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Latest news on Hong Kong taxis, buses, the MTR Corporation, trams, ferries and more.
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.
But city authorities must explain why thousands of motorists were overcharged on the first working day of new payment system.
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.
MTR Corporation says disruption occurred as engineering staff failed to adjust signalling system component after replacing it in the morning.
Six-second clip shows man jumping between platforms at Fo Tan MTR station, with more than 110,000 views on Instagram.
Head of the Star Ferry fleet Kwok Cho-tai tells Kate Whitehead about growing up ‘very poor’ but happy on a boat in Aberdeen Harbour, rising through the ranks, and missing the daily ferry commuters.
Readers discuss criticism of the rail operator, and concerns over a former leader’s expenditure.
‘Station Rail Voyage’ exhibition will open to public at Hung Hom station on April 27 in celebration of company’s 45th anniversary.
Local media reports say his neck was sliced open by sharp object, with Chen succumbing to his serious injuries after two days of emergency treatment.
Bindo Labs subsidiary Wonder will try to kick-start adoption by giving taxi drivers the required equipment – worth HK$8,600 (US$1,098) – for the next six months.
Proposals submitted by taxi trade propose 17% fare increases in cabs serving urban areas, the New Territories and Lantau Island.
Transport bureau yet again defends Trunk Road T4 project connecting Ma On Shan to Tsing Sha Highway and Shing Mun Tunnel Road after lawmakers raise concerns.
Readers discuss the proposal for a 60 per cent rise in ferry fares to Discovery Bay, and the need to put in place effective recycling facilities before instituting waste charging.