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KMB’s sightseeing bus route HK1 will use a fleet of open-top double-deckers. Photo: Edmond So
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

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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Climate change

Opinion | When travellers think sustainability, make them think Greater Bay Area

The joint efforts of policymakers, businesses and young people can help visitors turn climate action into everyday action.

Illustration: Stephen Case
Hong Kong

Explainer | Want to get the most out of Hong Kong’s parking options? The Post has answers

City government has proposed doubling rates of public metered parking spaces from HK$2 per 15 minutes to HK$4, with plans to start in September.

Uber

‘Very troublesome’: will Hong Kong ride-hailing rules turn Uber drivers away?

Drivers, concerned over proposed seven-year vehicle age limit, say framework ‘not very friendly’.

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Hong Kong aviation

Hong Kong Airlines flight lands, ends up facing other aircraft on Taiwan runway

Carrier denies flight landed on wrong runway at Taoyuan International Airport, saying the aircraft was following control tower’s instructions.

Hong Kong Airlines flight HX252 encounters a Hainan Airlines plane on the same runway. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Airlines to launch new direct routes to Melbourne and Lijiang

Carrier says it is capitalising on the increased capacity of city’s international airport.

Hong Kong Airlines will roll out a new direct service to Melbourne and Lijiang in Yunnan province. Photo: May Tse

Video | Hongkongers want more diagonal pedestrian crossings

Aviation

Hong Kong to Delhi Air India flight catches fire after landing, passengers safe

Airline says flight AI315 experienced an auxiliary power unit fire shortly after landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

BYD outsells Tesla, BMW in Hong Kong’s right-hand drive EV market

Hong Kong sells fewer than 40,000 cars a year, but mainland carmakers consider it the beachhead for breaking into the global right-hand-drive market.

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A BYD showroom in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong high-speed rail

Hong Kong high-speed rail services disrupted by equipment malfunction

Four services between Hong Kong and Guangzhou were cancelled on Tuesday due to technical faults on mainland Chinese section.

Services to Hong Kong’s West Kowloon terminus that were affected included the G6565, which was due to arrive at 11.19am, and the G6553, which was due in at 11.54am. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong

Can taxis and ride-hailing services co-exist in Hong Kong under new rules?

Government also likely to grab slice of lucrative sector while reining in ride-hailing operators, analysts say.

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UAE

UAE airline Emirates seeks to wow Hong Kong with premium travel offerings

Airline also stresses pledge to promote tourism highlights in city and Middle East as part of commitment to strengthening mutual collaboration.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Proactive preparation is key to Hong Kong’s disaster resilience

The city’s ability to endure and recover from severe weather requires more than luck. It comes from learning lessons and taking action.

A pedestrian and their dog pass fallen trees due to winds from Typhoon Wipha on July 20. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong back in full swing after Typhoon Wipha as businesses assess damage

Wipha was the fifth typhoon to trigger the No 10 signal in the past two decades.

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Hong Kong Airlines

Typhoon Wipha: how did 4 Hong Kong Airlines planes manage to land amid T10?

Flights from Chongqing, Tokyo, Beijing and Denpasar managed to reach Hong Kong airport between 2.25pm and 4.04pm on Sunday amid typhoon.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong airport clears 1,500-flight backlog; operations back to normal Tuesday

Airport Authority says staff carried out round-the-clock effort, together with public transport operators, to swiftly clear backlog.

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Thousands of passengers have filled Hong Kong’s airport to catch flights delayed by Typhoon Wipha. Photo: Dickson Lee
Urban planning

Editorial | New solutions to Hong Kong’s old traffic problems are much needed

Measures to create a fairer parking system should be welcomed while improving traffic flow could help the wheels of commerce turn faster.

Cars parked along the street in metered bays in Sheung Wan on June 15. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong airport scrambles to deal with backlog of 500 flights as Wipha departs

Hundreds of passengers start flooding into the airport as bad weather eases.

First Mention

When 5 people were killed and 50 hurt by a runaway Hong Kong bus

A horror bus crash in 1979 saw a driver prosecuted, but later acquitted in court, after carnage at a bus stop, the South China Morning Post reported at the time.

Aviation

Police board HK Express flight after passengers argue over boy kicking seat

Quarrel between Portuguese woman and mainland Chinese man travelling with three-year-old nephew broke out on flight from Vietnam.

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The argument between a woman and a man on the flight was captured on video and widely shared on social media platform RedNote. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong weather

Explainer | Here’s how you can prepare for typhoon as Wipha heads towards Hong Kong

With Tropical Storm Wipha expected to continue to intensify as it approaches Hong Kong, it’s best to be prepared for bad weather.

Heavy rain is expected over the weekend as Wipha approaches Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
MTR Corporation

Editorial | MTR must take to heart its duty to minimise service disruption

Yet another equipment malfunction on the Tseung Kwan O line must spur efforts to strengthen maintenance and improve contingency plans.

Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Hong Kong committed to having taxis, ride-hailing services coexist: Mable Chan

Transport chief says regulations will prioritise public interest and drivers’ livelihoods, prevent excessive fares.

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