Overall fare savings estimated be over HK$800 million. Concessions come as railway giant’s profit jumps more than 7 per cent

Tara Joseph calls on the government to withdraw the controversial legislation. She says it could put off investors and damage the city’s reputation for the rule of law.

The 14 companies were the first to be found contravening rules concerning antitrust agreements since the watchdog launched its first two cases in 2017.

Financial secretary says efficiency will be compromised if company falls completely under government control.

The government wants to bring in 600 pricier cars, with newer vehicles and better service. But drivers of the existing fleet say it will not help the industry, which faces growing public discontent.

The rail giant’s reputation has taken a battering over work scandals and a recent crash. ‘We want to be open and transparent with the public,’ Jacob Kam says.

Formal hearing for the inquiry into the issues at three further locations of the scandal-hit station to start in coming weeks.

Workers at the Factory for the Blind in To Kwa Wan say they are treated as ‘cheap labour’ and complain of being forced to retire at 55.

Apple Daily releases 16-minute video of pair kissing during journey from Tai Hang to Lei Yue Mun with former privacy commissioner saying news site and the driver run risk of breaching Hong Kong law.

The app, which already has 4,000 drivers signed up, allows passengers to pay via one of the city’s most popular payment methods, Octopus Card.

Consumer Council urges government to bring in longer time frame for contracts involving gym and beauty services, while law should be flexible enough for other trades to be included should need arise.

Former CEO takes 22 per cent hit after city’s leader says there must be no golden handshakes, as annual report reveals four top officials were paid a total of HK$31.1 million in 2018.

Lawmaker and former railway boss Michael Tien makes an urgent appeal to the rail giant after Thales, software supplier of the new HK$3.3 billion signalling system, has contract terminated in Edmonton.

Ride-hailing app’s business ‘growing nicely’ says regional head, but industry still opposed to company’s existence.

Lawmaker Paul Tse rolls out new app he hopes can revolutionise taxi sector, but another competitor is also entering the fray.

Jacob Kam, who took over as CEO on Monday, said a concerted effort was required to restore the company’s reputation.

MTR Corporation refuses to reveal extent of problem at To Kwa Wan station, saying they need more time to search for documents and relevant records.

As a goodwill gesture, adult tickets will be 50 per cent off from May 11 to May 13.

Overnight test of new signalling system resulted in trains going through crossing at same time, causing closure of line between two of Hong Kong’s busiest stations for 48 hours.

Despite construction scandals and service breakdowns, city’s rail operator earned an underlying profit of HK$11.2 billion in 2018.

The report by Francis Au of HKU contradicts the findings of an official commission of inquiry, which stated there were no structural flaws at the station.

Jason Poon Chuk-hung, managing director of subcontractor China Technology Corporation, says he is studying whether to launch a judicial review against the government and commission of inquiry.

Critics say the rail operator’s effective monopoly since it merged with the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation in 2000 has allowed it to rest on its laurels.

Ex-railway chief Michael Tien says MTR having second thoughts about the extra backup for the new HK$3.3 billion signalling system.

One of 1,200 staff mobilised to remove carriage and clear up crash site speaks to the Post. Frontline staff bore the brunt of public anger and unions want MTR Corp to recognise the efforts of workers.

Dispute centres on a test for a particular scenario under which trial run was conducted. But consultant says rail giant also has the responsibility to check with supplier if test was done.

No rush to roll out new signalling system and tests will be suspended until safety is assured.

MTR Corp’s head of operations engineering warns of consequences for Thales, but top designer denies a software fault was to blame for accident.

New software system allowed two trains to pass through crossing at same time MTR managing director Jacob Kam says, as bus, tram and ferry operators put on extra services ahead of evening rush hour.

Services suspended between Central and Admiralty stations and between Tai Wai and Mong Kok East.