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Latest news on Hong Kong taxis, buses, the MTR Corporation, trams, ferries and more.
Minor car accidents have resulted in hefty compensation claims. Photo: Getty Images
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.

Australia

MTR Corp raises record A$2 billion in first Australian dollar green bond sale

Hong Kong

On This Day | Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific rebrands Dragonair subsidiary in 2016 – SCMP archive

Hong Kong

Hong Kong leader urges patience amid pushback against mandatory seat belt rule

John Lee says residents must ‘take responsibility’ for their safety, despite complaints about inconvenience and poor quality of restraints.

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As of January 25, passengers in Hong Kong are required to wear seat belts on public and private buses. Photo: Dickson Lee
MTR Corporation

MTR Corp offers sweeteners to get all aboard for expanded mainland China service

Limited-time offer will start from Tuesday and coincides with launch of 16 new mainland destinations, including stops at Nanjing and Wuxi.

Road safety in Hong Kong

Hong Kong lawmakers urge review of seat belt policy on buses amid complaints

Legislator Ben Chan says some operators could consider switching to lap belts to make it easier for passengers to alight.

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Hong Kong bus users pack lower decks on first day of new seat belt rule

Passengers concerned that they will not be able to unbuckle in time to alight on short-distance routes, while some still unaware of new regulation.

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A new law taking effect on Sunday mandates that passengers must wear seat belts on buses. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong taxis

Are Hong Kong taxi drivers following new rules limiting mobile devices?

Industry leader warns of safety risks as some drivers try to get round stricter mobile device rules.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan ‘sorry’ over traffic incident caught on camera

Viral video shows car heading along Jaffe Road against the flow of traffic.

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Accidents and personal safety

Air travellers are being urged to ditch power banks. Here’s why

Hong Kong tour operator says it has asked its clients to bring charging cables instead.

Passengers will no longer be allowed to charge their electronic devices using portable batteries while flying with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul. Photo: Yonhap News
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s southbound travel scheme is 1 month old. Are people signing up?

Policy launched in late December allows Guangdong drivers to enter Hong Kong’s urban areas under daily quota system.

The scheme utilises the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge to grant mainland drivers access to Hong Kong. Photo: Xinhua
Cathay Pacific

Passenger numbers for Hong Kong’s Cathay go sky high with 27% increase

Cathay Pacific Airways and budget arm HK Express carried more than 36 million passengers in 2025 on the back of tourist growth.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong motor trade sees red over tightened vehicle inspection rules

New rules impose much stricter requirements for private cars and light goods vehicles over six years old that fail mandatory annual inspections.

Hong Kong

Explainer | Hong Kong to enforce new seat belt rules on January 25: what you need to know

Failure to follow the rules could result in a maximum fine of HK$5,000 and up to three months in prison.

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From January 25, all passengers on various modes of public and private transport in Hong Kong will be required to wear seat belts. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Editorial | To walk the pet-friendly path, Hong Kong needs a comprehensive policy

The city will have to balance the interests of pet owners and those of others, but it’s time it moved forward on becoming more pet-friendly.

A boy and a dog look at each other as visitors walk to the Premium Pet Supplies Expo held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, on June 6. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong

61 million passenger trips at Hong Kong airport in 2025, up 15% year on year

Airport Authority says strong figures came on the back of busy Christmas season, while cargo throughput for the year also rose 2.7 per cent.

Hong Kong tourism

Expansion of Hong Kong high-speed rail services ‘game-changing’ for tourism

Addition of 16 new mainland destinations will also meet peak travel demand of Lunar New Year holiday, tourism body chief says.

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Hong Kong high-speed rail

Editorial | Expanded Hong Kong-mainland rail links can be engine of growth

The addition of new destinations offers travellers more options and further unlocks the economic potential of the high-speed rail service.

Passengers wait to depart at the ticketing concourse in Hong Kong West Kowloon Station on January 11. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Seats sell out on Hong Kong’s new high-speed rail routes to mainland China

Business-class seats on the January 26 train to Nanjing South, priced at HK$3,136, were sold out by Monday afternoon.

Hong Kong

Over 1,000 apply as online slots for test-free Hong Kong driving licence go fast

Post reporter tried to secure spot at 7am but was met with a digital bottleneck that saw all available slots snapped up in just over 30 minutes.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong courts cross-border drivers – then traps them in licence queues

Overnight queues and a complicated application system open to abuse expose gaps between Hong Kong’s policy ambition and execution.

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People queue overnight for test-free driving licence applications outside the Transport Department’s licensing office at United Centre, Admiralty, on January 7. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong must stay on its toes to keep queues for public services fair

The long lines that formed outside Transport Department offices for test-free licence application tickets underscore the problem of professional queuers.

People at a Transport Department centre in Admiralty on January 8. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

Hong Kong to offer direct high-speed rail access to 16 more mainland Chinese stops

Sleeper train service from Hong Kong to Shanghai will also be upgraded to daily runs due to strong demand, MTR Corp says.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Hourly services at first automated Hong Kong public car park partially resume

Car park in Tseung Kwan O opened on December 29, but hourly parking services were suspended two days later.

Hong Kong economy

The Drone Age: hi-tech wizardry propels Hong Kong towards lift-off

As Hong Kong prepares to enter the era of flying taxis, key players roll out groundbreaking innovations at the cutting edge of technology.

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Hong Kong courts

Ex-PLA soldier remanded in Hong Kong for offering illegal ride-hailing services

Zeng Yulin, 39, earned more than HK$73,000 in two months by providing paid rides in his Tesla Model S sedan.

Mainland resident Zeng Yulin, who says he was a former squad leader of the People’s Liberation Army, leaves Fanling Court after securing bail in a hearing in October 2025. Photo: Brian Wong
Road safety in Hong Kong

Hong Kong issues fresh reminder to buckle up ahead of January 25 seat belt rules

Passengers must wear seat belts if available on public and private buses, while drivers are responsible for child passengers’ safety.

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Hong Kong

Drivers show up at Hong Kong licensing offices despite end of walk-in service

Some applicants said they were unaware of the change, while others noted they were trying their luck.

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