On this day 25 years ago, the Hong Kong International Airport’s second runway opened, as residents of Tsuen Wan threatened to hold protests over the disturbance caused by aircraft noise.
The acquisition ‘vertically integrates the energy supplier and key end-user’, Hans Energy CEO Yang Dong says, adding that its ‘strategic development of the hydrogen industry’ aligns with Citybus’s net-zero emissions goal.
The Post talks to experts about different types of turbulence, how often flights are seriously affected and how passengers can protect themselves from harm.
Mainland ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing has offered driving services in Hong Kong since 2018 alongside Uber and Amap entered market in March.
City leader John Lee calls for calm amid ‘divergent views’ over regulation of ride-hailing services, says transport authorities to unveil industry study in July.
Chau Kwok-keung, chairman of the Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association, also urges government to issue licences for premium services as soon as possible.
Drivers say they are being unfairly targeted by government crackdowns, but Hongkongers may not be on their side amid complaints over service quality.
Patrick Tam, Hong Kong Taxi & Public Light Bus Association’s secretary general, says vigilantism has been ongoing for at least two weeks, with over a dozen reports filed.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung also says authorities focused on creating premium taxi fleet to help fix industry’s reputation.
Government says it will consider proposal during one-year observation period.
Footage and photos posted to Facebook and LIHKG show passengers filming journeys and encouraging drivers to stop near police patrols.
The world’s largest double-decker bus maker, Alexander Dennis, said electrification is the future for Hong Kong’s bus fleet and hopes to roll out more battery-powered models for the city to meet its decarbonisation goals.
Cathay Pacific paid about HK$60.62 million to its 20 executive directors last year, up 21.6 per cent compared with 2022.
Executive Council HK$2 fare increase decision ‘unfair to us’ Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association chairman Chau Kwok-keung says.
One woman sustains minor injuries after becoming trapped under car, while another hurts head.
From Belgrade embassy bombing being China’s ‘wake-up’ call to modernise military to Japan’s friendship marriage, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
July 28 will bring a partial closure and extended travel times on the MTR Corp’s Kwun Tong line as essential upgrades take place.
Truck driver, 66, falls off Hong Kong flyover after hitting road barrier in fatal crash.
MTR Corporation says service suspension will span Prince Edward, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei and Ho Man Tin stations, with works limited to 28 hours.
Industry is seeking to increase cab starting fees by HK$4.5 to HK$6 depending on taxi type, but sources say authorities waiting for sector’s feedback on counter-offer.
City recorded first red rainstorm warning this year over weekend, with eastern areas hit hardest and 15 landslides logged.