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運輸及物流局向議員提供的數據顯示，2023年至2025年港內專營及持牌渡輪航線平均載客率大部分不足三成，去年「中環—尖沙嘴」載客率為17至26%，「北角—九龍城」僅7至8%，「中環—紅磡」為4至9%，水上的士最高只有20%。局長陳美寶回覆書面質詢指渡輪擔當輔助角色，運輸署會因應乘客需求調整服務。
The new Huanggang Port officially opened this month, implementing a 'one-stop two-inspection' arrangement that has cut the overall crossing time from about 30 minutes to about five minutes, while offering 24-hour clearance. The port has 134 'co-operative inspection' self-service channels and 68 traditional manual counters, expected to handle 200,000 passenger trips for entry and exit daily, along with seven dedicated bus routes, six minibus routes and five 24-hour cross-border bus routes.
The Government announced that the Central Kowloon Bypass will open in full on December 6, changing from its current free arrangement to a toll of $8 from the same day. The 4.7-kilometre Yau Ma Tei section opened last December, connecting the Yau Ma Tei Interchange in West Kowloon with the Kai Tak Development Area in East Kowloon and the Kowloon Bay road network, while the approximately 3.4-kilometre Kowloon Bay section (including tunnels) is in its final testing stage and will open on that day.
Legislative Council member Ching Hau-fung asked whether the government would draw on the experience of the mainland, Japan and other places to amend the law to list "electronic device sound played externally" and "placing feet or footwear on seats" as violations and increase penalties. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan replied in writing that existing public transport legislation already regulates improper passenger conduct, and the Code of Conduct for Passengers of franchised buses also specifies that passengers must not engage in the above conduct, with reminders given through onboard announcements and signs.
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政府公布中九龍繞道將於今年12月6日全線通車，同日開始向所有車輛收費8元，《生效日期公告》本月16日刊憲並下星期三提交立法會先訂立後審議。繞道與將軍澳—藍田隧道連接成六號幹線，預計繁忙時段往來將軍澳與油麻地的行車時間由約65分鐘減至約12分鐘。
Why read this: 公布列出繁忙時段往來將軍澳與油麻地行車時間由約65分鐘減至約12分鐘，讀者可據此估算繞道通車後的出行變化。
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環境及生態局連同旅遊事務署邀請市場就發展啟德郵輪碼頭岸電設施提交意向書，就發展模式、岸電設施設計、營運計劃、成本效益等提出意見，12月14日中午12時截止。顧問研究顯示於該碼頭設置岸電設施技術上可行，當局希望了解私營界別投資和營運意向。局方強調今次徵意向並非招標程序，也不屬採購程序的一部分。
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政府公布中九龍繞道將於二○二六年十二月六日全線通車當日起收費八元。《生效日期公告》將於十月十六日刊憲，並於十月二十一日提交立法會進行先訂立後審議。六號幹線開通後，繁忙時段往來將軍澳與油麻地的行車時間預計由約65分鐘減至約12分鐘。
Why read this: 公布同時給出生效日期與八元費率，並列出繁忙時段行車時間由約65分鐘減至約12分鐘的預期變化。
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港鐵由本周五起一連四天加密東鐵綫班次，並在周末及公眾假期加強K52A巴士服務，方便市民重陽節掃墓。往落馬洲班次由每10分鐘加密至每8.6分鐘一班。高鐵香港段周五至下周一加開短途班次，周六起每日加開十至十二對來往西九龍站及福田站班次。
Why read this: 文中列出東鐵綫往落馬洲班次由每10分鐘加密至每8.6分鐘，以及高鐵周末每日加開十至十二對短途班次，讀者可據此安排出行時段。
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運輸及物流局局長Mable Chan公布，3名的士司機因在記分制下累積15分或以上，被取消駕駛的士資格3個月，這是當局首次公布相關數字。自2024年9月制度生效至10月2日，共有229名的士司機被記分，當中125宗涉及拒絕載客。
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運輸及物流局局長陳美寶在立法會回覆質詢時表示，港鐵現時並無計劃調整2元特惠站措施。現時全港設有41個特惠站，最多人使用的一個位於中環至半山自動扶手電梯。港鐵2025年各項票務優惠惠及逾6億人次，承擔額超過32億元。
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運輸及物流局局長陳美寶表示政府高度關注港鐵觀塘線藍田站昨晚和今早接連發生的兩宗事故，已要求港鐵妥善處理後深入調查設備維修保養程序，並於一個月內提交事件報告。昨晚約5時半路軌旁起火，列車服務約6時半恢復，期間安排約50輛免費接駁巴士往來觀塘至油塘站；今早8時45分月台設備冒煙，約10時恢復正常，期間約70輛接駁巴士。她又提議港鐵考慮多用科技，例如監察部件溫度以便及早預視問題。
Why read this: 局長交代了兩宗事故的時間與處理進度，並訂明港鐵須在一個月內提交事件報告，讀者可據此跟進調查後續。
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said MTR currently has no plans to adjust the existing MTR concessionary station measures. When responding to a district councillor's suggestion to add concessionary stations in September this year, MTR said the role and effectiveness of concessionary stations had changed and it would assess their "sustainability". DAB Legislative Council member Chu Lik-wai raised a written question, expressing concern over whether MTR would consult the Legislative Council and the public before reducing or abolishing the measures.
