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Ride hailing taxis and traditional cabs along Gloucester Road in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong rules out favouring existing ride-hailing platform drivers for permits

Transport minister Mable Chan also reiterates 10,000 quota is prudent approach despite pressure from lawmakers for timetable to review cap.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s southbound travel scheme opens to 5 more Greater Bay Area cities

Hong Kong transport

Delta resumes direct Hong Kong-US flights despite higher fuel costs

Hong Kong transport

HK$69 million saved in first month after HK$2 fare scheme revamp

Welfare chief Chris Sun says fewer people are taking long-distance rides for short journeys.

The HK$2 fare scheme was revamped in April following concerns over ballooning costs. Photo: Dickson Lee
The HK$2 fare scheme was revamped in April following concerns over ballooning costs. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

No cap on HK$2 transport scheme trips as costs outweigh savings: minister

Only about 450 people exceeded 240 monthly trips out of 2.7 million beneficiaries, while system upgrades would cost an estimated HK$30 million.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong police to launch 2-week crackdown on distracted drivers and jaywalkers

Force says 51 people died in traffic accidents between January and May 31, up by 42 per cent from same period last year.

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Accidents and personal safety

23 injured after minibus, double-decker and truck collide on Hong Kong highway

Crash briefly closed Kowloon-bound lanes of Fanling Highway, with sections gradually reopening by 9.30am.

More than 20 people were injured in a traffic accident involving two public buses and a truck. Photo: Handout
More than 20 people were injured in a traffic accident involving two public buses and a truck. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

More Hong Kong airlines cancel flights as Typhoon Jangmi bears down on Tokyo

Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines cancel, reschedule flights as Typhoon Jangmi batters Japan.

Hong Kong transport

Vehicle fire causes partial closure of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

Two lanes shut by fire, triggering traffic jams as online footage shows smoke filling the tunnel.

Accidents and personal safety

Uber investigating after woman says driver went off route and locked doors

Passenger says she took Uber with two female friends from Central in early morning and driver left them fearing for their safety.

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Uber has stressed that everyone who signs up for an account is required to follow its community guidelines and violations will lead to loss of access. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong transport

Transport sector calls for smoother border checks, wider mainland driving scheme

Industry leader Ringo Lee says over 140,000 local private cars have registered for northbound scheme, expecting the figure to exceed 200,000 in coming years.

The scheme allows eligible private car owners in Hong Kong to drive into Guangdong via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge. Photo: Eugene Lee
The scheme allows eligible private car owners in Hong Kong to drive into Guangdong via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Scheme allowing Hong Kong drivers to enter Guangdong province extended to 2031

Mainland Chinese authorities announce five-year extension of Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles scheme for private cars.

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Hong Kong transport

Taxi trade fears 10% could lose cabs as drivers gear up for ride-hailing

Industry leader Chau Kwok-keung estimates about 1,800 out of city’s 18,163 cabs will be repossessed by banks as owners fail to meet mortgage payments.

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Hong Kong transport

Ride-hailing cap of 10,000 ‘prudent’ start for Hong Kong, transport chief says

Mable Chan says government will dynamically adjust quota based on operational data, but she stops short of setting time frame for review.

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The government has announced a quota of 10,000 permits for ride-hailing operators. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

4,200 expected at Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 on ‘very smooth’ opening day

Some travellers describe revamped facility as efficient, but others complain they still have to board flights at Terminal 1.

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Terminal 2 is scheduled to handle 33 flights on Wednesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Terminal 2 is scheduled to handle 33 flights on Wednesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Cathay Pacific

High-altitude turbulence tricky to spot, experts say, as Cathay looks into case

Cathay Pacific says it is ‘gathering facts’ surrounding case of severe turbulence that injured 10 on flight from Brisbane.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong sets ride-hailing permit cap at 10,000 under regulatory push

Applicants who have owned private car for certain period likely to be given priority under new regime.

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Accidents and personal safety

Screams as 10 hurt in ‘drop tower’ turbulence on Cathay flight from Brisbane

Passenger describes experience as similar to ‘free-falling from a drop tower’, with severe altitude drop just before meals served.

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Ambulances on stand-by at Hong Kong International Airport on Saturday morning after authorities received news of serious turbulence on Cathay flight 156. Photo: Handout
Ambulances on stand-by at Hong Kong International Airport on Saturday morning after authorities received news of serious turbulence on Cathay flight 156. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

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 transport

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

Global head of public policy Andrew Byrne says Uber supports government plan to introduce regulations but existing demand should be considered.

Hong Kong transport

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

Transport chief Mable Chan also reveals about 4,100 flight adjustment applications have been expedited since early March.

Local airlines have adjusted their cargo fuel surcharges twice this month in line with falling global fuel prices, transport minister Mable Chan says. Photo: Edward Wong
Hong Kong transport

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
Construction works on the western section of the Tung Chung Line Extension on Tuesday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong transport

‘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.

Accidents and personal safety

New Zealand car crash: how Hongkongers can stay safe when driving abroad

Experts say motorists must be careful when adapting to driving on opposite side of vehicle with unfamiliar road conditions.

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Accidents and personal safety

2 Hong Kong tourists killed, 2 injured in New Zealand car crash

Chinese consulate activates emergency response, pledging full support to the victims and their families.

The traffic accident occurred near the intersection of North Rakaia Road and State Highway 1 in the Selwyn District on the South Island. Photo: New Zealand Transport Agency
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