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Cathay says late-arriving or no-show passengers are a key cause of delays, as safety regulations require removing their checked baggage from the aircraft hold before departure. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific moves forward Hong Kong boarding gate closure times by 5 minutes

From June 1, airline will also start boarding passengers five minutes earlier to help ensure on-time departures.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong delays plan to lower age bar for health checks on commercial drivers

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Regulation

Editorial | Ride-hailing regulation must keep customers and operators in mind

Mainland China

HK Express cuts surcharge by 12.8% as fuel prices ease amid Mideast war

Adjustment follows similar moves by Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines, which have both announced reductions in fuel surcharges.

Hong Kong Express counters at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Eugene Lee
US-Iran tensions

Hong Kong halves tunnel tolls for commercial vehicles amid surging fuel prices

Two-month cut to apply at all government tunnels and Tsing Sha Control Area from Sunday, but taxi passengers will still have to pay full toll.

Urban planning

Letters | Northern Link must be more than a ‘rail plus property’ project

Readers discuss the need for job creation to happen in tandem with flat building, the value of the Fanling Bypass, and the dangers of AI content.

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Hong Kong

What Hong Kong’s planned ride-hailing regime could mean for your next Uber trip

Officials provide more information on enforcement powers, penalties and licensing arrangements – but little word on anticipated detail.

Hong Kong authorities have begun laying out details on how they plan to regulate ride-hailing platforms such as Uber, Tada and Didi Chuxing. Photo: Elson Li
The Transport and Logistics Bureau

Uber Hong Kong warns proposed permit cap risks triggering 70% rise in fares

Platform argues cap of up to 15,000 fails to account for rising demand, as minister says authorities yet to have preference for specific figure.

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Hong Kong

How many ride-hailing permits should Hong Kong allow? It depends on who you ask

Both taxi industry leaders and Uber sound alarm over government’s latest step towards regulating service, even before final quota is decided.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong firm eyes untapped market with launch of tailor-made electric minibus

Of city’s more than 4,000 minibuses, only about 10 currently electric, according to industry leader.

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Wai Lik New Energy reveals the electric minibus at the Hong Kong Science Park. Photo: Eugene Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Ferry passengers stranded over an hour after vessel hits typhoon shelter barrier

Authorities say all passengers were rescued and unharmed after crash involving Mui Wo-bound First Ferry VI vessel.

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The vessel hit the Hei Ling Chau typhoon shelter barrier on Monday morning. Photo: David Sutton
Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities to set cap on ride-hailing vehicles ahead of Legco break

Platform operators could also face up to HK$1 million fine and 12 months in jail for failing to comply with coming regulatory regime.

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Hong Kong shipping and logistics

Editorial | Hong Kong’s maritime edge is real, but it’s not cause for complacency

Former chief executive Leung Chun-ying is right to stress the need for the sector to enhance its service capabilities amid geopolitical uncertainty.

MTR Corporation

Elderly woman tries to shove younger one out of priority seating on MTR train

Older woman pushes younger one’s face, grabs her hair and shakes her head, according to viral video clip.

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In a clip posted on the social media platform Threads, the elderly woman is seen forcefully trying to remove the younger woman beside her. Photo: Threads/health103hk
MTR Corporation

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to host exhibition with retired trains, driving simulator

‘Station Rail Voyage: Explorer’ exhibition opens on May 16 with new interactive offerings and expanded layout.

A highlight of the exhibition is the new “Becoming a Train Captain” experience, which allows visitors to simulate operating a train in a training cab. Photo: Eugene Lee
Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific to lower fuel surcharges for passenger flights by up to 12.9%

Decrease to take effect on May 16 and comes after airline raised surcharges due to higher fuel prices as Middle East war disrupted supplies.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Rigid quotas will undercut Hong Kong’s ride-hailing service providers

Readers discuss the effort to regulate ride-hailing, how to best address the city’s mental health crisis, and potential problems linked to the Fanling Bypass.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Traffic accidents involving animals in Hong Kong surge 11-fold in 4 years

Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter founder Kent Luk says increase in animals involved in accidents stems from worsening economic situation and urban growth.

Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter receives more than five calls a day about abandoned animals. Photo: Edmond So
Crime in Hong Kong

27 held, HK$3.3m fuel seized as Hong Kong cracks down on illegal sales by triads

Investigation finds 15 vehicles and speedboat used to transport fuel from mainland China to triad-run storage facilities and filling stations.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | With Beijing’s backing, Hong Kong can plan for future energy crises

Fuel subsidies and toll discounts are temporary measures. The city needs to align its energy strategy with China’s five-year plan.

Mainland China

Traffic hit as truck catches fire in tunnel of Hong Kong’s mega bridge

Truck catches fire in undersea section of 55km cross-border link leaving only one lane available to motorists.

The truck catches fire inside the undersea section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Facebook
Transport and logistics

Opinion | Why Hong Kong subsidies should go towards food, not fuel

Rather than encourage energy consumption amid the effects of the Iran war, the city should also speed up the move to greener public transport.

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An attendant fills a vehicle’s tank at a fuel station in Wan Chai on April 10. Photo: Jelly Tse
Northern Metropolis

New Fanling Bypass section to prevent congestion ahead of public housing push

Minister says 4km dual two-lane carriageway completed just in time to support Fanling North New Development Area.

Uber

Uber to buy cab-ordering platform FlyTaxi ahead of ride-hailing regulation

Uber says acquisition of FlyTaxi part of its commitment to help grow taxi trade and provide ‘greater economic opportunities’ for drivers.

Greater Bay Area

More Hongkongers can drive to Macau under expanded travel scheme

Transport Department says all permanent residents, locally registered firms will be allowed to apply for 400 multiple-entry quota spots.

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Applications for the quota spots will be open from May 7 to 20. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong taxi driver arrested for dangerous driving, hitting speeds of 160km/h

Undercover officers intercept driver, 31, after he completed 42km trip from Sai Kung Country Park to border checkpoint in about 30 mins.

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Taxi vehicles seized by police. Photo: Handout
Aviation

China forges new aviation alliances to fast-track C929 certification

Pacts include airworthiness standards for long-haul aircraft, together with Hong Kong and Macau, aiding efforts to expand international operations for Comac’s jets.

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Hong Kong economy

Industrial costs up 50% in Hong Kong since start of Mideast war: oil executive

Wah Fu Petroleum Company executive pledges to pass on subsidy to customers, while taxi union leader praises government for quick intervention.

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