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The Legislative Council Complex in Admiralty on January 7. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Legco must exercise due diligence against the tyranny of KPIs

Even if the government drafted perfect laws, lawmakers must scrutinise them without being afraid of performing their constitutional duty.

Hong Kong

New rail routes to mainland China nearly sold out ahead of Lunar New Year

Autonomous vehicles

New working group to push autonomous vehicle technology in Hong Kong

Road safety in Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities repeal ‘flawed’ bus seat belt law

Rule sparked complaints over uncomfortable restraints, hygiene risks and fears that unbuckling early before alighting would violate law.

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The seat belt rules had sparked complaints over uncomfortable restraints, hygiene risks and fears that unbuckling before alighting would violate the law. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Hong Kong to launch licensed ride-hailing services by fourth quarter of 2026

Government’s 124-page transport strategy blueprint also proposes measures for autonomous vehicles and a smart and green mass transit system.

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MTR Corporation

400 evacuated after power bank catches fire on Hong Kong MTR train

Footage circulating online appears to show black bag on fire and emitting thick white smoke inside train carriage.

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Road safety in Hong Kong

Letters | Just how risky is riding a bus in Hong Kong? Let’s do the maths

Readers discuss the odds of bus accidents, practical implementation of seat belt regulations, and the importance of user acceptance testing.

A student tugs at a seat belt on a double-decker bus in Tuen Mun on January 26. Photo: Dickson Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Editorial | Keep Hong Kong safe, but limit impact on drivers’ livelihoods

Stricter health checks must be implemented in a way that enhances road safety while also respecting elderly drivers’ contributions.

Crime in Hong Kong

Police arrest 4 in Hong Kong over ‘crash-for-cash’ scams

Married couple and two doctors detained on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to increase profit-sharing bonus after strong recovery

Airline forecasts paying out higher bonuses to eligible staff amid strong financial results and a record customer satisfaction score for 2025.

Cathay Pacific Airways expects to pay a higher profit-sharing bonus for 2025 than the previous year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

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.

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

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

As cross-border travel requires permits, the service is exclusively operated by veteran transport operator Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong taxi driver fined for throwing passenger’s change out of window

Cabby had a dispute with woman over his driving speed.

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Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Valuable lessons to be learnt from U-turn on seat belt law in Hong Kong

The government and legislators must ensure the law can achieve its intended purpose of ensuring public safety before it is reintroduced.

A sign on a Hong Kong bus reminds passengers to buckle up. On January 30, the government said it would repeal the law on the seat belt requirement to address its deficiencies, five days after the law took effect. Photo: Dickson Lee
MTR Corporation

Editorial | MTR’s embrace of green bonds an example for other Hong Kong firms

While local companies have been slow to take up ESG, the MTR Corporation’s record bond issuance shows there is investor interest in supporting the environment.

People visit “Harbour Station” at the Wan Chai harbourfront on January 13. Two retired train cars donated by the MTR Corporation are now displayed at the waterfront as a tourist attraction. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s seat belt policy U-turn shows little learned from waste levy mess

Once again, despite good intentions, policymakers have failed to consider every eventuality and prepare adequately.

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Crime in Hong Kong

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

Some incidents involved minor bumps or even no collision, with the largest claim exceeding HK$800,000, police say.

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Hong Kong politics

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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The seat belt requirement for bus passengers came into effect on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Video | Hong Kong to suspend seat belts on buses rule after less than a week

Wording of law only applies to new buses registered from January 25 this year.

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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Road safety in Hong Kong

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
Hong Kong

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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Passengers wear seat belts on a double-decker bus in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po on Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

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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Road safety in Hong Kong

Editorial | Required seat belts on Hong Kong’s bus fleets are long overdue

As the city finally mandates seat belts on all buses, the government is right to focus on boosting public awareness and cooperation.

Hong Kong taxis

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.

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

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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The new law took effect earlier this month. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong drivers warned to look out for sham compensation claims

Some motorists hit with sudden massive civil claims well after police close minor traffic cases.

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Australia

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.

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