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Regular and premium taxis queue at Hong Kong International Airport on July 15. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong taxis

Editorial | Road to improving Hong Kong’s taxi services far from smooth

Without a stronger pipeline of drivers, even the best-designed premium fleet cannot deliver the service standard the public expects.

Hong Kong economy

New Huanggang checkpoint to undergo major stress tests with 10,000 participants

Autonomous vehicles

Editorial | Hong Kong can act as a springboard for Chinese driverless technology

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific tail strike in early July classified as ‘abnormal runway contact’

Hong Kong air safety watchdog releases preliminary report on July 3 incident involving flight CX509 from Tokyo.

The rear of the Cathay Pacific Airbus A330 was damaged in the July 3 incident. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Huanggang’s stone-like facade inspired by rock-solid Shenzhen, Hong Kong ties

Architects behind revamped checkpoint, which is set to use new ‘joint inspection’ model, share their inspirations behind design.

Hong Kong

Revamped Huanggang checkpoint needs Hong Kong airport bus link, experts say

Bus service from border crossing to Hong Kong airport would greatly benefit tourists, lawmaker says.

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Hong Kong

Transport authorities order probe after crash paralyses traffic on airport link

Operator of Tsing Ma Control Area told to submit report after truck collision leads to hours of gridlock during evening rush hour.

Traffic was snarled for more than three hours after a medium goods vehicle overturned following a collision with another vehicle on the Cheung Tsing Highway in Tsing Yi on Wednesday. Photo: Facebook/pttthk
Accidents and personal safety

6 hurt as truck and minibus collide on Hong Kong’s Castle Peak Road

Six people taken to Pok Oi Hospital in Yuen Long with neck injuries.

Hong Kong taxis

Extend fuel subsidy or costs will go up, Hong Kong taxi and minibus drivers warn

Two-month liquefied petroleum gas subsidy scheme to expire on Friday, with operators warning monthly costs to rise by up to 33 per cent.

Hong Kong economy

Yacht travel scheme makes waves but can Hong Kong cash in on marine economy?

Boat owners and maritime experts say Hong Kong must seize the opportunity to upgrade marine infrastructure to attract mainland yachts.

Illustration: Davies Christian
Hong Kong society

Drills to start as Hong Kong targets September launch of revamped border crossing

Security chief Chris Tang set to inspect Huanggang Port checkpoint featuring ‘co-location’ arrangement with Shenzhen on Friday.

The joint inspection building at the new Huanggang Port. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Opinion | How Hong Kong can chart a cycle-friendly course

Embracing cycling as a means of transport would not just improve Hongkongers’ health but also reduce road congestion and contribute to sustainability goals.

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Hong Kong taxis

Hong Kong steps up support as premium taxi fleets face driver shortage

More than 2,000 fleet taxis currently in service but number still falls short of government’s target of 3,500.

Hong Kong

Passengers still stranded at Hong Kong airport on Monday after Typhoon Noul

Airport Authority says operations have returned to normal and it expects to handle 900 flights over the whole day.

Thousands were stranded at Hong Kong airport over the weekend due to the typhoon. Photo: Edmond So
Accidents and personal safety

Probe launched after worker falls to death while repairing plane in Hong Kong

Man falls from six-metre-high platform at Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company worksite after mistakenly stepping into gap, police say.

One of Haeco's hangars at Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Jelly Tse
Star Ferry

Editorial | Hong Kong’s Star Ferry must embrace a sustainable business model

Fare adjustments should be made if necessary, but more must be done to diversify revenue to preserve the city’s historic transport link.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | The one voice Hong Kong can’t ignore on ride-hailing? The public

The government must keep its promise to review and adjust permit quotas – or face a backlash from commuters.

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Hong Kong weather

Typhoon Noul: Hong Kong downgrades T9 signal to T8

Storm is skirting as close as 80km to the northeast of Hong Kong, moving into inland Guangdong and weakening progressively, forecaster says.

A section of scaffolding has collapsed at a building along Cheung Sha Wan Road. Photo: Karma Lo
Transport and logistics

Why is China building another high-speed rail line for the Greater Bay Area?

New 350km/h route aims to reduce congestion while bridging city centres and aviation hubs, with an intended cross-border extension.

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Hong Kong

Mating season may be behind monkeying around on Hong Kong MTR tracks: expert

HKU professor says July-December mating season drives young male macaques to disperse, raising likelihood of more sightings across city.

Hong Kong high-speed rail

Hong Kong high-speed rail link sets record as passenger trips top 16m in 6 months

In response to rising demand, MTR Corp teams up with Plaza Premium Group to open upgraded business-class lounge at West Kowloon terminus.

Travellers at the departure hall of the West Kowloon terminus. Demand was driven by the growing number of Hongkongers travelling to Shenzhen and beyond for leisure. Photo: Elson Li
Autonomous vehicles

Hong Kong gears up for city’s first test run of fully driverless vehicles

Passenger vehicles being tested at Chek Lap Kok will no longer require person behind wheel as backup, but cars will still be monitored remotely.

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An Apollo Go vehicle at Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Elson Li
MTR Corporation

Monkey business on Hong Kong MTR tracks slows rush-hour trains

Trains ran at reduced speeds on Kwun Tong line for about an hour before animal left on its own, MTR Corp says.

Shenzhen

Shenzhen aircraft takes flight in Hong Kong under pioneering insurance plan

Shenzhen’s eVTOL aircraft secures cross-border insurance for Hong Kong flights, boosting the Greater Bay Area’s low-altitude economy.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Upgraded border crossing will boost Hong Kong-Shenzhen connectivity

Hong Kong’s jurisdiction over part of Huanggang Port, poised to cut passenger clearance times, is a historic milestone in integration with the mainland.

A view of the main structure of the Joint Inspection Building at Huanggang Port, in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on April 22. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Is Hong Kong kicking the can down the road with ride-hailing quota?

Authorities expect 10,000-vehicle cap will meet demand but critics warn it may lead to shortages, higher fares and public dissatisfaction.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong set to invite ride-hailing firms to apply for licences in August

Transport minister Mable Chan sets down timeline as lawmakers complete negative vetting for ride-hailing legislation.

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Shenzhen

Hong Kong set to pass Huanggang crossing bill on Friday at the earliest

Legislature will hold additional meeting on Friday to vet Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill ahead of facility’s commissioning deadline.

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