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The force have said the seven teens are facing prosecution for allegedly failing to display a front white light and a rear red light in the dark or in low visibility, as well as cycling on a pavement “without obvious need”. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong police

7 teens swept up in police crackdown on bicycle-related offences in Tseung Kwan O

Force reveals it recently issued summonses to seven boys, aged 14 to 17, as part of an enforcement operation.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong is fast-tracking Northern Metropolis links. Will they be ready in time?

Hong Kong transport

Uber shuts down FlyTaxi, second metered cab platform it acquired in Hong Kong

Hong Kong transport

Over 11,000 sign up for Hong Kong taxi, ride-hailing test, beating expectations

Transport minister says response has exceeded expectations, adds that authorities to arrange for applicants to take test within two months.

Hong Kong recently passed legislation to regulate local ride-hailing services, capping the total number of vehicle permits at 10,000. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong recently passed legislation to regulate local ride-hailing services, capping the total number of vehicle permits at 10,000. Photo: Jelly Tse
Cathay Pacific

Cathay retains third-best airline title, wins cabin crew and lounge awards

Singapore Airlines reclaims top spot in British-based Skytrax World Airline Awards, swapping positions with Qatar Airways.

Hong Kong society

On This Day | Ngong Ping 360 cable car opens in Hong Kong after typhoon delay - SCMP archive

Attraction officially launches after 3-month delay following Typhoon Prapiroon damage.

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Hong Kong transport

Authorities aim to launch revamped Huanggang Port on October 12

Start date will meet government’s fourth-quarter target, with travellers able to clear Hong Kong and mainland immigration under joint system.

Thousands of civil servants take part in a trial run of the revamped Huanggang control point on August 29. Photo: Karma Lo
Thousands of civil servants take part in a trial run of the revamped Huanggang control point on August 29. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong finance chief urges Cathay to keep fares attractive, add routes

Cathay Pacific targets 150 new aircraft and 150 global destinations over next decade, chairman Guy Bradley says.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp announces half-price fares for ‘Thank You Day’ on October 24

Offer applies to Octopus, JoyYou and QR ticket users across heavy rail, eligible bus services and selected cross-border East Rail journeys.

Crime in Hong Kong

MTR Corp warns of prosecution as tour guide identified in fare evasion probe

Rail operator working closely with police and Travel Industry Authority to gather evidence for further follow-up and possible prosecution.

Footage shows a woman (left), believed to be a tour guide, tapping her card at an exit gate as a group follows closely behind in single file to leave the station. Photo: Threads/samilivehk
Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp reports mass fare evasion after video goes viral, vows more patrols

Groups of people evade fares by following paying passengers through turnstiles, with no station staff intervening.

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A viral video appeared to show several men and women tailgating at Tsim Sha Tsui station. Photo: Threads/samilivehk
A viral video appeared to show several men and women tailgating at Tsim Sha Tsui station. Photo: Threads/samilivehk
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp wins bid as part of group to build new Sydney station

Rail giant and subsidiaries of Malaysian engineering firm Gamuda Berhad win bid as joint venture, in deal reportedly worth A$880 million.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific, Google scale up AI tests to reduce aviation’s climate impact

Second-phase trials with Contrails.org will target ultra-long-haul Asia and transpacific routes, building on early tests that reduced contrail warming impact by about 40 per cent.

Hong Kong transport

Ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing to apply to test driverless vehicles in Hong Kong

Government adviser says mainland Chinese company plans Tseung Kwan O pilot project, with room to expand if business model proves viable.

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Didi will be recruiting autonomous vehicle test drivers for Tseung Kwan O roles at HK$21,000 to HK$22,000 a month. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Signalling fault disrupts Hong Kong high-speed rail service, delaying 15 trains

Rail services have since resumed after 45-minute disruption to northbound trips on Sunday morning, Transport Department says.

Passengers enter gantries for Hong Kong’s high-speed rail services. Photo: Eric Jiang
Passengers enter gantries for Hong Kong’s high-speed rail services. Photo: Eric Jiang
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong mega bridge traffic boom hits ferry, helicopter services: lawmaker

Mark Chong says Sky Shuttle’s suspension and drop in ferry services linked to bridge’s growing use, with vehicle flow reaching 5.2 million in 2025.

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Hong Kong society

Middle East war drives 35% rise in Hongkongers’ overseas help requests

‘The rise mainly came from the military conflict in the Middle East earlier this year. Of the rest, half involved lost identity documents,’ immigration chief says.

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Hong Kong transport

Overhead display left dangling at airport’s Terminal 2, investigation under way

Airport Authority says a maintenance team promptly attended to the malfunctioning screen and cordoned off the area.

A maintenance team has attended to the malfunctioning screen at Terminal 2. Photo: Nora Tam
A maintenance team has attended to the malfunctioning screen at Terminal 2. Photo: Nora Tam
Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific extends Dubai and Riyadh flight suspension through November

Hong Kong flag carrier says extension due to situation in Mideast, with services to both cities cancelled up to and including November 30.

Accidents and personal safety

9 children, 5 others injured after 2 buses collide at Hong Kong primary school

Thirteen people sent to hospital, including driver of one of the buses, after accident at Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten in Ngau Chi Wan.

Hong Kong society

Power failure halts trams running between Hong Kong’s Wan Chai and Admiralty

Disruption comes after westbound line between North Point terminus and Tin Lok Lane halted for several hours on Monday.

Eastbound and westbound services between Admiralty MTR station and Tonnochy Road were suspended because of an electricity fault. Photo: handout
Hong Kong transport

Several ride-hailing firms express interest in Hong Kong licences: minister

Transport chief Mable Chan expresses confidence in operators, saying they are capable of meeting requirements laid out for licences.

In Hong Kong, apart from Uber, Singapore-based Tada, Amap and Didi Chuxing currently serve the market. Photo: Dickson Lee
In Hong Kong, apart from Uber, Singapore-based Tada, Amap and Didi Chuxing currently serve the market. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp to deploy a world-first use of skidding method for Hung Shui Kiu station

Station sections to be built beside the operating Tuen Ma line and skidded into position to shorten construction time, but network disruptions are expected.

Hong Kong transport

Ride-hailing firms seeking new licence must have handled 100,000 orders a day

Uber and Didi among platforms submitting applications, with both saying criteria are reasonable and that they will roll out measures to help drivers.

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Hong Kong transport

More ride-hailing firms target Hong Kong amid licensing roll-out, Mable Chan says

Transport chief says more than 7,500 people have applied for new combined taxi and ride-hailing vehicle written test.

Hong Kong's first licensed ride-hailing services are not expected to launch until later this year. Photo: Jelly Tse
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