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Tada in Hong Kong could cost less than Uber, but longer wait time
Lawmaker Gary Zhang and Post reporters compare ride-hailing services, even as both remain illegal, and find driver without hire-car permit.
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Singapore’s Tada launches in Hong Kong, driving fresh competition with Uber
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Global airline body expects airfares to fall in 2025, with profits set to soar
Airlines are expected to deliver a global profit of US$36.6 billion next year, International Air Transport Association says.
12 Dec 2024 - 1:47AM
The average airfare next year is expected to by 1.8 per cent lower than in 2024, IATA says. Photo: Elson Li
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Hong Kong’s high-speed rail ‘brought in HK$2.5 billion in revenue last year’
Transport minister Mable Chan also says number of patrons in first eight months of 2024, about 21 million, surpassed total for all of last year.
11 Dec 2024 - 6:22PM
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Hong Kong to subsidise electric buses, taxis to stop cost being passed to public
Environment chief expands on government’s road map for EV transition and says franchised bus operators convinced after cost-benefit analysis.
11 Dec 2024 - 2:59PM
Authorities earlier set a goal of introducing about 700 e-buses and 3,000 e-taxis by the end of 2027. Photo: Edmond So
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New link cuts travel time from Hong Kong to Jiangmen to just 90 minutes
Huangmaohai Cross-sea Passage, a western extension of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, predicted to increase flow of goods in Greater Bay Area.
11 Dec 2024 - 3:06PM
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Hong Kong has fully restored global aviation hub status, IATA chief says
Willie Walsh argues some foreign airlines failed to return to full capacity due to supply chain and airspace issues rather than geopolitics.
11 Dec 2024 - 3:47PM
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Hong Kong lawmakers, trade leaders back camera systems in taxis but with caveats
Rules needed to control who can access footage and for what reasons, they say, while noting public is already used to widespread monitoring.
10 Dec 2024 - 8:44AM
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Accidents and personal safety
Hong Kong van driver dies after passing out behind the wheel and striking kerb
Police say victim is believed to have collapsed while approaching Shing Mun Tunnel, striking kerb and wall after losing control of van.
9 Dec 2024 - 4:14PM
The man was travelling towards Shing Mun Tunnel when he reportedly passed out at the wheel. Photo: Google Maps
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Hong Kong to require taxis to install GPS, e-payment and camera systems
Transport and Logistics Bureau says it aims for all cabs to have e-payment options by end of 2025, and surveillance systems a year later.
11 Dec 2024 - 9:08AM
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Dubai’s Emirates to step up recruitment in Hong Kong amid global hunt for pilots
Airline already held two recruitment roadshows in Hong Kong this year and is offering tax-free monthly salaries of US$6,800 to US$12,250.
9 Dec 2024 - 3:54PM
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Hong Kong’s Cathay ‘confident’ of hitting full capacity but union has doubts
Hong Kong’s flag carrier says it has ‘robust plans in place’ to recruit pilots to support rebuilding plan.
7 Dec 2024 - 10:24PM
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Hong Kong’s status as aviation, maritime hub faces green fuel challenge
Hong Kong has to act fast if it wants to become a green fuel hub for the aviation and maritime sectors, as both Singapore and China are way ahead, analysts say.
7 Dec 2024 - 10:20AM
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Cruise operator ‘surprised’ by Hong Kong tourism minister’s sacking
Spectrum of the Seas ship arrives at new home port, as operator responds to departure of minister who oversaw chaotic terminal transport.
6 Dec 2024 - 8:35PM
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Hong Kong transport chief faces first tough questions over funding rail projects
Mable Chan non-committal over potentially issuing bonds to fund six projects forecast to cost HK$300 billion.
6 Dec 2024 - 4:44PM
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Hong Kong set to ease electric vehicle rules to allow use of mobiles for parking
Government plans to amend law to also allow vehicles to display non-driving-related information to motorists.
4 Dec 2024 - 10:38PM
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Authorities have been promoting the use of electric vehicles in Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
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Tolls for private cars at Hong Kong Tai Lam Tunnel to drop by up to 69% in May
Transport authorities say motorists will be charged maximum of HK$45 during peak hours on weekdays and Saturdays.
4 Dec 2024 - 6:43PM
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Hong Kong airport named best aviation cargo hub in region for third year running
Win at 11th Payload Asia Awards follows nods to airport for top cargo services at international industry events in recent weeks.
1 Dec 2024 - 6:40PM
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Cathay Pacific should not be scapegoat for Hong Kong’s aviation woes
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Uber vs taxis: Hong Kong is stuck in a debate from 10 years ago
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Regina Ip
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Hong Kong must boldly innovate faster to keep up with the times
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Ride-hailing licensing can propel Hong Kong transport into the future
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Taxi reform in Hong Kong? Start by paying drivers more
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