Here come the green minibuses
Lantau is about to get its first minibus service. The Transport Department has called a tender for a green minibus service between the airport, the new bridge border crossing [...]
Transport
Govt promises review after doubling subsidies to private ferry operators
After doubling subsidies for private ferry operators, the government has promised a review of the viability of islands services – but has made it clear it will resist [...]
Govt eyeing light rail, MTR to connect Tung Chung and airport
Tung Chung residents could be able to ride to Chek Lap Kok via light rail or the Airport Express under proposals now being considered by government agencies. But even if [...]
WEEKEND NEWS: Another MTR fault; Shirley Kwan; Raking it in
Local MTR service was hit with yet another failure near Tung Chung station on Saturday morning. A signalling breakdown at 8:25 am meant that passengers had to wait 15 minutes [...]
Time to Uberize Lantau’s transport network
Golden Week holiday period has come and gone and once again Lantau’s traffic network was hopelessly choked. Visitors waited two hours or more in the Tung Chung taxi queue [...]
The trouble with EVA
Mui Wo’s EVA is a hot mess, but change may be coming. Contrary to popular belief, it is not illegal to drive on the emergency vehicle access road through the Mui Wo [...]
Lantau taxi fares up again
Lantau taxi fares are on the rise once more. From April 9, the flagfall charge will be hiked 11.7% and the incremental charge 7%. Under the new rates, approved by the [...]
Lantau unscathed as Typhoon Nida heads inland
Lantau residents dodged a bullet overnight as Typhoon Nida passed without incident. No injuries or major damage were recorded, Lantau police said. Across Hong Kong only three [...]
We will enforce the law, says Lantau’s top cop
Here’s a message from Lantau’s police chief: we will enforce the law. The new district commander, Senior Superintendent Alice Lee (above), says crime and [...]
Double decker buses to trial on South Lantau
The New Lantao Bus Co (NLB) is considering a trial of double decker buses on South Lantau to cope with an expected spike in population Deputy general manager Benny Chan said [...]
