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Mable Chan

Mable Chan was appointed Secretary for Transport and Logistics in December 2024, overseeing Hong Kong’s transport and logistics policies. A seasoned civil servant since 1989, she previously served as Commissioner for Transport and Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics. Her role involves developing Hong Kong as an international shipping and aviation hub, advancing major railway projects, and implementing cross-border travel schemes. Known for her leadership and proactive approach, she is instrumental in streamlining processes, such as the 2020 taxi driver test initiative, and ensuring timely project delivery to enhance the city’s connectivity and economic development.

People queue overnight for test-free driving licence applications outside the Transport Department’s licensing office at United Centre, Admiralty, on January 7. Photo: Sam Tsang

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Opinion | Hong Kong courts cross-border drivers – then traps them in licence queues

Overnight queues and a complicated application system open to abuse expose gaps between Hong Kong’s policy ambition and execution.

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.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | Hong Kong courts cross-border drivers – then traps them in licence queues

Overnight queues and a complicated application system open to abuse expose gaps between Hong Kong’s policy ambition and execution.

Editorial | Hong Kong must stay on its toes to keep queues for public services fair

Hong Kong moves ticketing for driving licence applications online to beat touts

Hong Kong’s Route 6 set to fully open in 2026, transport chief Mable Chan says

New route will slash travel time between Tseung Kwan O and Yau Ma Tei from 65 minutes to just 12, Chan says.

Editorial | Hong Kong working to stay in the fast lane to better connectivity

As drivers adapt to the Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass, the focus should quickly shift to how the artery will be an economic asset.

Opinion | Hong Kong’s lack of direction goes beyond road signs

The absence of clearly visible signage on a newly opened section of the Central Kowloon Bypass is emblematic of wider issues in officials’ vision for the city.

Hong Kong firms hoping new southbound travel scheme will drive more business

Social media users are selling driving courses to Guangdong car owners while local companies are offering perks to attract business.

Hong Kong’s new Central Kowloon Bypass records first crash 3 days after opening

Transport chief Mabel Chan urges caution after a truck collides with a car, amid a spate of traffic incidents since the Yau Ma Tei section opened.

Hong Kong to add more compatible chargers for Chinese EVs as mainland cars arrive

‘It is an absolute joy to drive straight from Zhuhai to Hong Kong with just one pump of the accelerator,’ says driver among southbound scheme’s first batch.

Police asked to tackle reckless driving on Hong Kong’s new Central Kowloon Bypass

Transport Department says it has informed police of vehicles making U-turns at tunnel entrance and heading in opposite direction.

New section of Hong Kong’s Central Kowloon Bypass to slash travel time by 80%

Transport chief Mable Chan hails new Yau Ma Tei section of bypass, expected to cut cross-Kowloon travel times from 30 minutes to five.

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp gets green light to plan 7.5km South Island line extension

Transport chief Mable Chan describes the new project as the ‘future power line’ of Southern district.

Opinion | Hong Kong is stepping up its competitiveness in aviation

By funding upgrades to the airport and signing international aviation deals, the city is proactively working to expand its global reach.

Hong Kong leverages Greater Bay Area ties to help low-altitude economy take off

Transport chief Mable Chan sets sights on seamless airspace, linking manned and unmanned aviation to drive growth in burgeoning sector.

Hong Kong signs aviation deals with 7 countries to expand global reach

Transport chief Mable Chan says deals reached with mostly Latin American nations, while Airport Authority CEO calls for more investment to manage risks.

Hong Kong Streetathon organisers sorry for bag collection chaos, promise review

While costumed runners, ‘leaders’ race’ add to merriment, long uphill finish questioned by competitors.

Hongkongers living in mainland China urged to vote in coming Legco election

Special polling station at airport terminal will offer more convenience to voters flying back to city, government’s Beijing office says.

3,000 mainland Chinese, Macau drivers join Hong Kong ‘Park and Fly’ scheme

Automatic park facility, where users can leave vehicles and reach airport check-in counters within 30 minutes, welcomes first patrons on Saturday.

First batch of ‘partner ports’ to be revealed at coming Hong Kong Maritime Week

Transport secretary says partner ports in mainland China, countries under Belt and Road Initiative will be announced at event beginning November 16.

Hong Kong investigators recover black boxes from crashed cargo plane

Air Accident Investigation Authority pledges a preliminary report within a month after recovering flight recorders from salvaged wreckage.

Hong Kong airport closes runway as salvage vessels arrive to clear wrecked plane

Two vessels will lift the two sections of plane during operation expected to ‘last for a few days’, Airport Authority says.

Hong Kong will lead push for green fuel to elevate status as aviation hub: minister

Transport chief Mable Chan tells IATA symposium that Hong Kong’s green fuel usage target of 1 to 2 per cent by 2030 is pragmatic and realistic.

Can Hong Kong’s southbound travel policy for motorists be a tourism driver?

'Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles’ scheme is due to open for applications in November, with motorists able to drive into city by year end.

Ride-hailing services set to be licensed in Hong Kong by last quarter of 2026

Lawmakers pass Road Traffic Amendment Bill, but transport minister admits many details still need to be worked out.

Hong Kong MTR Corp CEO Jacob Kam named as next chairman of rail giant

Company veteran Kam will succeed Rex Auyeung in January for a three-year term.

Editorial | Autonomous vehicles show promise, but a safety-first approach is key

As Hong Kong expands autonomous driving projects to foster economic growth, setbacks can be catalysts for improvement.

SF Express looks at drone deliveries between Hong Kong, 4 mainland China cities

Courier looking at using Hong Kong as a core base and connecting with Shenzhen, Dongguan, Guangzhou and Zhuhai.

Tailor-made law ‘will ease land use’ at Northern Metropolis in Hong Kong

Authorities will propose main framework of law for Northern Metropolis by early next year, development chief Bernadette Linn says.

Opinion | Hong Kong courts cross-border drivers – then traps them in licence queues