Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wun said in a written reply to a Legislative Council member's question that from the launch of the electric taxi subsidy scheme in December 2024 to August this year, 3,578 taxi owners had accepted subsidy quotas, of which 1,152 electric taxis had completed licensing and were eligible for a subsidy of $45,000 each. A further 3,527 owners did not take part or did not reply. In the latest round of invitations, 1,343 owners did not reply before the deadline in early October. Part of the reason is that the economic environment has changed in recent years and owners are more cautious about investing, which is unrelated to the deadline and the choice of car models.
Why read this: The article lists the number of quotas accepted, licences completed and taxis not taking part, allowing readers to check the actual progress of this $45,000-per-vehicle subsidy scheme.
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The Transport Department announced traffic arrangements after the Huanggang Port redevelopment comes into service and operates 24 hours, with seven franchised bus routes, six green minibus routes and five 24-hour short-haul cross-boundary bus routes at the port. Public transport dedicated lanes leading directly to San Sham Road have been added on Fanling Highway and San Tin Highway, while taxis must obtain a queue ticket at the public transport buffer zone and proceed to the port in order. The Transport Department reminded the public that traffic in the vicinity would be relatively busy in the initial period, and members of the public could use other ports as needed.
Why read this: The announcement lists the number of bus and minibus routes as well as arrangements for dedicated lanes, allowing cross-boundary travellers to plan journeys and transfers at the new port accordingly.
The Transport Department has announced the traffic arrangements for the opening of the rebuilt Huanggang Port, which will operate 24 hours, with 7 franchised bus routes, 6 green minibus routes and 5 short-haul cross-boundary bus routes running 24 hours. Among them, the franchised bus routes pass through 9 MTR stations and 4 bus interchanges. The department has jointly drawn up a contingency plan with port authorities on both the Shenzhen and Hong Kong sides, under which backup buses in the buffer zone can arrive within two minutes to pick up passengers. It has also urged members of the public to use other land and rail boundary crossing points as needed during the initial period of opening and to plan their journeys in advance.
Why read this: The announcement sets out specific arrangements for buses, minibuses and taxis, and spells out a contingency deployment under which backup buses arrive within two minutes, allowing readers to verify route numbers and travel options accordingly.
Yau Tsim Police District, together with the Traffic Unit of Kowloon West Regional Headquarters, carried out operations yesterday (the 6th) against illegal parking black spots in the district, issuing 902 fixed penalty notices and towing away 8 vehicles that were causing serious obstruction to traffic. 3 people were arrested during the operation, on suspicion of "using a vehicle without third party risk insurance", "driving without a driving licence", "driving without wearing an approved protective helmet" and "disobeying the directions of traffic signs".
Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan replied to a written question from Legislative Council member Lam Ming-fung of the transport functional constituency, saying the more prudent approach is to follow the existing fare or vessel charge adjustment mechanism, with the government taking an integrated view of operators' operating environment, cost changes and the public's affordability. The diesel subsidy scheme for public or commercial vehicles and vessels, introduced in response to oil price volatility caused by the Middle East conflict, ended on June 30. He said he would continue to communicate with operators to explore measures for increasing revenue and reducing expenditure.
The new Huanggang Control Point will have at least 19 public transport routes, with buses covering 6 daytime routes and 1 overnight route to areas including Tsing Yi, Yuen Long, Ma On Shan, Tuen Mun, Sung Wong Toi and Shatin. There will also be 3 daytime and 3 overnight dedicated public light bus routes, while cross-border buses will cover Prince Edward, Jordan, Kwun Tong, Wan Tsai, Tsuen Wan and Disneyland, and taxis picking up passengers at the building must first obtain a queueing ticket at the buffer area.
Why read this: Lists bus, minibus and cross-border bus routes to areas such as Tsing Yi, Tuen Mun and Shatin, and explains taxi queueing ticket and reservation arrangements, allowing travellers to check the route they plan to take before setting off.
