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A ride hailing service provider on Wednesday permanently suspended a driver account after a man illegally used the account to serve a passenger and broke the theft ordinance, a day after the police probed the case. Universe Call revealed that the man had misappropriated another person’s account, which it subsequently blocked for good. Photo: handout
Hong Kong

Ride-hailing account used by driver working ‘without Hong Kong ID card’ blocked

Universe Call says man admitted ‘misappropriating’ account of another person.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong police probe case of ride-hailing driver working ‘without ID card’

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Hong Kong

Calls to cut proposed toll on Hong Kong’s yet-to-open Central Kowloon Bypass

Hong Kong society

Video | Why are there more fights on Hong Kong flights?

Cramped airline seats, narrow space and lack of legroom among factors affecting stressed-out passengers

Conditions, social media blamed for more fights aboard Hong Kong flights
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Hong Kong

Health checks on older Hong Kong taxi drivers should be ‘targeted’: experts

Industry leaders say compulsory screenings should consider cabbies’ cognitive abilities and medications, with clearer guidelines needed.

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Hong Kong taxis

Opinion | Stricter health checks for Hong Kong taxi drivers should just be a start

In light of a fatal accident involving an 80-year-old driver, the momentum of reform of local transport must not end at more medical assessments.

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Cathay Pacific

Editorial | Despite signs of recovery, Cathay Pacific still has a job to do

Returning passengers and a solid cargo performance set the airline on a trajectory of growth, which hopefully can lead to equally strong financials.

A Cathay Pacific aircraft comes in to land at Hong Kong International Airport on August 11, 2021. While passenger numbers are recovering well after Covid, the airline’s financial performance has yet to catch up. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong Airlines

Why are there more fights on Hong Kong flights? Conditions, social media blamed

Cramped airline seats, narrow space and lack of legroom are just some of the factors affecting stressed-out passengers.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | Is Hong Kong going to let extreme weather rain on productivity?

With transport services largely available and several stores open during storms, it’s unclear why most white-collar workers need to stay home.

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Stocks

AirAsia plans Hong Kong connectivity expansion and potential stock market listing

Parent company, Capital A, wants to tap into city’s position as a major financial hub to attract new investors, carrier’s executive says.

Malaysian budget airline AirAsia is looking to expand its network connectivity in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong

Stricter fitness checks for Hong Kong taxi drivers on way

Proposal for more stringent tests, including hearing and eyesight, comes after 80-year-old taxi driver hit and killed a Filipino tourist.

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An 80-year-old taxi driver crashed his vehicle into a wall at Nina Hotel, Tsuen Wan West, killing a Filipino tourist in the process. Photo: handout
Hong Kong aviation

Hong Kong Airlines alerts Korean authorities after 4 passengers clash mid-air

Video circulating online shows two pairs arguing, with flight attendants trying to break up fight involving pulling and grabbing.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Fatal crash underscores need for rigorous tests for older taxi drivers

Hong Kong must strike a balance between protecting the rights of elderly cabbies and guaranteeing safety for riders and pedestrians.

Hong Kong taxis

Hong Kong taxi trade wants subsidised health checks amid calls for tougher rules

Public calls for annual checks after spate of crashes involving older drivers, but taxi trade warns that move could prompt more cabbies to quit.

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The site of the crash in Tsuen Wan, where a taxi ploughed into a Filipino tourist. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Man jailed for 2 months in Hong Kong ride-hailing case, banned from driving

Mainland Chinese visitor offered paid rides after entering city on two-way permit and was caught in police sting against illegal hire car services.

General view of the Kowloon City Court. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong

Philippine consulate in Hong Kong helping family of tourist killed in taxi crash

Crash involving 80-year-old cabby prompts lawmakers to renew calls for elderly taxi drivers to be subject to stricter health requirements.

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Hong Kong International Airport

How will Hong Kong expansion plans by overseas airlines energise local aviation?

United States-based Delta Air Lines and United Airlines set to restore or expand services, as Etihad Airways seeks to renew old route.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong taxi fleet, HKU roll out city’s first AI-powered dispatch system

Smart dispatch decision system processes real-time data, including road traffic status, weather and EV battery levels to assign bookings.

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(From left) SynCab founder Sonia Cheng, HKU civil engineering department’s assistant professor Ke Jintao, and lecturer Ryan Wong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong taxis

How easy is it to ride with Hong Kong’s 5 premium taxi fleets? Only 1 passes test

Post reporters test out services of five operators in city centre, but most struggle to take orders and dispatch drivers.

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MTR Corporation

Hong Kong’s MTR adopts AI-powered systems for train deployment, crowd control

Rail giant says it has applied its ridership prediction and crowd diversion tools to help with major events at Kai Tak Sports Park.

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong airport to revise late-night use of south runway over noise complaints

Tuen Mun residents struggling to sleep as cargo planes pass over their homes between 11pm and 2am.

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Hong Kong airport’s HK$141 billion three-runway system became fully operational in November last year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can re-emerge as a leader in maritime trade

As the city moves to reclaim land for modern industries, it should also reclaim its leading role in container shipping and logistics.

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Aerial view of the Kwai Tsing Container Port on October 3, 2018. Photo: Roy Issa
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s KMB in ‘shock’ move to use open-top double-deckers on tourist route

City’s largest bus franchised operator says renovated open-top double-deckers will be used for HK1 route in Kowloon but fare will double.

Uber

Video | The conflict between taxis and ride-hailing services

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to start demolishing Sha Tau Kok checkpoint on Friday for upgrade plan

Lawmaker Edward Lau also urges local authorities to consider incorporating travel, commercial facilities into Hong Kong side of new complex.

An illustration of the new Sha Tau Kok Control Point. Photo: Handout
MTR Corporation

Hong Kong’s MTR urges good behaviour after man appears to urinate inside train

Clip shows man facing doors of train with pool of liquid at his feet, as internet users ask why others did not intervene.

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A screengrab from the clip that has sparked discussions online about the behaviour of passengers on the MTR. Photo: Handout

Video | How Hong Kong’s Star Ferry sailed through ups and downs over 120 years

This episode of Hong Kong Authentic explores the history behind the Star Ferry, from a type of transport to an icon, why it is so special to the city

Hong Kong taxis

4 more Hong Kong premium taxi fleets hit the streets after getting full licences

Fleets are run by Big Boss Taxi Company, CMG Fleet Management, Sino Development (International) and Tai Wo Management.

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