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4間專營巴士營辦商已向政府提交加價申請，加幅由8.1%至17.7%不等，政府正作考慮；九巴申請加16%、城巴17.7%、龍運8.1%、新大嶼山巴士9.8%。陳恒鑌指三間公司申請加幅相當大，盼行政長官會同行政會議審議時平衡各方、顧及市民承擔能力。他建議政府再推短期補貼舒緩巴士公司壓力，並可擴闊廣告、品牌合作等非票務收入及開放更多充電設施予公眾使用。
Why read this: 逐一列出四間專營巴士的加價幅度，並交代陳恒鑌提出的審議要求與兩項紓壓建議，便於核對自己關注的營辦商。
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政府數據顯示，運輸署與環保署2025年共收到66宗噪音滋擾及不當或不衛生行為投訴，較2023年的31宗增加逾倍，創三年新高。當中以乘客播放大聲音樂及把腳放在座位上的投訴升幅顯著。
The Environment and Ecology Bureau, together with the Tourism Commission, today (October 14) invited interested parties to submit expressions of interest for the development of shore power facilities at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, with a deadline of noon on December 14, 2026. A consultant's study showed that setting up shore power facilities is technically feasible, but further exploration of their long-term economic benefits and costs is still required, so the government is conducting a market sounding exercise to assess commercial viability. The Environment Bureau stressed that this invitation is not a tender exercise and does not form part of a procurement process.
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運輸及物流局局長陳美寶在立法會表示，的士司機違例記分制自2024年9月22日生效，至本月2日有229人被記分，125宗涉拒載。3人記滿15分被取消的士駕駛資格3個月。運輸署同期接獲5944宗投訴，會視乎性質轉交執法部門處理。
Why read this: 局長在立法會交代的記分與投訴數字，可核對這項制度實施一年多後的執法成效。
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保安局局長鄧炳強書面回覆立法會，交代灣仔區違例泊車及非法活動的執法情況。過去三年灣仔區違例泊車投訴由15,815宗降至2026年截至9月的12,651宗。過去一年灣仔警區在灣仔道一帶拘捕及檢控15名涉嫌違反逗留條件女子，未涉集團式經營。
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運輸及物流局局長陳美寶要求港鐵全速處理藍田站兩宗事故並在一個月內提交事件報告。昨晚約五時半路軌旁發生火警、今早約八時四十五分月台設備冒煙，服務先後恢復；期間港鐵安排約50輛及約70輛免費接駁巴士往來觀塘至油塘站。
Why read this: 公報逐段列出藍田站兩宗事故的發生與恢復時間，以及政府要求港鐵一個月內提交事件報告。
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運輸及物流局長陳美寶在立法會表示，的士司機違例記分制自前年9月實施，截至10月2日共有229名司機被記分，其中125宗涉及拒載，3人被記滿15分或以上被取消駕駛的士資格3個月。截至今年8月，運輸署接獲5944宗有關的士司機投訴，其中605宗涉及拒載。
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四間香港專營巴士營辦商申請加價，最高幅度達17.7%。城巴申請17.7%、九巴16%、新大嶼山9.8%、龍運8.1%，運輸及物流局周三向立法會提交文件，營辦商指中東衝突推高油價帶來重大財政壓力。
Kowloon East legislator Peter Cheung said MTR suspended train service twice during peak hours at Lam Tin Station within 24 hours, which has a major impact on the public and is unacceptable. He urged MTR to conduct a comprehensive and thorough investigation into the causes of the incidents as soon as possible, complete a full internal review and submit a complete incident report to explain to the public. He also suggested that, in addition to paying fines under the existing penalty mechanism, MTR should make direct compensation to affected passengers, for example by referring to the practice in previous years of giving an extra free local journey.