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A school bus lost control and hit a stone parapet opposite No. 12 On Po Road, Tai Po, at about 8am this morning, injuring 9 pupils who were sent to hospital. The school bus was carrying students of Tai Po Baptist Public School back to school at the time. 6 boys and 3 girls were injured or felt unwell, all conscious, and were taken by ambulance to Nethersole Hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
The Transport Department announced the transport arrangements as the reconstructed Huanggang Port comes into service and operates 24 hours, with seven franchised bus routes (including one overnight), six minibus routes (including three overnight) and five 24-hour short-haul cross-boundary bus routes at the port. Empty urban and New Territories taxis must first go to the public transport buffer area to collect a token, while passengers of pre-booked fleet taxis can register at the waiting area in the port building. The Transport Department urged the public to use other land and rail control points as needed in the initial period and said there was no need to rush to use the new port to cross the boundary.
Why read this: The announcement sets out the specific number of each type of route and the taxi token collection arrangements, allowing readers to verify their travel options and plan their cross-boundary trips accordingly.
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Chan Chun-ying suggested in a LegCo joint debate that efforts be made to secure gold reserves from the People's Bank of India, India and ASEAN central banks to be stored in Hong Kong, in order to enhance physical scale and credibility. Kan Wai-man, meanwhile, advocated that, with suppliers' consent, government expenditure on cross-boundary infrastructure procurement in the Northern Metropolis be paid in renminbi. Cheung Pui-kong expressed hope that the Kai Tak Line could connect to Kai Tak Hospital, facilitating residents' cross-district medical visits.
A taxi and a bicycle collided on Sai Yeung Choi Street North in Mong Kok near Boundary Street. The cyclist fell and was injured, and was taken by ambulance to Caritas Hospital. At around 3am, the taxi involved reached the junction when the collision occurred. The taxi driver passed a breathalyser test, and police are investigating the cause of the accident.
The Hong Kong Cyclothon will be held next Sunday (11th), with all race categories starting and finishing at Museum Drive in the West Kowloon Cultural District, and police closing roads in phases from 1am that day. During the period, 120 franchised bus routes and 7 green minibus routes will need to be diverted, shortened or have stops relocated, while taxi stands and all types of parking spaces within the road closure area will be temporarily suspended. Races will begin progressively from 5:15am.
The new Huanggang Port has set up 134 "co-verification" self-service immigration lanes, supporting document reading and facial-recognition clearance. Eligible Hong Kong residents who have registered for the Mainland's Express Clearance Channel can register via the Immigration Department's app "Hong Kong e-Channel" from yesterday, or register on the spot at the self-service lanes when the time comes. Assistant Director of Immigration (Control) Wong Kei said registration only takes a few seconds to agree to the relevant terms, and he believes it will not affect the clearance experience, with the department arranging sufficient manpower.
DATA.GOV.HK has uploaded the "First Registration of Vehicles" dataset, listing relevant information on first-registered vehicles, with a monthly update frequency and maintained by TD. Users can download historical data files on the website and specify a date range to select the required version.
MTR will carry out a third set of extension point works on the Tung Chung Line on the evening of November 28. The last train from Tung Chung to Hong Kong Station will depart early at 11:02pm, and the last train from Hong Kong Station to Tung Chung will depart early at 11:07pm. Trains departing Hong Kong Station afterwards will terminate at Sunny Bay, and free shuttle buses will be provided between Tung Chung and Sunny Bay until the original closing time. MTR said normal service will resume from the first train the following day, and the fourth set of point installation works is expected to be carried out next year.}}<|end_of_solution|>
Hong Kong and mainland residents must register with the immigration authorities of both places before they can use the automated joint customs clearance lanes at the new crossing facilities at Huanggang Port. An Assistant Director of Immigration said that after the port opens, an estimated 100,000 passenger trips are expected to use it daily, and the Immigration Department will deploy sufficient manpower at the port to assist travellers with registration.
