https://www.scmp.com/rss/522749/feed The latest news and top stories on Ringo Lee Yiu-pui. He is a governor and honorary life president of the Hong Kong, China Automobile Association. With over 30 years experience, he has been a guiding force in manpower training and vocational education for the industry. His work involves advocating for demand-based transport pricing, promoting electric vehicle infrastructure and advising on policies for emerging technologies like self-driving cars. He also provides expert commentary on road... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Jess Ma,Oscar Liu Jess Ma,Oscar Liu Operators of illicit fuel stations can earn as much as HK$10,000 (US$1,280) a day by smuggling untaxed petrol into Hong Kong using vehicles equipped with enlarged tanks and selling it to car club members via coded messages, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said there had been more cases involving illicit fuel or “ghost oil” in the city since late February, when petrol prices began to soar following US-Israel strikes on Iran. The source said law enforcement raids usually... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347391/ghost-oil-stations-earn-hk10000-day-hong-kong-petrol-prices-soar?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347391/ghost-oil-stations-earn-hk10000-day-hong-kong-petrol-prices-soar?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:15 +0000 Kevin Li,Vivian Au Kevin Li,Vivian Au Hong Kong drivers are increasingly heading to mainland China to replenish their tanks as global oil prices surge, while the city’s consumer watchdog has urged local suppliers to consider what people can afford and adopt prudent sales strategies. Motorists are exploring different ways to cope with rising fuel costs as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up oil prices. Ringo Lee Yiu-pui, governor and honorary life president of the Hong Kong, China Automobile Association, highlighted a sharp... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346395/more-hong-kong-drivers-head-mainland-china-refuel-amid-surging-oil-prices?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3346395/more-hong-kong-drivers-head-mainland-china-refuel-amid-surging-oil-prices?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:44:04 +0000 Leopold Chen,Kevin Li Leopold Chen,Kevin Li Hong Kong’s transport sector is considering a temporary fuel surcharge for deliveries as pump prices are expected to climb further this week, industry representatives have said, with the war in the Middle East – now in its 10th day – showing no signs of easing. Ringo Lee Yiu-pui, governor and honorary life president of the Hong Kong, China Automobile Association, said on Monday that fuel prices in the city had been climbing even though petrol retailers were still selling inventories bought... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345934/surcharges-eyed-hong-kong-fuel-prices-set-rise-amid-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345934/surcharges-eyed-hong-kong-fuel-prices-set-rise-amid-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:39:27 +0000 Theodora Yu Theodora Yu Hong Kong’s decision to end tax breaks for private electric cars has sparked a rush to the showrooms, with some residents even selling their eligibility for the incentive scheme. A car dealer told the South China Morning Post on Thursday that sales had surged by a factor of 17, adding that one customer broke into tears just after midnight, fearing he had missed the registration deadline. “Last night there were many people … there was a queue at one point,” said Eric Wong Ngai-lik, the Hong Kong... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344754/hongkongers-rush-showrooms-ev-tax-breaks-end-quotas-sell-hk60000?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344754/hongkongers-rush-showrooms-ev-tax-breaks-end-quotas-sell-hk60000?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:02:22 +0000 Theodora Yu Theodora Yu Travellers in Hong Kong can now book door-to-door limousine rides to Macau through Uber, with analysts expecting the new service – which costs up to HK$3,500 (US$448) per trip – to appeal beyond well-heeled customers. Analysts said the new service could find favour with business travellers as well as fans travelling in small groups to attend major events such as concerts in the casino hub. As cross-border travel would require permits, the service is exclusively operated by veteran transport... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3342283/high-rollers-offered-limousine-trips-hk3500-uber-drives-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3342283/high-rollers-offered-limousine-trips-hk3500-uber-drives-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:30:37 +0000 Oscar Liu Oscar Liu Hong Kong’s car trade has reacted with frustration to a sudden tightening of annual vehicle inspection rules, with leaders warning that owners of failed vehicles could face thousands of dollars in extra costs and significant delays. The backlash on Tuesday follows what they described as a “rushed” roll-out by the Transport Department, with the measures announced just days before they went into effect on Monday. The new rules impose much stricter requirements for private cars and light goods... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3340609/hong-kong-motor-trade-sees-red-over-tightened-vehicle-inspection-rules?