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A car travelling under the expanded Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme at Ocean Terminal carpark on Saturday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong tourism

Nearly 170 mainland Chinese motorists expected in Hong Kong under new scheme

Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme extended to five additional cities from Saturday, with daily quota of urban trips doubling to 200.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay to raise passenger fuel surcharges by up to 41% amid Middle East tensions

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Hong Kong transport

Mating season may be behind monkeying around on Hong Kong MTR tracks: expert

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong high-speed rail link sets record as passenger trips top 16m in 6 months

In response to rising demand, MTR Corp teams up with Plaza Premium Group to open upgraded business-class lounge at West Kowloon terminus.

Travellers at the departure hall of the West Kowloon terminus. Demand was driven by the growing number of Hongkongers travelling to Shenzhen and beyond for leisure. Photo: Elson Li
Travellers at the departure hall of the West Kowloon terminus. Demand was driven by the growing number of Hongkongers travelling to Shenzhen and beyond for leisure. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong gears up for city’s first test run of fully driverless vehicles

Passenger vehicles being tested at Chek Lap Kok will no longer require person behind wheel as backup, but cars will still be monitored remotely.

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Hong Kong transport

Monkey business on Hong Kong MTR tracks slows rush-hour trains

Trains ran at reduced speeds on Kwun Tong line for about an hour before animal left on its own, MTR Corp says.

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Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific expects first-half profit to jump 75% to HK$6.5 billion

Growth in passenger and cargo volumes, plus HK$1.4 billion one-off gain, boosts earnings.

Cathay Pacific carried 12 per cent more passengers in June compared with the same month last year and reported a 17 per cent increase for the first six months. Photo: Sam Tsang
Cathay Pacific carried 12 per cent more passengers in June compared with the same month last year and reported a 17 per cent increase for the first six months. Photo: Sam Tsang
Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific delays Middle East flights as US and Iran trade attacks

Daily passenger flights to Dubai postponed until October 25, and four weekly services to Riyadh delayed to October 26.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong taxi driver dies after crashing into railing in Tsuen Wan

Cabby found unconscious at site of crash on Thursday night and pronounced dead in hospital about an hour later, according to police.

Hong Kong transport

Is Hong Kong kicking the can down the road with ride-hailing quota?

Authorities expect 10,000-vehicle cap will meet demand but critics warn it may lead to shortages, higher fares and public dissatisfaction.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong set to invite ride-hailing firms to apply for licences in August

Transport minister Mable Chan sets down timeline as lawmakers complete negative vetting for ride-hailing legislation.

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An Uber cab passes a taxi stand in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
An Uber cab passes a taxi stand in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Cathay Pacific

Cathay to add 4 Latin American destinations via Madrid code-share with Iberia

Passengers will be able to travel to Fortaleza and Recife in Brazil, Buenos Aires in Argentina and the Dominican Republic under arrangement.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to fast-track Huanggang Port upgrades as Legco gears to approve bill

Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping says bill, which provides legal basis for co-location arrangement at border crossing, must be approved by July 31.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong gazettes bill to enable joint immigration checks at Shenzhen crossing

Passengers will undergo departure and arrival clearance at single checkpoint by presenting only travel document required for their destination.

The joint inspection building at the new Huanggang complex. The new arrangement is expected to slash clearance times from the current 30 minutes to five. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Star Ferry seeks 30% fare rise, eyes pet-friendly service

Operator has applied to raise fares on its two franchised routes by as much as HK$2 per journey.

A total of 249 people and 142 dogs cross Victoria Harbour in April 2023 on a trip organised by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Hong Kong) and Star Ferry. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
A total of 249 people and 142 dogs cross Victoria Harbour in April 2023 on a trip organised by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Hong Kong) and Star Ferry. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong ramps up autonomous vehicle tests as Baidu expands trials in city

Government says seven pilot licences for 63 vehicles issued as of June, as Chinese tech firm Baidu tests sixth-generation robotaxi in Lantau.

Hong Kong transport

Typhoon Bavi: more than 130 flights connecting Hong Kong to region axed

MTR Corporation also says 10 high-speed services connecting Hong Kong with mainland have been cancelled.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong could adjust tunnel tolls as traffic surpasses pre-reform peak

Transport Department says tolls should remain flexible in future because queues amid some peak periods still spill onto connecting roads, interchange.

Average weekday traffic at the three crossings rose by 5 per cent to 284,700 vehicles between January and April 2026. Photo: May Tse
Average weekday traffic at the three crossings rose by 5 per cent to 284,700 vehicles between January and April 2026. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong transport

No public subsidies needed for Pak Shek Kok MTR station: Hong Kong minister

Bernadette Linn says land grants to MTR Corp will reflect project’s full cost and allow rail operator to generate sufficient returns.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong eases proposed health check rules for elderly commercial drivers

Following industry backlash, authorities say drivers aged 65 to 69 only required to take test twice in five years.

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Accidents and personal safety

Driver loses control of truck in Central Kowloon Bypass, causing jam

Wall of tunnel damaged by truck and fallen prefab housing components obstruct road, leading to lane closures.

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The driver of the goods vehicle lost control in Hong Kong’s Central Kowloon Bypass. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong set for ‘extremely hot’ weather over the weekend as typhoon subsides

Occasional showers expected, with temperatures set to hit 35 degrees Celsius on Saturday, according to Observatory.

A resident shields himself from the sun at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Jelly Tse
A resident shields himself from the sun at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Jelly Tse
Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific aircraft’s tail hit runway at Hong Kong airport, airline confirms

Aviation regulator orders Cathay to submit a report on tail strike involving Airbus A330 flight from Tokyo’s Narita airport.

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Cathay Pacific

Regulator outlines review after Cathay flight intercepted by Nato jets

Civil Aviation Department says preliminary information indicates flight adhered to its authorised routing throughout journey.

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Hong Kong transport

Pak Shek Kok station on East Rail line scheduled to open as early as 2033

Development Bureau says MTR Corp will be allowed to build private flats at new station, as opposed to previous plan for at least some public housing.

An aerial view of Pak Shek Kok. Photo: Elson Li
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