kongs-wan-chai-and-admiralty?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:01:18 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Hongkongers can present either their identity card or home return permit at the revamped Huanggang border checkpoint instead of both documents under the latest agreement with mainland Chinese authorities, the security minister has revealed. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung announced the measure after a drill at the crossing involving more than 20,000 civil servants on Saturday. “Under our latest agreement with the mainland, for e-channel entry to the mainland and returning to Hong... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3365700/hongkongers-can-use-either-id-or-home-return-permit-revamped-huanggang-port?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3365700/hongkongers-can-use-either-id-or-home-return-permit-revamped-huanggang-port?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:55:43 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau Several ride-hailing firms have expressed an interest in offering services under the new regulatory regime in Hong Kong, one day after the government opened licence applications setting out nine requirements, the transport chief has revealed. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that two to three firms had expressed an interest in offering ride-hailing services, emphasising that operators were capable of meeting the requirements. “Just one day after our announcement,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3365691/several-ride-hailing-firms-express-interest-hong-kong-licences-minister?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3365691/several-ride-hailing-firms-express-interest-hong-kong-licences-minister?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:27:52 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li An unmanned electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft made its maiden demonstration flight in Hong Kong on Friday, as the city pushes to develop a low-altitude economy, with the government aiming to complete drafting relevant legislation by 2027. The flight marked a collaboration between mainland Chinese autonomous aerial vehicle firm EHang, local transport operator Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings and the city’s technology hub, Cyberport. The flight took place at Cyberport in Pok Fu... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3365647/unmanned-electric-aircraft-makes-maiden-flight-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3365647/unmanned-electric-aircraft-makes-maiden-flight-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:37:14 +0000 Kate Chan Kate Chan Hong Kong’s rail operator will use a skidding method – the first worldwide for a heavy-rail project – to build Hung Shui Kiu station, helping to overcome time constraints and ensure completion by 2030. The MTR Corporation said on Friday that the station structures, each weighing about 10,000 tonnes, would be assembled from prefabricated components at worksites on either side of an operational viaduct. They would then be skidded into their designated positions alongside the operating Tuen Ma... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3365627/mtr-corp-deploy-world-first-use-skidding-method-hung-shui-kiu-station?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3365627/mtr-corp-deploy-world-first-use-skidding-method-hung-shui-kiu-station?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:21:18 +0000 Simpson Cheung,Veronica Qi Simpson Cheung,Veronica Qi Hong Kong authorities have opened licence applications for ride-hailing platforms under a new regulatory scheme, requiring operators to have a proven track record of providing lawful services in cities with populations of more than 7.5 million, while handling over 100,000 daily orders in at least two locations. Announcing the licensing terms on Friday, the Transport Department said eligibility criteria also included using technology such as facial recognition for due diligence checks to ensure... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3365541/ride-hailing-platforms-seeking-hong-kong-licence-must-have-handled-100000-orders-day?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3365541/ride-hailing-platforms-seeking-hong-kong-licence-must-have-handled-100000-orders-day?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:49:38 +0000 Cannix Yau,Eric Jiang Cannix Yau,Eric Jiang JD.com may be a major logistics leader in mainland China, but as part of a joint venture that won the first land project in the Northern Metropolis, it must overcome labour and road traffic hurdles to become an economic driver in Hong Kong, experts have said. Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung, chairman of the Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company – the first government-owned entity established to accelerate development of the Northern Metropolis – said on Tuesday that JD.com’s participation in the project... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3365235/jdcom-boosts-northern-metropolis-logistics-hub-hurdles-loom-experts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3365235/jdcom-boosts-northern-metropolis-logistics-hub-hurdles-loom-experts?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:02:04 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong More ride-hailing platform operators from mainland China and Southeast Asia have approached the Hong Kong government about entering the city’s market ahead of the launch of licensed operations, the transport minister has revealed. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan also said on Sunday that more than 7,500 people had applied for the new combined taxi and ride-hailing vehicle written test, calling the number a “very good and positive” sign. “We hope there will be more competition and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3364967/chinese-southeast-asian-ride-hailing-firms-eye-hong-kong-amid-licensing-roll-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3364967/chinese-southeast-asian-ride-hailing-firms-eye-hong-kong-amid-licensing-roll-out?