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3340609/hong-kong-motor-trade-sees-red-over-tightened-vehicle-inspection-rules?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:04:59 +0000 Harvey Kong,Ambrose Li Harvey Kong,Ambrose Li Some applicants for test-free driving licences turned up at a Hong Kong government office on Thursday hoping to secure walk-in appointments, despite transport authorities having suspended the arrangement that had drawn long queues and scalpers. Following the announcement of the policy change, a Post reporter spotted three applicants attempting to book a walk-in appointment at the Transport Department’s licensing office in Admiralty. They said they were either unaware of the changes or simply... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3339150/drivers-show-hong-kong-licensing-offices-despite-end-walk-service?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3339150/drivers-show-hong-kong-licensing-offices-despite-end-walk-service?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:33:46 +0000 Harvey Kong Harvey Kong Hong Kong motorists and commuters will enjoy shorter travel times when the Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass opens on Sunday. The dual three-lane bypass, which connects Yau Ma Tei and Kowloon Bay, is designed to alleviate traffic congestion on major trunk roads in Kowloon by providing a shorter route that allows motorists to save fuel and time. The Post looks at how users can best use the new carriageway to get to different parts of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. 1. What is the Yau... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337176/how-hongkongers-can-make-best-use-new-section-central-kowloon-bypass?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337176/how-hongkongers-can-make-best-use-new-section-central-kowloon-bypass?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:54:04 +0000 Angel Woo Angel Woo A video of two young skateboarders speeding down a curvy highway in Hong Kong has gone viral online, prompting transport authorities to warn that the pair may have broken the law and that they should stick to skateparks. A video of two young people skateboarding on the Hill Road flyover in Shek Tong Tsui has gained 312,000 views on the social media platform Threads. The pair are wearing helmets and gloves while travelling at high speeds on the flyover, which goes one-way through densely packed... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3324329/viral-video-skateboarders-hong-kong-highway-sparks-debate-over-road-safety?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3324329/viral-video-skateboarders-hong-kong-highway-sparks-debate-over-road-safety?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:26:12 +0000 Ambrose Li,Olga Wong Ambrose Li,Olga Wong The age limit for private vehicles used for ride-hailing in Hong Kong will be relaxed from seven to 12 years to attract more part-time drivers under coming rules, the Post has learned, while a government source has said a proposed regulatory framework can address a recent rise in illegal services. A source said the legal framework proposed by transport authorities to regulate ride-hailing services was approved by the Executive Council, the city’s top decision-making body, in a special meeting on... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3323583/hong-kong-relaxes-proposed-ride-hailing-vehicle-age-limit-attract-part-timers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3323583/hong-kong-relaxes-proposed-ride-hailing-vehicle-age-limit-attract-part-timers?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:17:15 +0000 Harvey Kong Harvey Kong Hong Kong’s proposed regulation of ride-hailing services shows that the government intends to take a slice of the market while reining in platforms and supporting the taxi trade, but the plan hinges on balancing the competing interests of all players, experts have said. Industry insiders added that the Transport and Logistics Bureau faced several challenges in achieving all three objectives. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan, who took office last December, told lawmakers on Friday... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3319012/can-taxis-and-ride-hailing-services-co-exist-hong-kong-under-new-rules?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3319012/can-taxis-and-ride-hailing-services-co-exist-hong-kong-under-new-rules?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Jul 2025 01:30:15 +0000 Harvey Kong Harvey Kong Industry experts have urged Hong Kong transport authorities to look beyond raising fees to free up metered parking spaces, with the government planning to double the charges from HK$2 (25 US cents) per 15 minutes to HK$4. Authorities could consider several methods to make motorists vacate slots, including varying rates, limiting parking time by registering licence plates or even implementing congestion charges or electronic road pricing, experts said. The Transport and Logistics Bureau last week... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3318194/will-raising-fees-solve-hong-kongs-metered-car-parking-crunch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3318194/will-raising-fees-solve-hong-kongs-metered-car-parking-crunch?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Jul 2025 01:00:15 +0000