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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
HK taxi fares to rise on Sunday
Red, blue and green Hong Kong taxi fares will rise on Sunday. For Lantau cabs, flagfall will increase to HK$19 from HK$17, and every 200m will be charged at $1.5, up from [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Here come the blue taxis
More blue taxis could be hitting the Lantau roads as early as April. The Transport Dept issued a tender for an extra 25 Lantau taxi plates on December 18, potentially [...]
The end of the (closed) road
Hong Kong government decisions follow a well-worn path. A government agency endorses a dubious scheme cooked up by some self-serving committee, outcry ensues and after a [...]