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:51:32 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Hong Kong has conducted its first test involving Shenzhen authorities of clearance procedures and private car access at the revamped Huanggang border crossing, ahead of a massive exercise next week involving 20,000 people to fully assess the facility’s capacity. No 2 official Eric Chan Kwok-ki said Saturday’s drill went smoothly and passenger flows were orderly, with speedy pickup by public transport, although a motorist association reported traffic jams along the San Tin Interchange roundabout... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3364936/hong-kong-and-shenzhen-test-crossings-revamped-huanggang-port-ahead-opening?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3364936/hong-kong-and-shenzhen-test-crossings-revamped-huanggang-port-ahead-opening?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:29:33 +0000 Kristen Cheung Kristen Cheung Hong Kong drivers will be able to renew their vehicle licences within one day by year-end, down from the current processing time of up to 10 working days, under new artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives aimed at streamlining transport services and traffic management. The “Easy Licence Application Approval” system, announced by the Transport Department on Thursday, will be launched by the end of this year. It will use large language models to automatically recognise, cross-check and verify... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3364669/hong-kong-drivers-renew-vehicle-licences-1-day-year-end-under-ai-system?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3364669/hong-kong-drivers-renew-vehicle-licences-1-day-year-end-under-ai-system?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:48:14 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Cathay Pacific Airways will launch direct passenger flights between Hong Kong and Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, in January, making it the airline’s first Central Asian destination and establishing the only non-stop service between the two locations. The three-times-weekly service will begin on January 9 next year. Flights will operate every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, subject to regulatory approval, the airline said. The outbound flight will depart Hong Kong at 4.25pm and arrive in... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364653/cathay-pacific-launch-direct-flights-between-hong-kong-and-almaty-january?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364653/cathay-pacific-launch-direct-flights-between-hong-kong-and-almaty-january?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:49:49 +0000 Eric Jiang Eric Jiang Qatar Airways has set up its new regional cargo office in Hong Kong, with the city’s transport minister using the occasion to reveal a local airline would soon announce the launch of direct flights to Central Asia. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan dropped the hint, but did not name the airline, while attending the opening ceremony for Qatar Airways’ regional cargo office and witnessing the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the carrier and the Airport Authority. She... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364580/mable-chan-uses-qatar-airways-cargo-office-opening-drop-central-asia-route-reveal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364580/mable-chan-uses-qatar-airways-cargo-office-opening-drop-central-asia-route-reveal?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:10:54 +0000 Hu Chao Hu Chao The much-anticipated revamped Huanggang Port, expected to open later this year, should be seen as more than a story about faster clearance. Its deeper significance lies in a question that deserves wider discussion: if border functions can be redesigned, where should border control actually operate? Living in the Greater Bay Area, where people and businesses move across administrative boundaries every day, I have watched the meaning of borders change. A border is no longer simply a line... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3363923/huanggang-port-points-future-greater-bay-area-travel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3363923/huanggang-port-points-future-greater-bay-area-travel?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:30:07 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Hong Kong authorities have conducted a counterterrorism drill at the revamped Huanggang border crossing and used a new “crowd flow” test to simulate an unexpected surge in passenger numbers, with about 5,000 civil servants taking part. The counterterrorism exercise on Saturday was the first such drill to be held at the redeveloped checkpoint building. A Security Bureau spokesman said civil servants from around 30 bureaus took part in the drill, which aimed to test authorities’ management of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3364154/hong-kong-stages-first-counterterrorism-drill-redeveloped-huanggang-crossing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3364154/hong-kong-stages-first-counterterrorism-drill-redeveloped-huanggang-crossing?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:53:49 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma The upgraded Huanggang border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen is due to begin service following about six years of redevelopment. Sources previously said the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area could open as early as September, becoming the city’s second round-the-clock checkpoint. Following the overhaul, the Huanggang checkpoint will no longer serve goods vehicles. The South China Morning Post sets out what users should know about the new arrangements at the expanded port. How can... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3364153/what-can-hong-kong-travellers-expect-revamped-huanggang-border-crossing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3364153/what-can-hong-kong-travellers-expect-revamped-huanggang-border-crossing?