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Rugby fans leave Kai Tak. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Fans left frustrated by taxi issues on opening day of Hong Kong Sevens

Spectators lament taxi arrangements at Kai Tak Sports Park with some having to wait up to 45 minutes.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong travel agencies may cancel Thailand tours in wake of earthquake

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp freezes fares for first time since 2023 formula reform

Hong Kong

Hong Kong to allow permanent residents as young as 7 to use e-channel service

But children between seven and 10 years old should be at least 1.1 metres tall and have valid travel documents, authorities say.

Passengers at the arrival hall of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge checkpoint in Macau. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong aviation

Malaysia’s AirAsia to restrict power bank usage on flights amid Hong Kong ban

Move by budget carrier follows announcement from Hong Kong aviation regulator that devices will be restricted on local airlines from April 7.

Hong Kong aviation

Explainer | Power banks on flights: which airlines and regions have tightened rules?

Hong Kong is restricting the use of power banks on flights. Here’s how other jurisdictions and carriers are dealing with the devices following recent incidents.

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Uber

Uber Hong Kong calls on government to give drivers flexibility under new framework

Ride-hailing platform chief meets with transport authorities, says excessive restrictions could also diminish consumers’ experience.

Uber Hong Kong’s general manager has called for the government to prioritise user needs under a new framework to regulate the ride-hailing industry. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong aviation

Explainer | Flying with a power bank? What Hong Kong ban on in-flight use means for you

Rule taking effect in April will cover all four local carriers – Cathay Pacific Airways, HK Express, Greater Bay Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.

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Pets in Hong Kong

Hongkongers can take pets onto MTR light rail trains on weekends from May 1

HK$99 monthly pass will allow passengers to take one small dog or cat kept in a bag for each ride, but only on weekends and public holidays.

Hong Kong bans passengers from using power banks during flights

Civil Aviation Department says new rule to come into effect on April 7.

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The Civil Aviation Department has expressed serious concerns over recent safety incidents involving passengers using lithium power banks while flying. Photo: Getty Images
Shenzhen

Hong Kong seeks developers for joint cross-border railway project to Shenzhen

Project is likely to include station on mainland side to ease congestion at existing Shenzhen Bay control point.

The joint project would link Qianhai in Shenzhen and Hung Shui Kiu in Hong Kong. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Gauge opinion before allowing pets on board

While the demand is there, the view of the public on allowing pets on public transport must first be carefully gathered.

Hong Kong aviation

Another Hong Kong flight cancelled as Heathrow Airport chaos drags on

‘This is an unprecedented situation, and we have not seen a closure of Heathrow on this scale for many years,’ British Airways CEO Sean Doyle says.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong driver arrested after crane hits overhead cable for light rail services

MTR Corp says services gradually resuming in Tin Shui Wai as damage is repaired following disruption.

Workers carry out repairs following the damage to the cable. Photo: Handout
Electric & new energy vehicles

Xpeng sets up first self-branded EV supercharging station in Hong Kong

Fierce competition among auto manufacturers is extending to charging technologies.

Xpeng X9 electric vehicles in Guangzhou. Photo: AFP
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay warns against travel to London after fire closes Heathrow

All Cathay flights scheduled to take off from London on Friday and land in Hong Kong on Saturday have been cancelled.

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Hong Kong tourism

‘Power bank fire’ on Hong Kong Airlines flight forces plane to divert to Fuzhou

Flight from Hangzhou with 168 passengers and crew safely diverted to Fuzhou after a fire in overhead compartment.

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Hong Kong

66 Hong Kong taxi drivers hit with demerit points since penalty system introduction

While no drivers have been disqualified for accumulating 15 demerit points, 49 had incurred 10 within the first 6 months.

Between September 22 and March 9, five taxi drivers incurred three points, 12 received five points and 49 had accumulated 10 points under the penalty system. Photo: Sam Tsang
Accidents and personal safety

Woman critically injured, 10 others hurt in Hong Kong bus crash

Double-decker bus smashes into a road barrier on a highway in Tai Po.

Hong Kong economy

30% of Hong Kong companies expect to hire more staff in second quarter: survey

ManpowerGroup Greater China also finds city’s net employment outlook index for second quarter is 11 per cent, compared with 25 per cent globally.

Aviation

Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines to launch routes to Zhangjiajie, Guilin

Carrier’s expansion, bringing mainland destinations to five, follows setback earlier this year when more than 100 flights were cancelled.

Tourists visit the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong

Hong Kong drivers will have to pay to use CLP Power’s EV charging stations

Larger of the city’s two electricity suppliers says the move aligns with ‘market development’, ending 16 years of free service.

Hong Kong is home to around 112,000 EVs – representing about 12.4 per cent of total vehicles. Photo: Elson Li
Pets

MTR Corp notes ‘worries about odour, health issues on pet-friendly rides’

Meeting attendees suggested limiting pet sizes to 20kg and designating train compartments as solutions to concerns.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Premium fleets could be the spur for a 21st century taxi sector in Hong Kong

While the new cabs feature the latest technology and more stringent driver training, there is still work to be done for the overall service.

Hong Kong budget 2025-26

No plans to split elderly into groups for HK$2 transport fare: Hong Kong minister

Chris Sun says concessionary fare will continue to be offered to residents aged 60 and above even as data shows younger users are costing taxpayers more.

The scheme currently provides a flat fare of HK$2 for those aged 60 or above. Photo: Edmond So
Northern Metropolis

Hong Kong to spend at least HK$100 million studying new cross-border rail link

Express railway beginning in Hung Shui Kiu in New Territories will feature co-location checkpoint in Shenzhen.

The Shenzhen Bay Bridge. Sources say the railway will join Hung Shui Kiu, Ha Tsuen and Lau Fau Shan in the New Territories with Shenzhen Bay and Qianhai in mainland China. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to accept popular mainland payment card from next week

Mainland Chinese visitors will be able to pay for most MTR trips by tapping China T-Union Card, which is used in over 300 cities across the border.

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Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Hong Kong seniors are an economic force, not a budget write-off

Investing in their well-being and engagement could transform this demographic into a driving force for Hong Kong’s economy.

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