Epic typhoon traffic jam sent passengers scurrying for MTR
Typhoon Khunan brought more than wind and rain to Hong Kong yesterday – it also helped create a massive traffic jam. Traffic control measures on the Lantau Link caused [...]
Transport
T8 signal raised: bus and ferry services to halt mid-morning
The HK Observatory raised the T8 storm signal at 8:40 this morning, predicting Typhoon Khanun to pass about 200 kilometres southwest of the city later today. At 9am it was [...]
Lam promises Lantau conservation cash and a start on Shek Kwu Chau
Cash for local conservation projects, a solar power trial and the start of work on the Shek Kwu Chau incinerator top the list of measures affecting Lantau in Carrie [...]
Thousands of Lantau commuters in line for fare subsidy
Thousands of South Lantau and Tung Chung commuters will likely qualify for the new government public transport subsidy. Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced yesterday the [...]
Govt apologises over tollbooth congestion, increases capacity
Traffic at the Lantau Link tollbooths has returned to normal after yesterday’s chaotic opening day. Acting Transport Commissioner Macella Lee has apologised over the [...]
Traffic chaos: Cars backed up for miles in botched two-way toll launch
Lawmakers have called for the suspension of the two-way toll on Lantau Link expressway after a chaotic first day of operation. Vehicles were backed up for hours in the [...]
Close shave! Bus, taxi in dramatic near-miss (video)
A taxi dashcam has recorded a heartstopping near-miss with a New Lantao Bus. The number 11 bus was travelling from Tung Chung toward Tai O at 2:47pm Friday when it overtook a [...]
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 [...]
Two-way tolls for N. Lantau freeway from next month
Drivers will have to pay tolls both ways on the North Lantau freeway from August 20, the Transport Department has announced. The change is to accommodate the opening of the [...]
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 [...]
