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The scheme is set to benefit taxis, public minibuses and private school buses. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong taxis, minibuses to get 2-month LPG subsidy amid soaring fuel prices

Finance chief Paul Chan says task force monitoring fuel prices has proposed 50 HK cents per litre subsidy for two months, starting in May.

Hong Kong

Rail giant using AR technology to fast-track work on Northern Link station

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | As Hong Kong recalibrates, the blue economy offers an anchor

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Mainland China

Hong Kong proposes bill for unified regulation of new mass transit projects

Standardised framework would empower authorities to grant franchises, penalise operators and set fare mechanisms to improve service.

Hong Kong plans new law to standardise regulation of future mass transit projects, with tighter oversight on fares, service quality and operators. Photo: Handout
Northern Metropolis

First section of Fanling Bypass to open soon. So how will Hongkongers benefit?

Opening of eastern section will mark first major transport infrastructure project to be completed under Northern Metropolis.

Hong Kong tourism

Over 5,000 Guangdong motorists sign up for Hong Kong’s southbound travel scheme

Scheme launched on December 23 and currently grants access to Hong Kong for up to 100 vehicles a day from four mainland Chinese cities.

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Cathay Pacific

Man dies on Cathay Pacific flight from UK to Hong Kong

Police receive report about passenger, a cancer patient, shortly before flight from Manchester lands in Hong Kong.

A Cathay Pacific Airways plane approaches Hong Kong International Airport earlier this month. Photo: Eugene Lee
MTR Corporation

Hong Kong MTR unveils HK$300 million wheelset centre, boosting efficiency by 80%

Hong Kong’s rail giant says new automated centre cuts labour-intensive maintenance from more than three days to 10 hours.

Crime in Hong Kong

Families seek review of coroner’s findings in Lamma ferry disaster inquest

Application for judicial review seeks to quash coroner’s findings that missing watertight door on ferry was a deliberate design choice.

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Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong can’t just build a monorail in Kai Tak and hope for the best

Readers discuss going beyond infrastructure to ensure Kai Tak thrives, a Cantopop singer’s change of heart, and the Hong Kong dollar peg.

A person enjoys a run in the Kai Tak Sky Garden on March 31. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong aiming to curb illicit fuel trade with tougher penalties: source

Buyers could face HK$1 million fine and one year in prison, while sellers risk up to HK$3 million fine and three years in jail under proposal.

Hong Kong plans tougher penalties and expanded powers to crack down on illicit fuel trade. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong-Macau ferry fares to increase by up to 11% amid fuel costs surge

High fuel prices hit transport sector as TurboJet and Cotai Water Jet raise fares, while union says bus drivers face income losses amid service cuts.

Accidents and personal safety

14 hurt after minibus slams into back of goods vehicle in Hong Kong

Crash occurred at about 9.30pm in Tsing Yi.

Hong Kong

Faulty devices, low battery: some taxi drivers make excuses to avoid e-payments

‘Cash is king’ mentality persists, experts say, as some cabbies fear income trail will lead to taxation or loss of eligibility for public housing.

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Various electronic payment systems are offered in a taxi, in compliance with a law that came into effect on April 1. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong’s high fuel prices warrant scrutiny

Readers discuss petrol prices in the city, the fire safety alarm system at Wang Fuk Court, and public hospital costs.

Vehicles at a fuel station in Sha Tin on March 2. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Hong Kong government pays two-thirds of HK$90 million tab for HK$2 fare revamp

About 220 beneficiaries averaged over 240 trips a month – equivalent to more than eight daily – with one taking as many as 20 a day.

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Greater Bay Airlines

Greater Bay Airlines suspends Bangkok flights amid fuel price surge

Flights unavailable for most dates from May 12 to September 22 in both directions of Hong Kong-Bangkok route.

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Hong Kong economy

Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?

Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say.

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Hong Kong

Discovery Bay developer eyes longer taxi trial amid safety fears

Islands District Council’s Traffic and Transport Committee holds meeting on proposals by Hong Kong Resort Company in presence of more than 20 residents.

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HK Electric

Hong Kong tram operator launches real-time app, pledges no fare rise this year

‘We hope to enable passengers of all ages and backgrounds to easily access tram information,’ Hong Kong Tramways’ managing director says.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Editorial | Kai Tak’s transport solution could be a model for other Hong Kong districts

If successful, the transit system would support Kai Tak’s growth and serve as a blueprint for agile, multi-modal transport citywide.

Cruise passengers wait in line for taxis at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific and HK Express cut some flights as jet fuel prices rise

Cathay reduction affects flights mainly on regional routes, along with some services to Australia, South Asia and South Africa, from May 16 to June 30.

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On March 26, Cathay Pacific announced it would increase its fuel surcharge for all flights by 34 per cent from April. Photo: Eugene Lee
Mainland China

Discovery Bay developer submits proposal for full taxi access despite backlash

Hong Kong Resort Company seeks full taxi access and four new ranks, saying limited service hampers daily travel but it faces resident pushback.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s rare, speedy response to fuel price surge shows preparedness

The short-term diesel subsidies and toll cuts included in the government package are expected to cost HK$1.96 billion.

Hong Kong

Taxi passengers won’t benefit from Hong Kong’s 50% reduction in tunnel tolls

Government’s two-month relief measure for commercial vehicles during fuel crisis aimed at drivers, and passengers will still have to cover cost.

The government has said it will work with toll service providers to adjust the collection systems. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong will pay diesel subsidies directly to oil firms, look out for abuse

Government will know if oil firms try to take advantage of HK$3 subsidy scheme by increasing prices, official warns.

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The fuel crisis sparked by the Middle East conflict has led to a surge in the global diesel and petrol prices with Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Is oil crisis just the start of economic pain for Hongkongers?

With diesel and petrol prices in city highest in the world, analysts warn that consumers will inevitably feel the impact in their wallets.

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Hong Kong economy

Diesel subsidies, cheaper tolls to help transport sector as fuel costs soar

Short-term relief measures include diesel subsidies of HK$3 per litre, half-price tunnel tolls for non-private vehicles.

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