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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

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

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

Middle East

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

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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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.

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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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A man has died after being struck and trapped beneath a taxi in Tung Chung. Photo: Cable TV News
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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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

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

Ride-hailing apps are seen on a mobile phone while a Hong Kong taxi passes by in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

Terminal 2 of Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Handout
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.

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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Cathay says late-arriving or no-show passengers are a key cause of delays, as safety regulations require removing their checked baggage from the aircraft hold before departure. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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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.

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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Uber also warned that the cap could result in 40 per cent of peak-hour bookings being unsuccessful. Photo: Karma Lo
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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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 authorities should issue about 20,500 licences in the first phase of regulating ride-hailing platforms, lawmakers and experts have said. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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