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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 taxis

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 economy

Hong Kong, Macau not rivals for tourist trade, industry leaders say

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong van driver arrested over deaths of firefighter and wife in crash

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Hong Kong

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
Accidents and personal safety

2 passengers killed as truck collides with taxi on Hong Kong road

Taxi flips over at least six times after being hit by truck on Tsing Sha Highway on Tuesday night.

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Hong Kong economy

Where will ride-hailing data go? Hong Kong eyes national security compliance

Transport minister Mable Chan says emphasis under coming regulatory framework must be on protecting data safety and national security.

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Hong Kong economy

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
Hong Kong

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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MTR Corporation

Letters | Why South Africa should consider replicating Hong Kong’s MTR model

Readers discuss the appeal of the MTR’s ‘rail plus property’ model, the remarkable symmetries in Chinese and Indian cultures, and Macau’s tourism revival.

A property agent soliciting business at Hong Kong’s Wong Chuk Hang Station in October 2024. The MTR’s success is built on its “rail plus property” model, where transport infrastructure and property development are treated as part of the same system. Photo: Sam Tsang
Ageing society

Editorial | U-turn on HK$2 fare scheme cap a welcome change of direction

Officials must continue to monitor spending closely to ensure the transport subsidy scheme remains affordable and sustainable.

An elderly passenger taps his wallet to pay the fare when boarding a bus in Mong Kok on June 5. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

No barriers for 50,000 users of new ‘seamless’ e-channels at mega bridge

Facial recognition technology will allow people to clear immigration in five seconds using new e-channels at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.

MTR Corporation

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 society

Can Hong Kong’s upgraded Shenzhen crossing really cut clearance to just 5 minutes?

New Huanggang crossing will feature joint clearance with 134 automated channels, cutting immigration process by 25 minutes, authorities say.

Hong Kong and Shenzhen’s new border crossing in the redeveloped Huanggang Port Building will house both sides’ immigration under one roof. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

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
Hong Kong

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 economy

Opinion | Why Hongkongers should be very interested in the Pinglu Canal

China-Asean trade is expected to surge as the Pinglu Canal synergises with the Hainan free-trade zone – creating demand for services Hong Kong can provide.

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Hong Kong economy

What deals and discounts are on offer for Hong Kong’s July 1 celebrations?

Free MTR tickets, museum entry and dining deals are among perks for 29th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule.

The Peak Tram has special offers for July 1. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

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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Shenzhen

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

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.

A Delta plane approaches the airport in Los Angeles. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

2 drivers hurt as Audi flies across central divider in Hong Kong road crash

Driver of seven-seater braked on Tuen Mun Road and attempted to dodge incoming car, but was struck by the rear of the Audi.

An Audi SUV flew across the central divider on Tuen Mun Road and hit a vehicle travelling on the opposite carriageway Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

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.

Accidents and personal safety

Taxi driver, 69, arrested after woman killed in Tsim Sha Tsui collision

Victim, 34, was crossing road near Park Lane Shopper’s Boulevard when she was struck by taxi.

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Hong Kong

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 economy

Opinion | For airport city to take off, Hong Kong must learn from 11 Skies failure

When the market the project was designed for has largely disappeared, the more useful question is whether it can adapt.

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11 Skies is a 3.8 million sq ft mixed‑use retail and entertainment complex at Skycity near Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok, seen here on May 27. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

MTR Corporation raises €3 billion in its first public euro green bond sale

The offering marks Hong Kong rail giant’s largest-ever bond deal.

Accidents and personal safety

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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