Hong Kong Post announced that, according to a notice from the airline, mail clearance procedures at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu will be suspended from 16 to 24 October. Delivery services for mail to Nepal will be delayed, and the postal department urged the public to allow extra time for delivery.
KMB, Citybus, Long Win and New Lantao Bus submitted fare increase applications to the government in April this year, with increases of 16%, 17.7%, 8.1% and 9.8% respectively, all higher than the overall actual weighted average increase in the previous round.
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陳美寶書面回覆立法會指，商用柴油價格自本年三月起大幅攀升，運輸署會繼續監察渡輪營辦商的營運及財務狀況，留意油價壓力。離島渡輪航線燃油開支一般佔總營運開支約三至四成，今年四月6條主要離島航線票價加幅由申請的15至30%削減至多程票8%及單程票12.5%。
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陳美寶在立法會回應葉傲冬的的士服務提問，指記分制實施至今年十月二日有229名司機被記分，涉拒載125宗，3人被取消駕駛資格三個月；運輸署同期接獲5 944宗投訴。政府維持市區及新界的士站現行安排。
Why read this: 答覆列出記分制生效以來被記分司機與拒載投訴的具體數字，也可核對政府對的士站安排和牌照檢討的取態。
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港鐵藍田站24小時內發生兩宗事故，今早（14日）電力設備房有電線過熱冒煙，滅火裝置啟動，觀塘線列車一度不停藍田站，港鐵其後啟動疏散程序。港鐵副總監（車務工程維修）李劍雄表示，相關設備今年2月曾檢測並無異樣，將調查過熱原因及昨日與今日事故是否關連，並加派工程人員駐守藍田站。
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4間專營巴士營辦商向政府申請加價，加幅8.1%至17.7%，九巴申請16%、城巴17.7%、龍運8.1%、嶼巴9.8%，政府正作考慮。運輸及物流局文件指營辦商3月燃油開支較1月上升約85%至132%。局方表示會審慎檢視申請，如認為加幅過高會調低或拒絕。
Why read this: 文件列出四間營辦商的申請加幅、燃油開支升幅及最新盈利跌幅，讀者可核對加價理由與自身通勤開支的影響。
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港鐵藍田站連續兩日於高峰時段因設備故障暫停服務，周三約上午10時宣布恢復。周二約5時30分因軌旁火警停駛，港鐵懷疑是開關絕緣組件短路，服務至約6時30分恢復；運輸及物流局局長 Mable Chan 要求港鐵一個月內提交報告。
Why read this: 同一車站連續兩日中斷，並列出觀塘至調景嶺的受影響路段及各段恢復時間，可核對出行安排。
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港鐵觀塘綫藍田站昨日和今早先後發生兩宗事故，列車服務受阻，車站已在早上10時前重開。昨日約下午5時半懷疑路軌旁道岔設備絕緣膠短路起火，約6時半恢復；今早約8時許2號月台機房電線過熱冒煙並需疏散。港鐵稱會邀請獨立專家參與調查，並會向政府相關部門匯報。
Why read this: 港鐵交代兩次事故的復修時間與調查方向，並指會邀請獨立專家參與，受影響乘客可對照時段了解服務何時恢復。
Mable Chan said the government is highly concerned about successive MTR incidents and has demanded a prompt review and explanation. The original text was only a headline and did not provide specific details of the incidents' timing, location or handling.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said the government values the reliability of franchised bus services and the public's affordability, and will scrutinise fare increase applications from franchised bus operators.
