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Latest news on Hong Kong taxis, buses, the MTR Corporation, trams, ferries and more.
With an average rise of 9 per cent, the time has come for Hong Kong’s much criticised cabbies to be subject to an annual adjustment mechanism.
The new card allows users to top up in Hong Kong dollars in the city, and tap for rides in public transport across 336 mainland cities, helping expedite cross-border connectivity.
The listed transportation company will make the 3.09 per cent fare increase under a mechanism that triggered an ‘affordability cap’ but defers part of the adjustment to future years.
As the cost of the subsidy for senior citizens rises with the city’s ageing population, it is important to ensure penalties are a sufficient deterrent and that they are enforced.
Cancelled flights have done nothing for the reputation of the city or its flagship carrier, and there needs to be answers as well as an end to chaos.
- Insider says police will seek legal advice from Department of Justice to ascertain if prosecution can go ahead, adds chances are high
- Taxi drivers posed as passengers in at least three undercover operations this month, reported 13 illegal ride-hailing cases
Chau Kwok-keung, chairman of the Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association, also urges government to issue licences for premium services as soon as possible.
Drivers say they are being unfairly targeted by government crackdowns, but Hongkongers may not be on their side amid complaints over service quality.
Patrick Tam, Hong Kong Taxi & Public Light Bus Association’s secretary general, says vigilantism has been ongoing for at least two weeks, with over a dozen reports filed.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung also says authorities focused on creating premium taxi fleet to help fix industry’s reputation.
Driver was travelling along Castle Peak Road when a board measuring 50cm by 20cm fell off vehicle where the train derailment occurred, police say.
Government says it will consider proposal during one-year observation period.
Xpeng has officially announced its entry into Hong Kong, pricing the G6 SUV and X9 MPV from HK$299,000 (US$38,450) and HK$500,000, respectively.
Footage and photos posted to Facebook and LIHKG show passengers filming journeys and encouraging drivers to stop near police patrols.
The world’s largest double-decker bus maker, Alexander Dennis, said electrification is the future for Hong Kong’s bus fleet and hopes to roll out more battery-powered models for the city to meet its decarbonisation goals.
Executive Council HK$2 fare increase decision ‘unfair to us’ Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association chairman Chau Kwok-keung says.
Passenger security charge at Hong Kong International Airport to increase from HK$55 to HK$65 in January 2025.
Readers discuss the options to improve Hong Kong’s urban design, the benefits and challenges of a shorter work week, and US double standards when it comes to international rules.
Readers discuss Malaysia’s revival of its semiconductor industry, the exclusion of an elevated cycle track from Hong Kong’s Trunk Road T4 project, and the need to prevent work-to-rule-style bureaucracy .
Official says the plan is to build a control point in Luohu, with co-location arrangements adopted.
Farzana, 46, is part of growing number of women from ethnic minority groups joining Citybus, which is pushing for greater diversity in hiring.
Improved connectivity set to benefit residents in Northern Metropolis towns, offering alternatives to sometimes lengthy road commutes.
Rock group set to hit stage at Central harbourfront at 7.15pm to play final in seven-show tour of city after one concert postponed last week.
July 28 will bring a partial closure and extended travel times on the MTR Corp’s Kwun Tong line as essential upgrades take place.
MTR Corporation says service suspension will span Prince Edward, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei and Ho Man Tin stations, with works limited to 28 hours.
Industry is seeking to increase cab starting fees by HK$4.5 to HK$6 depending on taxi type, but sources say authorities waiting for sector’s feedback on counter-offer.
City recorded first red rainstorm warning this year over weekend, with eastern areas hit hardest and 15 landslides logged.
After four-hour Finance Committee meeting, 61 lawmakers endorse project linking Ma On Shan with Tsing Sha Highway and Shing Mun Tunnel Road.
Xinhua reports vehicle flow reached 3.26 million on mega bridge last year, after government-funded Voice of America referred to it as ‘ghost’ crossing in recent article.
Dozens of enthusiasts queue to get their hands on ‘Yellow Head’ model train at event celebrating MTR Corporation’s 45th anniversary.
Transport and Logistics Bureau submits revised funding request over Trunk Road T4 to the legislature’s Finance Committee.
Union raises concerns over safety, noting mainlanders drive on opposite side of road and under different set of traffic rules, but company stresses new workers will only operate non-franchised bus services.
Guangzhou South-bound routes G6528, G6516, G6530 and G6536 suspended on Thursday, as well as Hong Kong-bound routes G6527, G6515, G6529 and G6535.
