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There were eight traffic accidents involving electric mobility devices in 2025, three more than in 2024. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Arrests for illegal use of e-bikes, scooters in Hong Kong up 17% to 760 in 2025

Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan says surge in arrests underscores urgent need for formal regulations to ensure public safety.

Hong Kong transport

High rollers offered limousine trips for HK$3,500 as Uber drives into Macau

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong road accident scam reports double to over 70 in a week: Chris Tang

Cathay Pacific

‘Technical issue’ forces Hong Kong-bound Cathay flight to return to Kaohsiung

Flight CX449 returns to Taiwanese city on Sunday morning shortly after take-off, with passengers rebooked onto other flights.

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Cathay Pacific flight CX449 bound for Hong Kong returned to Kaohsiung shortly after take-off on Sunday morning. Photo: Handout
Cathay Pacific flight CX449 bound for Hong Kong returned to Kaohsiung shortly after take-off on Sunday morning. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Failures on 2 fronts led to Hong Kong’s seat belt U-turn, experts say

Officials and lawmakers have to put themselves in the public’s shoes when formulating policies, political observers say.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong shelves cross-border levy plan, marks second policy U-turn in a day

Proposal was part of city government’s efforts to deal with HK$87.2 billion budget deficit.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to repeal bus seat belt rules over ‘deficiencies’ in law

Law only applies to new buses registered from Sunday, the day the seat belt rule took effect.

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Passengers wear seat belts on a double-decker bus in Kwun Tong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Passengers wear seat belts on a double-decker bus in Kwun Tong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

More seat belt confusion: does the new law cover all public buses in Hong Kong?

Ex-legislator who was part of committee that scrutinised proposed law says rule should only apply on buses newly registered from January 25.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong firm, Elior Group sign deal to set up aircraft dismantling centre

But project’s launch depends on availability of a separate plot for recycling fuselages.

Hong Kong transport

Citybus to contact police after commuter stuck in potentially tampered seat belt

Incident follows backlash over new regulations requiring passengers travelling on public or private buses to wear seat belts where available.

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The man stuck in the seat belt had to be rescued by firefighters. Photo: TVB
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong eyes lowering age bar for health checks on commercial drivers to 65

Proposals to tighten medical fitness requirements for commercial drivers aim to safeguard road safety amid an ageing workforce in sector.

Commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 or above will be required to submit medical exam certificates. Photo: Jelly Tse
Commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 or above will be required to submit medical exam certificates. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong transport chief pledges to refine bus seat belt rules after backlash

Hong Kong has made it mandatory for passengers on public or private buses to wear seat belts whenever they are available.

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Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp raises record A$2 billion in first Australian dollar green bond sale

‘We are delighted with the very positive response from investors,’ MTR finance director says.

Hong Kong transport

On This Day | Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific rebrands Dragonair subsidiary in 2016 – SCMP archive

In 2016, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific renamed Dragonair as ‘Cathay Dragon’, while keeping it as a separate airline within the group.

A Dragonair plane sits besides a Cathay Pacific plane on Hong Kong’s Chek Lap Kok airport tarmac on June 7, 2006. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong leader urges patience amid pushback against mandatory seat belt rule

John Lee says residents must ‘take responsibility’ for their safety, despite complaints about inconvenience and poor quality of restraints.

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As of January 25, passengers in Hong Kong are required to wear seat belts on public and private buses. Photo: Dickson Lee
As of January 25, passengers in Hong Kong are required to wear seat belts on public and private buses. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp offers sweeteners to get all aboard for expanded mainland China service

Limited-time offer will start from Tuesday and coincides with launch of 16 new mainland destinations, including stops at Nanjing and Wuxi.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong lawmakers urge review of seat belt policy on buses amid complaints

Legislator Ben Chan says some operators could consider switching to lap belts to make it easier for passengers to alight.

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Hong Kong bus users pack lower decks on first day of new seat belt rule

Passengers concerned that they will not be able to unbuckle in time to alight on short-distance routes, while some still unaware of new regulation.

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A new law taking effect on Sunday mandates that passengers must wear seat belts on buses. Photo: Eugene Lee
A new law taking effect on Sunday mandates that passengers must wear seat belts on buses. Photo: Eugene Lee
Cathay Pacific

Cathay flights from Hong Kong to the US cancelled ahead of monster winter storm

Carrier has not revealed the exact number of flights affected, but will offer flexibility and fee waivers to customers who need to rebook flights.

Hong Kong transport

Are Hong Kong taxi drivers following new rules limiting mobile devices?

Industry leader warns of safety risks as some drivers try to get round stricter mobile device rules.

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Hong Kong transport

Air travellers are being urged to ditch power banks. Here’s why

Hong Kong tour operator says it has asked its clients to bring charging cables instead.

Passengers will no longer be allowed to charge their electronic devices using portable batteries while flying with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul. Photo: Yonhap News
Cathay Pacific

Passenger numbers for Hong Kong’s Cathay go sky high with 27% increase

Cathay Pacific Airways and budget arm HK Express carried more than 36 million passengers in 2025 on the back of tourist growth.

A Cathay Pacific aircraft takes off at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Sam Tsang
A Cathay Pacific aircraft takes off at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong motor trade sees red over tightened vehicle inspection rules

New rules impose much stricter requirements for private cars and light goods vehicles over six years old that fail mandatory annual inspections.

Hong Kong transport

Explainer | Hong Kong to enforce new seat belt rules on January 25: what you need to know

Failure to follow the rules could result in a maximum fine of HK$5,000 and up to three months in prison.

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Hong Kong transport

61 million passenger trips at Hong Kong airport in 2025, up 15% year on year

Airport Authority says strong figures came on the back of busy Christmas season, while cargo throughput for the year also rose 2.7 per cent.

The strong figures for 2025 came on the back of a busy Christmas season, which saw over 200,000 daily passenger trips over eight days in December. Photo: Eugene Lee
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