Transportation

Travel woes for passengers passing through the notorious Abderdeen Tunnel may ease a bit once the long-awaited MTR South Island Line's launch before end of the year takes place. Imagine travel time from Admiralty to Ocean Park, which…

Conditions of carriage are duly set by all means of transport. One of the more controversial list is that of the MTR where there are a few head-scratching (to say the least) regulations in place like "dangerous driving" which might only…

Taking the MTR is one of the most efficient ways of getting around Hong Kong. So to ensure a safe and smooth ride for all passengers taking the subway lines, there are several things every discerning passenger should be mindful of. Some…

Cathay Pacific just celebrated its 70th year of operation as Hong Kong's flag-carrier. Whether it's coincidental or pure corporate strategy, the airline retired its iconic Boeing 747 aircraft, famously featured with its jaw-dropping…

Just like in shops and public places, closed-circuit television surveillance cameras can be considered the hero in solving crimes and settling disputes as the ultimate provider of indisputable proof. And as the taxi industry in Hong Kong…

Hong Kong is a place sometimes referred to as a city that never sleeps, apparently in reference to the high level of activity late at night and available services round the clock. For example, the operation of shopping malls extend past…

We use it everyday paying for our bus or train ride, parking, merchandise at groceries or convenience shops, fastfood outlets, building passes, school attendances or vending machines. But maybe we don't know much about why it is called…

If there are items that are explicitly banned in Hong Kong's subway systems, it's not bombs, bladed weapons or prohibited drugs. Instead it makes an effort to notify the public with public broadcast and posters than metallic balloons are no…

Traveling to another country can be a stressful experience not only because of the language barrier but also because they might have different strategy in organizing their public transportation. In Hong Kong for example, if you are…

I stumbled upon this graphic from a Facebook share shows what a future MTR system map might look like in 2020.  That is, of course, when all planned stations and lines are finished on time. Taking cue from the proposed lines, I think…