The tourism sector met with the Transport Department to discuss traffic arrangements at the New Wonggang Port. After clearing immigration, tour groups will take three franchised bus routes, B11, B12 and B13, to the old Wonggang bus terminus, where tour coaches already waiting there will take them to urban areas. The New Wonggang Port has 134 co-operative inspection self-service channels, and Hong Kong residents can register via the "Hong Kong e-Channel" mobile application with immediate effect.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced that the 'Hong Kong Halloween' event is expanding in scale, with the number of free nighttime experience days for Citybus sightseeing buses and Hong Kong Trams party trams increased to 6 days. Residents and visitors can redeem free Citybus or tram ride coupons as long as they wear Halloween costumes and meet the designated spending requirement.
The rebuilt Huanggang Control Point is expected to come into service in the fourth quarter. Eligible Hong Kong residents can, with immediate effect, enrol to use the "co-verification" automated channels through the Immigration Department's "Hong Kong e-Channel" mobile application. The new control point will have 134 "co-verification" automated channels and 68 traditional manual counters. After enrolling, travellers need only queue once and present their travel document once to complete the immigration clearance procedures for both Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Eligible persons aged 14 or above can also enrol for the "face clearance" service at the same time when they register.
Why read this: The announcement sets out the specific eligibility of persons who may enrol and the ways to complete the process, and includes figures such as the number of channels at the new control point, helping readers check whether they can use the service and how to register.
After the new Huanggang Port opens, eligible travellers can register on site at 'Co-operative Inspection' automated channels, completing Hong Kong-Shenzhen exit and entry procedures with a single queue and one presentation of documents. Members of the public who have already registered for the Mainland's Express Lane can download the mobile app 'HK e-Channel' in advance to register. Wong Kei, Assistant Director of Immigration (Control), said today (6th) that on-site registration takes only a few seconds and the Department will arrange sufficient manpower.
Hong Kong residents can register from today to use 134 joint inspection self-service channels at the new Huanggang Port. Those aged 7 or above holding a Hong Kong Identity Card and a Home Return Permit who have already registered for the mainland's Express Channel are eligible, and can register via the "Hong Kong e-Channel" app or on the spot at the port's 5th floor. Those aged 14 or above can register for facial recognition clearance at the same time; those aged 7 to 17 must be registered by a parent or guardian.
The Hong Kong Cyclothon will be held on Sunday, with events divided into 56km and 30km categories. The 56km category features a new "five tunnels and three bridges" route, passing through the Central Kowloon Bypass, which is open to the Cyclothon for the first time. Both the starting and finishing points are located at Museum Drive at the West Kowloon Cultural District. Police will implement phased road closures from 1am that day, requiring 120 bus routes to be diverted. This news roundup also includes multiple local stories, such as the phased commissioning of Kai Tak Hospital.
The Hong Kong Cyclothon, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, will be held on 11 October. The 56km non-competitive event will for the first time feature a "five tunnels and three bridges" route, including the new section of the Central Kowloon Bypass. Police said major road closures will begin from 1am on Sunday and roads will reopen at around 1pm. During this period, 120 franchised bus routes and 7 minibus routes will be progressively diverted, shortened or relocated, while cross-harbour tunnels will remain open.
Why read this: Sets out phased road closures starting from 1am on Sunday until reopening at around 1pm, as well as 120 franchised bus routes requiring diversions, allowing drivers and bus passengers to plan their travel that day.
The Immigration Department announced that eligible Hong Kong residents can register from today to use the "co-operative inspection" self-service channels at the rebuilt Huanggang Port, and must first complete registration for the mainland Express Channel before use. Eligible people aged 18 or above have 4 registration methods, including the "Hong Kong e-Channel" mobile app, e-Channel registration offices, "co-operative inspection" self-service channels and port self-service kiosks, while parents can also register for children aged 7 to 17 in the app.
Why read this: The announcement lists four registration methods and the requirement to complete mainland Express Channel registration before use, allowing readers to decide which route to use for advance registration.
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Police discovered fraudulent websites impersonating the 'electronic traffic ticket platform', claiming that discounts are available for paying traffic ticket fines early. The websites lure members of the public into providing credit card and personal information; police urge the public to stay vigilant and not be deceived.