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9 September, 2024
Hong Kong
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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Uber
Singapore’s Tada launches in Hong Kong, driving fresh competition with Uber
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Aviation
Global airline body expects airfares to fall in 2025, with profits set to soar
12 Dec 2024 - 1:47AM
MTR Corporation
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
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
Hong Kong politics
Opinion
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In reshuffling cabinet, Hong Kong’s leader was simply doing his duty
The sacking of the city’s tourism and transport ministers may have come as a surprise, but the chief executive was merely doing his job.
11 Dec 2024 - 11:29AM
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Aviation
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 economy
Editorial
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Remove roadblocks for electric vehicles in Hong Kong
Hong Kong laws restricting functions of modern vehicles should be updated to allow the cars, and their makers, to flourish.
11 Dec 2024 - 6:30AM
Hong Kong environmental issues
Hong Kong eyes EV transition for franchised buses, taxis in HK$600 million push
Government to dish out subsidies to help operators procure electric vehicles amid plans to increase number of charging stations.
10 Dec 2024 - 9:38PM
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Hong Kong taxis
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
Hong Kong taxis
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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Hong Kong
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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Cathay Pacific
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 economy
Hongkongers’ travel needs key in developing ride-hailing regulations: minister
New transport chief Mable Chan also says the city’s taxi licensing system has hampered innovation efforts.
8 Dec 2024 - 12:29AM
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Business of climate change
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
Hong Kong tourism
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
Hong Kong
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 society
Letters
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Pet-friendly bus route should prompt owners to obey rules
Readers discuss responsible pet ownership, the benefits of easing the path to tax residency in Hong Kong, and Russia’s rationale for attacking Ukraine.
6 Dec 2024 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong
Editorial
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Lee pins hopes on fresh blood at halfway point to bring deeper Hong Kong reform
Sacking of two ministers comes with Hong Kong on the road to recovery, but facing challenges at local, national and international level.
6 Dec 2024 - 6:25PM
Hong Kong politics
High hopes for low-profile operator Mable Chan as new Hong Kong transport chief
Transport chief expected to form a strong partnership with new tourism minister.
5 Dec 2024 - 11:59PM
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Business of climate change
Hong Kong bus firms need urgent help to buy zero-emission fleets: think tank
Companies face nearly US$770 million in spending they cannot handle without business model changes, says government-commissioned report.
5 Dec 2024 - 5:03PM
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Hong Kong economy
Should Hong Kong allow EV drivers to play films, other videos on main screen?
Observers urge government to clearly define rules for what can be displayed on monitors used by EV drivers, as legal amendment looms.
5 Dec 2024 - 2:48PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
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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Hong Kong
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
Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong’s Cathay to fly to Munich, relaunch Brussels service next year
Flag carrier ‘excited’ to be adding new Munich service, as it takes number of European destinations to 11.
4 Dec 2024 - 11:49AM
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong Airlines’ relaunched Vancouver flights set to be cheapest among rivals
A check by the Post finds carrier’s fares starting at HK$9,491, the lowest compared with similar offerings from Cathay and Air Canada.
2 Dec 2024 - 9:56PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s South Island line extension to adopt smart and green mass transit system
Government opts to abandon heavy rail system for project that will form a loop connecting Wong Chuk Hang station and HKU station.
2 Dec 2024 - 10:10PM
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Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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Hong Kong commuters, be thankful you’re not in London or San Francisco
Could we send a brigade of transport planners, engineers and experts from Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation to help organise and run their systems?
1 Dec 2024 - 8:30PM
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