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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
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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Hong Kong economy

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

Hong Kong

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

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.

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.

Commercial vehicles will benefit from 50 per cent toll reduction from Sunday, with no application required. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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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Hong Kong taxi trade leaders and Uber have both expressed concerns over a looming quota for ride-hailing vehicles. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong firm eyes untapped market with launch of tailor-made electric minibus

Of city’s more than 4,000 minibuses, only about 10 currently electric, according to industry leader.

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Wai Lik New Energy reveals the electric minibus at the Hong Kong Science Park. Photo: Eugene Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Ferry passengers stranded over an hour after vessel hits typhoon shelter barrier

Authorities say all passengers were rescued and unharmed after crash involving Mui Wo-bound First Ferry VI vessel.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities to set cap on ride-hailing vehicles ahead of Legco break

Platform operators could also face up to HK$1 million fine and 12 months in jail for failing to comply with coming regulatory regime.

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Hong Kong shipping and logistics

Editorial | Hong Kong’s maritime edge is real, but it’s not cause for complacency

Former chief executive Leung Chun-ying is right to stress the need for the sector to enhance its service capabilities amid geopolitical uncertainty.

A cargo ship carrying containers sails through Victoria Harbour on February 28, 2025. Photo: Nora Tam
MTR Corporation

Elderly woman tries to shove younger one out of priority seating on MTR train

Older woman pushes younger one’s face, grabs her hair and shakes her head, according to viral video clip.

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MTR Corporation

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to host exhibition with retired trains, driving simulator

‘Station Rail Voyage: Explorer’ exhibition opens on May 16 with new interactive offerings and expanded layout.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific to lower fuel surcharges for passenger flights by up to 12.9%

Decrease to take effect on May 16 and comes after airline raised surcharges due to higher fuel prices as Middle East war disrupted supplies.

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For long-haul flights, the surcharge will fall from HK$1,560 to HK$1,362 per leg of the trip, Cathay Pacific says. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Letters | Rigid quotas will undercut Hong Kong’s ride-hailing service providers

Readers discuss the effort to regulate ride-hailing, how to best address the city’s mental health crisis, and potential problems linked to the Fanling Bypass.

The Uber app is seen opened on a mobile phone as a taxi drives past in Tsim Sha Tsui on May 16, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Traffic accidents involving animals in Hong Kong surge 11-fold in 4 years

Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter founder Kent Luk says increase in animals involved in accidents stems from worsening economic situation and urban growth.

Crime in Hong Kong

27 held, HK$3.3m fuel seized as Hong Kong cracks down on illegal sales by triads

Investigation finds 15 vehicles and speedboat used to transport fuel from mainland China to triad-run storage facilities and filling stations.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | With Beijing’s backing, Hong Kong can plan for future energy crises

Fuel subsidies and toll discounts are temporary measures. The city needs to align its energy strategy with China’s five-year plan.

A petrol station in Wan Chai on April 10, a day after the government proposed short-term measures including diesel subsidies of HK$3 per litre and reduced toll fees to ease pressures on the commercial transport sector. Photo: Jelly Tse
Mainland China

Traffic hit as truck catches fire in tunnel of Hong Kong’s mega bridge

Truck catches fire in undersea section of 55km cross-border link leaving only one lane available to motorists.

The truck catches fire inside the undersea section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Facebook
Transport and logistics

Opinion | Why Hong Kong subsidies should go towards food, not fuel

Rather than encourage energy consumption amid the effects of the Iran war, the city should also speed up the move to greener public transport.

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Northern Metropolis

New Fanling Bypass section to prevent congestion ahead of public housing push

Minister says 4km dual two-lane carriageway completed just in time to support Fanling North New Development Area.

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