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A school bus picks up pupils outside a primary school in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on April 9. Rising oil prices have driven up operating costs in the transport sector. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s rare, speedy response to fuel price surge shows preparedness

The short-term diesel subsidies and toll cuts included in the government package are expected to cost HK$1.96 billion.

Hong Kong

Taxi passengers won’t benefit from Hong Kong’s 50% reduction in tunnel tolls

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong will pay diesel subsidies directly to oil firms, look out for abuse

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Hong Kong economy

Is oil crisis just the start of economic pain for Hongkongers?

With diesel and petrol prices in city highest in the world, analysts warn that consumers will inevitably feel the impact in their wallets.

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Hong Kong economy

Diesel subsidies, cheaper tolls to help transport sector as fuel costs soar

Short-term relief measures include diesel subsidies of HK$3 per litre, half-price tunnel tolls for non-private vehicles.

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Hong Kong economy

Failed bus cuts ‘tip of iceberg’ as fuel costs soar, Hong Kong lawmakers warn

Authorities urged to approve applications by non-franchised bus firms to increase fares, and provide subsidies to offset impact of oil shock.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Taxi driver arrested for demanding HK$85 ‘highway toll’ from undercover officers

Police say driver’s actions harmed passengers’ rights and tarnished city’s image as tourist destination.

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Hong Kong police have arrested a 31-year-old taxi driver who demanded a “highway toll” of about HK$85 from officers posing as passengers. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong International Airport

Editorial | Travellers recognise the strengths of Hong Kong International Airport

The city’s award for best airport, based on millions of votes, reflects genuine customer satisfaction as regional competition intensifies.

US, Israel war on Iran

Hong Kong bus firm scraps service cuts after warning from authorities

ABC Touring Car Company says rising oil prices mean “every service is like pouring money into the sea”.

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Macau

Queues stretch past an hour as holiday traffic jams hit mega bridge

Passenger flows topped 192,000 in first two days, one of busiest periods for Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in years, automobile association says.

Traffic at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge reached peak levels during the first two days of the extended holiday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong must not undo the good work of its HK$2 transport scheme

Efforts to cut growing costs of transport subsidy must not lose sight of the reasons behind scheme’s success.

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An elderly person taps an Octopus card to board a bus at Choi Hung, Hong Kong, on April 3. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Signal fault disrupts Hong Kong MTR’s Airport Express, Tung Chung line services

Rail operator says issue has been fixed after emergency repair work and all services back to normal after 8pm.

Hong Kong

KMB told to probe machines that gave free bus rides as new HK$2 scheme launched

Faulty machines offered full rebates to customers who tapped their Octopus cards.

Hong Kong society

Revamped transport fare scheme triggers concerns about cost for working elderly

Hong Kong’s revised scheme now requires elderly and people with disabilities to pay 20 per cent of fares for trips costing over HK$10.

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A sticker advertising Hong Kong’s HK$2 transport concessionary scheme is displayed on a minibus in Causeway Bay. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

40,000 taxi drivers sign up for e-payment systems as new rules come into force

Widespread coverage is good news ahead of coming holiday for mainland visitors who have solely been using e-wallets for years.

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Hong Kong mandated that taxi drivers provide at least two digital payment options from April 1. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Discovery Bay resident files ombudsman complaint over plan for full taxi access

Petition to Transport Department signed by 1,700 calls for proper public consultation on plan to allow unrestricted taxi access in seaside neighbourhood.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong needs to start charging all bus passengers by distance

Readers discuss the decision to revise the HK$2 public transport fare scheme, and the potential of student clubs at universities.

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Hong Kong economy

Will coming changes to HK$2 transport scheme hurt working elderly most?

Older residents still commuting to jobs say revision should have distinguished them from other beneficiaries, but observers expect extra burden to be limited.

John Hau, who pays HK$6,000 a month for his subdivided flat in Sham Shui Po, says every penny counts as he saves up for surgery over the border. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong reviews fire safety laws to crack down on illegal fuel as prices soar

Review includes possible penalty increases, expanding powers of Fire Services Department, and examination of legal liability of those who buy illegal fuel.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong airport named world’s best at Global Travel Awards 2026

City’s airport also recognised for security standards and facilities.

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Hong Kong

Some Hong Kong taxi drivers unprepared as new e-payments rule takes effect

Lawmaker Mark Chong says more support should be given to help cabbies with digital transition.

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A taxi driver provides an e-payment method as the mandatory requirement takes effect on Wednesday. Photo: Eugene Lee
MTR Corporation

Editorial | Service failures show MTR has work to do to uphold its reputation

While disruptions are still relatively rare, stoppages and equipment failures risk undermining decades of good work by the MTR Corporation.

Stranded passengers wait at Tai Wai Station following a suspension of MTR services on the East Rail Line on March 27. A preliminary investigation found that a passenger opened the emergency exit ramp in the rear driver’s cabin of a northbound train that was travelling from Kowloon Tong to Tai Wai station. Photo: Edmond So
Executive Council of Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Exco gives green light to plans for Kai Tak monorail

Route will stretch 3.5km, connecting Kai Tak Cruise Terminal to MTR station, with four stops in between.

Hong Kong taxis

Over 47,000 cabbies adopt Octopus, card readers ahead of e-payment deadline

New measures require taxi drivers to provide at least two e-payment options, as part of broader government push to modernise industry image.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | BMI a starting point, not whole story, of Hong Kong’s weight management plan

Readers discuss the government’s weight management action plan, and the changes to the HK$2 fare concession scheme.

People exercise at Kowloon Tsai Park in July 2023. Photo: Elson Li
Aviation

Hong Kong passengers caught off guard by new airport limit of 2 power banks

Many passengers unaware of new rule, with few signs or announcements throughout airport.

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Few notices were seen at Hong Kong International Airport as a two–power bank limit for travellers took effect. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Hong Kong airport caps power banks to 2 per passenger in line with global rule

Airport Authority says effective immediately, all passengers departing from Hong Kong International Airport are required to observe the new rules.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong MTR track intrusion prompts calls for tougher penalties, education

Passenger opened train emergency exit on Friday causing a two-hour service disruption during evening rush hour.

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