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Latest news on Hong Kong taxis, buses, the MTR Corporation, trams, ferries and more.
‘Sting’ operations by cabbies to expose ride-hailing drivers are uncalled for, especially when the government should really be clarifying the status of on-demand car services
With an average rise of 9 per cent, the time has come for Hong Kong’s much criticised cabbies to be subject to an annual adjustment mechanism.
The new card allows users to top up in Hong Kong dollars in the city, and tap for rides in public transport across 336 mainland cities, helping expedite cross-border connectivity.
The listed transportation company will make the 3.09 per cent fare increase under a mechanism that triggered an ‘affordability cap’ but defers part of the adjustment to future years.
As the cost of the subsidy for senior citizens rises with the city’s ageing population, it is important to ensure penalties are a sufficient deterrent and that they are enforced.
Cancelled flights have done nothing for the reputation of the city or its flagship carrier, and there needs to be answers as well as an end to chaos.
- Public appeal to stop ‘undercover operations’ against Uber drivers does not seem to have quelled anger among cabbies, union principal vice-chairman says
- Chong Wing-tak says taxi drivers are also disappointed at transport authorities for allowing Uber ‘to run rampant for so long’
Paul Weatherilt, chairman of Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association, says stopping all airline meal service when seat belt sign turned on may not be most effective way to tackle turbulence risk.
Post camps out at taxi ‘black spot’ and goes on undercover cab rides, finds no sign of drivers overcharging, refusing to take passengers or not using their meters.
The acquisition ‘vertically integrates the energy supplier and key end-user’, Hans Energy CEO Yang Dong says, adding that its ‘strategic development of the hydrogen industry’ aligns with Citybus’s net-zero emissions goal.
Lawmaker Michael Tien urges cabbies to consider signing up to Uber Taxi service, says some earn HK$10,000 a month extra.
Passengers were earlier advised to head to Hong Kong International Airport earlier than they may have planned for baggage check-in.
The Post talks to experts about different types of turbulence, how often flights are seriously affected and how passengers can protect themselves from harm.
City leader John Lee calls for calm amid ‘divergent views’ over regulation of ride-hailing services, says transport authorities to unveil industry study in July.
Insider says police will seek legal advice from Department of Justice to ascertain if the prosecution can go ahead, adds chances are high.
Chau Kwok-keung, chairman of the Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association, also urges government to issue licences for premium services as soon as possible.
Drivers say they are being unfairly targeted by government crackdowns, but Hongkongers may not be on their side amid complaints over service quality.
Patrick Tam, Hong Kong Taxi & Public Light Bus Association’s secretary general, says vigilantism has been ongoing for at least two weeks, with over a dozen reports filed.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung also says authorities focused on creating premium taxi fleet to help fix industry’s reputation.
Driver was travelling along Castle Peak Road when a board measuring 50cm by 20cm fell off vehicle where the train derailment occurred, police say.
Government says it will consider proposal during one-year observation period.
Xpeng has officially announced its entry into Hong Kong, pricing the G6 SUV and X9 MPV from HK$299,000 (US$38,450) and HK$500,000, respectively.
Footage and photos posted to Facebook and LIHKG show passengers filming journeys and encouraging drivers to stop near police patrols.
The world’s largest double-decker bus maker, Alexander Dennis, said electrification is the future for Hong Kong’s bus fleet and hopes to roll out more battery-powered models for the city to meet its decarbonisation goals.
Executive Council HK$2 fare increase decision ‘unfair to us’ Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association chairman Chau Kwok-keung says.
Passenger security charge at Hong Kong International Airport to increase from HK$55 to HK$65 in January 2025.
Readers discuss the options to improve Hong Kong’s urban design, the benefits and challenges of a shorter work week, and US double standards when it comes to international rules.
Readers discuss Malaysia’s revival of its semiconductor industry, the exclusion of an elevated cycle track from Hong Kong’s Trunk Road T4 project, and the need to prevent work-to-rule-style bureaucracy .
Official says the plan is to build a control point in Luohu, with co-location arrangements adopted.
Farzana, 46, is part of growing number of women from ethnic minority groups joining Citybus, which is pushing for greater diversity in hiring.
Improved connectivity set to benefit residents in Northern Metropolis towns, offering alternatives to sometimes lengthy road commutes.
