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Hong Kong transport
Latest news on Hong Kong taxis, buses, the MTR Corporation, trams, ferries and more.
Hong Kong’s commercial drivers say rising fuel costs are hurting their livelihoods. Photo: Eugene Lee
Drivers have called for further government support after a two-month subsidy ended in June. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Pump pressure: how rising fuel costs leave Hong Kong drivers running on fumes

Amid global energy crisis triggered by Middle East war, city’s drivers say they are cutting back on food and utility expenses.

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Uber

8 companies apply for Hong Kong ride-hailing licences ahead of deadline

Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific says data from 53,000 bookings compromised in Amadeus cyberattack

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Tourism

Immigration rules deter nearly half of Asia-Pacific air travellers, survey finds

Geopolitical tensions are also influencing travel decisions, annual survey by airline body IATA finds.

Some 60 per cent of travellers prefer applying for visas online, the IATA survey found. Photo: Edmond So
Travellers aged 26 to 40 are particularly sensitive to geopolitical tensions and complicated immigration requirements, an IATA official says. Photo: Dickson Lee
International Air Transport Association

Hong Kong world’s first airport to receive IATA digital identity certification

HKIA one of first two recipients of ‘One ID’ certification but officials say adoption of facial recognition technology slower than expected.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong lawmaker urges more checks as illegal parking fines top HK$70m a year

Lawmaker Mark Chong urges authorities to step up inspections and make use of AI-powered sensors to track repeat illegal parking offenders.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong to prioritise public transport at Huanggang Port over Halloween weekend

Chief Secretary Eric Chan warns cross-border drivers of congestion during 11pm to 2am window from Friday to Sunday.

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People celebrate Halloween at Lan Kwai Fong in Central. Photo: Kit Lai
Travellers pass through the new Huanggang Port. Photo: Sam Tsang
South Korea

Delta Air Lines bets on premium travel to win share of Hong Kong market

US-based airline says strong corporate demand has helped its relaunched service between Hong Kong and Los Angeles exceed expectations.

Hong Kong

MTR Corp reveals linked faults behind 2 Lam Tin station disruptions in 15 hours

Hong Kong rail operator says failed insulation sparked a fire, leading to a cable overload that disrupted services again.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong to overhaul traffic management at Huanggang Port after weekend gridlock

Measures come after major congestion at recently opened border crossing following Halloween celebrations and Kai Tak Stadium concerts.

Hong Kong authorities to step up traffic management at San Sham Road where vehicles await transit through Huanggang Port. Photo: Kit Lai
Hong Kong

HK Express passenger injured after power bank overheats on flight to Jeju

HK Express crew deploy fire containment bag after power bank emits smoke on Jeju flight and leaves woman with minor thumb burn.

Emergency responders at the scene in Jeju after a power bank overheated aboard a HK Express flight from Hong Kong. Photo: Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong to boost Huanggang Port capacity after Halloween, concert congestion

Chief Secretary Eric Chan urges travellers to stagger trips, consider staying overnight to experience city’s culture.

Singapore

Letters | Hardware and software both matter in a ‘car-lite’ city

Readers discuss agreed norms and shared civic habits on mass transit, a gold-backed route to yuan internationalisation, and the prospect of humans losing control to AI.

Mable Chan

16,000 sign up for exam to drive taxis or ride-hailing cars in Hong Kong

Transport minister says allocation arrangement for 10,000 ride-hailing vehicle permits to be announced next month after lottery draw.

The government is also considering giving higher odds to applicants who had owned a private vehicle for a certain period, such as a year, according to minister Mable Chan. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong taxis

Editorial | Hong Kong’s taxi reform progresses but has far to go

While the demerit system has produced results, enforcement alone cannot improve an industry facing wider structural problems.

Taxis wait to leave the East Dam of the High Island Reservoir on September 26, during the Mid-Autumn Festival weekend. Photo: Edmond So
Extreme weather

Typhoon Champi disrupts more than 70 flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan

Flights cancelled as Taiwan braces for torrential rain and fierce gusts, with the storm’s peak impact expected to last through Friday night.

Hong Kong

Super Typhoon Champi: Hong Kong airlines cancel at least 12 Taiwan, Japan flights

HK Express and Hong Kong Airlines cancel or reschedule flights, while other carriers warn of possible changes to services.

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Greater Bay Area

Editorial | Holiday rush at Huanggang Port should catalyse improvement

The massive queues at the revamped border crossing during the Chung Yeung Festival long weekend call for a comprehensive review.

Travellers at the revamped Huanggang Port as they head for the mainland at the start of the long Chung Yeung Festival weekend on October 18. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Star Ferry fares to rise by up to HK$1.80 from January

Adult tickets on the operator’s two cross-harbour routes will rise to HK$6 on weekdays and HK$8.30 on weekends from January 25.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s Huanggang crossing absorbs 366% surge as holiday ends

Revamped land crossing handles 9,401 inbound travellers in two hours, a 366% jump over the same times in September as smooth flow replaces Sunday delays.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s revamped Huanggang Port quiet ahead of expected holiday rush

Security chief Chris Tang expects daily trips to exceed 100,000 over Chung Yeung Festival break, with extra staff deployed to handle travellers.

Hong Kong’s revamped Huanggang Port is expected to handle more than 100,000 passenger trips a day over the Chung Yeung Festival long weekend. Photo: Silvia Siu
MTR Corporation

Letters | It’s seriously time for Hong Kong to greenlight a transport museum

Readers discuss the need for a venue to celebrate the city’s transport history, and the rule requiring removal of bicycle wheels.

Retired Yellow Buses are parked at the KMB Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Tunnel depot in Tuen Mun on October 13. Photo: Elson Li
Baidu

1,000 Hongkongers to ride Baidu’s autonomous vehicles in city-first public trial

Baidu’s Apollo Go platform will offer free rides to Tung Chung residents from October 21 to November 3, as company seeks public feedback.

MTR Corporation

2 Hong Kong MTR disruptions may be linked, expert says

Edward Lo says incidents could be linked by shared track circuit or failures to reverse procedures after first disruption.

Hong Kong taxis

3 Hong Kong taxi drivers banned for 3 months under demerit points system

In a first, transport chief reveals number of taxi drivers disqualified since points system took effect two years ago.

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Hong Kong has 18,163 taxis. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Complaints of nuisance behaviour on Hong Kong public transport hit 3-year high

Noisy and inconsiderate passengers who play loud music or put feet up on seats in the spotlight as government cites jump in complaints since 2023.

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Passengers on their phones in an MTR train. The number of complaints about nuisance behaviour on public transport, including playing loud clips on devices, has jumped in recent years, according to the government. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Hong Kong bus operators seek fare increases of up to 17.7% amid fuel price surge

Citybus asks for 17.7 per cent increase, while KMB seeks 16 per cent, with the government saying it will take public affordability into account.

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MTR Corporation

MTR Corp ordered to submit report after 2 disruptions at a station in 15 hours

A fire and overheating wires separately disrupted services, as Hong Kong’s rail operator apologises and says it will discuss compensation with the government.

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