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Lawmakers have criticised the government’s reluctance to introduce women-only areas on trains and buses in Hong Kong amid growing concerns over sexual harassment on public transport. Photo: Sam Tsang
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

‘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.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Average cost of EV licence in Hong Kong could rise 536% under government proposal

Northern Metropolis

‘Using mainland Chinese standards for Hong Kong rail project can cut costs by 30%’

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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.

A collision between a bus and a truck on a road in a residential district left 12 people injured. Photo: Jelly Tse
MTR Corporation

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.

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Hong Kong courts

Mainland driver charged in Hong Kong for offering ride-hailing service illegally

Ye Hai, 41, faces three charges after he entered Hong Kong on two-way permit and alleged used online mapping service Amap to offer paid rides.

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Uber

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.

Uber has conducted a survey of 4,800 drivers on their concerns about a coming proposal to regulate ride-hailing platforms in Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong lawmakers call for facial recognition system at upgraded land crossing

Hong Kong lawmakers give initial nod to HK$1.75 billion funding for Huanggang border crossing upgrade.

Greater Bay Area

Editorial | Hong Kong must gear up well to make most of southbound drivers’ arrival

The city must act quickly to address parking, toll, immigration and other concerns to ensure smooth integration of drivers from the mainland.

Hong Kong

Opinion | Time to end Hong Kong’s licensing regime to foster innovation

The city’s licensing system for food stalls, taxis and care homes creates unfair power dynamics. A more flexible approach is needed.

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A taxi driver waits for customers at a taxi stop in Mong Kok. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong

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.

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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
Leung Chun-ying (CY Leung)

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.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | The case for building a transport museum in Hung Hom

Readers discuss a dedicated transport museum for Hong Kong, and why taxi owners must be held to account for service standards.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong water taxis, harbour cruise firm cash in on aircraft carrier’s visit

Transport operators are organising special sightseeing tours for visitors to get a closer look at the Shandong aircraft carrier.

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Visitors take a boat trip to get a closer look at the Shandong. Photo: Sam Tsang
China travel

Explainer | China’s power bank crackdown: 6 preflight answers for wary travellers

Uncertified devices for charging electronics are banned from domestic flights, leaving some people caught off guard at airports.

China’s move to ban non-compliant power banks from flights caught some travellers off guard. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

Hong Kong economy

Woo Guangdong visitors under cross-border scheme, Hong Kong transport chief says

Mable Chan notes business sector’s enthusiasm over launch of cross-border scheme that will allow Guangdong drivers to enjoy Hong Kong’s offerings.

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Hong Kong taxis

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.

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The written test for aspiring taxi drivers will be made significantly easier by reducing and simplifying questions about locations and routes in an effort to boost numbers. Photo: Eugene Lee
Macau

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.

Hong Kong

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.

China’s aircraft carriers

Certain ferry services in Hong Kong to be suspended during Chinese naval fleet visit

Residents will have to make changes to their transport plans during five-day visit from Thursday, and some flying zones will also be restricted.

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Ferries arrive at the Central Ferry Pier. Hongkongers may have to make alternative transport arrangements as certain ferry services will be suspended during the visit by a Chinese naval fleet from Thursday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong handling of taxi/Uber mess has been a decade of disappointment

The promised regulation could finally make Uber and similar operations part of the authorised transport network – or it could be another policy fudge.

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A taxi driver looks at a ride-hailing app on February 3. Photo: Jelly Tse
MTR Corporation

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.

Hong Kong taxis

1,000 premium taxis to operate in Hong Kong in July, half the intended number

Commissioner for Transport Angela Lee says five taxi fleets to be granted licences by end of July, and progress made has been satisfactory.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Answers needed on driverless bus crash in Hong Kong

Incident at Hong Kong airport comes as more unmanned vehicles are taking part in trials on city roads.

An image circulating online shows the aftermath of the incident, which occurred at a T-junction marked with a yield line near Terminal 1. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation to promote managing director Jeny Yeung to CEO

Yeung will succeed Jacob Kam in the role and has been tasked with leading the Hong Kong rail giant through a transformation.

Jeny Yeung will be promoted to CEO of the MTR Corporation at the start of next year. Photo: Photo: MTRC
Hong Kong taxis

Letters | Let’s move towards a unified platform for taxi and ride-hailing services

Readers discuss a solution for point-to-point transport services, a way to improve the Guangdong driver scheme, and national security law.

Hong Kong science and tech

Cause of driverless bus crash at Hong Kong airport must be found: John Lee

City leader says autonomous transport systems are global trend and authorities will work hard to ensure they are safe for use in Hong Kong.

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