Election ’19: Fung Siu Yin, reform candidate
Fung Siu Yin is the challenger in Sunday’s district council poll and a part of a new face in local politics. Standing for the Lantau seat, she is pro-democratic, green [...]
Ferries
Govt seeks to extend ferry licences to 10 years
After years of inaction, the government is finally planning to extend ferry licence terms. The Transport Advisory Commission said today the government has proposed to [...]
New Year’s Eve: Mui Wo ferry suspended from 11pm-3am
Ferry services will be suspended during the New Year’s fireworks display tonight, with no boats leaving Central between 11pm and 3am. The last ferries on the Lantau route [...]
Ferry company to hold consultation on islands services
Lantau residents who want to make their views known on the ferry service may have their chance next week. New World First Ferry will host a meeting between passengers and [...]
Free bus and ferry rides for elderly on Sunday
Passengers 65 years and over can ride for free on buses and ferries on Sunday. New Lantao Bus, KMB and Citybus and New World First Ferry are offering the free service to [...]
Mui Wo bus & ferry operators to add capacity but not new services
Lantau bus and ferry companies are adding capacity to meet the expected spike in passengers next year, but have no plans to schedule extra services. With Mui Wo’s [...]
Randy Yu sounds alarm on Mui Wo population growth
District Councillor Randy Yu has called on government, police and transport providers to explain how they will cope with Mui Wo’s coming population boom. The opening of two [...]
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 [...]
Lantau’s transport future: Back to the boat?
Until the 1950s, the only way to get around Lantau, apart from walking, was by sea. Now, even with the looming spectre of a bridge to Central, water-borne transport could be [...]