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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Services suspended between Central and Admiralty stations and between Tai Wai and Mong Kok East.
Taxi industry seeks fare increases of up to 25 per cent, while government proposes doubling fines for illegal ride-hailing drivers.
Taxi industry seeks fare increases of up to 25 per cent, while government proposes doubling fines for illegal ride-hailing drivers.
Embattled rail operator confirms one-year trial scheme for retired supervisors to be ‘re-engaged as frontline staff’.
Embattled rail operator confirms one-year trial scheme for retired supervisors to be ‘re-engaged as frontline staff’.
Rail operator announces latest figure after management crisis over construction scandals.
Rail operator announces latest figure after management crisis over construction scandals.
The Hong Kong Taxi Council says 1,000 drivers have so far signed up for the platform, which will go live in the coming months. The news comes a day after a taxi firm pulled out of a planned collaboration with Uber, reportedly after a backlash from the taxi industry.
The Hong Kong Taxi Council says 1,000 drivers have so far signed up for the platform, which will go live in the coming months. The news comes a day after a taxi firm pulled out of a planned collaboration with Uber, reportedly after a backlash from the taxi industry.
Owner of Tin Shing Motors absent from scheduled launch event after being labelled ‘traitor to industry’.
Owner of Tin Shing Motors absent from scheduled launch event after being labelled ‘traitor to industry’.
Owner of Tin Shing Motors Edward Lau unsure whether to partner with online ride-hailing service to launch new service Uber Flash after 38 taxi groups denounce plan and brand him a ‘traitor to the industry’.
Owner of Tin Shing Motors Edward Lau unsure whether to partner with online ride-hailing service to launch new service Uber Flash after 38 taxi groups denounce plan and brand him a ‘traitor to the industry’.
Non-binding motion will go before Legislative Council on March 27 for the unpopular measure, which lawmakers across the political spectrum have opposed.
Non-binding motion will go before Legislative Council on March 27 for the unpopular measure, which lawmakers across the political spectrum have opposed.
Albert Wong such an exchange would lure ‘world-renowned tech talents, firms and institutes’ to the city but obstacles remain.
Albert Wong such an exchange would lure ‘world-renowned tech talents, firms and institutes’ to the city but obstacles remain.