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US Transportation Department
The latest news and top stories on the US Transportation Department. A Washington DC-based cabinet-level executive department of the US federal government, the US Transportation Department is dedicated to ensuring the nation has the safest, most efficient and modern transportation system. Its main areas of focus include overseeing national transportation infrastructure, developing federal policies and regulations and administering funding for projects.
Bob Lloyd poses for a portrait at the Hong Kong Football Club, Happy Valley, Hong Kong. Lloyd served as the captain of Hong Kong team during the first Hong Kong Sevens in 1976. Photo: Alexander Mak
My Life

Former Hong Kong rugby team captain reflects on the first Sevens tournament in 1976

The former England international rugby player tells Annemarie Evans about his turn as captain of the Hong Kong team at the inaugural Sevens tournament here in 1976.

Malaysia

Malaysia rejects death penalty for drink-drivers, proposes victim compensation

Hong Kong transport

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

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Hong Kong society

Plan for full taxi access to Discovery Bay sparks anger among residents

More than 1,100 people sign petition calling for greater public consultation.

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Taxi access in Discovery Bay is currently restricted to the north of the development. Photo: Roy Issa
Hong Kong economy

How Guangdong drivers are celebrating Lunar New Year in Hong Kong

‘I’m a fan of Hong Kong’s car culture, so I wanted to see how local owners modify their vehicles and chat with them about cars,’ one visitor says.

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Indonesia

Indonesian plane with 11 people missing, search and rescue under way

Hikers on Mount Bulusaraung have reported finding scattered debris, a logo consistent with Indonesia Air Transport markings.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s new Central Kowloon Bypass records first crash 3 days after opening

Transport chief Mabel Chan urges caution after a truck collides with a car, amid a spate of traffic incidents since the Yau Ma Tei section opened.

A medium-sized truck and a car collided while both vehicles were heading west towards Kwai Chung. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Over 700 mainland Chinese drivers apply to enter Hong Kong under travel scheme

Authorities say number of applications in line with expectations, stressing scheme not expected to worsen traffic conditions.

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United States

Trump administration scraps Biden’s airline compensation plan

The rule mandates that airlines compensate passengers between US$200 and US$775 for delays on domestic flights.

Donald Trump

Trump threatens unpaid US air traffic controllers over shutdown absences

US president threatens to ‘dock’ pay of controllers who miss work, while promising US$10,000 bonuses for those who don’t.

The traffic control tower at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in Phoenix. Photo: AP
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong to adjust seat belt rules for children under age 8 from Saturday

Requirement for seat belt adjusters and child safety seats in private vehicles also applies to those shorter than 1.35 metres.

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Serious violations of the new rules could result in a maximum fine of HK$2,000. Photo: Getty Images
United States

Nearly 7,000 US flights delayed in a day as controller absences surge in shutdown

Staffing shortages are cited in delays at major hubs as the US government shutdown nears the one-month mark.

Americas and the Caribbean

15 dead after Brazil bus crashes and flips on side

Police are investigating how the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to strike a sand embankment and overturn.

US-China trade war

Chinese airlines oppose US plan to stop flights over Russia on way to America

US Department of Transportation says move aims to address ‘competitive disparity’ between American and Chinese carriers.

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An Air China plane at Beijing Capital International Airport. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

China hits out at US plan to ban Chinese carriers from Russian airspace

Beijing urges US to consider how its policies harm American firms instead of ‘unjustifiably suppressing’ others and burdening global consumers.

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An Air China flight prepares for take-off at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport. The proposed Russian overflight ban could affect some US routes operated by Air China, China Eastern, Xiamen Airlines and China Southern. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

Trump admin proposes barring Chinese airlines flying over Russia on US flights

US airlines have long complained that this gives Chinese carriers the advantage of decreased flying time and lower fuel consumption.

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United States

US tightens trucker licence rules for non-US citizens after fatal crashes

The drastic change means roughly 190,000 non-US citizens who currently hold a commercial licence would not be eligible under the new rules.

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