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An Uber cab passes a taxi stand in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

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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Shenzhen

Hong Kong set to pass Huanggang crossing bill on Friday at the earliest

Cathay Pacific

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

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.

The joint inspection building at the new Huanggang complex. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

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.

Hong Kong society

Dashcam row allegedly involving singer David Lui could be referred to police

Watchdog receives complaint over viral dashcam video, warns resharing without consent may breach anti-doxxing law.

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Baidu

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.

Baidu tests its new robotaxi on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island. Photo: Dickson Lee
Typhoon Bavi

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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Road safety in Hong Kong

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.

MTR Corporation

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.

The government has agreed to grant the MTR Corp development rights for sites in Pak Shek Kok and Ma On Shan. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Editorial | MTR station near Science Park will serve city’s ‘superconnector’ goals

First floated in 2021, the project is part of Hong Kong’s innovation hub ambitions, and in its revised form will not affect the government’s 10-year housing target.

The land adjacent to the CUHK’s Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical Sciences Building, where the construction of the Pak Shek Kok station on the East Rail Line is proposed, July 9. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

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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Hong Kong housing

New Pak Shek Kok railway station fast-tracked ‘to support I&T development’

Government seeks to build station as soon as possible to support tech hub, think tank says, but district councillors call for financial transparency.

An aerial view of the site for the proposed Pak Shek Kok station. 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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Extensive scraping can be seen along the underside of the aircraft’s rear fuselage. Photo: Handout
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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MTR Corporation

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.

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Hong Kong taxis

How AI could help Hong Kong taxi drivers find customers on the streets

Cab payment start-up Dash and local university develop StreetSights prediction model to help taxis find high-demand areas.

Taxis wait at Hong Kong International Airport for customers. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong International Airport

Authorities investigate suspected fuel leak from cargo plane at Hong Kong airport

Spillage discovered under Boeing 747 operated by Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines.

Typhoon Bavi

Super Typhoon Bavi: dozens of Hong Kong flights cancelled as storm nears Taiwan

More than 40 flights cancelled and 10 delayed as storm approaches Taiwan, but some carriers are offering special arrangements for affected passengers.

Crime in Hong Kong

Woman charged with murder after shoving match on minibus escalates into fatal brawl

Two female passengers scuffle aboard Aberdeen minibus and continue to fight after alighting, with suspect accused of strangling victim.

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A source told the South China Morning Post that the incident occurred on minibus route 63A from Aberdeen Centre to Wah Fu (II) Estate.
Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific ordered to submit report after Hungarian fighter jets intercept plane

City’s flag carrier says London-bound flight temporarily lost communication with local air traffic control, but was never in danger.

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A Cathay A350-1000. A flight was intercepted by Hungarian fighter jets over the weekend. Photo: Handout
The Office of the Ombudsman

Editorial | Driving licence system gaps mar Hong Kong’s reputation

An Ombudsman investigation found ‘queuing gangs’ are exploiting loopholes in the test-free driving licence application system despite it being moved online.

Accidents and personal safety

Minibus driver arrested for allegedly knocking down elderly pedestrian

Driver, 74, was travelling on Hing Fong Road towards Kwai Fong on Tuesday morning when his vehicle struck 90-year-old resident, police say.

Accidents and personal safety

Tree branch smashes Hong Kong double-decker bus window, 1 passenger injured

‘It scared the life out of me – I was covered in shattered glass,’ a passenger says.

Passengers escaped unharmed after the incident. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 13 in drink and drug driving crackdown during World Cup

Operation ‘Quickchaser’ nets 13 suspects aged 17 to 62 for drug-related offences across major Kowloon East roads.

Police have arrested 13 people in a three-day operation targeting drink- and drug-driving during the World Cup. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong tourism

Cathay Pacific aircraft evacuated after smoke reported in cabin on landing

Smoke from an overheating air-conditioning system was seen in aircraft cabin after landing in Hong Kong from India, with no injuries reported.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong taxi driver dies, two passengers hurt in head-on crash with bus

Taxi veered across the centre line on Hiram’s Highway and struck the front of a KMB bus, police said.

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