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:38:39 +0000 Kristen Cheung Kristen Cheung A truck driver fled the scene after his vehicle crashed into roadside barriers and burst into flames on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island early on Saturday, with debris from the collision injuring a taxi driver and a passenger travelling behind. The crash occurred at about 3.15am during an amber rainstorm warning. A 16-tonne truck carrying electronic parts was heading towards the airport when it crashed on the North Lantau Highway near Tung Chung Eastern Interchange. The vehicle skidded on the wet road,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3364126/truck-driver-flees-after-vehicle-crashes-and-bursts-flames-lantau-highway?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3364126/truck-driver-flees-after-vehicle-crashes-and-bursts-flames-lantau-highway?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:12:55 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li The cockpit crew of a Cathay Pacific Airways flight from Hong Kong to London selected the wrong radio frequency when mistakenly responding to instructions for another aircraft, leading to a loss of communication with air traffic control in Romanian airspace last month, a Hong Kong investigation report has revealed. The government said on Friday that the Civil Aviation Department had completed a review of the airline’s full investigation report and expressed “serious concern” over the incident,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3364090/wrong-radio-frequency-cathay-crew-led-nato-jet-interception-report?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3364090/wrong-radio-frequency-cathay-crew-led-nato-jet-interception-report?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:36:41 +0000 Frank Chen Frank Chen Nearly 30 years after the closure of Hong Kong’s iconic Kai Tak Airport, state-owned giant China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) hopes to provide the nearby waterfront area – a narrow stretch of land that juts into Victoria Harbour – with a route to better transit connectivity. Executives from the world-leading railway vehicle manufacturer said the company aims to use the former airport site as a test bed for an autonomous vehicle system, and a potential runway for overseas... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3363937/transit-giant-crrc-sets-down-marker-hong-kong-sales-pitch-overseas-cities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3363937/transit-giant-crrc-sets-down-marker-hong-kong-sales-pitch-overseas-cities?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:15 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen Hong Kong has conducted its first large-scale drill at the revamped Huanggang border crossing, with authorities describing traffic flows at the facility as smooth. About 1,000 civil servants from more than 20 departments mobilised for Thursday’s drill. They were instructed to travel by public transport to the Hong Kong port area of the revamped Huanggang Port, enter the port building and leave by similar means. Authorities said the exercise aimed to assess the management of passenger and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3363949/hong-kong-holds-first-large-scale-drill-revamped-huanggang-border-crossing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3363949/hong-kong-holds-first-large-scale-drill-revamped-huanggang-border-crossing?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:48:19 +0000 Eric Jiang Eric Jiang Hong Kong’s rail operator more than doubled its net profit to HK$15.87 billion (US$2 billion) in the first half of 2026, up from HK$7.70 billion a year earlier, as strong gains from property development offset a flat performance in its rail and commercial operations. “Although the corporation delivered solid results in the first half of the year, we will continue to undertake forward-looking financial planning in view of the substantial investment needs for new railway projects, operating costs,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3363908/hong-kongs-mtr-corp-profit-more-doubles-hk1587-billion-property-gains?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3363908/hong-kongs-mtr-corp-profit-more-doubles-hk1587-billion-property-gains?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:57:12 +0000 Danny Mok Danny Mok A school bus driver died in hospital and a passenger was slightly injured after their vehicle, which was carrying nearly 50 children, crashed inside Hong Kong’s Shing Mun Tunnel on Wednesday afternoon. The coach was travelling towards Tsuen Wan when it suddenly went out of control and hit a kerb at around 3.30pm. Emergency responders found the driver, 71, unconscious at the scene. A woman passenger, 53, sustained minor injuries to her hand, while the 47 children on board were unharmed. Both the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3363789/school-bus-crashes-shing-mun-tunnel-after-driver-loses-consciousness-1-injured?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3363789/school-bus-crashes-shing-mun-tunnel-after-driver-loses-consciousness-1-injured?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:47:00 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Uber has partnered with a Hong Kong transport operator to launch its first premium service outside the United States, but local lawmakers have stressed the move is unrelated to the firm’s push for a larger licence quota under a coming regulatory regime. The US-based company partnered with Kwoon Chung Bus to introduce Uber Elite, which offers pre-booked rides in Mercedes-Benz vehicles for up to six passengers, uniformed chauffeurs, airport meet-and-greet services and more, the firms announced on... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3363565/uber-partners-hong-kong-firm-launch-its-first-premium-service-outside-us?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3363565/uber-partners-hong-kong-firm-launch-its-first-premium-service-outside-us?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:14:50 +0000