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運輸及物流局局長陳美寶書面答覆立法會提問，指渡輪每公升平均燃油成本由二○二五年的5.2元升至二○二六年截至8月的7.6元，燃油開支約佔離島航線總營運開支三至四成。政府自二○二六年四月三十日起實施為期兩個月的柴油補貼，每公升補貼港幣三元。二○二六年四月六條主要離島渡輪航線的票價加幅，由營辦商申請的15%至30%削減至多程票8%及單程票12.5%。
Why read this: 答覆列出可核對的數字：每公升燃油成本由二○二五年的5.2元升至二○二六年截至8月的7.6元，補貼為每公升3元、為期兩個月，離島航線加幅被削減至多程票8%。
Lam Tin Station experienced fires and smoke within 24 hours, and the government has asked MTR to submit an investigation report within one month. MTR announced at 8:56am this morning that equipment on the Lam Tin Station platform was emitting smoke. During the incident, Kwun Tong Line trains did not stop at Lam Tin Station. MTR arranged free shuttle buses running between Kwun Tong and Yau Tong stations.
MTR said Kwun Tong Line train services were disrupted for about an hour due to smoke from equipment on the platform at Lam Tin Station, during which Lam Tin Station was temporarily closed. MTR arranged free shuttle buses between Kwun Tong Station and Yau Tong Station, and deployed extra staff at Kwun Tong Station to assist passengers. One passenger said their journey was delayed by more than ten minutes, while a Lam Tin resident hoped MTR would investigate the cause of the incident thoroughly.
Why read this: Explains that services were disrupted for about an hour, Lam Tin Station was temporarily closed, and free shuttle buses and other alternative arrangements were provided, allowing affected passengers to check the travel options available at the time.
DAB legislator Tony Yip suggested referring to the cross-harbour taxi stand concept, setting up dedicated taxi stands at some public transport interchanges for passengers travelling to urban areas, to improve the difficulty for New Territories residents in finding taxis. He observed that red taxis refuse passengers in areas such as Yiu On Estate and Kam Ying Estate in Ma On Shan, and suggested that the government should first properly handle the regulation of ride-hailing services, before gradually reviewing the number of licences and specific operations of red taxis, green taxis and Lantau taxis.
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運輸及物流局局長陳美寶書面回應鄭泳舜議員提問，指正透過新航線、加強宣傳及改善碼頭設施提升維港水路交通。天星小輪約六成乘客為遊客，水上的士營辦商已於尖東星光大道設售票亭，並於2026年2月起在中環9號公眾碼頭設乘客等候區。電動渡輪先導試驗計劃預留HK$3.5億元引入4艘電動渡輪，3艘已展開測試，餘下1艘可望2029年開始試驗。
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan written reply to a LegCo question, stating that current legislation such as the Hong Kong Railway Bylaws and the Public Bus Services Ordinance stipulates penalties for improper behaviour by passengers such as playing audio loudly and trampling on seats, and that operators also have Passenger Notices and frontline advisory mechanisms. All MTR heavy rail trains currently equipped with in-carriage televisions have quiet carriages, while the designated quiet carriages on Vibrant Express trains further require passengers to keep their mobile phones on silent and move to either end of the carriage to take phone calls. The Government said it will continue to work with operators to promote travel etiquette.}}'t add quotation marks. Wait - I must not add quotation marks. Let me review:
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan written reply to Legislative Council questions, stating that MTR currently has MTR Concessionary Stations at 41 locations across Hong Kong, offering adult Octopus card holders a fare discount of $2 per journey, and MTR currently has no plans to adjust the relevant measures. Shenzhen Metro Line 4 Futian Checkpoint Station has one concessionary station, offering a discount of $3 per journey after tapping the card; MTR will regularly review various offers and deploy promotional resources through models such as MTR Mobile points.
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內地網上謠傳60歲以上農民不能外出打工，媒體澄清從未有全國性禁令，謠言源於上海、天津等地限制60歲以上男性從事工地高危作業。香港亦無法定退休年齡，商用車司機每3人有1人達65歲以上。港府2026年7月建議把體檢門檻由70歲提早至65歲。
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今日（14日）清晨5時許，一輛私家車沿加士居道往旺角方向駛上行車天橋時失事，撞向位處快線的工程箭嘴車。事故地點在女童軍總會對開，私家車司機一度被困車內。