Hong Kong plans to extend its scheme allowing mainland Chinese motorists to drive into the city for leisure to all 21 Guangdong cities by early next year. Demand has tripled the daily quota, indicating strong interest.
Hong Kong transport authorities are exploring secure data storage for ride-hailing platforms to comply with new regulations taking effect in August, emphasizing data privacy and national security. Operators must obtain user approval for data use and adhere to strict privacy rules.
Hong Kong authorities approved 820 extra flights and fast-tracked 4,100 applications to aid airlines facing demand surges due to the Middle East war, which has impacted fuel prices and air transport.
Hong Kong authorities approved 820 additional flights and fast-tracked 4,100 applications to aid airlines facing demand surges due to the Middle East conflict, which has disrupted air transport and raised fuel prices.
Hong Kong's reconfigured Terminal 2 at the international airport will launch on May 27, featuring technology-led services to improve passenger processing and boost the city's status as an aviation hub. The Airport Authority expects it to handle 8 million passengers in its first year.
Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights for May and June combined have been cancelled, and about 1 per cent for the peak July travel period, aviation authorities have said, despite a global fuel crisis triggered by war in the Middle East. The figures were shared in Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan’s response to a lawmaker’s question, with the minister also revealing the Airport Authority planned to review charges to ease the financial burden on the aviation industry. The Civil...
Hong Kong is set to ban electric vehicles equipped solely with electronic door handles, as authorities seek to align with mainland China’s decision to mandate physical manual releases on all new cars from 2027 to mitigate safety hazards. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Wednesday the government was closely monitoring the latest technical breakthroughs and regulatory shifts on the mainland and abroad to ensure the city’s road users were protected by the most up-to-date...
Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights have been cancelled in May and June combined, and about 1 per cent during the peak July travel period, the Airport Authority has said, despite a global fuel crisis triggered by the Middle East war, adding it would review charges to ease the industry’s burden. Responding to a lawmaker’s questions, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Wednesday that the figures were compiled by the authority, which operates Hong Kong International...
Hong Kong's transport chief announced plans to table legislation by year-end establishing a standardised, technology-neutral regulatory framework for future mass transit projects, including Kai Tak and East Kowloon. The framework would empower the Executive Council to grant franchises while enabling government penalties, licence revocation or asset seizure for non-compliance. Lawmakers raised concerns over fares and long-term service quality, with proposed fare adjustment mechanisms tied to consumer price index, wage index and productivity factors.
