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Taxi drivers are worried that ride-hailing platforms will take away their business. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

‘Several thousand’ ride-hailing licences won’t cover demand, advisory panel says

Transport Advisory Committee chairman says he expects initial level to be ‘somewhere around 10,000’ vehicle licences.

Accidents and personal safety

New Zealand car crash: how Hongkongers can stay safe when driving abroad

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Accidents and personal safety

2 Hong Kong tourists killed, 2 injured in New Zealand car crash

Accidents and personal safety

Elderly man dies after falling on board bus in Hong Kong

Driver was alerted by passenger that man appeared unwell and had fainted, according to KMB spokesman.

The man was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Photo: Jelly Tse
The man was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Cathay Pacific moves forward Hong Kong boarding gate closure times by 5 minutes

From June 1, airline will also start boarding passengers five minutes earlier to help ensure on-time departures.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong delays plan to lower age bar for health checks on commercial drivers

‘The government is reviewing the views of various stakeholders to finalise the details,’ spokesman says as series of accidents involving elderly cabbies trigger concerns.

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Hong Kong transport

HK Express cuts surcharge by 12.8% as fuel prices ease amid Mideast war

Adjustment follows similar moves by Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines, which have both announced reductions in fuel surcharges.

Hong Kong Express counters at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong Express counters at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong halves tunnel tolls for commercial vehicles amid surging fuel prices

Two-month cut to apply at all government tunnels and Tsing Sha Control Area from Sunday, but taxi passengers will still have to pay full toll.

Hong Kong transport

What Hong Kong’s planned ride-hailing regime could mean for your next Uber trip

Officials provide more information on enforcement powers, penalties and licensing arrangements – but little word on anticipated detail.

Hong Kong transport

Uber Hong Kong warns proposed permit cap risks triggering 70% rise in fares

Platform argues cap of up to 15,000 fails to account for rising demand, as minister says authorities yet to have preference for specific figure.

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Uber also warned that the cap could result in 40 per cent of peak-hour bookings being unsuccessful. Photo: Karma Lo
Accidents and personal safety

10 injured in truck-bus crash outside Hong Kong shopping centre

Eight passengers and two drivers hurt after truck collided with KMB double-decker bus, police say.

Ten people have been injured in a crash involving a truck and a bus outside a shopping centre in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong. Photo: Handout
Ten people have been injured in a crash involving a truck and a bus outside a shopping centre in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

How many ride-hailing permits should Hong Kong allow? It depends on who you ask

Both taxi industry leaders and Uber sound alarm over government’s latest step towards regulating service, even before final quota is decided.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong authorities to set cap on ride-hailing vehicles ahead of Legco break

Platform operators could also face up to HK$1 million fine and 12 months in jail for failing to comply with coming regulatory regime.

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Hong Kong transport

Elderly woman tries to shove younger one out of priority seating on MTR train

Older woman pushes younger one’s face, grabs her hair and shakes her head, according to viral video clip.

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In a clip posted on the social media platform Threads, the elderly woman is seen forcefully trying to remove the younger woman beside her. Photo: Threads/health103hk
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to host exhibition with retired trains, driving simulator

‘Station Rail Voyage: Explorer’ exhibition opens on May 16 with new interactive offerings and expanded layout.

A highlight of the exhibition is the new “Becoming a Train Captain” experience, which allows visitors to simulate operating a train in a training cab. Photo: Eugene Lee
A highlight of the exhibition is the new “Becoming a Train Captain” experience, which allows visitors to simulate operating a train in a training cab. Photo: Eugene Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Motorcyclist, 58, killed in Eastern Harbour Crossing crash, police investigate

Motorcycle is believed to have struck the left-side kerb before skidding forward and overturning.

Hong Kong transport

Traffic accidents involving animals in Hong Kong surge 11-fold in 4 years

Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter founder Kent Luk says increase in animals involved in accidents stems from worsening economic situation and urban growth.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to ban new EVs with only electronic door handles

Move aligns with mainland China’s decision following concerns that concealed door handles, which are usually electronic, pose safety risks.

A Zeekr X7 electric vehicle with a flush door handle is on display at a showroom in Beijing. Photo: AFP
A Zeekr X7 electric vehicle with a flush door handle is on display at a showroom in Beijing. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong tourism

Aviation authorities report ‘less than 5%’ flight cuts despite Mideast war

Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights for May and June have been cancelled, and about 1 per cent in July, despite global fuel crisis.

Hong Kong transport

New Fanling Bypass section to prevent congestion ahead of public housing push

Minister says 4km dual two-lane carriageway completed just in time to support Fanling North New Development Area.

Hong Kong transport

Uber to buy cab-ordering platform FlyTaxi ahead of ride-hailing regulation

Uber says acquisition of FlyTaxi part of its commitment to help grow taxi trade and provide ‘greater economic opportunities’ for drivers.

Uber says FlyTaxi will continue to operate as normal and that nothing will change for drivers and riders using either the app for Uber or the home-grown taxi-hailing service. Photo: AFP
Greater Bay Area

More Hongkongers can drive to Macau under expanded travel scheme

Transport Department says all permanent residents, locally registered firms will be allowed to apply for 400 multiple-entry quota spots.

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Applications for the quota spots will be open from May 7 to 20. Photo: Eugene Lee
Applications for the quota spots will be open from May 7 to 20. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong taxis, minibuses to get 2-month LPG subsidy amid soaring fuel prices

Finance chief Paul Chan says task force monitoring fuel prices has proposed 50 HK cents per litre subsidy for two months, starting in May.

Hong Kong transport

Rail giant using AR technology to fast-track work on Northern Link station

Augmented reality inspection system is being used at Kwu Tung station to help workers simulate future scenarios.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong proposes bill for unified regulation of new mass transit projects

Standardised framework would empower authorities to grant franchises, penalise operators and set fare mechanisms to improve service.

Hong Kong plans new law to standardise regulation of future mass transit projects, with tighter oversight on fares, service quality and operators. Photo: Handout
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