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

Crowds on lower decks of Hong Kong buses on first day of 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.

Cathay Pacific

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

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong taxi drivers criticised for bypassing mobile device restrictions

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
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.

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.

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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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From January 25, all passengers on various modes of public and private transport in Hong Kong will be required to wear seat belts. Photo: Jelly Tse
From January 25, all passengers on various modes of public and private transport in Hong Kong will be required to wear seat belts. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

Hong Kong transport

Seats sell out on Hong Kong’s new high-speed rail routes to mainland China

Business-class seats on the January 26 train to Nanjing South, priced at HK$3,136, were sold out by Monday afternoon.

Hong Kong transport

Over 1,000 apply as online slots for test-free Hong Kong driving licence go fast

Post reporter tried to secure spot at 7am but was met with a digital bottleneck that saw all available slots snapped up in just over 30 minutes.

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Hong Kong currently allows holders of full driving licences from 32 countries or regions to apply for a local permit without taking a test. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

Hourly services at first automated Hong Kong public car park partially resume

Car park in Tseung Kwan O opened on December 29, but hourly parking services were suspended two days later.

The facility is the government’s first public car park to be equipped with an automatic parking system. Photo: Dickson Lee
The facility is the government’s first public car park to be equipped with an automatic parking system. Photo: Dickson Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Passenger injured in fire sparked by power bank on Incheon-Hong Kong flight

Accident occurred on Asiana Airlines flight OZ745 on Thursday night, with passenger sustaining burns as crew put out fire with extinguisher.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong issues fresh reminder to buckle up ahead of January 25 seat belt rules

Passengers must wear seat belts if available on public and private buses, while drivers are responsible for child passengers’ safety.

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Hong Kong transport

Drivers show up at Hong Kong licensing offices despite end of walk-in service

Some applicants said they were unaware of the change, while others noted they were trying their luck.

People line up at the Transport Department’s licensing office in Admiralty. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong transport

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

Policy change aims to distribute tickets in a fair and orderly manner, Transport Department says.

People queue overnight outside the Transport Department on Wednesday for same-day tickets so they can apply for a Hong Kong driver’s licence that do not require a test. Photo: Sam Tsang
People queue overnight outside the Transport Department on Wednesday for same-day tickets so they can apply for a Hong Kong driver’s licence that do not require a test. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Passengers made 30 million trips in 2025 with Hong Kong’s high-speed rail line

MTR Corporation also says cumulative patronage since service launch in September 2018 recently surpassed 100 million passenger journeys.

Hong Kong transport

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.

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Hong Kong transport

Miles to go: Hong Kong’s premium taxi roll-out crawls to a third of 3,500 target

Just 1,300 premium taxis are in service as industry players blame unattractive earnings, lack of charging facilities and ride-hailing competition for slow roll-out.

When launched in July, the new fleets started with about 1,000 premium taxis. Photo: Jelly Tse
When launched in July, the new fleets started with about 1,000 premium taxis. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to raise fines for 19 traffic offences on January 1

New penalties to range from HK$480 for minor offences to HK$1,500 for serious violations such as driving more than 45km/h over speed limit.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Tseung Kwan O–Lam Tin Tunnel fully reopens after fuel truck crash

Police received report at 12.52pm on Saturday that medium-sized truck had crashed into right wall of tunnel.

Hong Kong transport

‘Hell car parks’: mainland Chinese drivers hit bumps navigating Hong Kong roads

Southbound travel scheme driver fined for illegal parking, while another investigated for tinted windows.

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The southbound travel scheme started on Tuesday and allows 100 drivers to travel to Hong Kong for three days. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong probes mainland Chinese driver for using banned autopilot mode in city

Transport Department says driver under the southbound scheme may lose eligibility after filming himself using automatic cruise control.

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The driver uploaded a video of himself using adaptive cruise control illegally on the city’s roads on social media. Photo: RedNote
The driver uploaded a video of himself using adaptive cruise control illegally on the city’s roads on social media. Photo: RedNote
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to extend Lo Wu and Shenzhen Bay checkpoint hours for New Year’s Eve

Lo Wu checkpoint to stay open until 2am next day while Shenzhen Bay will operate overnight to manage post-countdown crowds.

Hong Kong economy

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 transport

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.

A medium-sized truck and a car collided while both vehicles were heading west towards Kwai Chung. Photo: Handout
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