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Hong Kong authorities considering options for fourth harbour crossing
Lawmakers say another cross-harbour tunnel is necessary to alleviate persistent congestion in three existing ones and aid future development.
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Hong Kong politics
Opinion
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Legco must exercise due diligence against the tyranny of KPIs
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Hong Kong
New rail routes to mainland China nearly sold out ahead of Lunar New Year
8 Feb 2026 - 9:56PM
Autonomous vehicles
New working group to push autonomous vehicle technology in Hong Kong
Transport Department’s strategy blueprint includes implementation of real-time adaptive traffic signals and smart motorway management system.
6 Feb 2026 - 10:19PM
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.
6 Feb 2026 - 9:08PM
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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.
6 Feb 2026 - 10:46PM
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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.
6 Feb 2026 - 7:53PM
Road safety in Hong Kong
Letters
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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.
5 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
Accidents and personal safety
Editorial
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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.
5 Feb 2026 - 6:45AM
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.
5 Feb 2026 - 3:39PM
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.
4 Feb 2026 - 8:11PM
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.
4 Feb 2026 - 7:19PM
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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.
4 Feb 2026 - 5:09PM
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.
3 Feb 2026 - 11:39PM
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Hong Kong politics
Editorial
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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.
3 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
MTR Corporation
Editorial
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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.
3 Feb 2026 - 6:45AM
Hong Kong politics
Opinion
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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.
2 Feb 2026 - 11:29AM
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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.
5 Feb 2026 - 3:39PM
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.
31 Jan 2026 - 10:21PM
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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.
30 Jan 2026 - 10:39PM
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.
30 Jan 2026 - 11:05PM
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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.
30 Jan 2026 - 11:38PM
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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.
31 Jan 2026 - 12:25AM
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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.
31 Jan 2026 - 12:26AM
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Road safety in Hong Kong
Editorial
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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.
29 Jan 2026 - 6:45AM
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.
28 Jan 2026 - 10:27PM
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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.
29 Jan 2026 - 12:46AM
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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.
28 Jan 2026 - 12:15AM
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