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A worker collects shared bikes in Tseung Kwan O on May 8. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | Hong Kong can empower commuters by embracing e-bikes

New bike lanes, charging hubs and feeder routes to MTR stations would make less accessible areas of the New Territories more desirable.

SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Hong Kong airport set for volume shift after flights rejigged amid fuel crisis

Hong Kong International Airport

What to eat and buy at Hong Kong airport’s revamped Terminal 2

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Accidents and personal safety

Screams as 10 hurt in ‘drop tower’ turbulence on Cathay flight from Brisbane

Passenger describes experience as similar to ‘free-falling from a drop tower’, with severe altitude drop just before meals served.

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Ambulances on stand-by at Hong Kong International Airport on Saturday morning after authorities received news of serious turbulence on Cathay flight 156. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong International Airport

Video | What to know about Hong Kong airport’s new Terminal 2

Several budget and regional airlines, including HK Express, are set to relocate their check-in operations to the second terminal between May 27 and June 10.

Hong Kong International Airport

Revamped Terminal 2 to uplift Hong Kong’s aviation hub status: Airport Authority

Chairman Fred Lam describes facility as ‘milestone’ in airport’s development, prioritising efficiency and user experience.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong airport records 13% year-on-year rise in passengers, flights up 5.1%

Growth in first four months of year supported by April traffic topping 5.6 million passengers, boosted by Easter travel, with 34,000 flights.

Hong Kong International Airport has recorded a 13 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in the first four months. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Uber says Hong Kong ride-hailing cap ‘unusual’, insists it’s here to stay

Global head of public policy Andrew Byrne says Uber supports government plan to introduce regulations but existing demand should be considered.

Middle East

Hong Kong adds 820 extra flights to ease disruptions due to Middle East war

Transport chief Mable Chan also reveals about 4,100 flight adjustment applications have been expedited since early March.

Hong Kong

MTR Corp on track with new Tung Chung West station

MTR Corporation says it will complete tunnel boring by September.

Construction works on the western section of the Tung Chung Line Extension on Tuesday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Ride-hailing licence cap ‘must strike a balance’ in Hong Kong, John Lee says

Chief Executive says unique local conditions and passenger experience will determine city’s ride-hailing cap.

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Ride-hailing platform Uber warned that a cap of 15,000 vehicles would lead to higher fares and more unsuccessful ride requests. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

‘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

Taxi driver, 65, arrested after crash kills pedestrian in Hong Kong

Accident marks city’s second fatal crash involving elderly cabby in less than one week.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Why set a limit for Hong Kong’s ride-hailing services?

The administration’s views on how to best regulate ride-hailing are mostly sound, with one glaring exception.

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Taxis and other vehicles are seen on Harcourt Road in Central on September 5, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Transport and logistics

China’s up-and-coming cities plan second airports as competition soars

Emerging economic centres are looking to broaden their aviation networks as local governments seek greater international, regional connectivity.

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Passengers at Beijing Daxing International Airport in 2023. The second major airport in China’s capital city opened in 2019. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

My Take | Passengers must not be left behind in ride-hailing debate

There is high demand for the platforms in Hong Kong. The priority must be to ensure that the service is good.

Hong Kong

What do travellers need to know when Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 opens?

Several airlines, including HK Express, are set to relocate their check-in operations to the second terminal between May 27 and June 10.

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Hong Kong

Tech features at Hong Kong’s Terminal 2 to enable efficient departures

Transport minister counts down to revamped facility’s May 27 launch, saying it will mark a ‘milestone’ that boosts city’s status as aviation hub.

A self-service check-in counter at the revamped Terminal 2. Photo: Handout
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.

Hong Kong

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

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 authorities have delayed plans to lower the age threshold for mandatory medical certification for taxi and other commercial vehicle drivers. Photo: Karma Lo
Regulation

Editorial | Ride-hailing regulation must keep customers and operators in mind

Whatever cap the government sets on ride-hailing vehicles, it can adjust the number if it proves too cautious to meet user demand.

An Uber taxi in Wong Tai Sin in 2025. Photo: Edmond So
Mainland China

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.

US-Iran tensions

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.

Urban planning

Letters | Northern Link must be more than a ‘rail plus property’ project

Readers discuss the need for job creation to happen in tandem with flat building, the value of the Fanling Bypass, and the dangers of AI content.

Kam Sheung Road MTR Station. Photo: Google map
Hong Kong

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 authorities have begun laying out details on how they plan to regulate ride-hailing platforms such as Uber, Tada and Didi Chuxing. Photo: Elson Li
The Transport and Logistics Bureau

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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Hong Kong

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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