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Hong Kong politics
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Building railways as ‘one country, one system’ may save Hong Kong a lot of money
Adopting mainland standards to build the mass transit links for the Northern Metropolis can reduce construction costs by up to 30%.
10 Jul 2025 - 8:43PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong lawmakers suggest cap on parking meter duration, progressive charges
10 Jul 2025 - 7:08PM
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Hong Kong
Ride-hailing operators, vehicles in Hong Kong to need renewable licences
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Artificial intelligence
Letters
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Driverless bus incident points to Hong Kong’s need for AI governance
Readers discuss the city’s AI governance shortfall, ESG implementation hurdles, and how to save small shops.
10 Jul 2025 - 11:30AM
MTR Corporation
Editorial
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Northern Metropolis rail links must be completed on time as pledged
The adoption of mainland rail standards and other breakthroughs will help, but it’s up to the government and MTR to ensure progress.
10 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
‘Better to be a dog’: Hong Kong lawmakers call for women-only areas on transport
Government dismisses suggestion to introduce a scheme, likened to that for pets, despite sexual harassment concerns on public transport.
9 Jul 2025 - 8:19PM
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Hong Kong environmental issues
Average cost of EV licence in Hong Kong could rise 536% under government proposal
Transport and Logistics Bureau has proposed increasing fees annually over five-year period, alongside plans to raise fines for traffic violations.
9 Jul 2025 - 11:41PM
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Northern Metropolis
‘Using mainland Chinese standards for Hong Kong rail project can cut costs by 30%’
Highways Department also says cost of first phase of Northern Link is HK$31.4 billion and construction set to begin in 2027.
9 Jul 2025 - 11:53PM
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Accidents and personal safety
12 injured in bus-truck collision in Hong Kong residential area
Truck in head-on collision with KMB double-decker bus on Lin Tak Road, with drivers of both vehicles among injured.
9 Jul 2025 - 4:21PM
MTR Corporation
Major rail links in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis to be completed 2 years early
Deal between MTR Corp and government involves HK$39.05 billion in financing from land premiums and gives momentum to project.
9 Jul 2025 - 1:18AM
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Hong Kong courts
Mainland driver charged in Hong Kong for offering ride-hailing service illegally
Ye Hai, 41, faces three charges after he entered Hong Kong on two-way permit and alleged used online mapping service Amap to offer paid rides.
8 Jul 2025 - 5:34PM
Uber
80% of Hong Kong Uber drivers worried about quota and fees under new rules
According to survey of 4,800 drivers by ride-hailing operator, 70 per cent cite flexibility as main reason for joining platform.
8 Jul 2025 - 10:14PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong lawmakers call for facial recognition system at upgraded land crossing
Hong Kong lawmakers give initial nod to HK$1.75 billion funding for Huanggang border crossing upgrade.
8 Jul 2025 - 12:37AM
Greater Bay Area
Editorial
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Hong Kong must gear up well to make most of southbound drivers’ arrival
The city must act quickly to address parking, toll, immigration and other concerns to ensure smooth integration of drivers from the mainland.
7 Jul 2025 - 6:45AM
Hong Kong
Opinion
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Time to end Hong Kong’s licensing regime to foster innovation
The city’s licensing system for food stalls, taxis and care homes creates unfair power dynamics. A more flexible approach is needed.
6 Jul 2025 - 3:18PM
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong government accelerates plan for ride-hailing legislation
Transport minister Mable Chan says regulatory proposal will be submitted before end of this month, five months ahead of original deadline.
6 Jul 2025 - 5:12PM
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Leung Chun-ying (CY Leung)
Hong Kong should keep southbound travel plan’s 100-car quota flexible: CY Leung
Former city leader suggests quota be revised if no significant issues uncovered after launch, with option to adjust for weekdays, holidays.
5 Jul 2025 - 9:10PM
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Hong Kong economy
Letters
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The case for building a transport museum in Hung Hom
Readers discuss a dedicated transport museum for Hong Kong, and why taxi owners must be held to account for service standards.
4 Jul 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong water taxis, harbour cruise firm cash in on aircraft carrier’s visit
Transport operators are organising special sightseeing tours for visitors to get a closer look at the Shandong aircraft carrier.
4 Jul 2025 - 4:18PM
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China travel
Explainer
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China’s power bank crackdown: 6 preflight answers for wary travellers
Uncertified devices for charging electronics are banned from domestic flights, leaving some people caught off guard at airports.
3 Jul 2025 - 7:00PM
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong court quashes government decision to refuse permits to 2 Uber drivers
High Court deems Commissioner for Transport’s rejection of applicants in 2018 to be based on ‘impractical, illogical and unworkable’ premise.
3 Jul 2025 - 11:44PM
Hong Kong economy
Woo Guangdong visitors under cross-border scheme, Hong Kong transport chief says
Mable Chan notes business sector’s enthusiasm over launch of cross-border scheme that will allow Guangdong drivers to enjoy Hong Kong’s offerings.
3 Jul 2025 - 4:18PM
Hong Kong taxis
Hong Kong to simplify written taxi exam in effort to ease driver shortage
Government hopes reduced and simplified questions will encourage younger drivers to join the industry and boost numbers for premium fleets.
2 Jul 2025 - 9:06PM
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Macau
Mainland Chinese drivers can apply for Hong Kong entry permits in November
Vehicles will be allowed to enter city via Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge under southbound travel scheme, with daily quota of 100 applications.
2 Jul 2025 - 11:57PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong train driver’s antics have passengers laughing as MTR clips go viral
Social media users widely circulating clip of driver’s announcement, while two other incidents involving MTR staff also win praise.
1 Jul 2025 - 10:25PM
China’s aircraft carriers
Certain ferry services in Hong Kong to be suspended during Chinese naval fleet visit
Residents will have to make changes to their transport plans during five-day visit from Thursday, and some flying zones will also be restricted.
1 Jul 2025 - 10:53PM
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Hong Kong politics
Opinion
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Hong Kong handling of taxi/Uber mess has been a decade of disappointment
The promised regulation could finally make Uber and similar operations part of the authorised transport network – or it could be another policy fudge.
29 Jun 2025 - 5:35PM
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MTR Corporation
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to carry out one-off inspection of critical rail assets
Move follows calls from Chief Executive John Lee for rail firm to improve on ‘inadequacies’ in emergency response, contingency planning.
28 Jun 2025 - 12:00AM
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